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TOP LINE: HAPPENING TODAY
SLUG: Decision 2012
TOP LINE: DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW
SLUG: Northeast Storm
TOP LINE: NEW THIS MORNING
SLUG: Zoo Tragedy
RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY: A MAD DASH!
WITH HOURS QUICKLY RUNNING OUT BEFORE VOTERS RENDER THEIR VERDICT--
BOTH CANDIDATES ARE VYING FOR EVERY VOTE WITH A JAM PACKED DAY.
PLUS-- NOT WHAT THEY NEED.
ANOTHER STORM PACKING HIGH WINDS IS HEADED FOR THE NORTHEAST.
WE'RE TRACKING THE NOR'EASTER THIS MORNING.
AND A WEEKEND TRIP TO THE ZOO TURNS TRAGIC IN PITTSBURGH.
"what occurred at that scene until it was secured, was horrific."
THIS MORNING NEW DETAILS INTO WHAT HAPPENED AFTER A TODDLER FELL OUT OF HIS MOTHER'S ARMS -- AND INTO A PIT OF WILD DOGS.
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RIGHT NOW AT SIX--
WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF LEHIGH ACRES.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A DEATH ON 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST.
THAT'S JUST NORTH OF STATE ROAD 82 BETWEEN SUNSHINE AND ALABAMA ROADS.
NBC'2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE THERE TALKING WITH INVESTIGATORS TO BRING US THE BREAKING DETAILS--
CLIFTON.
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THIS MORNING-- THE DEATH TOLL FROM SANDY IS NOW AT MORE THAN A HUNDRED PEOPLE--
WITH MORE THAN 40 IN NEW YORK ALONE.
AND CLOSE TO TWO MILLION PEOPLE ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER.
AND NOW THE NORTHEAST IS BRACING FOR ANOTHER STORM--
A NOR-EASTER--
BUT HALEY--
WHILE IT'S PACKING HIGH WINDS--
IT WON'T BE ANYTHING LIKE THIS LAST SYSTEM.
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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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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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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF THE NORTHEAST THIS MORNING--
AS IF SANDY WASN'T ENOUGH TO RATTLE NERVES, THOSE LIVING IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY EXPERIENCED AN EARTHQUAKE OVERNIGHT.
THE MAGNITUDE 2-POINT-OH TREMBLOR HAPPENED JUST AFTER 1 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
IT WAS CENTERED IN RINGWOOD -- A COMMUNITY STILL DEALING WITH DOWNED TREES AND POWER OUTAGES FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY.
PEOPLE REPORT HEARING A LOUD BOOM AND SAW OBJECTS ON WALLS VIBRATE.
BUT NO REPORTS OF ANY DAMAGE AT THIS TIME.
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WE'RE NOW ONLY ONE DAY AWAY BEFORE VOTERS MAKE THEIR CHOICE
AND TODAY IS THE LAST DAY OF CAMPAIGNING!
LOOKING AHEAD---
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL HOLD EVENTS WITH BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN AT HIS SIDE IN MADISON, WISCONSIN AND COLUMBUS, OHIO BEFORE HEADING TO DES MOINES, IOWA.
THAT'S WHERE HE'LL END HIS CAMPAIGN. IN THE STATE WHERE HIS 2008 CAMPAIGN TOOK OFF.
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MEANTIME---GOVERNOR ROMNEY WILL KICK START THE DAY IN SANFORD, FLORIDA. BEFORE HEADING TO LYNCHBURG AND FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA.
HE'LL MAKE A STOP AT AN AIRPORT TODAY IN COLUMBUS, OHIO BEFORE ENDING THE CAMPAIGN WITH A LATE-NIGHT FINAL RALLY IN MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE.
AND THIS MORNING--
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFEFNBAUGH IS BREAKING DOWN THE BRAND NEW POLL NUMBERS FOR US--
STACEY.
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CLAY, THE NEW POLL SHOWS A DEAD HEAT, ROMNEY AND OBAMA TIED WITH ONE DAY TO GO.
ACCORDING TO VOTERS, ASKED BY NBC- NEWS, 48% SUPPORT THE PRESIDENT, 47 BACK MITT ROMNEY.
THE SAME POLL SHOWS, ROMNEY HAS THE EDGE WHEN IT COMES TO THE ECONOMY.
WHEN ASKED WHO'S BETTER PREPARED TO LEAD THE ECONOMY OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, 47% SAID ROMNEY, 42% SAID OBAMA.
4 OTHER NATIONWIDE POLLS WERE TAKEN IN THE LAST 24 YEARS, AND ALL INDICATE A TIE BETWEEN THE TWO, INCLUDING IN MANY SWING STATES, MEANING THIS ONE IS TOO CLOSE TO CALL AND WE ARE LIKELY IN FOR A LATE NIGHT TOMORROW!
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It's not just a choice between two parties or candidates, it's a choice between two visions of America.
