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FLORIDA'S IS MAKING HEADWAY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PILL MILLS!
A NEW REPORT SHOWS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A DECADE - THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE DYING FROM OXYCODONE OVERDOSES IS DOWN NEARLY 18 PERCENT.
THE QUESTION NOW IS -- ARE DRUG USERS TURNING TO ILLEGAL STREET DRUGS INSTEAD?
NBC2's ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY TALKED TO EXPERTS.SHE JOINS US NOW IN STUDIO.
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BY THE NUMBERS - THE USE OF CERTAIN OPIATES IS DOWN.
BUT EXPERTS WARN IT'S LIKE THIS BALLOON - WHEN THEY CRACK DOWN ON ONE TYPE OF DRUG - LIKE OXYCODONE - THEN USERS TURN TO OTHER SUBSTANCES -- LIKE HEROIN.
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IN A SIX MONTH PERIOD LAST YEAR, ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI SAYS NEARLY 18 PERCENT FEWER DEATHS IN FLORIDA WERE CAUSED BY OXYCODONE -
"Frankly, I personally was shocked that we saw a decline that fast."
LAW ENFORCEMENT CREDITS THE STATEWIDE DRUG ENFORCEMENT STRIKE FORCE TEAMS FOR THE DECLINE. THEY BUSTED MORE THAN 250 CLINICS AND SEIZED NEARLY 800-THOUSAND PHARMACEUTICAL PILLS SINCE MAY 20-11.
"I think we're making gains"
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT CHARACTERIZED THE ABUSE OF PHARMACEUTICAL DRUGS AS "EPIDEMIC" -- BUT NOW HE CALLS IT "PROBLEMATIC"
"Clearly there has been a great deal of progress made, but there is still a lot more work to be done, and we remain committed to that"
FOR MORE THAN 9-THOUSAND FLORIDIANS WHO DIED LAST YEAR, DRUGS WERE EITHER IN THEIR SYSTEM, OR FOUND TO BE THE CAUSE OF DEATH.
AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS STILL CAUSE MORE DEATHS THAN ILLEGAL DRUGS.
"I wish I could put myself out of a job."
AS DIRECTOR OF THE DETOX PROGRAM FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES - ALEX GARCIA-BARBON SAYS THE NUMBERS DON'T TELL THE FULL STORY, THOUGH.
"What has happened and what we have seen in our detoxes, is those patients that used to come in to detox from oxy and roxy, now they're coming into detox from either heroin or dilaudin, which is another pain management, pain killer."
GARCIA-BARBON APPLAUDS THE WORK OF LAW ENFORCEMENT - BUT BELIEVES TO ADDRESS DRUG ADDICTION - THE COMMUNITY NEEDS TO EMPHASIZE TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND EDUCATION.
"Demand is still there, and demand is what generates supply."
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THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES SAYS THAT RESURGANCE OF HEROIN USE IS UNNERVING -- BECAUSE UNLIKE DRUGS FROM A PHARMACIST, THERE'S NO TELLING WHAT ELSE A USER IS GETTING WHEN THEY BUY HEROIN ON THE STREET.
PETER--
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OUT OF CALIFORNIA--
THREE PEOPLE ARE DEAD--
TWO MORE INJURED--
AFTER SEVERAL SHOOTINGS IN CONWAY.
THAT'S A LOS ANGELES SUBURB.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SHOOTINGS AT A HOME AND NEARBY BUSINESS ARE CONNECTED--
BUT WON'T SAY HOW.
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WE'RE TRACKING *THREE* DEVELOPING STORIES THIS EVENING--
IN COLORADO, POLICE MADE AN ARREST IN THE MURDER OF JESSICA RIDGEWAY.
THE 10-YEAR OLD GIRL WHO DISAPPEARED ON HER WAY TO SCHOOL--
HER MUTILATED BODY WAS FOUND A FEW DAYS LATER IN A FIELD 7 MILES AWAY.
POLICE PLAN TO CHARGE 17-YEAR OLD AUSTN SIGG FOR THE CRIME.
HE LIVES JUST 1-MILE FROM JESSICA'S HOME--
HE IS ALSO SUSPECTED OF ATTACKING A JOGGER LAST MAY.
