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TOP LINE: WRATH OF SANDY
SLUG: Massive Clean-Up
TOP LINE: WRATH OF SANDY
SLUG: At Least 50 Dead
TOP LINE: WRATH OF SANDY
SLUG: 8 Million Without Power
TOP LINE: WRATH OF SANDY
SLUG: 50 Billion in Damage
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY-- THE WRATH OF SANDY.
I know the way people of the state will react. They'll say, 'To hell with that, we'll feel sad for a couple days, but then hell, lets go.
ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOODS BURIED IN SAND.
HOMES UNRECOGNIZABLE.
ROADS UNPASSABLE.
AND TREES TOPPLED-- EVEN THIS ONE UPROOTED RIGHT IN FRONT OF OUR EYES.
RIGHT NOW--
AT LEAST 50 PEOPLE ARE DEAD.
AND EIGHT MILLION ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER.
WHILE DAMAGE IS NOW ESTIMATED AT 50 BILLION DOLLARS.
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THROUGHOUT THE NORTHEAST- COMMUNITIES LEFT FRAGILE BY ONE OF THE WORST STORMS TO STRIKE THE REGION ARE WAKING UP TO ANOTHER OF DAY OF DISASTER.
HUNDREDS ARE STILL STRANDED IN COMMUNITIES-LEFT UNRECOGNIZABLE BY SANDY.
INCLUDING TOMS RIVER IN NEW JERSEY. AND THAT'S WHERE WE GO LIVE NOW TO NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH--
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FROM THE GARDEN STATE TO THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS- AN ENTIRE COASTLINE IS WAKING UP TO A NEW REALITY- CAUSED BY HURRICANE SANDY.
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"The scariest thing that I've probably ever been through."
HOMES SIT RIPPED FROM THEIR FOUNDATIONS. STREETS NOW RESEMBLE SAND DUNES.
IN SEASIDE HEIGHTS - PIECES OF THE ONCE POPULAR VACATION FUNTOWN- FLOAT IN THE OCEAN.
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"we're just lucky we're here today."
AT POINT PLEASANT- HOME OWNERS HOPE CHEST HIGH FLOOD WATERS WILL RECEDE.
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"this is crazy. i've never seen anything like this in my life before."
FIRST RESPONDERS ARE STILL TRYING TO RESCUE VICTIMS CUT OFF BY THE STORMS POWERFUL TIDAL SURGE.
15;45;40;11 / BAY HEAD, NJ
"All of a sudden it came up very fast."
TIDAL FLOODING PARALYZED MUCH OF LOWER MANHATTAN.
FILLING SUBWAY LINES AND TUNNELS- EVEN COVERING THE RUNWAYS AT LAGUARDIA AIRPORT.
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"it's amazing. Cars are completely destroyed, they are submerged under water."
IN QUEENS NEW YORK- FIRE NOT WATER- PROVED THE BIGGEST THREAT-LEAVING MORE THAN 100 HOMES UNRECOGNIZABLE.
17;53;03;20
"It was a storm of historic intensity, but New Yorkers are resilient."
A RESILIENCE MILLIONS NOW MUST RELY ON. TO REBUILD IN THE WAKE OF THE STORM.
DANIELLE LEIGH, NBC NEWS.
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IN TOMS RIVER, NEW JERSEY I'M DANIELLE LEIGH, NOW BACK TO YOU.
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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 delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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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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THIS MORNING WE'RE NOW LESS THAN A WEEK OUT FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
JUST SIX DAYS TO BE EXACT.
AND THE TWO CANDIDATES HAVE A FULL SCHEDULE TODAY.
ALWAYS ON TOP OF OUR DECISION 2012 COVERAGE--
IS NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFEFENBAUGH--
LIVE FROM THE NBC2 NEWSROOM.
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THIS MORNING--
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TRAVEL TO ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY, TO SEE THE DAMAGE FROM THE STORM.
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THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS OBAMA WILL JOIN GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE.
CHRISTIE IS A REPUBLICAN WHO HAS BEEN AN OBAMA CRITIC.
BUT ON TUESDAY HE PRAISED OBAMA'S LEADERSHIP IN DEALING WITH THE STORM DISASTER.