"If you believe we can do better, if you believe America should be on a better course, if you're tired of being tired -- not just tonight but all the time -- then I ask you to vote for real change, and Paul Ryan and I will bring real change to America from day one."
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THE STATE OF OHIO STILL REMAINS KEY TO THIS ELECTION.
BOTH ROMNEY AND OBAMA WILL BE IN COLUMBUS TODAY.
IN FACT, THEY WILL BE 7 MILES APART WITHIN 90 MINUTES OF EACH OTHER TODAY.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO.
S-D.
NBC-2.
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LOWER DEMAND FUELS RELIEF AT THE PUMP.
THE AVERAGE PRICE PER GALLON FOR REGULAR GRADE GASOLINE FELL NEARLY 21 CENTS BETWEEN OCTOBER 19TH AND NOVEMBER SECOND.
THAT'S THE STEEPEST TWO-WEEK DROP IN ALMOST FOUR YEARS.
AND TAKE A LOOK AT THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM TRIPLE A OVERNIGHT--
RIGHT NOW DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING 3-49
COMPARE THAT TO THE NATIONAL AVERAGE OF 3-47 A GALLON.
EXPERTS PREDICT PRICES COULD FALL ANOTHER TEN TO TWENTY CENTS PER GALLON IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
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NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO SAYS TWO MILLION BARRELS OF OIL ARE BEING UNLOADED IN NEW YORK HARBOR, ENOUGH TO LAST ABOUT TEN DAYS.
THIS ---AS MORE AND MORE ARE LENDING HELPING HANDS.
THOUSANDS OF FOLKS IN NEW YORK ARE TURNING THEIR ATTENTION TO VOLUNTEERING AFTER THE NEW YORK CITY MARATHON WAS CANCELLED.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT WAS PULLED IN ITS 42 YEAR HISTORY.
NOW, ENTHUSIASTIC RUNNERS ARE HANDING OUT FOOD, WATER AND CLOTHING TO HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS TRAPPED ON STATEN ISLAND.
THE GROUP ALSO PICKED UP SOME 600-BAGS OF TRASH.
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NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING OF ANOTHER STEP IN THE CLEAN-UP PROCESS.
THE CRANE LEFT DANGLING IN NEW YORK THAT CAPTURED EVERYONE'S ATTENTION DURING THE STORM HAS BEEN SECURED.
NEW YORK CITY MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG SAYS IT'S NOW FASTENED TO THE LUXURY HIGH-RISE BUILDING IN MIDTOWN MANHATTAN.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
POWER GENERATORS ARE BEING BROUGHT IN--- POLLING LOCATIONS MOVED AND VOTING MACHINES PUT INTO PLACE AS OFFICIALS PREPARE TO HOLD THE ELECTION IN STORM-RAVAGED SECTIONS OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.
ORGANIZERS BELIEVE THERE WILL BE NO MAJOR DISRUPTIONS DURING THE VOTING PROCESS.
BUT DIDN'T KNOW IF IT WOULD BE ENOUGH TO ENCOURAGE TURNOUT IN PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE STILL WITHOUT ELECTRIC.
SOME VOTERS WILL BE CASTING BALLOTS IN PLACES DIFFERENT FROM THEIR USUAL POLLS.
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RIGHT NOW--- ZOO OFFICIALS ARE WORKING ON HOW TO PREVENT ANOTHER TRAGEDY AFTER A TODDLER FLIPPED OVER A RAIL AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO INTO AN EXHIBIT AND DIED.
WITNESSES SAY THE BOYS MOTHER PROPPED HIM UP IN FRONT OF THE AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL IN-- THEN ATTACKED BY 11 DOGS.
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"as we were passing the tigers we went up towards, we could hear screaming
over the hillside, saying 'stay away, stay away.'"
ZOO KEEPERS SECURED 10 OF THE DOGS.THE OTHER WAS SHOT BY PITTSBURGH POLICE AFTER EVEN DART GUNS WOULDN'T STOP IT.
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PARENTS--
YOU'LL WANT TO LISTEN UP ABOUT THIS NEW WARNING INVOLVING PACIFIERS.
NO MATTER HOW MANY TIMES YOU WASH THEM--
DOCTORS SAY BACTERIA LURKS.
NEW THIS MORNING, WHAT STEPS YOU SHOULD BE TAKING TO KEEPS THE GERMS AWAY.
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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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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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LOCAL FARMWORKERS ARE FIGHTING FOR BETTER WORK CONDITIONS.AND BETTER PAY--
AND THEY VOICED THEIR CONCERNS OUTSIDE THE NEW PUBLIX IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
THE COALITION OF IMMOKALEE WORKERS IS ASKING PUBLIX TO SIGN A FAIR FOOD AGREEMENT THAT WOULD PROVIDE BASIC LABOR PROTECTION --
-- AND PAY WORKERS AN ADDITIONAL PENNY PER POUND FOR THE FOOD THEY PICK.