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THE SECOND STORY IS IN GEORGIA--
WE'RE JUST GETTING WORD THAT THE SUSPECT IN A DEADLY CHURCH SHOOTING IS UNDER ARREST.
AUTHORITIES WERE LOOKING FOR FLOYD PALMER--
HE'S A FORMER WORKER AT THE CHURCH.
DETECTIVES SAY PALMER CALMLY WALKED INTO THE CHAPEL OF WORLD CHANGERS CHURCH TODAY--
OPENED FIRE, THEN LEFT.
ONE PERSON DIED.
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AND IN SACRAMENTO--
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THE 19-YEAR OLD BROTHER OF A MAN--
WHOSE WIFE AND TWO YOUNG CHILDREN WERE FOUND BRUTALLY MURDERED INSIDE THEIR HOME.
DETECTIVES SAY "SOMETHING BAD WAS BREWING FOR SOME TIME"--
BETWEEN THE SUSPECT AND HIS EXTENDED FAMILY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE VICTIMS SUFFERED A LOT OF TRAUMA.
A 6 MONTH-OLD WAS FOUND CRYING INSIDE A CRIB IN THE HOUSE.
OFFICERS AT THE SCENE WERE VISIBLY SHAKEN.
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A KENNEDY NEPHEW HAS BEEN DENIED PAROLE.
CONVICTED KILLER MICHAEL SKAKEL ASKED THE PAROLE BOARD IN CONNECTICUT TO GET OUT OF PRISON.
THE NEPHEW OF ROBERT AND ETHEL KENNEDY HAS SERVED 10 YEARS OF A 20-YEAR SENTENCE.
HE WAS CONVICTED FOR THE 1975 MURDER OF HIS TEENAGE NEIGHBOR--
MARTHA MOXLEY.
SKAKEL WAS TRIED AND CONVICTED 27 YEARS AFTER THE CRIME.
HE STILL MAINTAINS HIS INNOCENCE.
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WITH JUST 13-DAYS TO SEAL THE DEAL WITH VOTERS--
MITT ROMNEY AND PRESIDENT OBAMA ARE HOLDING SEVERAL CAMPAIGN EVENTS DAILY.
IT COMES DOWN TO WHO CAN RALLY THEIR BASE THE MOST.
KAREN TRAVERS IS ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL.
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13 DAYS OUT FROM ELECTION DAYTHE CONTENDERS ARE KICKING IT INTO HIGH GEAR.
Obama SOT
Now, this is the first stop on our 48-hour fly-around campaign marathon
extravaganza. We're going to pull an all-nighter -- no
sleep.
GFX - map
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S FLYING MORE THAN 5000 MILES TODAY - WITH STOPS IN IOWA,
COLORADO AND NEVADA.
HE'S EVEN TAKING AIR FORCE ONE OVERNIGHT TO FLORIDA TO KICK THINGS OFF
TOMORROW MORNING!
ACROSS ALL THESE STOPS THE PRESIDENT'S DELIVERING HIS CLOSING ARGUMENT:
Obama SOT
We've been through tough times over these last four years, but we've been
through tougher times before/we're always moving forward. And that's why I
'm asking for your vote today.
MITT ROMNEY HAS A CLOSING ARGUMENT TOO:
Romney SOT
it's not forward it's backwards - and we're going to take back the White
House/out of ideas, out of excuses, that's why you're going to put him out
of office
GFX - poll
TODAY'S ABC NEWS WASHINGTON POST DAILY TRACKING POLL SHOWS A VERY TIGHT RACE
.
AND WITH BOTH CAMPAIGNS MAKING A SIGNIFICANT PUSH FOR WOMEN VOTERS, A
CONTROVERSIAL COMMENT FROM A REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE IS CAUSING THE
PARTY - AND ROMNEY - HEADACHES.
YESTERDAY INDIANA REPUBLICAN RICHARD MOURDOCK SAID A PREGNANCY THAT RESULTED
FROM RAPE IS SOMETHING GOD INTENDED.
BUT TODAY HE SAID HE BELIEVES RAPE IS EVIL.
Mourdock SOT
If they came away with any impression other than that, I truly regret it.