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MEANTIME-- IT'S A THREE CITY SWEEP FOR MITT ROMNEY IN OUR STATE, OF FLORIDA.
HE'LL APPEAR AT RALLIES IN TAMPA, CORAL GABLES, AND JACKSONVILLE ALONGSIDE FORMER GOVORNER JEB BUSH AND SENATOR MARCO RUBIO.
THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN WILL HIT 11 STATES BY MONDAY--
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THE OTHER HOT TOPIC WE ARE MONITORING -- HOW THE STORM IS IMPACTING VOTING IN THE NORTHEAST.
WITH POWER STILL OUT, NEW YORK MAY HAVE TO HAND-COUNT BALLOTS.
WEST VIRGINIA'S CONSIDERING GENERATORS FOR ITS VOTING MACHINES.
AND NEW JERSEY MAY MOVE SOME POLLING PLACES.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM,
SD-. NBC-2.
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
NOW REMEMBER, THIS IS TO HAVE THE BALLOT MAILED TO YOU.
YOU CAN STILL PICK UP AN ABSENTEE BALLOT AT THE ELECTIONS OFFICE AFTER TODAY.
ALSO NOTE, EACH COUNTY HAS A DIFFERENT PROCESS OF REQUESTING.
FOR EXAMPLE, IN COLLIER YOU CAN REQUEST ONE ONLINE.
WHILE IN LEE YOU NEED TO MAIL OR FAX A FORM FOUND ONLINE.
ANOTHER REMINDER, YOU HAVE UNTIL SATURDAY TO VOTE EARLY.
SEVERAL LOCATIONS ARE OPEN SEVEN A-M TO SEVEN P-M IN ALL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COUNTIES.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON EVERYTHING FROM VOTING EARLY TO ABSENTEE BALLOTS -- HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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GAS PRICES ACTUALLY FELL IN THE WAKE OF SANDY.
RIGHT NOW THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS DOWN TWELVE CENTS FROM A WEEK AGO.
THIS, EVEN AS REFINERIES IN THE EAST WERE SHUT DOWN OR UNDER REDUCED OPERATIONS BECAUSE OF THE HUGE STORM. AND TRIPLE A EXPECTS GAS PRICES TO CONTINUE TO DROP EVEN AFTER THANKSGIVING.
TAKING A LOOK AT THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM TRIPLE A OVERNIGHT.
RIGHT NOW DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING-- 3-55.
THAT'S COMPARED TO 3-49 ACROSS OUR STATE.
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SLOWLY, BUT SURELY--
TRANSPORTATION ACROSS THE COUNTRY IS MOVING AGAIN AFTER SANDY.
AMTRAK WILL RESUME LIMITED SERVICE, BUT TRAINS CAN'T GET INTO NEW YORK'S FLOODED PENN STATION.
BOTH JFK AND NEWARK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS WILL BEGIN LIMITED SERVICE AT 7 A.M.
LAGUARDIA AIRPORT REMAINS CLOSED.
AND THIS MORNING --
WE CHECK FLIGHTS OUT OF R-S-W.
RIGHT NOW-- MORE THAN A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS COMING IN FROM NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND BOSTON HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
WHILE A HANFUL OF DEPARTING FLIGHTS INTO J-F-K AND LA GUARDIA HAVE ALSO BEEN CANCELLED.
OF COURSE YOU CAN ALWAYS CHECK YOUR FLIGHT STATUS ON OUR WEBSITE-- NBC-2 DOT COM.
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DEVELOPING IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING--
INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING TO FIND THE CAUSE OF A HOUSE FIRE ON MCKINLEY AVENUE.
THAT'S OFF RICHMOND AVENUE, NORTH OF JOEL BOULEVARD.
THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED TO A BEDROOM.
NO WORD ON ANY INJURIES.
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NEW VIDEO FROM THE SCENE OF A FIRE AT AN ASSISTED LIVING COMMUNITY IN FORT MYERS.
THIS IS THE SANDPIPER RUN APARTMENTS ON COLLIER AVENUE. NEAR U-S 41.
