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IT ALL COMES DOWN TO THIS.
YOU ARE WAKING UP TO ELECTION DAY 2012.
BUT THAT DOESN'T MEAN THE CAMPAIGNING IS OVER.
PLUS, WHILE WERE YOU SLEEPING. THE FIRST VOTERS IN THE NATION HEAD TO THE POLLS.
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PLUS, TRYING TO CAST THEIR VOTE AMID DISASTER.
THIS MORNING --- THE MASTER PLAN TO MAKE SURE VOTERS IN THE STORM- BATTERED NORTHEAST, GET TO VOTE.
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WE ARE FINALLY HERE.
GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 ON THIS ELECTION DAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
WE ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO A VERY EXCITING AND LONG DAY AHEAD.
THIS MORNING PRESIDENTIAL POLLS SUGGEST A VIRTUAL TIE BETWEEN PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN CHALLENGER MITT ROMNEY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO, KICKING OFF OUR ELECTION COVERAGE, AND STACEY VOTERS HAVE ALREADY HEADED TO THE POLLS?
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GOOD MORNING.
PEOPLE LIVING OF TWO TINY VILLAGES IN NEW HAMPSHIRE ARE THE 1ST TO VOTE.
THEY HEAD TO THEIR POLLING SITE AT MIDNIGHT, TO CAST THE 1ST VOTE.
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AFTER 43 SECONDS OF VOTING, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY EACH HAD 5 VOTES IN DIXVILLE NOTCH.
THE TOWNS HAVE BEEN ENJOYING THEIR FIRST-VOTE STATUS SINCE 1948 AND IT'S A MATTER OF PRIDE TO GET EVERYONE TO THE POLLS.
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OVERNIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA FLEW TO CHICAGO WITH 1ST LADY MICHELLE.
HE'S SPENDING TODAY IN THE WINDY CITY DOING INTERVIEWS.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL VOTE IN DELAWARE AND THEN JOIN THE PRESIDENT IN CHICAGO.
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MITT ROMNEY AND WIFEM ANN WILL VOTE THIS MORNING IN MASSACHUSETTS.
HE THEN PLANS TO MEET VOTERS IN OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA.
PAUL RYAN WILL VOTE IN WISCONSIN AND THEN HEAD TO BOSTON TO WATCH THE RETURNS WITH MITT ROMNEY.
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TONIGHT WILL BE EXCITING TO WATCH.
MANY POLITICAL EXPERTS EXPECT THIS RACE TO GO WELL INTO THE NIGHT AND EVEN INTO WEDNESDAY OR BEYOND.
WE WILL HAVE COMPLETE COVERAGE TONIGHT, ON AIR AND ONLINE.
LIVE IN STUDIO, SD NBC-2.
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AND WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER TODAY -- LOCALLY SOME RAIN AS VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS. NATIONALLY, A NOR'EASTER PACKING 50 MILE PER HOUR WINDS, IS HEADING FOR THE EAST COAST. A REGION STILL REELING FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY DAMAGE.
LET'S GO TO CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER, GOOD MORNING HALEY.
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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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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IT'S IMPORTANT YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE POLLS TODAY.
AND NBC-2 IS MAKING SURE YOU'RE PREPARED.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE THIS MORNING OUTSIDE THE ELECTION OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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AT THE DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS IN LEE COUNTY - VOLUNTEERS ARE GETTING READY TODAY TO GIVE RIDES TO VOTERS.
THEY WILL PICK PEOPLE UP AND DRIVE THEM TO POLLING LOCATIONS TO CAST THEIR VOTE.
AT REPUBLICAN HEADQUARTERS TODAY, VOLUNTEERS WILL WORK IN SHIFTS IN HOPES OF REVERSING THE PRESIDENTIAL OUTCOME FROM 4-YEARS AGO.
SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS SAY LINES SHOULD MOVE MUCH FASTER TODAY THAN DURING EARLY VOTING.
THERE ARE 125 POLLING PLACES AVAILABLE.
ALL OF WHICHA RE LISTED ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
AND BE PREPARED, BECAUSE THE BALLOTS ARE LONG.
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"they need to be prepared. It's a 4 page ballot front and back. It's a very long ballot with a lot of wording on it." 27
THE LENGTH OF THE BALLOT IS A BIG REASON MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND PEOPLE IN LEE COUNTY REQUESTED AN ABSENTEE BALLOT.
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TODAY THE ONLY LOCATION IN LEE COUNTY ACCEPTING ABSENTEE BALLOTS WILL BE THE MAIN ELECTIONS OFFICE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
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IN COLLIER COUNTY TODAY YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS TO DROP OFF ABSENTEE BALLOTS.
THE NORTH COLLIER GOVERNMENT COMPLEX or THE SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS OFFICE ON TAMIAMI TRAIL.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY HAS 3 DROP-OFF LOCATIONS.