ROMNEY'S CAMPAIGN SAYS HE DISAGREES WITH MOURDOCK'S INITIAL COMMENTS, BUT SO
FAR THEY HAVENT ASKED HIM TO TAKE DOWN THIS AD.
Romney Mourdock ad SOT
this fall, i'm supporting richard mourdock for senate
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THAT WAS KAREN TRAVERS.
BOTH CAMPAIGNS ARE STILL REACHING OUT TO THE SMALL NUMBER OF REMAINING UNDECIDED VOTERS--
BUT THEIR BIGGER PRIORITY NOW IS TURNING OUT THEIR BASE--
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EMAILS CAME TO LIGHT TODAY THAT CONFLICT WITH THE OBAMA ADMISTRATION'S ACCOUNT OF WHAT HAPPENED AFTER THE ATTACK ON OUR CONSULATE IN LIBYA.
THOSE EMAILS FROM THE WHITE HOUSE AND STATE DEPARTMENT--
SHOW THAT THEY KNEW A MILITANT ISLAMIST GROUP HAD CLAIMED CREDIT FOR THE ATTACK--
TWO HOURS AFTER THE ATTACK THAT KILLED OUR AMBASSADOR AND THREE OTHER AMERICANS.
EVEN MORE--
U-S DIPLOMATS WERE INFORMING OFFICIALS IN WASHINGTON ABOUT THE UNFOLDING ASSAULT--
WHILE IT WAS HAPPENING.
THE WHITE HOUSE DENIED THAT FOR DAYS AFTER THE ATTACK.
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THE TOP FEDERAL PROSECUTOR IN MANHATTAN SAYS HE'S SUING BANK OF AMERICA.
THE LAWSUIT SEEKS 1-BILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES--
FOR MORTGAGE FRAUD AGAINST FANNIE MAE AND FREDDIE MAC.
THE PROSECUTOR SAYS THE BANK HAD PROCEDURES DESIGNED TO PROCESS LOANS AT HIGH SPEED--
AND GENERATED THOUSANDS OF FRAUDULENT LOANS.
THIS IS THE FIRST CIVIL FRAUD SUIT OF ITS TYPE.
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IT'S ONLY OCTOBER--
BUT THE SALVATION ARMY IN LEE COUNTY IS OFFERING SOME HELP TO STRUGGLING FAMILIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
AS NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH REPORTS--
THE ORGANIZATION HOPES TO SUPPORT THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES STRUGGLING DAY TO DAY.
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SOT: Nahomie Henry "That's my world, that's my world, that's my everything."
NAHOMIE HENRY SPENDS MOST OF HER TIME WITH HER SON TJ.
BUT TIMES HAVE NOT BEEN EASY FOR THIS MOTHER
SHE'S BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR THE PAST COUPLE MONTHS.
LOOKING AHEAD TO THE HOLIDAYS, SHE'S HAPPY TO GET SOME HELP.
SOT: "I'm here for the Christmas presents for my baby, it's hard out here for anybody."
THE LINE STARTED EARLY OUTSIDE THE SALVATION ARMY IN FORT MYERS.
PEOPLE GOT HERE AS EARLY AS 2:00 AM.
BY 8:00, THE LINE STRETCHED AROUND THE BUILDING.
SOT: Sarah Clarke, Salvation Army "There are always going to be families in this community who are a little down on their luck, the Salvation Army will always be here to help them out, but we can't do it without the support of the community."
STU: ALL OF THIS HELP IS BEING PROVIDED BY DONATIONS FROM THE COMMUNITY.
PEOPLE GIVING MONEY DURING THE RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN. AND MAKING DONATIONS TO THE SALVATION ARMY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
GIVING HOPE. AND SMILES TO THOUSANDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES.
SOT:"It means a lot to us, especially because I don't have a job, it puts a smile on our faces and our children's faces just to see that they got something for Christmas, so it means a lot to us."
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CLIFTON FRENCH REPORTING.
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO SIGN UP.
BRING A PHOTO I-D, PROOF THAT YOU LIVE IN LEE COUNTY--
A LEASE AGREEMENT OR UTILITY BILL WILL WORK.
PROOF OF INCOME AND BENEFITS.
YOU'LL ALSO NEED TO BRING PROOF OF YOUR CHILDS DATE OF BIRTH, OR A SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.