PUBLIX SEES THIS AS A LABOR DISPUTE -- AND HAS ISSUED THIS STATEMENT "WE BELIEVE IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL OUR SUPPLIERS INCLUDING FLORIDA FARMERS WHO GROW TOMATOES AND OTHER PRODUCE.
TO MANAGE THEIR OWN WORKFORCE INCLUDING PAYING WAGES AND PROVIDING WORK CONDITIONS THAT COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS."
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW--
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A *BREAK IN* AT THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS IN FORT MYERS.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SURVIELLANCE VIDEO.
THEY'RE LOOKING FOR THIS MAN.
DETECTIVES SAY HE IS A PERSON OF INTEREST.AND THEY WANT TO TALK TO HIM.
WHEN AN EMPLOYEE SHOWED UP AT THE OFFICE ON GLADIOLUS SATURDAY MORNING THEY SAW THE GLASS FRONT DOOR WAS SHATTERED.
INSIDE THE OFFICE -- ROWS OF PHONES, COMPUTERS.AND POTENTIALLY PERSONAL INFORMATION.
BUT THE ONLY THING STOLEN. WAS A MANILLA ENVELOPE.FILLED WITH CASH FROM SELLING CAMPAIGN GEAR.
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Kate Duffy, Volunteer at office 41:51 "No computers were taken, there was no graffiti no messing with our posters or anything like that basically whoever it was broke the door through a brick through a window and came in took some petty cash that we had in a drawer."
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DETECTIVES SAY THE MAN IN THE PICTURE IS WEARING SHORTS AND SANDALS AND CARRYING A BACKPACK.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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IT'S TYPICALLY AGAINST STATE LAW--
BUT A LAWSUIT BY THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY ALLOWED VOTERS FOUR MORE HOURS TO VOTE IN CENTRAL FLORIDA.
let us vote!
FOLKS IN SOUTH FLORIDA WERE FIRED UP AFTER THEY HAD TO WAIT MORE THAN SIX HOURS IN SOME POLLING PLACES.
THE LAWSUIT FILED ASKED FOR ADDITIONAL TIME.
THE REQUEST WAS DENIED IN THE SOUTH FLORIDA COUNTIES--
BUT WAS GRANTED IN ORANGE COUNTY AFTER AN EARLY VOTING SITE WAS SHUT DOWN FOR SEVERAL HOURS WHILE AUTHORITIES INVESTIGATED A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE.
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A LEHIGH ACRES WOMAN STRANDED IN NEW JERSEY DURING SUPERSTORM SANDY IS TALKING ABOUT HER EXPERIENCE.
FOUR DAYS AND THREE CANCELLED FLIGHTS LATER. ASHLEY HOWARD JUST MADE IT BACK HOME.
SHE ACTUALLY ARRIVED IN NEW YORK FOUR DAYS BEFORE THE STORM MADE LANDFALL.
AND WAS SCHEDULED TO LEAVE LAST MONDAY.
DURING THE FOUR DAYS FOLLOWING-- SHE AND A FRIEND TOOK SHELTER IN A NEW JERSEY HOTEL.
NOW, HERE AT HOME -- SHE'S SEEING THE DESTRUCTION ON T-V. AND SAYS IT'S HARD TO MOVE PAST THE ORDEAL.
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For me to just up and leave, I feel kind of guilty because I seen the damage that it did. So, I'm here and I got away from it. But all those people with the aftermath they gave to go through you know it's just hurts.
HOWARD TRIED TO LEAVE EARLIER, BUT COULDN'T GET A FLIGHT UNTIL FRIDAY.
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HALLOWEEN IS BACK ON!
CHILDREN IN NEW JERSEY WILL BE ABLE TO CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAY TODAY.
DUE TO HURRICANE SANDY, NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE OFFICIALLY POSTPONED HALLOWEEN IN ALL PARTS OF THE STATE UNTIL TODAY.
THE GOVERNOR SAID POSTPONING TRICK OR TREATING BY FIVE DAYS WAS A "COMMONSENSE AND NECESSARY STEP" TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC DUE TO ONGOING SAFETY CONCERNS FROM FLOODING, FALLEN TREES AND DOWNED POWER LINES.
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WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN HOW MUCH MONEY WAS RAISED DURING THE SEVENTH ANNUAL CALUSA BLUEWAY PADDLING FESTIVAL.
THE FAMILY FUN RACE WAS HELD OVER THE WEEKEND FOR STAND-UP PADDLEBOARDS, KAYAKS AND CANOES.
THIS ALL TAKING PLACE ALONG THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY.
FOLLOWING THE RACE WAS THE START OF THE FIRST-EVER COAST TO COAST CHALLENGE.
A 240-MILE SELF-SUSTAINED HUMAN-POWERED RACE FEATURING SMALL NON-MOTORIZED SAILBOATS AND PADDLECRAFT.
RACERS COMPLETE THE RACE SEVEN DAYS LATER IN MIAMI.
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This kind of brings everything up to a new level. You can be out here doing casual stand up paddling but the race thing is a the fun part.
