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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY-- TRACKING SANDY.
BRAND NEW VIDEO AS THE STORM SETS ITS SIGHTS ON JAMAICA.
THE LATEST ON HOW IT WILL IMPACT YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
PLUS -- A FAMILY HEARTBROKEN,
"We have lost a precious, precious child. "
AND A COMMUNITY OUTRAGED.
I'm scared. It's devastating, It's unnerving."
AFTER THE ARREST OF TWO TEEN BROTHERS IN THE MURDER OF A 12 YEAR OLD GIRL IN NEW JERSEY.
THIS MORNING AUTHORITIES SAY THEY KILLED HER FOR HER BIKE.
AND IT'S A SPRINT TO THE FINISH.
WITH ONLY 13 DAYS LEFT FOR BOTH CANDIDATES TO GET YOUR VOTE--
THE TWO ARE HOLDING MARATHON CAMPAIGN EVENTS THIS MORNING.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
THIS MORNING JAMAICANS ARE STOCKING UP AND BOARDING UP AHEAD OF THE ARRIVAL OF TROPICAL STORM SANDY.
NBC2'S CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING NEW INFORMATION ON THE STORM'S PATH FOR US FROM THE FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER
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Today's Weather Story
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.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional spotty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures should stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday as the wind direction begins to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow comes in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while overnight lows dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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DECISION 2012 -- LESS THAN TWO WEEKS TO GO!
BOTH PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE STEPPING UP THEIR GAME.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS KICKING OFF A TWO DAY BLITZ ACROSS SIX BATTLGROUND STATES.
HE STARTS OFF THE DAY IN IOWA--
THEN IT'S OFF TO COLORADO.
BUT THAT'S NOT ALL--
FROM DENVER-- HE HEADS TO CALIFORNIA--
AND THEN ENDS THE DAY IN NEVADA.
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MEANTIME--
REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY WILL START OFF WITH A RALLY IN NEVADA, THEN IT'S OFF TO IOWA.
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AND THERE'S A CHANGE IN TONE ON THE TRAIL TODAY--
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S TELLING AMERICANS GOVERNOR ROMNEY CAN'T BE TRUSTED. AS ANOTHER NEW POLL SHOWS MR. ROMNEY'S CLOSING THE GAP WITH VOTERS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS ON TOP OF OUR POLITICAL COVERAGE--
AND SHE'S JOINS US LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM--
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BRAND NEW INFORMATION AS YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING.
A NEW POLL FROM ABC NEWS OVERNIGHT, SHOWS ROMNEY UP BY ONE POINT AND OTHER POLLS HAVE HIM CLOSING THE GAP.
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THE RACE IS ON TO HIT AS MANY STATES AS POSSIBLE IN 13 DAYS.
AND BOTH SIDES ARE BRANCHING OUT FROM TRADITIONAL CAMPAIGNING.
TODAY THE PRESIDENT WILL TAPE FOR THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO AND ON FRIDAY HE WILL MEET WITH YOUNG VOTERS ON MTV.
HE WILL ANSWER QUESTIONS THAT WERE SUBMITTED ON FACEBOOK.
AND LAST NIGHT, IN FRONT OF ONE OF THE BIGGEST CROWDS OF HIS CAMPAIGN, GOVERNOR ROMNEY AND PAUL RYAN HIT THE STAGE FOR A RALLY WITH KID ROCK AND COUNTRY STAR TRACE ADKINS.
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"Everything he's doing right now is to hide his real positions and try to win this election." Presidential Nominee
"His campaign is taking on water, and ours campaign is full speed ahead."
ABSENTEE BALLOTS AND EARLY VOTING COULD BE THE GAME CHANGER IN THE ELECTION.
34 STATES ALLOW EARLY VOTING.
HERE IN FLORIDA, WE CAN START VOTING ON SATURDAY.
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I WANT TO ALSO SHARE SOME NUMBERS FROM MONDAY'S DEBATE.
59.2 MILLION AMERCIANS TUNED IN.
THAT'S THE SMALLEST OF THE 3 DEBATES.
FOR A COMPARISSON, MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL DREW 10.7 MILLION, GAME 7 IN BASEBALL PULLED ABOUT 8 MILLION.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM--
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH,
NBC-2.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TRY TO HIT YOUNG VOTERS WHERE THEY LIVE -- ON MTV.
THE PRESIDENT WILL HEADLINE ASK OBAMA LIVE: AN MTV INTERVIEW WITH THE PRESIDENT AT 5 O'CLOCK ON FRIDAY.
MTV SAYS VIEWERS CAN SUBMIT POSSIBLE QUESTIONS ON ITS FACEBOOK PAGE.
MTV HAS EXTENDED THE SAME INVITATION TO MITT ROMNEY BEFORE THE NOVEMBER 6TH ELECTION.
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24 HOURS FROM NOW - GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT WILL BE IN FORT MYERS TO LAY OUT HIS VISION FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION.
YESTERDAY IN TALLAHASSEE, THE GOVERNOR TALKED ABOUT THE STATE'S TRANSITION AWAY FROM THE F-CAT AND TOWARD COMMON CORE TESTING.
HE'S ALSO PROMISING TO KEEP SPENDING AT OR ABOVE THE CURRENT LEVEL.
SCOTT ALSO WANTS TO EXPAND OPTIONS FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS.
AN IDEA *NOT SUPPORTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF LEE COUNTY'S TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
HE BRINGS UP RICHARD MILBURN ACADEMY IN BONITA SPRINGS.
IT CLOSED THIS MONTH - LEAVING THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO FIND NEW CLASSROOMS FOR 75 STUDENTS.
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"We are the ones that have to service them, the district has to absorb that. and that's not feasible. We don't get that money back."
"It's not an issue of choosing Charter Schools over traditional public schools, it's the idea of let's create as much choice as we can."
GOVERNOR SCOTT WILL PRESENT HIS EDUCATION PLAN TOMORROW AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--
NEW DETAILS INTO THE MURDER OF A 12 YEAR OLD NEW JERSEY GIRL FOUND STRANGLED IN A RECYCLING BIN.