WE'RE TRYING TO LEARN HOW IT STARTED, OR IF ANYONE WAS HURT.
COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU THOSE ANSWERS ONCE WE GET THEM.
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HALLOWEEN CANCELLED!
WHERE THE GHOULS AND GHOSTS WILL HAVE TO GO BACK INTO HIDING THIS MORNING--
PLUS-- CAR BUYERS BEWARE!
SANDY'S WATERS HAVE SUBMERGED HUNDREDS OF VEHICLES--
ALL NEW THIS MORNING, WHAT TO LOOK OUT FOR BEFORE BUYING USED.
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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.
Another delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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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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ALL NEW TODAY--
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE SENDING A LETTER TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION--
IN HOPES OF GETTING A NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT ON A DANGEROUS NEW ROAD.
RAY JUDAH LEE CO. COMMISSIONER 12:15:06 we're going to see more deaths. it is a speedway and it is a death trap for residents.
COMMISSIONER RAY JUDAH IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE NEW METRO EXTENSION.
ESPECIALLY AT THE INTERSECTION AT MICHAEL RIPPE PARKWAY AND BRIARCLIFFE--
WHERE LAST WEEK -- A MAN RIDING A MOTORCYCLE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT WHEN HE TRIED TO AVOID HITTING A CAR IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD.
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THERE ARE STILL LINGERING QUESTIONS THIS MORNING AS TO WHY THE BACKUP POWER SYSTEM AT A NEW YORK HOSPITAL FAILED MONDAY NIGHT. AND THE SICKEST PATIENTS WEREN'T EVACUATED BEFORE HURRICANE SANDY HIT.
ONE OF THOSE PATIENTS THAT DID GET TRANSFERRED --
A FRAGILE, TWO POUND BABY.
13 DAY OLD BABY EMMA WAS RUSHED THROUGH THE STREETS OF NEW YORK CITY IN THE MIDDLE OF SANDY. THE BABY'S PARENTS STUCK AT HOME IN NEW JERSEY.
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All the bridges were closed, and we had no choice but to go back home and just sit, and wait for today to get here and it was a very long night. A very very long night I haven't had not even one hour of sleep.
THANKFULLY-- NEW BORN EMMA-- ALONG WITH DOZENS OF OTHER PATIENTS MADE IT SAFELY TO THE NEIGHBORING HOSPITAL.
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AN NBC2 CONSUMER ALERT THIS MORNING --
IF YOU'RE IN THE MARKET FOR A USED CAR, YOU MIGHT WANT TO DO AN EXTRA BIT OF RESEARCH.
THE FLOODING FROM SANDY IS LIKELY TO PUT THOUSANDS OF CARS OUT OF COMMISSION.
AND THOSE CARS COULD BE SOLD TO UNSUSPECTING BUYERS.
TO SPOT A FLOOD DAMAGED CAR-- LOOK FOR MUSTY OR MOLDY ODORS- DISCOLORED CARPET AND FOGGING IN THE HEAD LIGHTS.
ALSO CHECK UNDERNEATH THE CAR FOR RUST OR DIRT BUILDUP.
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DOZENS OF TRICK-OR-TREATERS WHO WERE PLANNING TO HEAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE FOR HALLOWEEN FUN WILL HAVE TO FIND A NEW PARTY TO ATTEND.
THE OBAMAS HAVE HOSTED A HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION SINCE MOVING INTO THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2009.
BUT THEY'RE PULLING THE PLUG ON THIS YEAR'S SPOOKY CELEBRATIONS, AS PRESIDENT OBAMA TRAVELS NORTH TO CHECK ON CLEAN-UP AND RECOVERY EFFORTS FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY.
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AND THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED HALLOWEEN WILL HAVE TO WAIT IN NEW JERSEY.
NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SAYS HE CAN'T IMAGINE IT WILL BE SAFE FOR KIDS TO GO OUT TRICK-OR-TREATING TONIGHT.
SOME COMMUNITIES WILL HAVE TRICK-OR-TREATING THIS WEEKEND.
IN NEW YORK CITY, TONIGHT'S VILLAGE HALLOWEEN PARADE HAS ALSO BEEN CANCELED.