PROCEEDS FROM THE FESTIVAL BENEFIT CROW - THE CLINIC FOR THE REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE.
AND THE CALUSA BLUEWAY PADDLING TRAIL WHICH IS THE 190-MILE TRAIL ALONG LEE COUNTY WATERS.
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PARENTS -- HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU POPPED A PACIFIER BACK INTO THE MOUTH OF A CRYING INFANT AFTER IT'S DROPPED ONTO THE GROUND?
WHILE PACIFIERS CAN OFFER SOLACE TO A CRYING INFANT. NEW RESEARCH SUGGESTS THEY CAN ALSO PROVIDE BABIES WITH BACTERIA!
baby crying
RESEARCHERS AT OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY DID A SMALL STUDY OF 10 USED INFANT PACIFIERS.
THEY LOOKED CLEAN. BUT UNDER A MICROSCOPE -- THEY FOUND MICROBIAL CONTAMINATION -- MOLD AND STAPH BACTERIA.
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"It may look solid in your hand, but when we look at it under the scanning electron microscope, it looks like a sponge."
NO STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THAT A DIRTY PACI CAN LEAD TO ACTUAL ILLNESS.
BUT MOST EXPERTS AGREE PARENTS SHOULD REPLACE THEM AT LEAST MONTHLY -- EVEN IF THEY'RE CLEANED AND STERILIZED AFTER EVERY USE.
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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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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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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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THE CLOCK IS TICKING.WE'RE JUST 49 DAYS AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS!
THOUGH YOU MAY HAVE PLENTY OF TIME TO DRAW UP YOUR HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING IDEAS,
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS WELL UNDERWAY WITH THEIRS-- FOR THE ONES WHO FIGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM EVERY DAY.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS.LIVE AT THE LEE COUNTY AMERICAN RED CROSS IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING, WITH HOW YOU CAN MAKE A SOLDIER'S CHRISTMAS OVER SEAS FEEL LIKE THEY'RE A LITTLE CLOSER TO HOME THIS HOLIDAY.
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SOME POINTS.
-American Red Cross volunteers are preparing holiday stockings to be sent and distributed to the U.S. military to demonstrate support for our troops who serve overseas.
-The goal for the project this year is 1,000 stockings. The stockings are being made by volunteers.
Monetary donations are currently being sought from private businesses as well as individuals to help cover the cost of postage and shipping overseas.
Q&A WITH
*****SUPER****** JEREMY GENTILE/ ARMED FORCES COORDINATOR, AMERICAN RED CROSS
-The following items are being solicited and have been requested by the military:
TOSS TO F/S
"MANY OF THESE ITEMS ARE A CHEAP BUY OR YOU MAY ALREADY HAVE SITTING IN YOUR HOME AND HAVENT USED.".
FULLSCREEN/GRAPHIC BREAK INTO 2 F/S
ITEMS TO DONATE TO "STOCKINGS FOR THE TROOPS"
PLAYING CARDS, DICE, PUZZLE BOOKS, SMALL NERF BALLS
POWDER DRINK MIXES
TRAVEL SIZE HAND SANITIZER, TISSUE PACKS, BABY WIPES
SUN GLASSES
INDIVIDUALLY WRAPED CANDY, DRY FRUIT SNACKS, CHEWING GUM
HAND CREAM, DEODERANT, TOOTHPASTE, SHAMPOO, CONDITIONER
BUG REPELLANT WIPES
YOU HAVE UNTIL 4PM TODAY TO DONATE THE ITEMS AT AMERICAN RED CROSS IN LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY.
WE HAVE THEIR LOCATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM.
IN FORTY MYERS 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 MARY BARTOSHUK OF LABELLE.
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!
MARY - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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RIGHT NOW A DEATH INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN LEHIGH ACRES--
WE'RE LIVE ON SCENE GATHERING ALL NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING.
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TODAY IS THE LAST DAY BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
AND THE CANDIDATES ARE FEELING THE PRESSURE--
TRAVELING STATE TO STATE FOR YOUR SUPPORT!
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RIGHT NOW AT SIX--
WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING OUT OF LEHIGH ACRES.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A DEATH ON 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST.
THAT'S JUST NORTH OF STATE ROAD 82 BETWEEN SUNSHINE AND ALABAMA ROADS.
NBC'2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE FOR US--
AND CLIFTON WHAT CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT THE PERSON FOUND DEAD?
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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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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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IT'S ELECTION EVE!
ONE DAY LEFT IN THIS FIGHT TO THE FINISH. AND THE CANDIDATES WILL FOCUS ON THE
HANDFUL OF STATES EXPECTED TO DECIDE THE OUTCOME.
WITH THE FINAL FEW HOURS OF CAMPAIGN 2012 -- A DAUNTING SCHEDULE OF STOPS IN A DOWN-TO-THE-WIRE RACE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS TRACKING THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL AND THE LATEST POLLS OUT THIS MORNING--
STACEY.