TWO BROTHERS, AGES 15 AND 17, HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDERING AUTUMN PASQUALE.
PROSECUTORS SAY THEY BELIEVE THE BOYS LURED PASQUALE TO THEIR HOME-- AND FOUND HER BIKE AND OTHER BELONGINGS THERE.
THE BOY'S FATHER SAYS HIS SONS WERE KNOWN FOR STEALING BIKES AND THAT THE TWO HAD BIKE PARTS STOCKPILED IN THE BASEMENT.
AUTUMN DISAPPEARED WHILE RIDING HER BIKE SATURDAY, A LITTLE MORE THAN A WEEK BEFORE WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HER 13TH BIRTHDAY.
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A LOCAL MAN IS IN A MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA AFTER SUFFERING A SKULL FRACTURE AND A BRAIN HEMORRHAGE--
AND THIS MORNING POLICE NEED YOU HELP LOCATING THE PERSON DEPUTIES SAY CAUSED THE CRASH.
THIS IS THE VICTIM-- SCHOOL BUS DRIVER AND FATHER OF NINE---56-YEAR-OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
HE ALSO WORKS AS A PASTOR AT CROSS WAY BAPTIST CHURCH IN LEE COUNTY.
ON MONDAY HE WAS RIDING HIS SCOOTER ON THE *JUST* OPENED METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION AT THE BRIARCLIFF INTERSECTION -- WHEN AN S-U-V CUT HIM OFF.
NBC-2 SPOKE TO VANAMAN'S SON THE MOMENT HE GOT WORD OF THE ACCIDENT.
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3:30:27:00 "BEN VANAMAN, VICTIM'S SON: first thing the doctor said as we were going over it, and he said Metro Parkway opened 24 hours and already had its first trauma."
3:27:44:00 BEN VANAMAN, VICTIM'S SON: "we're doing everything we can right now and praying god will bring him through this."
DEPUTIES CONTINUE THEIR SEARCH FOR THE FEMALE DRIVER WHO CUT VANAMAN OFF AND THEN DROVE OFF, NOT STOPPING.
VANAMAN'S SON, BEN, SAYS HIS FAMILY'S NOT ANGRY AT THE WOMAN.
.BUT HE IS UPSET ABOUT THE SIX-LANE ROAD WITH NO TRAFFIC LIGHT, WHERE HIS FATHER WAS SO BADLY HURT.
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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON CAPE CORAL'S UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECT.
THE CITY IS NOW LOOKING TO HIRE A NEW DIRECTOR FOR THE PROJECT.
THE PROJECT WILL EXPAND NEW WATER AND SEWER LINES IN AN AREA NEAR TRAFALGAR PARKWAY AND CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.
THE GOAL IS TO GET SHOVELS IN THE GROUND BY JULY OF NEXT YEAR.
AND THEN STARTING IN 2014, HOMEOWNERS IN THE AREA WILL BE BILLED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR THE EXPANSION.
EARLY ESTIMATES SUGGEST ANYWHERE BETWEEN 18-THOUSAND TO 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS PER PROPERTY.
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THIS MORNING THE SEARCH IS ON FOR A NEW LEE COUNTY MANAGER--
NOW THAT KAREN HAWES IS OFF THE JOB.
HAWES BARELY LOOKED AT COMMISSIONERS YESTERDAY - AS THEY VOTED 4 TO 1 TO ASK HER TO RESIGN.
SHE CAME UNDER FIRE FOR HER ROLE IN THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
MEDSTAR MIS-BILLED PATIENTS TO THE TUNE OF 3 MILLION DOLLARS.
AS PART OF HER SEPARATION AGREEMENT -
HAWES WILL COLLECT ONE YEAR'S SALARY OF 170-THOUSAND DOLLARS PLUS VACATION, SICK TIME AND HEALTH BENEFITS.
NOW THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR HER REPLACEMENT.
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I think we will have good internal staff and external people who have done this before and I think that will come next Tuesday.
the fact management didn't bring issues to her level - she shouldn't be faulted for that.
THE THREE ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS WILL SUGGEST AN INTERIM REPLACEMENT AT NEXT WEEK'S MEETING.
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HAPPENING TODAY--
INVESTORS WATCHING WALL STREET AS THE COMMERCE DEPARTMENT WILL REPORT ON NEW HOME SALES FOR SEPTEMBER.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT AN INCREASE OF 12 THOUSAND -- FROM 373 THOUSAND IN AUGUST TO 385 THOUSAND LAST MONTH.
MEANTIME-- THE FEDERAL RESERVE WILL WRAP UP A TWO DAY MEETING WHERE ITS EXPECTED TO LEAVE THE INTEREST RATE UNCHANGED AT POINT 25 PERCENT.
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THE GIANTS AND TIGERS HAVE MADE THEIR FINAL PREPARATIONS BEFORE SQUARING OFF IN GAME 1 OF THE WORLD SERIES ON TONIGHT.
BOTH CLUBS WORKED OUT YESTERDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO, WHERE THE FIELD WAS IN GOOD SHAPE FOLLOWING A HEAVY RAINSTORM THAT BEGAN JUST BEFORE THE GIANTS BEAT THE CARDINALS IN GAME 7.
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DON'T YOU EVER WISH YOU COULD USE MONOPOLY MONEY TO BUY THINGS.
BUT IT'S NO JOKE NOW THAT A HANDFUL OF LOCAL BUSINESS ARE BEING PAID IN COUNTERFEIT CASH.
PLUS--
ARE YOU TRYING TO BOOK A FLIGHT FOR THANKSGIVING?--
WE'LL TELL YOU JUST HOW MUCH MONEY YOU SHOULD SET ASIDE FOR THAT HOLIDAY FLIGHT.
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TODAY MARKS SEVEN YEARS SINCE HURRICANE WILMA ROARED ON SHORE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE CATEGORY FIVE STORM HAD TOP SUSTAINED WINDS OF 185 MILES AN HOUR.