THEY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FROM 9:00 TO NOON THROUGH FRIDAY.
THERE IS NO LIMIT ON HOW MANY FAMILIES WILL GET ASSISTANCE.
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AIRPORT SECURITY IS SUPPOSED TO BE TOP NOTCH--
BUT AFTER ONE MAN MADE IT ONTO AN AIRPORT RUNWAY AFTER GETTING LOST.
EVERYTHING'S CHANGED!
TONIGHT--
THE MAN WHO GOT INTO J-F-K TALKS ABOUT THAT NIGHT.
AND IF YOU'RE FLYING FOR THE HOLIDAYS--
GET READY TO DROP SOME SERIOUS COIN!
AIRFARES ARE GOING UP!
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From FHP -
The NB lanes of I-75 at MM 71 are blocked from a semi-accident in Immokalee.
Unknown Injuries
Call came in at 5:01pm
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JFK AIRPORT IN NEW YORK--
IS ONE OF THE BUSIEST IN THE WORLD.
SECURITY SHOULD BE EXTRA-TIGHT THERE--
BUT ONE MAN PROVED IT'S DEFINITELY NOT.
T-J WINICK EXPLAINS.
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DANNY CASILLO WAS RIDING HIS JETSKI LAST AUGUST. WHEN IT BROKE DOWN IN
JAMAICA BAY, JUST OFF THE COAST OF NEW YORK'S JFK AIRPORT.
SOT DANNY CASILLO
I looked around, no lights. No boats, nothing. No noise, just pitch black.
THROUGH THE DARKNESS, ALL HE COULD SEE WAS THE CONTROL TOWER.
AFTER A 3 MILE SWIM AND HIKE THROUGH A MUDDY MARSH. COLD AND DISORIENTED.
. DANNY REACHED A CHAINLINK, BARBED-WIRE AIRPORT FENCE.
SOT DANNY CASILLO
I just made the decision I'm gonna have to get found.
HE WALKED ACROSS TAXIWAYS AND RUNWAYS. BUT NO-ONE SAW HIM, AND NONE OF THE
CAMERAS AND MOTION DETECTORS THE AIRPORT RECENTLY PAID MILLIONS FOR.
PICKED HIM UP.
SOT DANNY CASILLO
I figured I was gonna be on cameras. That somebody's gonna pick me up and
maybe a helicopters gonna come or police car - something. Nothing happened.
To the point where I had to walk up to a cargo worker
IN THE END, DANNY WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH FELONY TRESSPASS, FINALLY
PLEADING GUILTY TO A MISDEMEANOR. THE ONLY ONE TO PAY FOR AN ALARMING
BREAKDOWN IN SECURITY.
SOT REP. WILLIAM KEATING, D-MA
If / a 31 year old jet skier/ could penetrate that system then we have
deficiencies / and they have to be addressed. Before the next time we see
/ a terrorist with very sinister motives.
SOT DANNY CASILLO
THIS IS A BIG DEAL. I DIDNT MEAN TO DO THIS BUT I
EXPOSED SOMETHING REALLY IMPORTANT. AND THAT'S A FLAW IN SECURITY.
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THAT WAS T-J WINICK.
DANNY'S NOW SUING THE PORT AUTHORITY--
SAYING HE WAS QUESTIONED FOR HOURS WITHOUT OFFER OF WARM CLOTHES--
MEDICAL TREATMENT OR FOOD.
THE PORT AUTHORITY HAS NOT RESPONDED TO THOSE CHARGES.
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EVERYBODY KNOWS MINNIE MOUSE!
BUT HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW LOOK ONE DEPARTMENT STORE GAVE HER FOR CHRISTMAS!
THAT ULTRA SKINNY MINNIE IS ANGERING A LOT OF FANS.
WE'VE GOT THE DETAILS ON WHY SHE'S SO THIN.
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HURRICANE SANDY IS KICKING UP THE SURF IN MIAMI!
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"SPOTTY SHOWERS, BREEZY WINDS"
Hurricane Sandy will continue to influence our weather through the end of the week and into the upcoming weekend.