THE MURDOCK ANNEX. ENGLEWOOD ANNEX. or THE SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS OFFICE IN PUNTA GORDA.
ALL OF THE ELECTION DAY INFORMATION YOU NEED IS AVAILABLE ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
AND ONCE RESULTS START COMING IN TONIGHT, COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR THE LATEST NUMBERS ON AIR AND ONLINE.
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AND THIS MORNING STATES IN THE NORTHEAST ARE SCRAMBLING TO HELP DISPLACED RESIDENTS VOTE, WHILE STILL DEALING WITH SUPERSTORM SANDY DESTRUCTION AND WAITING FOR A NEW STORM.
IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, VOTERS AFFECTED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AT ANY POLLING PLACE THEY CAN REACH.
ONE COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY IS DELIVERING BALLOTS TO EMERGENCY SHELTERS,
WHILE NEW YORK CITY IS LINING UP SHUTTLE BUSES TO FERRY PEOPLE TO THE POLLS.
AND BOTH STATES ARE ALLOWING DISPLACED RESIDENTS TO CAST A PROVISIONAL BALLOT.
THIS MORNING ELECTION WATCHERS WARN THAT ANY SHORTCUTS COULD COMPROMISE THE INTEGRITY OF THE BALLOTING.
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HAPPENING TODAY --- LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HOPE TO DECIDE THE FUTURE OF THE MEDSTAR PROGRAM.
THE MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM WAS GROUNDED TWO MONTHS AGO BECAUSE OF BILLING ISSUES.
SOME COMMISSIONERS WANT THE COUNTY TO RE-LAUNCH THE PROGRAM IMMEDIATELY.OTHERS THINK IT MIGHT BE BEST TO HAVE A PRIVATE COMPANY TAKE OVER THE PROGRAM.
BUT THERE IS CONCERN THAT COULD PUT LIVES IN DANGER.
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Chris Hanson Consultant
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Your plan is saying to drop to a lower level of safety. That's what you want - it is not a good decision.
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Arnold McCalister - Former MedStar Pilot
If they turn it over to a private company - they will run it as a private company. ANy control the board thinks they have ill be an illusion
COMMISSIONERS HAVE TOLD THE FAA NO MATTER WHAT, MEDSTAR WILL BE IN THE AIR BY APRIL OF NEXT YEAR AT THE LATEST.
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A MAJOR BREAK IN A HIT AND RUN CASE.
INVESTIGATORS TELL NBC 2 THE DRIVER AT FAULT FOR A CRASH ON THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION HAS FINALLY COME FORWARD, BUT AUTHORITIES HAVE NOT CHARGED HER.
DAVID VANAMAN WAS RIDING HIS MOTORCYCLE LAST MONTH WHEN HE SWERVED TO AVOID GISELLE TAYLOR'S SUV AS SHE CROSSED SIX LANES OF TRAFFIC TO GET TO HER BRIARCLIFF NEIGHBORHOOD.
VANAMAN IS NOW OUT OF HIS MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA AND SHOWS POSITIVE SIGNS OF RECOVERY.
THE VANAMAN'S AND OTHERS HAVE CALLED THE DESIGN OF THE INTERSECTION DANGEROUS.
F-DOT IS NOW SPEEDING UP A STUDY ABOUT PUTTING UP TRAFFIC LIGHTS.
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DEVELOPING NOW IN FORT MYERS.
A DEATH INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY AFTER SOMEONE FOUND A BODY NEAR M-L-K AND I-75.
THE BODY HAS NOT YET BEEN IDENTIFIED,
IT WAS FOUND YESTERDAY LYING ON THE GROUND AT THIS GAS STATION.
A WITNESS TELL US THE VICTIM WAS SHOT.
BUT THE INVESTIGATION INTO WHAT HAPPENED IS ONGOING.
THIS IS A WELL LIT AREA--NEXT TO INTERSTATE 75-- WITH CARS CONSTANTLY DRIVING BY.
AT ONE POINT, A DOZEN POLICE CARS SURROUNDED THE AREA WITH A CHOPPER CIRCLING ABOVE.
COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU NEW DETAILS AS SOON AS WE GET THEM.
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RIGHT NOW FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS WORKING TO NOTIFY THE FAMILY OF A CRASH VICTIM THAT WAS HIT AND KILLED.
TROOPERS SAY A MAN WAS HIT BY A CAR IN HENDRY COUNTY.
IT HAPPENED JUST AFTER 6 LAST NIGHT ON STATE ROAD 29 SOUTH OF LABELLE.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS IT APPEARS THE MAN WALKED OUT INTO THE ROAD -- IN THE PATH OF ONCOMING TRAFFIC.
THE DRIVER OF THE CAR IS NOT FACING CHARGES.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
STILL AHEAD ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE.