IT FELL TO CATEGORY 3 STATUS WHEN IT CAME ASHORE IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE HEAVIEST DAMAGE IN OUR AREA WAS IN THE AREAS AROUND EVERGLADES CITY,
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Full Forecast
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.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional spotty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures should stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday as the wind direction begins to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow comes in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while overnight lows dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FOUR PEOPLE REMAIN IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING AFTER A DRIVER LOSES CONTROL AND SMASHES INTO A BUS STOP BENCH NEAR MIAMI.
POLICE SAY THE DRIVER SPUN OUT AND FLIPPED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AFTER HITTING ANOTHER CAR AT AN INTERSECTION.
EIGHT PEOPLE WHO WITNESSED THE ACCIDENT FREED A MAN TRAPPED UNDERNEATH THE CAR.
RESCUE CREWS TRANSPORTED SIX PEOPLE TO THE HOSPITAL, ONE OF THEM IS A CHILD.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
A FORMER BONITA SPRINGS PRIEST WILL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED TO SERVE AS A PRIEST.
ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNER, THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS --
THE CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF VENICE ANNOUNCED THAT STAN STRYCHARZ HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM PRIESTHOOD.
IN THE STATEMENT -- THE DIOCESE SAYS HE VIOLATED HIS FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES TO HIS PARISH -- ST. LEO'S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN BONITA SPRINGS.
THE DIOCESE ALSO SAYS HE VIOLATED HIS PRIESTLY PROMISE TO CELIBACY.
THE LETTER FROM THE DIOCESE SAYS STYCHARZ DIDN'T OFFER AN APPEAL.
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AN UPDATE THIS MORNING TO A MAJOR CRASH THAT SHUTDOWN THE WESTBOUND LANES OF ALLIGATOR ALLEY FOR HOURS YESTERDAY.
FLORIDA STATE POLICE OFFICERS SAY A BROWARD COUNTY WOMAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION RIGHT NOW.
TROOPERS TELL US SHE WAS DRIVING WEST WHEN SHE DRIFTED INTO THE GRASS MEDIAN.OVER CORRECTED AND FLIPPED.
NO OTHER CARS WERE INVOLVED.
THE DRIVER WAS WEARING A SEATBELT AND IS BEING TREATED AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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AUTHORITIES HUNTING FOR THE PERSON WHO KILLED AND DISMEMBERED 10-YEAR-OLD JESSICA RIDGEWAY-- SAY THEY FOUND A NEW LINK IN THE CASE.
POLICE ARE WARNING THAT THE KILLER IS STILL IN THE WESTMINISTER COMMUNITY OF COLORADO.
THEY NOW BELIEVE RIDGEWAY'S MURDER IS CONNECTED TO A KIDNAPPING ATTEMPT AGAINST A YOUNG WOMAN JOGGING EARLIER THIS YEAR.
THE 22 YEAR OLD WAS RUNNING BACK IN MAY WHEN SHE SAYS A MAN TRIED TO GRAB HER FROM BEHIND AND PUT A RAG WITH CHEMICALS OVER HER MOUTH.
SHE WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY.
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LOOKING AHEAD---
A CANDLE-LIGHT VIGIL WILL BE HELD TONIGHT FOR THE VICTIMS, FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE DEADLY SALON SHOOTING TRAGEDY IN WISCONSIN.
POLICE SAY 45 YEAR OLD RADCLIFFE HAUGHTON STORMED INTO THE SALON. AND OPENED FIRE ON HIS WIFE ZINA HAUGHTON AND TWO OTHER STYLISTS.
FOUR OTHERS WERE WOUNDED.
THE ALLEGED GUNMAN DIED OF A SELF INFLICTED GUNSHOT WOUND.
TONIGHT'S VIGIL TAKES PLACE AT CARROLL UNIVERSITY AT 7-30.
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A CONSUMER ALERT FOR PARENTS THIS MORNING--
CLOSE TO A HUNDRED THOUSAND EDDIE BAUER WOODEN BASSINETS ARE BEING RECALLED BECAUSE IT CAN SUFFOCATE BABIES.
THE BOTTOM LOCKING MECHANISM ON THE BASSINET CAN FAIL TO LOCK PROPERLY IF A SPRING IS NOT INSTALLED.
WHICH MAY CAUSE IT TO TIP TO ONE SIDE AND THE INFANT TO ROLL TO THE SIDE OF THE BASSINET.
SO FAR THERE HAVE BEEN 17 REPORTS INVOLVING CHILDREN.
WE'VE PUT A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE-- NBC DASH TWO DOT COM-- ON HOW YOU CAN GET A REPAIR KIT.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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IS THE MONEY IN YOUR WALLET THE REAL THING?
FAKE CASH IS SHOWING UP AT RESTAURANTS IN LEE COUNTY.
LAW ENFORCEMENT TELL US BOTH BONEFISH GRILL AND BERT'S BAR AND GRILL ON PINE ISLAND ROAD ARE THE LATEST VICTIMS.
BOTH DESCRIBE THE SCAM AS TWO PEOPLE PAYING FOR DRINKS TO-GO WITH A TWENTY DOLLAR BILL.
AND LEAVING BEFORE STAFF FIGURE OUT THEY'RE FAKE.
THE SECRET SERVICE TELLS US THEY ARE ACTIVELY WORKING MORE THAN 20 CASES IN THE AREA REGARDING COUNTERFEIT MONEY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SAME SMALL GROUP MAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BOTH OF THE NEW CASES.
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45:08 the bill looks so real and the only way you can tell is by looking up for the strip and it isnt there and its one of the older designs 45:19
THESE BILLS HAVE ALL PASSED THE PEN TEST.
BUT INSTEAD OF THAT METHOD, THE SECRET SERVICE SAYS TO LOOK FOR THE SECURITY STRIP OR WATERMARK.
AGENTS ALSO TELL US COUNTERFEIT CRIMES USUALLY RISE JUST BEFORE THE HOLIDAYS.
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IF YOU'RE STILL PLANNING TO FLY HOME FOR THANKSGIVING, PREPARE TO PAY MORE THAN YOU DID LAST YEAR.
TRAVEL BOOKING SITE TRAVELOCITY HAS REVIEWED FARES BETWEEN NOVEMBER 17TH AND THE 27TH AND FOUND THAT THE AVERAGE DOMESTIC ROUND TRIP WILL COST AROUND 385 DOLLARS, INCLUDING TAXES.