As of this afternoon, Sandy is approaching the southeastern coast of Jamaica packing winds of 80mph. As Sandy continues on a northerly track, it will bring flooding rains not only to Jamaica, but eastern Cuba, Haiti, and the
Bahamas. For us, Southwest Florida will stay on the drier side of Sandy, however you will notice an increase in the winds over the next couple of days as Sandy makes its closest approach.
For the remainder of our Wednesday, we'll continue to see a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures peaking in the middle to upper 80s. A couple of spotty showers can't be ruled out through the early evening hours, however the vast majority of Southwest Florida should stay fairly dry.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will stick around with overnight lows settling into the lower 70s by morning.
As Sandy moves closer to the Bahamas, our breezy northeasterly wind will set up across the peninsula once again for Thursday keeping the chance for a few spotty showers in the forecast as moisture from the Atlantic gets pulled in our direction from the east. More clouds than sun tomorrow will also keep temperatures in the middle to upper 80s. Expect our windiest day to be on Friday as winds will increase out of the north and northwest to 25 mph gusting close to 40mph throughout the day.
As Sandy, begins to pull away from the Florida coastline, some dry air will be filtering in on the backside of this system, keeping a drier weather pattern in place through the weekend. Also, some cooler air will make its way into Southwest Florida, which may very well keep our highs in the 70s by Tuesday with overnight lows in the 50s for the first time this season.
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A *SMALL* BIRD IS COSTING CAPE CORAL TAXPAYERS *BIG* MONEY.
THE CITY IS EXPECTED TO SHELL OUT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS--
TO PROTECT THE SCRUB JAY.
THERE IS A SMALL POPULATION OF THE BIRD IN THE CAPE, STILL, SPENDING NEARLY 800- THOUSAN DOLLARS TO MOVE THE BIRD, IS THE ONLY WAY THE CITY CAN BUILD FESTIVAL PARK.
NBC2's ALEX BOYER IS TRACKING YOUR TAX DOLLARS FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM--
ALEX.
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THE ELUSIVE SCRUB JAY CALLS THIS WIDE-OPEN LAND OFF WILMINGTON PARKWAY IN THE NORTH CAPE -- HOME. THE PROBLEM IS THE CITY OWNS THIS LAND AND WANTS TO TURN IT INTO A PUBLIC PARK. THEY CAN'T -- UNLESS THEY PAY UP TO PROTECT THE ENDANGERED BIRDS.
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-birds chirping
THEY'RE HARD TO SPOT, BUT THE STATE SWEARS THEY'RE THERE!
-resident-"I've seen them but way back there."
THE PROTECTED SCRUB JAY MANAGES TO STAY OUT OF THE SPOTLIGHT. BUT CAN'T GET OUT FROM UNDER THE MICROSCOPE.
-Connie Barron/City Spokeswoman-"On Monday Council will be voting on how to pay that mitigation costs."
"MITIGATION COSTS" THAT WOULD PROTECT THE SMALL SCRUB JAY POPULATION *AND LET THE CITY DEVELOP THE LAND WHERE THEY LIVE.
ACCORDING TO A MEMO OBTAINED BY NBC2, THE CITY HAS TO PAY LEE COUNTY MORE THAN $400-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR "RESTORATION AND MONITORING OF THE SCRUB JAYS. AND ANOTHER $323-GRAND FOR LONG-TERM MAINTENANCE. THAT PUTS THE TOTAL COST AT NEARLY $800-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
IF APPROVED BY CAPE COUNCIL, FUNDING WILL *INITIALLY COME FROM THE CITY'S GENERAL FUND. BY THE CITY MANAGER WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL AS TO HOW THAT MONEY SHOULD BE PAID BACK.
-Barron-"He's going to conduct a study to find out the best way to recoup that money or figure out what comes out from the general fund and what should be paid from other revenue sources."
THE CAPE CORAL CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION IS WORRIED THOSE "OTHER REVENUE SOURCES" COULD INCLUDE A HIKE IN PERMIT FEES -- WHICH THEY BELIEVE WILL STUNT ECONOMIC GROWTH.
-Heather Mazurkiewicz/CCCIA-"Our position is very simple, we believe that the money is there from the general fund and that is how they should pay for this."