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MORE THAN 27 MILLION AMERICANS HAVE ALREADY VOTED, AND FOUR AND A HALF MILLION ARE HERE IN FLORIDA.
IT'S A BUSY DAY FOR BOTH CANDIDATES. PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL HOLD EVENTS IN MADISON, WISCONSIN AND COLUMBUS, OHIO BEFORE HEADING TO DES MOINES, IOWA.
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MEANTIME---GOVERNOR ROMNEY STARTS THE DAY HERE IN FLORIDA. HE WILL BE IN SANFORD AT 9 THIS MORNING, BEFORE HEADING TO VIRGINIA FOR 2 STOPS.
HE ALSO STOP IN COLUMBUS, OHIO BEFORE HEADING TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR A LATE NIGHT RALLY.
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4 NEW POLLS WERE TAKEN IN THE LAST 24 HOURS, ALL OF THEM SHOW THIS RACE IS A DEAD HEAT.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO--
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
NBC-2.
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WE'RE GETTING IN NEW NUMBERS THIS MORNING ON VOTER TURNOUT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IN LEE COUNTY, MORE THAN 7-THOUSAND PEOPLE CAST THEIR BALLOTS ON THE LAST DAY OF EARLY VOTING,
THE TOTAL FOR THE LAST WEEK -- ALMOST 52-THOUSAND VOTES.
THE NUMBERS WERE ABOUT THE SAME IN COLLIER COUNTY.
ON SATURDAY, GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT VISITED THE AREA TO RALLY SUPPORT FOR REPUBLICANS ---WHILE DEMOCRATS WERE OUTSIDE POLLING SITES URGING PEOPLE TO VOTE OBAMA.
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IN THE FLORIDA SENATE RACE --
NEW NUMBERS SHOW DEMOCRAT INCUMBANT BILL NELSON PULLING AHEAD OF REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER CONNIE MACK.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO A NEW TAMPA BAY TIMES/BAY NEWS 9/MIAMI HERALD POLL.
NELSON -- A TWO-TERM SENATOR FROM ORLANDO -- LEADS MACK 49 PERCENT TO 43 PERCENT
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING--
STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT BALES IS DUE TO APPEAR IN A MILITARY COURTROOM TODAY FOR A HEARING WHERE PROSECUTORS WILL LAY OUT THEIR CASE THAT HE MURDERED 16 PEOPLE----
INCLUDING NINE CHILDREN, IN ONE OF THE WORST ATROCITIES OF THE IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN WARS.
BALES, A MARRIED FATHER OF TWO, IS ACCUSED OF LEAVING A REMOTE OUTPOST AND OPENING FIRE ON AFGHAN CIVILIANS IN TWO VILLAGES OF KANDAHAR PROVINCE BACK IN MARCH.
IF CONVICTED, HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY.
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A FAMILY DESTROYED AFTER A WEEKEND TRIP TO THE ZOO.
RIGHT NOW--- ZOO OFFICIALS ARE WORKING ON HOW TO PREVENT ANOTHER TRAGEDY AFTER A TODDLER FLIPPED OVER A RAIL AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO INTO AN EXHIBIT AND DIED.
WITNESSES SAY THE BOYS MOTHER PROPPED HIM UP IN FRONT OF THE AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT WHEN HE LOST HIS BALANCE AND FELL IN-- THEN ATTACKED BY 11 DOGS.
ZOO KEEPERS SECURED 10 OF THE DOGS.THE OTHER WAS SHOT BY PITTSBURGH POLICE AFTER EVEN DART GUNS WOULDN'T STOP IT.
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DON'T YOU HATE IT WHEN THINGS GO ON SALE---
****AFTER YOU PAID FULL PRICE.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE ALL NEW PRICE MATCHING SERVICE--
THAT EVEN COVERS FLIGHTS.
PLUS--
COULD YOUR KIDS BE STRESSED OUT-- JUST BECAUSE YOU ARE?
THE NEW STUDY THAT SHOWS HOW MOTHER'S ARE PASSING DOWN ANXIETY TO THEIR DAUGHTERS.
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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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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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THIS MORNING--
WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN THE IDENTITY OF A MONTANA MAN MAULED TO DEATH BY A GRIZZLY BEAR.
DEPUTIES SAY THE 24 YEAR OLD WAS KILLED INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE WHERE TWO GRIZZLY WERE HELD IN CAPTIVITY.
THE BEAR HAD TO BE PUT DOWN IN ORDER TO RECOVER THE VICTIM.
THE FACILITY--ANIMALS OF MONTANA ---PROVIDES CAPTIVE-BRED ANIMALS FOR PHOTO SHOOTS AND MOVIES, RANGING FROM AFRICAN LIONS AND MINKS TO BADGERS AND BOBCATS.
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THE NEW YORK NANNY ACCUSED OF STABBING TO DEATH TWO CHILDREN IN HER CARE HAS NOW BEEN FORMALLY CHARGED WITH THEIR MURDERS.