THAT'S NEARLY 9 PERCENT MORE THAN THE SAME PERIOD IN 2011, AND A FARE INCREASE SIMILAR TO WHAT TRAVELERS SAW IF THEY FLEW DURING THE FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY THIS SUMMER.
MORE PASSENGERS VYING FOR FEWER SEATS, ALONG WITH THE PRICE OF FUEL, ARE PUSHING UP TICKET PRICES.
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A SKINNY MINNIE MOUSE IS UNDER FIRE.
NOW UPSCALE RETAILER BARNEYS NEW YORK IS TAKING THE HEAT.
THE AD FEATURES A DREAMING MINNIE WITH A FIGURE NO ONE COULD HAVE, UNLESS THEY ATE LIKE A MOUSE.
A PETITION ON CHANGE-DOT-ORG IS ENTITLED: BARNEY'S, LEAVE MINNIE ALONE.
DISNEY AND BARNEYS SAY THE CONTROVERSY IS BLOWN OUT OF PROPORTION.
THEY POINT OUT MINNIE WAKES UP IN HER TRADITIONAL SHAPE - WEARING THE SAME DRESS.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional spotty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures should stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday as the wind direction begins to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow comes in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while overnight lows dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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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.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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SCHOOLS THAT RULE.
EVERY WEDNESDAY NBC-2 GOES ON THE HUNT TO FIND SCHOOLS DOING UNIQUE THINGS.
THIS WEEK WE HEAD TO CHARLOTTE ACADEMY TO SHOWCASE HOW THEIR TINIEST OF STUDENTS ARE USING
I-PADS IN THE CLASSROOM.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK LIVE FROM THE SCHOOL IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
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IT'S A TOOL WE JUST CAN'T SEEM TO GET ENOUGH OF.IPADS AND THEY'RE EVERYONE AT CHARLOTTE ACADEMY.
SHOW THE STUDENTS USING I-PAD
.ALL BECAUSE HERE AT CHARLOTTE ACADEMY INTEGRATING THIS TYPE OF LEARNING AT A YOUNG AGE IS IMPORTANT TO THEIR DEVELOPMENT.
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THIS CLASSROOM MAY LOOK LIKE PLAY TIME, BUT THESE STUDENTS ARE HARD AT WORK.LEARNING, THAT IS.
IT'S JUST A PART OF THE MONTESSORI PROGRAM AT CHARLOTTE ACADEMY WHERE STUDENTS USE MULTIPLE SENSES TO ENGAGE IN LEARNING.
THIS YEAR, SCHOOL HEAD CHRISTINE GEROFSKY WANTED TO BRING AN INTERACTIVE TOOL INTO THE CLASSROOM. AN IPAD-- TAKING HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH STUDENTS TO A NEW LEVEL.
"its just another option, another form of enrichment, to help students progress individually when some can go a little bit faster."
AND THE SCHOOL ISN'T WASTING ANY TIME GETTING THEIR TINIEST OF HANDS ON IT.
NAT BREAK
MARISA COALWELL IS NOT EVEN THREE AND SHE'S USING THE "PINK TOWER" APP.
--IT'S A EXCERCISE THAT SERVES A PREREQUISITE FOR MATH CONCEPTS USING CUBES.
SHOW VIDEO OF HER DOING IT
THAT SAME LEARNING COCEPT CARRIES TO OTHER SUBJECTS LIKE GEOGRAPHY
SHOW THE GIRLS USING THE MAP AND IPAD
"You tap the map shape and then it goes to its place"
THROUGH THE ANIMATION AND VOICE OF THE I-PAD, STUDENTS ARE LEARNING OUR NATION'S 50 STATES AND WHERE BELONG ON A MAP
"We were tapping them and then saying them and then putting them."
it's fun tapping the screens and everything."
FUN TO THEM AND THE BEGINNINGS OF SUCCESS TO ADMINISTRATION.
"we believe through that success at three, four, five years and the elementary years are the critical foundation for the healthy development and academic success to follow."
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IF YOU THINK YOUR SCHOOL RULES, I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT!
SEND ME AN EMAIL AT DANIELLE.KOLENIAK@NBC-2.COM AND YOUR SCHOOL COULD BE FEATURED NEXT!
IN PORT CHARLOTTE, DANIELLE KOLENIAK, NBC-2.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS PRISCILLA COVAR-RUBIAS OF BONITA SPRINGS.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
PRISCILLA - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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THE CAMPAIGN'S FINAL STRETCH.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY ARE STEEPING UP THEIR PRESENCE--
AS OBAMA ALONE WILL COVER 53 HUNDRED MILES IN JUST ONE DAY.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24TH.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
TROPICAL STORM SANDY BRINGING WINDS AND WAVES TO JAMAICA THIS MORNING.
NBC2'S CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING NEW INFORMATION ON THE STORM'S PATH FOR US FROM THE FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER
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Today's Weather Story
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.Another beautiful day is in the works across Southwest Florida with lots of sunshine, highs in the upper 80s, and a refreshing easterly breeze.
Our atmosphere continues to stay stable and dry, so our rain chance will stay incredibly low through our Tuesday as sunshine dominates. Winds will get a little blustery at times as a strong easterly flow remains in place, producing winds from 5-15 mph with gusts up to 25.
As we enjoy another gorgeous and glorious day, though, one thing we continue to watch is Tropical Storms Sandy as it continues to organize quickly in the Caribbean. Sandy is expected to quickly intensify today and Wednesday before the storm moves over Jamaica and Eastern Cuba by midweek. Sandy will then move over the Bahamas Thursday night into Friday, most likely as a Tropical Storm.
The good news for Southwest Florida is computer models are in solid agreement that Sandy will pass some 250-400 miles east of Southwest Florida. Even with Sandy's core staying a safe distance away from us.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES ARE STORMING BATTLEGROUND STATES IN A FINAL SPRINT TO ELECTION DAY.
THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN RIDING A WAVE OF MOMENTUM, BUT A COMMENT BY ANOTHER REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE ABOUT ABORITON HAS PEOPLE TALKING THIS MORNING.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN OUR NEWSROOM WITH ALL OF THE DETAILS--
STACEY.
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CLAY, IT WAS A COMMENT BY INDIANA REPUBLICAN RICHARD MURDOCK.
HE SAID WHEN A WOMAN BECOMES PREGNANT DURING A RAPE, THAT'S SOMETHING GOD INTENDED.
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MOURDOCK HAS BEEN LOCKED IN ONE OF THE COUNTRY'S MOST WATCHED SENATE RACES.
HE WAS ASKED DURING THE FINAL MINUTES OF A DEBATE LAST NIGHT, WHETHER ABORITON SHOULD BE ALLOWED IN CASES OF RAPE OR INCEST.
THERE WAS A POST DEBATE PRESS CONFERNCE AND HE WAS ASKED ABOUT HIS COMMENTS.
HERE'S PART OF WHAT HE SAID.
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Richard Mourdock / Senate Candidate "i know there are some that disagree and i respect their point of view but i believe that life begins at conception. the only exception i have to have an abortion is in that case of the life of the mother.
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IT NOT CLEAR THIS MORNING WHAT IF ANY EFFECT MURDOCKS COMMENTS WILL HAVE DURING THE FINAL TWO WEEKS OF THE ELECTION.
MITT ROMNEY IS DISTANCING HIMSELF FROM HIM.
A SPOKESWOMEN SAID IN AN EMAIL TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, "GOVERNOR ROMNEY DISAGREES WITH RICHARD MURDOCK'S COMMENTS, AND THEY DO NOT REFLECT HIS VIEWS."
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM--
S-D.
NBC-2.
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IT'S NOT EVEN HALLOWEEN ---
AND ALREADY THE SALVATION ARMY IS SEEING HIGH DEMAND FOR THE WINTER HOLIDAYS.
THIS MORNING SIGN-UPS START IN LEE COUNTY.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT THE SALVATION BUILDING ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD WITH AN IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DEMAND THIS YEAR, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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GOOD MORNING.
THE SALVATION ARMY HERE IN LEE COUNTY PLANS ON SERVING FOUR TO FIVE THOUSAND FAMILIES FOR CHRISTMAS.
FAMILIES WILL BE PROVIDED GIFTS FOR CHILDREN 13-YEARS-OLD AND YOUNGER, PLUS A HOLIDAY MEAL.
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IF YOU'RE IN LEE COUNTY, YOU CAN SIGN UP FOR ASSISTANCE STARTING AT NINE A-M UNTIL NOON.
YOU SHOULD 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 OR TAX NUMBER.
REGISTRATION WILL GO THROUGH FRIDAY.
THERE WILL BE MORE REGISTRATION DATES NEXT MONTH.
WE'VE POSTED THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM.
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IN NAPLES, THERE'S ALSO HIGH DEMAND.
TODAY IS THE *LAST DAY TO SIGN UP FOR ASSISTANCE THERE.
LIVE IN LEE COUNTY, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC-2.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--
NEW DETAILS INTO THE MURDER OF A 12 YEAR OLD NEW JERSEY GIRL FOUND STRANGLED IN A RECYCLING BIN.
TWO BROTHERS, AGES 15 AND 17, HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH MURDERING AUTUMN PASQUALE.
PROSECUTORS SAY THEY BELIEVE THE BOYS LURED PASQUALE TO THEIR HOME-- AND FOUND HER BIKE AND OTHER BELONGINGS THERE.
THE BOY'S FATHER SAYS HIS SONS WERE KNOWN FOR STEALING BIKES AND THAT THE TWO HAD BIKE PARTS STOCKPILED IN THE BASEMENT.
AUTUMN DISAPPEARED WHILE RIDING HER BIKE SATURDAY, A LITTLE MORE THAN A WEEK BEFORE WHAT WOULD HAVE BEEN HER 13TH BIRTHDAY.
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DIRTY CONDITIONS.
A MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACY COULD GET IT'S LICENSE REVOKED AFTER STATE OFFICIALS SAY THEY FOUND UNCLEAN CONDITIONS INCLUDING VISIBLE BLACK SPECKS OF FUNGUS IN STEROIDS.
THIS IS THE SAME PHARMACY THAT HAS BEEN LINKED TO A DEADLY OUTBREAK OF MENINGITIS.
A PRELIEMINARY INVESTIGATION FOUND DRUGS WERE SENT OUT BEFORE TESTS RESULTS ON THEIR STERILITY COULD BE RETURNED AND A LEAKING BOILER WAS LOCATED NEAR A COMPANY CLEAN ROOM.
MORE THAN 300 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SICKENED NATIONWIDE, AND 23 HAVE DIED.
ALL HAD RECEIVED CONTAMINATED STEROID INJECTIONS.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
KENNEDY COUSIN MICHAEL SKAKEL IS DUE IN COURT THIS MORNING.
IT'S A PAROLE HEARING TO DISCUSS HIS POSSIBLE RELEASE FROM PRISON.
SKAKEL, A NEPHEW OF ETHEL KENNEDY, IS SERVING 20 YEARS TO LIFE FOR FATALLY BEATING MARTHA MOXLEY WITH A GOLF CLUB IN GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT WHEN THEY WERE 15-YEAR-OLD NEIGHBORS IN 1975.
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IF YOU WANT YOUR HANDS ON APPLE'S NEW IPAD MINI --- YOU CAN PLACE YOUR ORDER THIS FRIDAY.
APPLE RELEASED ITS NEWEST DEVICE YESTERDAY.
THE SCREEN IS SEVEN-POINT-NINE INCHES AND PRICES START AT THREE HUNDRED AND 29 DOLLARS.
FRONT AND BACK CAMERAS ARE ALSO PART OF THE MINI'S FEATURES.
THE 16 GIGABYTE VERSION STARTS SHIPPING OUT NOVEMBER SECOND.
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HIGHER AND HIGHER.
THIS MORNING A NEW REPORT SHOWS THE COST OF COLLEGE CONTINUES TO CLIMB.