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AND WHILE THE CITY MANAGER IS THE ONE WHO WILL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO COUNCIL AS TO HOW THAT MONEY SHOULD BE RECOUPED. IT IS ULTIMATELY UP TO CITY COUNCIL TO DECIDE WHAT TO DO. LIVE IN CAPE CORAL, ALEX BOYER NBC2.
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IF YOU EVER USED A CREDIT OR DEBIT CARD AT BARNES AND NOBLE--
YOU CREDIT INFORMATION COULD BE AT RISK.
THE STORE CONFIRMED TODAY THAT SOMEONE HACKED INTO THE CREDIT SYSTEM.
THE HACKERS TAMPERED WITH DEVICES USED TO SWIPE CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS--
IN DOZENS OF STORES NATIONWIDE--
INCLUDING FLORIDA.
THE COMPANY IS ADVISING CUSTOMERS TO CHECK FOR *UNAUTHORIZED* TRANSACTIONS--
AND TO CHANGE THEIR PINS OR PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS.
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SALES OF NEW HOMES JUMPED LAST MONTH.
SALES WERE UP 5-POINT-7 PERCENT IN SEPTEMBER--
THAT'S THE HIGHEST SINCE THE HOMEBUYER'S TAX CREDIT BOOSTED SALES IN APRIL 2010.
SO FAR THIS YEAR--
SALES ARE UP OVER 27-PERCENT.
WHILE THAT SOUNDS IMPRESSIVE--
THAT'S WAY BELOW WHAT HEALTHY LEVELS.
THE INCREASE SHOWS THE HOUSING MARKET IS IMPROVING--
BUT HAS A LONG WAY TO GO.
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IF YOU'RE PLANNING TO FLY THIS THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY--
PREPARE TO PAY MORE THAN YOU DID LAST YEAR.
TRAVEL BOOKING SITE TRAVELOCITY REVIEWED FARES THIS WEEK.
FOR FLIGHTS BETWEEN NOVEMBER 17TH AND 27TH--
IT FOUND THAT THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND TRIP WILL COST 386-DOLLARS.
INCLUDING TAXES.
THAT'S NEARLY 9-PERCENT MORE THAN THE SAME PERIOD LAST YEAR.
TRAVEL EXPERTS BLAME THE HIKE ON FEWER SEATS--
AND THE HIGH PRICE OF FUEL.
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HIGH-END DEPARTMENT STORE BARNEY'S IS UNDER FIRE TONIGHT.
IT'S RUNNING AN AD THIS HOLIDAY--
THAT FEATURES MINNIE MOUSE WITH A FIGURE THAT NOBODY COULD HAVE!
CRITICS CALL HER "SKINNY MINNIE".
BARNEY'S CAME UP WITH THE IDEA AFTER PARTNERING WITH DISNEY FOR ITS ELECTRIC HOLIDAY CAMPAIGN.
IT FEATURES A SHORT ANIMATED FILM--
WHERE MINNIE FANTASIZES SHE IS IN A PARIS FASHION SHOW.
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"I really like the original Minnie Mouse that you remember when you were a child. I guess a little round Minnie Mouse."
"I think if Minnie is going to envision herself on a runway, she should do it looking like herself.
DISNEY AND BARNEY'S SAY THE CONTROVERSY IS MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING--
SINCE MINNIE IS SHOWN MAINLY IN HER STANDARD FORM--
AND ONLY APPEARS THAT WAY IN HER DREAM SEQUENCE.
THE BARNEY'S "ELECTRIC HOLIDAY" DISPLAY UNVEILS NOVEMBER 14-TH.
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THERE'S A RUN ON BIG BIRD COSTUMES FOR HALLOWEEN.
WE CAN THANK MITT ROMNEY FOR THAT.
IN THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE--
ROMNEY MADE PBS.WHICH AIRS SESAME STREET.THE SYMBOL OF HIS FIGHT AGAINST GOVERNMENT SPENDING.
AFTER THE DEBATE--
GOOGLE SEARCHES FOR THE PHRASE "BIG BIRD COSTUME" SOARED 600-PERCENT.
THE COMPANY LICENSED TO SELL BIG BIRD GET-UPS.
SAYS DEMAND WAS SO GREAT--
SHOPPERS WIPED OUT THE ENTIRE STOCK IN DAYS!
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ONE OF THE MORE CONTROVERSIAL FIGURES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
IS OFFICIALLY NO LONGER A PRIEST.