THAT'S THE FIRST TIME IN ITS FOUR-DECADE HISTORY.
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BUT WE AREN'T CANCELLING HALLOWEEN HERE. WE WANTED TO LIGHTEN THINGS UP THIS MORNING.WITH SOME PICTURES OF US AS KIDS.
HALEY HALLOWEEN
NICK HALLOWEEN
CLAY HALLOWEEN
KRISTA HALLOWEEN
DANIELLE HALLOWEEN--
AND HERE'S NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAKS PICTURE-- AND TODAY SHE'S LIVE FOR SCHOOLS THAT RULE.
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THESE STUDENTS AREN'T IN THEIR HALLOWEEN COSTUMES, THEY'RE IN A P-E CLASS.
IM NBC 2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK FOR SCHOOLS THAT RULE- THIS MORNING WE TAKE YOU LIVE TO BONITA WHERE STUDENTS ARE TAKING LEARNING TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS NONA TROGDON OF CAPE CORAL.
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!
NONA - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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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.
Another delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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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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TIME NOW FOR SCHOOLS THAT RULE.
EVERY WEEK NBC-2 NEWS TODAY GOES IN SEARCH OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SCHOOLS DOING UNIQUE THINGS.
AND THIS MORNING NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK is in BONITA SPRINGS --
WHERE STUDENTS ARE GETTING A KICK OUT OF FITNESS.
GOOD MORNING, DANIELLE!
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WE'RE INSIDE A CLASSROOM AT BONITA SPRINGS PREP AND FITNESS ACADEMY.
IT'S DESIGNED SPECIALLY FOR TAE KWON DO.
ALL STUDENTS HERE TAKE THE P.E. CLASS WHERE THEY LEARN KICKS, PUNCHES AND EVEN THE KOREAN LANGUAGE.
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IT'S A SKILL FOR DEFENSE
"knowing that if you're in a case where someones trying to hurt you, you can actually defend yourself."
NAT BREAK
AND A LESSON FOR THE BRAIN.
"courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control and adominal spirit."
THESE THREE STUDENTS ALONG WITH 380 STUDENTS ARE LEARNING TAEKWONDO RIGHT IN THEIR OWN SCHOOL.
IT'S PART OF BONITA SPRINGS PREP AND FITNESS ACADEMY'S FOCUS TO INCORPERATE FITNESS WITH ACADEMICS.
"It starts sticking with them and then they start applying that to daily life."
IN THE YEAR ROUND CLASS, KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE STUDENTS LEARN KICKS, HITS AND EVEN KOREAN FROM A BLACK BELT INSTRUCTOR. EARNING BELTS ALONG THE WAY.
MIDDLE SCHOOLER DASH RUDD STARTED TAE KWON DO WHEN HE CAME TO THE ACADEMY THREE YEARS AGO. HE'S NOW A BLUE BELT.
"Did you ever think you would be that high-ranked at just 6th grade?"
"no. never."
So you've surprised yourself?"
"Yeah."
A SURPRISE THAT COMES WITH A SENSE OF SELF.
"to always be honest, never give up, keep trying and be strong."
AND ALLYAH GAGNON IS NOT AFRAID TO ADMIT IT
"It just changed me."
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IF YOU THINK YOUR SCHOOL RULES, I WANT TO KNOW ABOUT IT.
SEND ME AN EMAIL TO DANIELLE.KOLENIAK@NBC-2.COM
LIVE THIS MORNING IN BONITA SPRINGS, DANIELLE KOLENIAK, NBC-2.
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YOU'VE SEEN VIDEO OF TREES ON TOP OF HOMES AND CARS FROM THE STORM NAMED SANDY.
BUT WE RARELY SEE THE MOMENT THE TREE TOPPLES.
NEW VIDEO SHOWING THE SHEER STRENGTH OF SANDY STRAIGHT AHEAD.
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RAVAGED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
RESCUERS ARE STILL COMBING NEIGHBORHOODS LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE SURVIVORS.
WHILE RESIDENTS ARE CLEANING UP AND TRYING TO RECLAIM THEIR ROUTINES.