NEW YORK POLICE WERE FINALLY ABLE TO INTERVIEW 50-YEAR OLD YOSELYN ORTEGA SATURDAY ABOUT THE DEATHS OF
LUCIA "LU-LU" KRIM AND HER ONE-YEAR OLD BROTHER, LEO.
ORTEGA HAS BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL UNDER POLICE GUARD SINCE THE STABBINGS, RECUPERATING FROM SELF-INFLICTED STAB WOUNDS.
AFTER TALKING TO HER SATURDAY AT THE HOSPITAL, POLICE CHARGED HER WITH TWO COUNTS EACH OF FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
ORTEGA REMAINS HOSPITALIZED UNDER POLICE GUARD.
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A NEW STUDY FINDS SUICIDE RATES IN THE U-S HAVE GONE UP SINCE THE ECONOMIC CRISIS BEGAN.
ACCORDING TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL,
THE NUMBER OF SUICIDE RATES ROSE SLOWLY BETWEEN 19-99 AND 2007,
BUT FROM 2008 TO 2010, THE RATE OF INCREASE MORE THAN QUADRUPLED.
RESEARCHERS SAY RISING UNEMPLOYMENT MAY ACCOUNT FOR ABOUT A QUARTER THOSE SUICIDES SINCE 1997.
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A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS LIVING IN A STRESSED ENVIRONMENT AS A BABY MAY CHANGE THE WAY A PERSON'S BRAIN FUNCTIONS.
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON RESEARCHERS FOLLOWED A GROUP OF FAMILIES SINCE THE EARLY 19-90'S.
YOUNG GIRLS WHO LIVED IN HOMES WITH STRESSED MOTHERS TENDED TO HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF A STRESS HORMONE AS PRESCHOOLERS.
THEY WERE ALSO MORE LIKELY TO HAVE HIGHER LEVELS OF ANXIETY AT AGE 18.
BRAIN SCANS OF THE GIRLS SHOWED ALTERATIONS IN THE AREA OF THE BRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION.
THE EFFECT WAS NOT FOUND IN BOYS.
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LATE NIGHT HOST JIMMY KIMMEL IS PITCHING IN TO HELP WITH SANDY RELIEF EFFORTS,
BY AUCTIONING A PIECE FROM HIS VERY OWN SET.
LATE NIGHT HOST JIMMY KIMMEL IS AUCTIONING OFF HIS DESK TO RAISE MONEY FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY SANDY.
THE CUSTOM-MADE "BROOKLYN-THEMED" DESK IS SIGNED BY KIMMEL, DAVID LETTERMAN, STEPHEN COLBERT AND JON STEWART.
THE DESK WILL BE ON THE AUCTION BLOCK UNTIL NOVEMBER 14TH.
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE AMERICAN REDCROSS.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN PLACING A BID, WE'VE POSTED THE LINK ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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N-B-C AND YOU AT HOME TEAMED UP TO DONATE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS TO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO HELP SANDY VICTIMS.
FRIDAY NIGHT'S ALL-STAR TELETHON RAISED 23 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE RED CROSS.
CHRISTINA AGUILERA, BON JOVI, BILLY JOEL, AND MARY J. BLIGE WERE A FEW OF THE CELEBRITIES WHO DONATED THEIR VOICES TO THE CAUSE.
THE ONE-HOUR SHOW AIRED ON N-B-C AND ON THE NETWORK'S CABLE CHANNELS.
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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL IS GETTING A DOSE OF POLITICS TONIGHT.
BOTH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER MITT ROMNEY ARE TAPING INTERVIEWS THAT WILL AIR DURING THE GAME.
CHRIS BERMAN FROM E-S-P-N, WHO TALKED WITH THEN-SENATOR OBAMA AND SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN FOUR YEARS AGO, WILL RECORD TONIGHT'S INTERVIEWS THAT WILL AIR DURING HALF-TIME.
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CROWDS FLOCKED TO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TO FILL UP ON SOME OF THE BEST FOOD IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS!
VISITORS HAD THE CHANCE TO TRY OUT EVERYTHING FROM RIBS AND PIZZA, TO DESSERT.
THE 30-TH ANNUAL JUNIOR LEAGUE'S "TASTE OF THE TOWN" RAISED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS FOR CHARITY.
PROCEEDS FROM THIS YEAR'S EVENT WILL HELP "MOBILIZE" THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK.
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CHRIS ROBINSON/ HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK
16:14 we have the harry chapin food bank working with the junior league to take the mobile food pantry to the franklin paerk elementary school and feed the kids in the jr park elementary school and the entire franklin park community."
MONEY RAISED AT THE EVEN ALSO GOES TOWARD BACKPACK PROGRAMS, DRESS FOR SUCCESS EVENTS
AND IT HELPS THE JUNIOR LEAGUE MENTOR AT RISK GIRLS IN DETENTION.