TONIGHT NBC2 TALKS WITH ONE OF FATHER "STAN'S" SUPPORTERS--
ABOUT WHY HE THINKS THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WENT TOO FAR.
AND ALL NEW AT SIX--
A LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER WANTS TO RE-EVALUTATE THE MONEY COUNTY MANAGER, KAREN HAWES, WILL BE PAID ONCE SHE RESIGNS AT THE END OF THE MONTH.
IT'S MORE THAN EXPECTED-- AND IT'S YOUR TAX DOLLARS.
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SOME ALARMING NEWS TODAY ON AMERICA'S BATTLE WITH THE OBESITY.
WE'RE LOSING.
OBESITY RATES ARE GROWING--
ESPECIALLY AMONG OLDER ADULTS.
A SURVEY OF NEARLY 600-THOUSAND PEOPLE--
SHOWS MOST U-S ADULT AGE GROUPS ARE BIGGER THAN THEY WERE IN 2008.
THE BIGGEST GAINS WERE AMONG PEOPLE IN THEIR 40'S, 70'S AND 80'S.
TWO-THIRDS OF U-S ADULTS ARE NOW CONSIDERED OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE.
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ALLEGATIONS OF MISSING MONEY-
AND THE ADMISSION THAT HE'D FATHERED A CHILD,
BOTH LEADING TO A BONITA SPRINGS MAN BEING REMOVED FROM PRIESTHOOD.
WE'VE BEEN TELLING YOU ABOUT THE CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING STAN STRYCHARZ SINCE 2010.
AS NBC-2'S MEAGHAN SMITH REPORTS-
THE CHURCH HAS REACHED ITS CONCLUSION.
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it's been quite the controversy for some time. But we've learned the bishop has removed the bonita springs man from priesthood. The parishioners got a letter at the sunday morning service.
KNOWN SIMPLY AS FATHER STAN TO HIS SUPPORTERS-
6:22 "he's a good guy and i love him."
STAN STRYCHARZ IS NO LONGER A PRIEST AT ST. LEO CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THAT DECISION-
HANDED DOWN BY THE BISHOP.
THIS STORY DATES BACK TO 2010-
WHEN THE FORMER PRIEST WAS PUT ON LEAVE AFTER ALLEGATIONS SURFACED OF MISSING MONEY AND A CHILD STRYCHARZ FATHERED.
THE DIOCESE STILL STANDS BY THE CLAIM THAT UNDER STRYCHARZ-
THERE WAS 1 MILLION DOLLARS IN QUESTIONABLE AND UNSUPPORTED EXPENSES.
AN INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATION CONDUCTED BY A FIRM HIRED BY STRYCHARZ SUPPORTERS-
SHOWED THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF MISAPPROPRIATED PARISH DOLLARS.
THEN, LAST YEAR IN THE MIDST OF THE INVESTIGATION-
STRYCHARZ ADMITTED HE'D FATHERED A CHILD.
yes, I have a daughter and she is the greatest gift from god.
WE GOT A COPY OF THE LETTER GIVEN TO PARISHIONERS FROM THE BISHOP.
IT STATES THAT THE FORMER PRIEST VIOLATED RESPONSIBILITIES "HIS PRIESTLY PROMISE TO CELIBACY, AND HIS PROMISE OF OBEDIENCE TO HIS ORDINARY."
HE'D BEEN ON LEAVE SINCE 2010.
7:48 "he's gone on to his life. he's doing very very well and he's still ministering to the people of bonita springs as a physiological counselor."
we went by the former priest's home and called him at work. So far, we haven't heard back. in bonita springs, meaghan smith, nbc-2.
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AND YOU THOUGHT THE DRAMA WAS OVER --
A DAY AFTER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ACCEPTED THE COUNTY MANAGER'S RESIGNATION --
NEW QUESTIONS SURFACE ABOUT HOW MUCH MONEY SHE WILL GET TO LEAVE.
AND AFTER THE NBC2 INVESTIGATORS EXPOSE BOGUS LETTERS SEEMINGLY DESIGNED TO KEEP VOTERS FROM THE POLLS -- THE FBI WANTS YOU TO GET INVOLVED.
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