IN-STATE TUITION FOR THE FALL SEMESTER IS UP 5 PERCENT ON AVERAGE TO 8-THOUSAND 655-DOLLARS.
NOW, WE'RE TOLD THAT'S A MODEST INCREASE COMPARED TO RECENT YEARS.
EXPERTS SAY THE NEW NUMBERS HIGHLIGHT THAT HIGHER EDUCATION IS DEVOURING AN EVER-INCREASING SHARE OF FAMILY INCOMES.
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HANG ONTO THOSE OLD NAPLES TOMATO GIFT CARDS --
ANOTHER BONITA SPRINGS RESTAURANT WILL HONOR THEM.
NAPLES TOMATO UNEXPECTEDLY CLOSED IN APRIL AFTER 8 YEARS IN BUSINESS.
OWNERS OF THE POPULAR ITALIAN RESTAURANT DECLINED TO GO INTO DETAIL ABOUT THE SUDDEN CLOSING.
FOR ANY OF YOU WITH GIFT CARDS --
ANGELINA'S ON U.S. 41 IS ACCEPTING THEM THROUGH NOVEMBER 15TH.
THE GIFT CARDS WILL BE HONORED AT 50 PERCENT FACE VALUE.
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DO YOU HAVE A NEED FOR SPEED?
WHERE DRIVER'S WILL BE ABLE TO HIGH TAIL IT TO 85 MILES AN HOUR TODAY--
WITH NO CATCH.
PLUS--
BARNES AND NOBLE IS WARNING IT'S CUSTOMERS OF A SECURITY BREACH TODAY.
HOW CROOKS GOT FOLKS PIN NUMBERS AT MORE THAN FIVE DOZEN OF IT'S LOCATIONS.
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A FAST-MOVING FIRE WEST OF PUEBLO, COLORADO CONTINUES TO BURN THIS MORNING.
SOME 300 HOMES IN THE TOWN OF WETMORE HAVE BEEN EVACUATED AS THE FIRE SPREADS IN HIGH WINDS,
FIRE OFFICIALS SAY THE BLAZE BEGAN AS A STRUCTURE FIRE THAT QUICKLY SPREAD TO NEARBY BRUSH AND GRASS -- BURNING ALREADY 100 ACRES,
SO FAR, NO ONE HAS BEEN HURT.
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Weather Trends
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.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional spotty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures should stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday as the wind direction begins to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow comes in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while overnight lows dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
THE FASTEST HIGHWAY IN THE COUNTRY WILL OPEN TO TRAFFIC TODAY.
A 40 MILE STRETCH OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN TEXAS. A TOLL ROAD BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO. WILL HAVE A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 85 MILES PER HOUR.
35 STATES HAVE RAISED SPEED LIMITS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR SINCE CONGRESS LIFTED THE FEDERAL LAW SETTING THE SPEED LIMIT.
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS MORNING--
OFFICIALS IN CALIFORNIA WILL LOOK INTO POSTING SHARK WARNING SIGNS AFTER A SURFER WAS KILLED.
SANTA BARBARA SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SAY 39-YEAR-OLD FRANCISCO SOLORIO WAS BITTEN IN THE WATERS NEAT THE VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE YESTERDAY.
SOLORIO'S FRIEND SAW THE ATTACK. SWAM OVER TO HIM AND GAVE HIM FIRST AID. BUT IT WASN'T ENOUGH TO SAVE HIM.
AUTHORITIES SAY SHARK SIGHTINGS ARE COMMON IN THIS AREA.
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A LEHIGH ACRES TEEN HOME SICK FROM SCHOOL WON'T NEED A DOCTOR'S NOTE THIS MORNING TO PROVE IT --
SHE WILL HAVE A POLICE REPORT INSTEAD.
SHE AND A FRIEND FACED THREE MEN WHO TRIED TO BREAK-IN.
10:18 "i was shaking and i couldn't tell them what my address was and i couldn't think right."
17 YEAR-OLD CORY BRUNELLE TELLS US SHE HEARD SOMEONE TRYING TO BREAK OPEN HER FRONT DOOR -- AND THEN KNOCK OUT A WINDOW.
SHE RAN OUTSIDE TO A NEIGHBORS HOUSE --
AND CALLED 9-1-1 GIVING A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF THE crook'S CAR.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THESE THREE MEN NEARBY.
THEY ALL FACE BURGLARY CHARGES.
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AN ALERT FOR PARENTS THIS MORNING--
THE COLLIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED ABOUT CANDY-FLAVORED TOBACCO, TARGETING CHILDREN.
DOCTORS SAY THE FRUITY FLAVORS MASK THE HARSH TASTE OF TOBACCO AND GET KIDS HOOKED EARLY.
THE PRODUCTS ARE LEGALLY SOLD IN CONVENIENCE STORES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
YOU HAVE TO BE EIGHTEEN YEARS OR OLDER TO LEGALLY BUY TOBACCO.
COLLIER COUNTY HAS PASSED RESOLUTIONS URGING VENDORS TO STOP SELLING THE PRODUCTS--
BUT ONLY A STATE LAW CAN BAN THEM.
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PEOPLE LIVING IN ONE CAPE CORAL NEIGHBORHOOD ARE PLEADING FOR A PERMANENT FIX TO THEIR POTHOLE PROBLEM.
SEVERAL POTHOLES LINE SOUTHWEST 13-TH STREET -- JUST EAST OF CHIQUITA BOULEVARD.
THE CITY HAS PATCHED UP THE POTHOLES SEVERAL TIMES BUT THAT'S ONLY A TEMPORARY FIX.
FRUSTRATED HOMEOWNERS HAVE HAD ENOUGH.
THEY WANT A NEW ROAD.--- BUT COUNCILWOMAN RANA ERBRICK SAYS THE ROAD WON'T BE REPAVED UNTIL THE CITY EXTENDS WATER AND SEWER SERVICE TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD.
THAT WON'T HAPPEN FOR AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR.
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BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD.
FOLKS WHO WANT TO BOOST THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY ECONOMY BY FUNDING A BUSINESS INCUBATOR ARE HAVING TO COME UP WITH A NEW PLAN THIS MORNING.