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PLUS-- SIX DAYS OUT!
THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY--
AND TODAY'S THE LAST DAY TO GET YOUR ABSENTEE BALLOT--
WE'RE LIVE WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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IT'S A HAUNTED HALLOWEEN FOR MILLIONS RECOVERING AFTER SUPERSTORM SANDY.
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THE LATEST INFORMATION--
THIS MORNING SANDY IS BLAMED FOR AT LEAST 50 DEATHS ALONG THE EAST COAST.
IT'S ANOTHER COLD AND DARK MORNING FOR MORE THAN EIGHT MILLION HOMES AND BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER FROM MAINE TO THE CAROLINAS.
AND THIS MONSTER STORM COST AN ESTIMATED 50 BILLION DOLLARS IN PROPERTY DAMAGE.
ALL OF THOSE NUMBERS COULD RISE.
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AND AS WE SIFT THROUGH VIDEO AFTER VIDEO THIS MORNING IN THE AFTERMATH OF SANDY--
WE FOUND ONE YOU HAVE TO SEE--
CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO THAT SHOWS SUPERSTORM STRENGTH.
HERE YOU SEE THE WINDS UPROOTING A TREE IN A BACKYARD ON THE NORTH SHORE OF LONG ISLAND.
THANKFULLY, NO INJURIES WERE REPORTED IN THIS INCIDENT.
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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 delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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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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THIS MORNING WE'RE NOW LESS THAN A WEEK OUT FROM THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
THIS MORNING NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US LIVE IN LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING.
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THE SEARCH IN ON THIS MORNING FOR TWO YOUNG NEW YORK CITY BOYS SWEPT AWAY IN SANDY'S FLOOD WATERS.
THE TWO, AGES 2 AND 4, WERE RIDING IN A CAR WITH THEIR MOTHER WHEN THE STORM'S POWERFUL WINDS AND WATER OVERWHELMED STATEN ISLAND MONDAY NIGHT.
THE BOYS MOTHER SAID, THEY TRIED ESCAPE THE RISING WATER WHEN THE TWO WERE SWEPT AWAY.
CREWS SPENT LAST NIGHT DRAINING A NEARBY POND IN SEARCH FOR THE YOUNG BROTHERS.
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THE FINANCIAL MARKETS WILL RESUME NORMAL OPERATIONS THIS MORNING AFTER BEING SHUT DOWN FOR TWO DAYS BECAUSE OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.
BOTH THE NEW YORK EXCHANGE AND NASDAQ SAID THEIR SYSTEMS ARE READY TO GO.
HOWEVER, SOME FIRMS THAT TRADE ON THE EXCHANGES CONTINUED TO FACE PROBLEMS IN THE AFTERMATH OF THE STORM.
THE NEW YORK EXCHANGE SAYS THEY HAVEAN EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM IN PLACE FOR ANY ISSUES.
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JP MORGAN CHASE IS TRYING TO TAKE SOME OF THE EDGE off FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SANDY.
THE BANK IS WAIVING FEES FOR IT'S EAST COAST CUSTOMERS TODAY.
ANYONE IN STATES FROM VIRGINIA TO NEW YORK IS INCLUDED.
THE FEES INCLUDE OVERDRAFT PROTECTION TRANSFERS,
EXTENDED OVERDRAFT, INSUFFICIENT FUND FEES, AND LATE FEES ON LOANS OR CREDIT CARDS.
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MANY AMERICANS DREAM OF BEING ASTRONAUTS WHEN THEY GROW UP--
NOW FOLKS IN CALIFORNIA CAN GET AN UP CLOSE EXPERIENCE.
THE RETRIED SHUTTLE ENDEAVOUR IS NOW OFFICIALLY ON DISPLAY AT THE CALIFORNIA SCIENCE CENTER.
HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS WERE THE FIRST TO SEE THE SHUTTLE IN ITS NEW L-A HOME.
BUT THIS IS NOT IT'S FINAL REST PLACE--
IN 2017 IT WILL BE MOVED TO ANOTHER WING OF THE SCIENCE CENTER AND BE DISPLAYED VERTICALLY.