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A GIFT THIS MORNING FROM PAY PAL.
THE COMPANY ANNOUNCED IT WILL PRICE MATCH FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THAT INCLUDES AIRLINE TICKETS!
SO, IF THE CARRIER YOU'VE BOOKED WITH PAYPAL DROPS PRICES WITHIN SEVEN DAYS, PAYPAL WILL REIMBURSE YOU THE DIFFERENCE.
THIS IS PART OF THE PAYMENT SYSTEM'S HOLIDAY PROMOTIONS - WHICH INCLUDE PRICE MATCHING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF A PURCHASE.
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NOW TO WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY--
THE AGE OF SOCIAL MEDIA HAS CHANGED THE WAY THE STORIES OF NATURAL DISASTERS ARE TOLD.
talk over music
AND AS THE NORTHEAST CONTINUES TO STRUGGLE THROUGH THE AFTERMATH OF SANDY---
WE'RE GETTING BRAND NEW IMAGES INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
FROM THE MISSING JERSEY SHORELINE TO THE LINES WAITING FOR GAS--
JUST SOME OF THE STORIES IN PICTURES FROM EVERY STAGE OF THE STORM.
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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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NBC-2 FOLLOW BREAKING NEWS IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING ---
WHERE DETECTIVES ARE WORKING ON A DEATH INVESTIGATION.
THIS IS AT 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST.
THAT'S OFF STATE ROAD 82, BETWEEN ALABAMA AND SUNSHINE ROADS.
WE'RE TOLD A MAN'S BODY WAS RECOVERED--
AND THAT'S THERE IS NO DANGER TO NEIGHBORS THERE.
WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS.
COUNT ON US TO CONTINUE TO BRING YOU THE LATEST.
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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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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.
Our stretch of pleasant weather continues this Monday, but a strong cool front will bring some considerable changes to Southwest Florida by Election Day.
Before we get to the big changes coming this week, let's focus on how our Monday plays out because we do expect a few changes today. First, you'll notice quite bit more cloud cover today compared to the clear blue skies we had over the weekend.
The reason why is there's a big band of clouds getting carried by the upper-level wind flow right into South Florida. Our sky shouldn't be completely clouded up, and we'll even enjoy partial sunshine. Just don't expect to see those clear blue skies again today.
Aside from the extra cloud cover, our Monday weather looks pretty nice. No rain is in the forecast, and daytime temperatures will be very comfortable with highs projected to climb into the low 80s this afternoon. Humidity will also stay at comfortable levels, and winds will be out of the northwest from 5-10 mph.
Now, on to the big changes we expect to see this week: starting Tuesday, a pretty strong cold front will start having an influence on our weather. The first phase of change comes in the form of some rain as the actual front passes through Southwest Florida. We expect some widely scattered showers and perhaps even a storm or two to move through Tuesday afternoon. Rain chances won't be too impressive, but roughly 30-40% of us will see a passing shower.
By Wednesday, another cool air mass will settle over Southwest Florida, and some forecast models point to this being the coolest air we've had around here so far this season. As the cool, dry air comes rushing in Wednesday, temperatures will struggle to warm into the mid 70s during the afternoon.
Temperatures drop even lower Wednesday night with lows expected to dip into the low 50s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 40s inland.
Daytime temps stay cool again Thursday with highs only reaching the low to mid 70s. By Friday and into the upcoming weekend, temperatures start to moderate again with highs getting back up around 80 degrees.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW:
NBC-2 HAS BEEN FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS ALL MORNING:
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE ON SCENE RIGHT NOW OF A DEATH INVESTIGATION.
WE'RE TOLD A MAN WAS FOUND DEAD AT A HOME ON 51ST STREET SOUTHWEST AROUND TEN O'CLOCK LAST NIGHT.
DETECTIVES HAVE BEEN AT THAT HOME FOR THE LAST NINE HOURS TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW HE DIED.
THEY SAY THERE IS NO DANGER TO THE COMMUNITY.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO FOLLOW THIS STORY THROUGHOUT THE MORNING,
AND BRING YOU NEW DETAILS AS WE GET THEM.
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IT'S DECISION 2012!
JUST 24 HOURS TO GO UNTIL THE GENERAL ELECTION!
BOTH PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER MITT ROMNEY ARE CRISS-CROSSING THE COUNTRY TRYING TO DRUM UP LAST MINUTE SUPPORT.
HERE'S A LOOK AT WHERE THE PRESIDENT WILL BE TODAY.
HE'S MAKING STOPS IN WISCONSIN, IOWA AND OHIO.
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AND ROMNEY IS IN THE SUNSHINE STATE THIS MORNING.
HE'S HOLDING AN EVENT IN SANFORD.
AFTER THAT HE HEADS TO VIRGINIA, OHIO, AND NEW HAMPSHIRE.
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THIS MORNING, NEARLY TWO MILLION PEOPLE IN THE NORTHEAST ARE STILL WITHOUT POWER AFTER SANDY,
AND NOW THEY ARE BRACING FOR *ANOTHER STORM.