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IT'S JUST INCREDIBLE --- TAKE A LOOK.
HOW IN THE WORLD DID THIS HAPPEN. 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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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BETTER LATE THAN NEVER.
AND I HAVE TO SAY, THE TRICK OR TREATERS ARE SO ADORABLE.
HALLOWEEN IS OFFICIALLY OBSERVED IN STORM BATTERED NEW JERSEY.
LAST WEEK GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SIGNED AN EXECUTIVE ORDER POSTPONING THE TRICK-OR-TREATING RITUAL BECAUSE OF HURRICANE SANDY.
LITTLE GHOULS AND GOBLINS WENT DOOR-TO-DOOR SCARING UP CANDY LAST NIGHT. AND LOOKING LIKE THEY HAD A GREAT TIME, GOOD FOR THEM!
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TODAY SANDY VICTIMS ARE GETTING MORE HELP FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE RED CROSS SENT TWO MORE VOLUNTEERS TO THE NEW JERSEY AREA LAST NIGHT.
THEIR PLANE LANDED AT NINE IN NEWARK-- THEIR FINAL DESTINATION WILL BE NEW BRUNSWICK.
THE VOLUNTEERS BELIEVE ONE OF THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES WILL BE HELPING THOSE WITHOUT HEAT.
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14:53 all the people without electricity and heat --we have 80,000 blankets being deployed to nj area 15:02
MORE VOLUNTEERS WILL FLY OUT LATER THIS WEEK.
A TOTAL OF 20 WILL BE SENT FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE VOLUNTEERS WILL BE PROVIDING MEDICAL HELP, CLIENT SERVICES AND MASS FEEDING.
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NEW JERSEY'S FAMOUSLY TOUGH-TALKING GOVERNOR GETS SOME LOVE FROM HIS IDOL.
CHRIS CHRISTIE MIGHT BE THE BIGGEST FAN OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.
THE ROCKER HAS BEEN TRAVELING WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA ON HIS CAMPAIGN STOPS AND ALSO PERFORMED DURING A STAR STUDDED BENEFIT FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS.
WHILE GOVERNOR CHRISTIE WAS SPEAKING TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON THE PHONE, THE PRESIDENT HANDED THE PHONE TO THE BOSS.
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Bruce said to me how proud he was of his state, and how proud he was of the people in this state and how tough they are, and he'll be back to the Jersey shore soon
SPRINGSTEEN IS A NEW JERSEY NATIVE.
CHRISTIE SAYS TALKING TO HIM WAS A BIG BRIGHT SPOT DURING A TOUGH SITUATION.
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"If you have girl problems, I feel bad for you son. I got 99 problems but Mitt ain't one.
RAPPER JAY-Z TREATS AN OHIO AUDIENCE TO A CAMPAIGN-SPECIFIC VERSION OF HIS "99 PROBLEMS" SONG.
99 PROBLEMS BUT A MITT AINT ONE. THIS IS ACTUALLY GETTING A LOT OF HITS ON THE WEB THIS MORNING.
FOR THOSE OF YOU NOT FAMILIAR WITH JAY-Z'S WORK. THE ORIGINAL VERSION OF "99 PROBLEMS" OF COURSE DOES NOT CONTAIN MITT.IT'S SUPPOSED TO BE THE WORD THAT RHYMES WITH WITCH.
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kid rock playing while mitt and ann walk up
AND MORE STAR POWER -- THAT'S KID ROCK PERFORMING TO THE CROWD IN MANCHESTER NEW HAMPSHIRE. AS REPUBLICAN MITT ROMNEY AND WIFE ANN TOOK THE STAGE LAST NIGHT.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
WORK ON COLLIER COUNTY'S BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT IS FINALLY EXPECTED TO START THIS WEEK.
TRUCKS ARRIVED NEAR VANDERBILT BEACH YESTERDAY MORNING.
THE COUNTY CLAIMS IT'S WAITING ON SAND TO BE SHIPPED IN, BEFORE IT STARTS WORK.
THE 17 AND A HALF MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT ON VANDERBILT AND NAPLES BEACH SHOULD LAST ABOUT A MONTH.
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A MAJOR DREDGING PROJECT IS UNDERWAY IN CAPE CORAL.
LEE COUNTY IS DREDGING AROUND REDFISH POINT AND THE NORMANDY CANAL, NEAR THE CAPE CORAL YACHT CLUB.
THE GOAL IS TO MAKE THE CHANNEL ONE-FOOT DEEPER.
BOATERS SAY ITS LONG OVERDUE.
THE DREDGING SHOULD TAKE FIVE MONTHS.
GRANT MONEY WILL PAY FOR THE PROJECT.
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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON THE PROPOSED AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE MINNESOTA TWINS AND LEE COUNTY.