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EERIE NEW VIDEO OF THE NEW YORK CITY SKYLINE COMING INTO OUR NEWSROOM THIS MORNING.
YOU CAN SEE A PORTION OF THE CITY HAS ELECTRICITY AND LIGHTS, WHILE THE REST REMAINS IN THE DARK.
ELECTRIC CREWS ARE FRANTICALLY WORKING TO RESTORE POWER, BUT GIVEN THE MAGNITUDE OF THE OUTAGE AND EXTENT OF STORM DAMAGE, THAT IS EXPECTED TO TAKE DAYS.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
IT'LL BE A PARADE OF GIANTS THIS AFTERNOON IN SAN FRANCISCO.
AS BASEBALL'S WORLD CHAMPIONS ARE HONORED BY THE CITY THEY CALL HOME.
THE SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS SWEPT THE DETROIT TIGERS IN FOUR GAMES, SEALING THE DEAL SUNDAY NIGHT.
IT'S THE TEAM'S SECOND TITLE IN THREE YEARS.
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SOME ENCOURAGING NEWS FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST CITY.
A NEW REPORT -- RELEASED BY THE F-B-I -- RANKS CAPE CORAL ONE OF THE SAFEST CITIES IN THE COUNTRY.
CAPE CORAL RANKS NUMBER SIX -- WHEN IT COMES TO VIOLENT CRIME.
CAPE CORAL DROPPED TO NUMBER THIRTY-TWO WHEN IT COMES TO PROPERTY CRIMES.
RESIDENTS SAY THEY'RE NOT SURPRISED.
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-Schiavarelli-"Crime rate in NY where I came from is quite high compared to here, this is fabulous."
-"I feel very safe and I wouldn't live another place in Lee County.
CAPE CORAL IS THE ONLY CITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO MAKE THE TOP 10 LIST OF SAFEST CITIES.
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THIS MORNING, A MYSTERY REVEALED.
WE NOW KNOW WHO DONATED 20 MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP BUILD A NEW CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TOM GOLISANO - WELL KNOWN FOR HIS CHARITABLE WORKS-- IS THE DONOR.
THIS SPRING, HE ANONYMOUSLY PLEDGED 20 MILLION DOLLARS TO THE PROJECT-- AS LONG AS THE HOSPITAL RAISES THAT MUCH FROM OTHER DONORS.
YESTERDAY HUNDREDS GATHERED AT LEE MEMORIAL'S HEALTH PARK TO CELEBRATE THE GIFT.
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THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE SANDY IS CREATING MORE PROBLEMS--
CHECK OUT THIS NEW VIDEO JUST INTO OUR NEWSROOM--
OF A MAINE YACHT CLUB DOCK A BEING SWEPT AWAY INTO THE WATERS BELOW.
JUST UNREAL HOW IT'S BEING TAKEN OVER WAVE AFTER WAVE--
COMING UP-- WE UNCOVER BRAND NEW IMAGES FROM THE CITIES EXPERIENCING THE MOST DEVASTATION.
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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.
Another delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR 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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EIGHT MILLION PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEAST ARE STILL IN THE DARK THIS MORNING.
AND THIS MORNING-- SOME POPULAR WEBSITES ARE SHUT DOWN THANKS TO SANDY--
ONE IN PARTICULAR-- GOSSIP SITE GAWKER DOT COM AFTER IT'S DATA CENTER FLOODED.
AS NEW REPORTS OF DAMAGE TRICKLE IN,
NBC-2'S STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS SIFTING THROUGH ALL OF THE BEST VIDEO AND STORIES OUT OF SANDY'S AFTERMATH--
STACEY.
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WE'VE SHOWED YOU IMAGES OF DAMAGE AND FLOODING IN CITY AFTER CITY--
BUT CHECK THIS OUT--
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NOT ONLY DID ONE TREE FALL ON THIS HOME IN GLEN ROCK, NEW JERSEY-- BUT IT WAS A DOUBLE WHAMMY WHEN IT GOT HIT FROM BOTH DIRECTIONS--
AND YOU CAN SEE JUST HOW POWERFUL SANDY'S WIND GUSTS WERE AS THE TREE'S ROOTS ARE STICKING OUT.