THAT MEANS TEMPERATURES THERE ARE ALSO DROPPING.
A NOR-EASTER IS HEADED TO THE NEW YORK METRO AREA AND NEW JERSEY COASTLINE THIS WEEK.
MEANTIME, OFFICIALS SAY MORE THAN 100 PEOPLE DIED IN LAST WEEK'S SUPERSTORM -- 40 IN NEW YORK CITY ALONE.
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RIGHT NOW -- LEE COUNTIES DEPUTIES WANT YOUR HELP IDENTIFYING THIS MAN.
DEPUTIES ARE INVESTIGATING A BREAK-IN AT THE OBAMA CAMPAIGN HEADQUARTERS IN FORT MYERS,
THEY SAY THIS MAN IS A PERSON OF INTEREST, AND THEY WANT TO TALK TO HIM.
DETECTIVES TELL US AN EMPLOYEE SHOWED UP TO THE OFFICE ON GLADIOLOUS ON SATURDAY MORNING,
AND THE GLASS FRONT DOOR WAS SHATTERED.
AN ENVELOPE FILLED WITH CASH WAS STOLEN.
IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS PERSON IS, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING FROM A HORRIFIC TRAGEDY AT THE PITTSBURGH ZOO.
A TODDLER HAS DIED AFTER FALLING INTO AN ANIMAL ENCLOSURE.
ZOO OFFICIALS SAY THE BOY'S MOM WAS LIFTING HIM UP TO GIVE HIM A BETTER VIEW ON AN OBSERVATION DECK,
WHEN HE FELL OFF AND INTO THE PEN OF AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS
THE ANIMALS ATTACKED AND KILLED THE LITTLE BOY BEFORE ZOOKEEPERS COULD SCARE THEM AWAY.
THE ZOO WILL REMAINED CLOSED AS OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE.
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HAPPENING TODAY:
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW WILL TALK WITH OTHER COMMISSIONERS TODAY ABOUT HIS PLAN TO GET THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM BACK IN THE AIR.
PARTS OF HIS PLAN INCLUDES CONTACTING TERMINATED PILOTS AND OFFERING THEM THEIR JOBS BACK.
HE ALSO WANTS TO MAKE MEDSTAR ITS OWN DEPARTMENT.
THE PROGRAM WAS GROUNDED IN AUGUST AFTER THE DISCOVERY PATIENTS WERE MISBILLED TO THE TUNE OF THREE MILLION DOLLARS.
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ALSO HAPPENING LATER TODAY:
ARMY STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT BALES WILL BE IN A MILITARY COURTROOM TODAY.
HE'S ACCUSED OF KILLING 16 CIVILIANS IN SOUTHERN AFGHANISTAN.
NINE OF THOSE VICTIMS WERE CHILDREN.
THIS HAPPENED BACK IN MARCH.
TODAY, PROSECUTORS ARE EXPECTED TO LAY OUT THEIR CASE AGAINST HIM.
THEY SAY BALES LEFT A REMOTE OUTPOST, AND OPENED FIRE ON THE CIVILIANS.
IF HE'S CONVICTED, HE FACES THE DEATH PENALTY.
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CHRISTMAS IS OFFICIALLY 49 DAYS AWAY AND RIGHT NOW YOU CAN HELP MAKE SOLDIERS OVERSEAS, FEEL CLOSER TO HOME THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS ARE HARD AT WORKING THIS MORNING STUFFING STOCKINGS TO SEND OUT TO SOLDIERS.
THE GOAL THIS YEAR: ONE THOUSAND STOCKINGS.
YOU CAN HELP BY DONATING THINGS LIKE GAMES, AND TOILETRIES.
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS ACCEPTING DONATIONS UNTIL FOUR O'CLOCK TODAY.
WE'VE POSTED THIS LIST, AND WHERE YOU CAN DROP OF YOUR DONATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE,
NBC-DASH-TWO DOT COM JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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IF YOU'RE HEADED OUT THE DOOR,
AND YOU NEED TO FILL UP YOUR TANK,
YOU'LL NOTICE GAS PRICES ARE FALLING!
THESE ARE THE LATEST NUMBERS FROM TRIPLE A OVERNIGHT--
RIGHT NOW DRIVERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE PAYING THREE-49.
THAT'S A FEW CENTS MORE THAN THE THE STATEWIDE AVERAGE.
NATIONWIDE, THE AVERAGE PRICE IS ABOUT THREE-47.
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ALSO THIS MORNING -- A SMALL EARTHQUAKE RATTLED AN AREA IN NORTHERN NEW JERSEY OVERNIGHT.
SCIENTISTS SAY IT WAS A MAGNITUDE 2-POINT-OH.
THOSE LIVING IN THE AREA REPORT HEARING A LOUD BOOM WHEN THE QUAKE HIT.
BUT NO REPORTS OF ANY DAMAGE.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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