YESTERDAY---COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MADE THE CHOICE NOT TO PURCHASE THE OLD IMPAC UNIVERSITY SITE AND CONVERT IT INTO A CENTER TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURS.
BEFORE THE THREE-POINT-ONE MILLION PROPOSAL CAME UP FOR A VOTE, COMMISSIONERS DECIDED TO TAKE IT OFF THE AGENDA BECAUSE THE MAJORITY OF THEM ALREADY OPPOSED THE IDEA.
OPPONENTS SAY THE COUNTY SHOULDN'T BE BUYING PROPERTY AND WERE CONCERNED ABOUT WHO WOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR OPERATING THE INCUBATOR.
PROPONENTS SAY THIS MIGHT HURT THE COUNTY'S CHANCES TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE FUTURE.
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"what's happened is every time we vet something it seems some people can organize a group against it and we start to get on shaky ground and that's not fair to anyone."
THERE ARE NO IMMEDIATE PLANS TO BRING AN AMENDED PROPOSAL TO THE COUNTY COMMISSION.
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THE FASTEST HIGHWAY IN THE COUNTRY WILL OPEN TO TRAFFIC TODAY.
A 40 MILE STRETCH OF STATE HIGHWAY 130 IN TEXAS. A TOLL ROAD BETWEEN AUSTIN AND SAN ANTONIO. WILL HAVE A POSTED SPEED LIMIT OF 85 MILES PER HOUR.
35 STATES HAVE RAISED SPEED LIMITS ABOVE 65 MILES PER HOUR SINCE CONGRESS LIFTED THE FEDERAL LAW SETTING THE SPEED LIMIT.
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IT'S GOING TO BE A SCREAM!
AND JUST IN TIME FOR HALLOWEEN.
IT'S ONE OF THE MOST INSTANTLY RECOGNIZABLE WORKS OF ART.
IT'S ALSO THE MOST EXPENSIVE ARTWORK EVER SOLD AT AUCTION. AND IT GOES ON DISPLAY IN NEW YORK TODAY.
YOU CAN SEE ONE OF FOUR VERSIONS OF "THE SCREAM" AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART FOR SIX MONTHS.
AN ANONYMOUS COLLECTOR BOUGHT THE PIECE FOR 120 MILLION DOLLARS LAST MAY.
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THIS MORNING BARNES AND NOBLE IS WARNING IT'S CUSTOMERS TO CHECK FOR UNAUTHORIZED TRANSACTIONS--
AFTER THE COMPANY'S CREDIT CARD MACHINES WERE HACKED.
INFORMATION OUT OF 63 STORES IN NINE STATES WAS COMPROMISED BACK IN SEPTEMBER--
INCLUDING HERE IN FLORIDA.
THE BOOK DEALER DOESN'T KNOW HOW MANY ACCOUNTS WERE INVOLVED-- BUT ARE TELLING PEOPLE TO CHANGE THEIR DEBIT CARD PIN NUMBERS FOR NOW.
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE HELPING WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
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THE NATION'S SMALLEST POST OFFICE IS MAKING A BIG CHANGE.
TAKE A LOOK--
FROM THE ROOF TO THE FLOOR.PINK, PINK AND MORE PINK.
THE OCHOPEE POST OFFICE IS TURNING A DIFFERENT HUE ALL IN THE NAME OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS.
SO FAR, THE PINK CHANGE HAS HELPED SELL 21-HUNDRED DOLLARS WORTH OF BREAST CANCER FOREVER STAMPS.
FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS OF THE MONEY RAISED --WILL GO DIRECTLY TO BREAST CANCER RESEARCH.
THE OCHOPEE POST OFFICE WILL GO BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL WHITE--IN NOVEMBER.
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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
THE STORY ON THE WEB GETTING THE MOST CHATTER THIS MORNING--
JET'S Q-B MARK SANCHEZ HAS BEEN PUNTED FROM EVA LONGORIA'S LIFE.
THE COUPLE HAVE OFFICIALLY SPLIT.
SANCHEZ'S SPOKESMAN SAYS, "MARK ADORES AND RESPECTS EVA," "IT REALLY WAS ABOUT SCHEDULING MORE THAN ANYTHING ELSE. THEY WILL REMAIN CLOSE FRIENDS."
ACCORDING TO A SOURCE CLOSE TO LONGORIA, THE COUPLE OF THREE MONTHS SPLIT BECAUSE OF "THE AGE DIFFERENCE" - THE 37-YEAR-OLD DIVORCED ACTRESS IS 12 YEARS OLDER THAN SANCHEZ.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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Full Forecast
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.Winds will be a factor in our forecast for the next several days, especially as Tropical Storm Sandy continues to organize and eventually skirts by Southeast Florida later this week.
Another influence we'll notice from Sandy is a little more moisture spreading our way from the east, and we'll start to notice this trend today. Even though we'll be on the much drier side of Sandy, enough moisture will get carried over from the Atlantic to spark some fast-moving spotty showers today through Friday. We're not expecting a wash out by any means, but just be prepared for a few splash and dash showers at any time during the day.
At this point, it still looks as though Southwest Florida will be just out of reach from the bulk Sandy's heavy rain, so for now, the forecast only calls for isolated rain until Sandy gets to our north and pulls down some drier air just in time for the weekend.
Through our Wednesday, look for a mixture of sun and clouds will the occasional spotty showers. Winds will come in swiftly from the east again at 10-20 mph with some higher gusts. Temperatures should stay a few degrees below 90 through the afternoon.
Winds will be a little stronger Thursday as the wind direction begins to veer from east to northeast, and we may see some gusts up to 30 mph.
The strongest wind gusts for us will likely come Friday as Sandy makes its closest approach to Southwest Florida, which should be somewhere between 300-400 miles to our east. Even at such a distance, winds will get rather blustery Friday as Sandy's wind field expands in size. Sustained winds should be close to 20-25, and wind gusts could get up to 35-40 mph at times.
As we head into the upcoming weekend, the breeze will still be rather stiff as the wind flow comes in from the north. This northerly component to the wind will help guide dry, cool, stable air into Southwest Florida, making the weekend very pleasant in both the temperature and humidity departments. High temperatures through the weekend should only warm to the middle 80s, and low temperatures by Sunday morning will cool to the mid 60s.