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MEANTIME-- VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE.
A DOWN POWERLINE IN BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY IS SPARKING UP NEAR A CAR--
AND IN ONE SECOND YOU SEE A HUGE BURST OF LIGHT--
AND THEN EVERYTHING GOES DARK.
IT HAPPENED IN BRICK TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY.
NO WORD ON INJURIES FROM THIS INCIDENT.
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AND JUST TO GET A GRASP OF THE DEVASTATION THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY IS EXPERIENCING.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF HOMES COMPLETELY SUBMERGED UNDERWATER.
AS YOU CAN SEE SOME OF THE FLOODING HAS RECEDED, BUT SAND COVERS ALMOST EVERY SURFACE.
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TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TRAVEL TO NEW JERSEY FOR A LOOK AT THE DEVASTATION.
HE HAS ALREADY DECLARED THE STATE A FEDERAL DISASTER AREA.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO,
S-D.
NBC-2,
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THANKS, STACEY.
AND AS YOU MENTIONED WE'RE GETTING A LOOK AT NEW VIDEO AND PHOTOS BY THE MINUTE--
BUT WHAT ABOUT IMAGES FROM THE STORM THAT AREN'T REAL--
HERE ARE A FEW CIRCULATING THE WEB THIS MORNING--
YOU MIGHT HAVE EVEN SEEN THEM ON YOUR FACEBOOK NEWS FEED.
THIS ONE OF THE STATUE OF LIBERTY IS A FAKE--
LOOKS MORE LIKE THE INDEPENDENCE DAY MOVIE--
AS WELL AS THIS SHARK SWIMMING IN FLOOD WATERS.
MANY OF THESE PICTURES ARE SEEN UNDER THE TWITTER HASHTAG #FAKESANDY.
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MICKEY MOUSE WILL NOW BE HANGING WITH THE LIKES OF LUKE SKYWALKER.
A DEAL HAS BEEN MADE BETWEEN DISNEY AND THE PRODUCTION COMPANY BEHIND "STAR WARS". WITH A SEVENTH "STAR WARS" MOVIE IN THE MAKING
DISNEY IS BUYING LUCASFILM FROM "STAR WARS" MAKER GEORGE LUCAS. FOR A PRICE TAG OF FOUR BILLION DOLLARS.
AND. DISNEY IS MAKING A SEVENTH MOVIE IN THE "STAR WARS" SERIES CALLED "EPISODE 7".
IT'S SCHEDULED TO BE RELEASED IN 2015.
THE DEAL ALSO INCLUDES RIGHTS TO THE "INDIANA JONES" FRANCHISE.
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN-- ARE YOU READY TO GO TRICK OR TREATING?
THERE ARE SEVERAL HALLOWEEN EVENTS ON THE COMMUNITY CALENDAR TODAY.
FIFTH AVENUE SOUTH, IN NAPLES, IS HOSTING ITS SECOND ANNUAL "HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR ON FIFTH."
THE HOURS ARE ON YOUR SCREEN.
EDISON MALL, COCONUT POINT, AND
PORT CHARLOTTE TOWN CENTER, ARE EACH HOSTING FUN AND SAFE NIGHTS OF TRICK-OR-TREATING.
IF YOU MISSED THE HOURS FOR EACH EVENT, YOU CAN ALSO FIND THEM ON OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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SUPERSTORM SANDY HAS DESTROYED SOME OF THE FAMOUS ICONS ALONG THE NEW JERSEY SHORE.
AND HAS LEFT PEOPLE STRANDED IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES.
COMING UP -- WE'LL HEAR NUMEROUS TALES OF TERROR AND CLOSE CALLS.
AS BOATS AND TRUCKS TRY TO RESCUE THOSE IN NEW JERSEY'S TOMS RIVER---
WE'LL TAKE YOU THERE LIVE NEXT.
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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.
Another delightful, refreshing day is on the way for Southwest Florida.
After a cool morning with temperatures in the mid to low 50s, we'll warm nicely through the day with highs expected to climb into the upper 70s.
A northwesterly flow will bring in several patchy clouds from the Gulf, so sunshine won't be quite as prevalent as yesterday. Still, today should at least be partly sunny, but there will be times when we have more clouds than sun.
Our winds will relax a little more today, but the breeze will remain stiff with gusts getting up to 20 mph.
As we head into the evening and early tonight, if you have any outdoor Halloween plans, the forecast looks great. Temperatures will be falling into the low 70s and upper 60s around sunset, and we expect a dry evening with a partly cloudy sky. For the remainder of the night, temperatures will bottom out in the low 60s with some 50s deeper inland.
Thursday looks to be another partly sunny day, and we may see even more clouds developing during the afternoon as a weak cool front slides in from the north. Along with the slight uptick in cloud cover, some isolated light rain will be possible during the afternoon and evening, but our rain chance will only be around 20%.
From Friday through the upcoming weekend, our weather continues to look very pleasant. We'll enjoy plenty of sunshine, and our temperatures will be comfortably in the upper 70s and low 80s each afternoon. Overnight lows will be cool with temperatures dipping into the low 60s and upper 50s.
Enjoy, and don't forget to set the clocks back an hour Saturday night!
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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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WE JUST GOT MORE BREAKING DETAILS FROM A FIRE WE'VE BEEN MONITORING OUT OF
MANTOLOKING, NEW JERSEY.
THE SMALL TOWN, WHICH SITS BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN AND BARNEGAT BAY.
THIS IS JUST SOUTH OF NYC.
WE'VE LEARNED OF A NATURAL GAS FIRE OR POWER LINE. HOMES ALSO AFFECTED.
OF COURSE WE'LL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THIS FOR YOU
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ANOTHER OF DAY OF DISASTER.
RESCUERS ARE STILL COMBING NEIGHBORHOODS LOOKING FOR POSSIBLE SURVIVORS IN THE WAKE OF SANDY.
WHILE HUNDREDS ARE STILL STRANDED IN COMMUNITIES-LEFT UNDERWATER AND UNRECOGNIZABLE.
INCLUDING TOMS RIVER IN NEW JERSEY. AND THAT'S WHERE WE GO LIVE NOW TO NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH--
DANIELLE.
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BACK TO YOU.
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CHECK THIS OUT.
SUPER STRENGTH FROM THE SUPERSTORM.
SANDY DOING DOUBLE THE DAMAGE TO THIS HOUSE IN GLEN BROOK, NEW JERSEY.
TOPPLING NOT ONE, BUT TWO TREES, FROM THE ROOTS AND LANDING THEM ON THE HOUSE.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA EXPECTS TO TOUR NEW JERSEY TODAY.
HE'LL CHECK THINGS OUT WITH NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRISTIE, WHO HAS BEEN A CRITIC OF THE PRESIDENT'S IN THE PAST.
YESTERDAY, CHRISITE CHANGED COURSE A BIT AND PRAISED OBAMA FOR HIS HANDLING OF THE STORM.
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RIGHT NOW FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS ARE NOT THAT BIG OF AN ISSUE AT R-S-W.
N-B-C-2 IS CHECKING THE LATEST AND ONLY A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS COMING IN FROM THE NORTHEAST APPEAR TO BE CANCELLED.
EVEN LESS FLIGHTS TO THE NORTHEAST FROM R-S-W HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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GAS PRICES DON'T APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED NEGATIVELY BY SANDY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLROIDA.
RIGHT NOW THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS DOWN TWELVE CENTS FROM A WEEK AGO.
DRIVERS IN THE RGION ARE PAYING 3-55.
TRIPLE A EXPECTS PRICES TO CONITUE TO FALL, EVEN AFTER THANKSGIVING.
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SIX DAYS NOW UNTIL ELECTION DAY.
AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN REQUEST AN ABSENTEE BALLOT BY MAIL IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
YOU CAN STILL PICK UP A BALLOT AT THE ELECTIONS OFFICE AFTER TODAY.
ALSO, EARLY VOTING CONTINUES TODAY. SEVRAL LOCATIONS IN THE AREA OPEN 7 A-M UNTIL 7 P-M.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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