By early next week, there's a good chance our high temperatures will only climb into the upper 70s while overnight lows dip down into the 50s for the first time in several months.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
JUST 13 DAYS OUT FROM ELECTION DAY-
AND AN OVERNIGHT ABC NEWS POLL HAS MITT ROMNEY UP BY A POINT.
OTHER POLLS ALSO SHOW HIM EDGING CLOSER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA.
BOTH CANDIDATES ARE STEPPING UP THEIR GAME.
THE PRESIDENT IS MAKING STOPS IN IOWA, COLORADO, CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA.
MITT ROMNEY STARTS HIS DAY IN NEVADA -- THEN HEADS TO IOWA.
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AND HOT TOPIC IN THE POLITICAL WORLD THIS MORNING--
A REPUBLICAN SENATE CANDIDATE FROM INDIANA IS BEING PUSHED AGAINST THE ROPES OVER A DEBATE COMMENT.
ASKED ABOUT ABORTION IN THE CASE OF A RAPE VICTIM BECOMING PREGNANT, RICHARD MOURDOCK ANSWERED THAT THE PREGNANCY WAS GOD'S WILL.
DEMOCRATS QUICKLY SPOKE OUT AND REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE
MITT ROMNEY SAYS HE DISAGREES WITH MOURDOCK.
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TWO TEEN BROTHERS ARE CHARGED WITH KILLING A 12 YEAR OLD NEW JERSEY GIRL THIS MORNING.
THEY'RE IDENTITIES HAVE NOT BEEN RELEASED YET - SINCE THEY'RE BEING TRIED AS JUVENILES.
THE FIFTEEN AND SEVENTEEN YEAR OLD BOYS ARE CHARGED WITH THE MURDER OF AUTUMN PASQUALE.
HER BODY WAS FOUND STUFFED IN A RECYCLING CONTAINER MONDAY NIGHT-- NEXT TO HER FAMILY'S HOME.
PROSECUTORS MAY ASK TO MOVE THE CASE TO ADULT COURT.
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A MAN REMAINS IN AN INDUCED COMA THIS MORNING-- AFTER HE WAS HIT ON HIS SCOOTER.
DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR THE DRIVER THAT CAUSED THAT CRASH.
THE VICTIM IM 56 YEAR OLD DAVID VANAMAN.
AN S-U-V CUT HIM OFF WHILE HE RODE HIS SCOOTER ON THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION NEAR BRIARCLIFF ON MONDAY.
THAT ROUTE JUST OPENED THIS WEEKEND.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THAT CRASH -- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU.
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AN ONGOING INVESTIGATION INTO THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER FINDS ISSUES WITH CLEANLINESS.
MASSACHUSETTS OFFICIALS SAY PROBLEMS RANGE FROM IMPROPER STERILIZATION AND EVEN OVERPRODUCING MEDICATION.
GOVERNOR DEVAL PATRICK SAYS TOUGHER OVERSIGHT IS IN STORE FOR MASSACHUSETTS PHARMACIES.
SO FAR THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK HAS KILLED 23 PEOPLE - AND SICKENED 308.
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THE SEARCH BEGINS FOR KAREN HAWES REPLACEMENT.
THE LEE COUNTY MANAGER IS OFF THE JOB THIS MORNING.
COMMISSIONERS VOTED FOUR TO ONE TUESDAY TO ASK HER TO RESIGN.
SHE'S CAUGHT SOME HEAT FROM HER ROLE IN THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
HAWES WILL STILL COLLECT ONE YEAR'S SALARY AND BENEFITS.
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THOUSANDS OF EDDIE BAUER WOODEN BASSINETS ARE BEING RECALLED THIS MORNING.
A PROBLEM WITH THE LOCKING MECHANISM CAN FAIL -- CAUSING THE BASSINET TO TIP.
THIS CAN CAUSE THE BABY TO ROLL TO ONE SIDE -- AND POSSIBLY SUFFOCATE.
FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO GET A FREE REPAIR KIT -- HEAD TO NBC-2.COM,
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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APPLE IS TAKING ORDERS FRIDAY FOR IT'S NEW IPAD MINI.
IT WAS JUST UNVEILED YESTERDAY.
IT FEATURES A SEVEN POINT NINE INCH SCREEN WITH FRONT AND BACK CAMERAS.
THE PRICE STARTS AT THREE HUNDRED-29 DOLLARS.
YOU WON'T GET IT UNTIL EARLY NOVEMBER THOUGH.
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IN JUST A FEW HOURS- AT TEN O'CLOCK.
WE'LL GET WORD OF THE LATEST HOME SALES NUMBERS.
ECONOMIST EXPECT SEPTEMBER NUMBERS TO INCREASE BY 12 THOUSAND FROM AUGUST.
ALSO TODAY -- THE FEDERAL RESEREVE WRAPS UP A TWO DAY MEETING WHERE IT'S EXPECTED TO LEAVE THE INTEREST RATE UNCHANGED.
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STARTING TODAY -- IF YOUR FAMILY NEEDS SOME HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE.
YOU CAN SIGN UP AT THE SALVATION ARMY.
THE ORGANIZATION PLANS TO SERVE THOUSANDS OF FAMILY THIS SEASON--
PROVIDING GIFTS AND A FREE HOLIDAY MEAL FOR CHILDREN 13 AND YOUNGER.
REGISTRATION GOES FROM NINE TO NOON TODAY.
YOU'LL NEED TO BRING SEVERAL ITEMS WITH YOU. LIKE AN I-D AND PROOF OF INCOME.
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THE FIRST EVER WORLD SERIES BETWEEN GIANTS AND TIGERS STARTS TONIGHT.
THEY'RE PLAYING IN SAN FRANCISCO.
IT WILL BE BARRY ZITO PITCHING FOR THE GIANTS AGAINST TIGERS JUSTIN VERLANDER IN GAME 1.
BOTH CLUBS WORKED OUT YESTERDAY IN SAN FRANCISCO-- PREPARING FOR TONIGHT'S MATCH UP.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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