A NEW DRAFT OF THE AGREEMENT WOULD ALLOW THE TWINS TO CHANGE THE NAME OF HAMMOND STADIUM - IF THE TEAM PAYS THE COUNTY.
THE DEAL WOULD GIVE THE TWINS THE SAME NAMING RIGHTS AS THE BOSTON RED SOX - WHOSE SPRING TRAINING STADIUM IS SPONSORED BY JET BLUE.
IF APPROVED - THE TWINS AGREE TO STAY IN LEE COUNTY FOR THE NEXT 30 YEARS. WITH AT LEAST 40 MILLION DOLLARS IN UPGRADES TO THEIR CURRENT SPRING TRAINING FACILITY.
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A SCARY MOMENT FOR SOME PEOPLE DRIVING NEAR A SMALL AIRPORT IN NORTH TEXAS.
A CRASH LANDING CAUGHT ON VIDEO!
THIS VIDEO WAS TAKEN BY THE WIFE OF A PILOT IN THIS PLANE. AS HE CAME IN FOR A LANDING.
AT THE SAME TIME. AN S-U-V WAS DRIVING ON A ROAD THAT CROSSES THE AIRPORT. YOU SEE PILOT COMING DOWN RIGHT ON TOP OF THE SUV. CLIPPING THE ROOF.
LUCKILY NO INJURIES REPORTED.
EXPERTS SAY BOTH THE DRIVER AND THE PILOT SHARE SOME OF THE FAULT HERE.
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SOT / Wendell Green / Flight Instructor "He's looking on down the runway. He's a little low on his approach. I think definitely he should've been higher on the approach."
THE AIRPORT OWNER IS WORKING WITH THE F-A-A AND THE N-T-S-B ON POSSIBLE SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS, INCLUDING RE-ROUTING THE ROAD.
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Day Planner
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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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POLITICAL BETTING SITES ARE WEIGHING THE ODDS -- AND ARE INDICATING A POSSIBLE WINNER IN THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND IF YOU'RE THINKING OF BUYING A SUZUKI YOU MIGHT WANT TO GET OVER TO THE DEALER SOON, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT: NOVEMBER 6, 2012
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GOOD MORNING!
AMERICAN SUZUKI MOTOR -- FILING FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION --
AND SAYS IT PLANS TO STOP SELLING CARS IN THE U-S AFTER IT RUNS OUT OF INVENTORY --
BUT WILL CONTINUE TO SELL MOTORCYCLES, A-T-V'S AND BOAT MOTORS.
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MEANTIME -- IF YOU'RE OUT SHOPPING AND GET ASKED "DEBIT OR CREDIT" --
YOU MIGHT WANT TO THINK TWICE BEFORE DECIDING ON DEBIT.
U-S-A TODAY SAYS DEBIT CARD ACCOUNT NUMBERS AND PINS ARE HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER BY THIEVES, BECAUSE THEY CAN BE USED TO GET CASH FAST.
AND THIS CAN BE MORE COSTLY FOR VICTIMS THAN CREDIT CARD THEFT --
BECAUSE BANKS ARE NOT OBLIGATED TO REFUND LOSSES ON DEBIT ACCOUNTS.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS -- THE FUTURES MARKETS -- FORECASTING A WINNER IN TODAY'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
ALRIGHT -- FUTURES MARKETS -- INDICATING PRESIDENT OBAMA'S THE LIKELY WINNER OF TODAY'S ELECTIONS!
BETTING ON THE "IN-TRADE FUTURES MARKETS" SHOWS OBAMA IS A 2-TO-1 FAVORITE.
AND BETTORS ON IN-TRADE'S RIVALS, "BETFAIR" AND "I-E-M." ARE EVEN MORE CONFIDENT OF AN OBAMA VICTORY.
AS FOR TRADING -- HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY.
THE DOW, UP MORE THAN 7-PERCENT ON THE YEAR AND THE S&P AND THE NASDAQ UP WAY MORE ON THE YEAR, AS VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS.
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AND -- IF YOU WANT TO HAVE A DRINK TODAY -- AND YOU'RE HEADING TO SOUTH CAROLINA OR KENTUCKY --
YOU'D BETTER TAKE YOUR ALCOHOL WITH YOU!
BOTH STATES OUTLAW THE SELLING OF ALCOHOL IN RESTAURANTS AND STORES, ON ELECTION DAY.
CONSUMERIST DOT COM SAYS -- IT'S A HOLDOVER FROM PROHIBITION DAYS -- WHEN SALOONS SOMETIMES DOUBLED AS POLLING STATIONS.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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THE CAMPAIGNING'S NOT OVER YET!
THE CANDIDATES FIRING UP VOTERS AS THEY HEAD TO THE POLLS ON THIS ELECTION DAY.
WE HAVE LIVE TEAM COVERAGE ON THIS HISTORIC DAY.
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AND, SCRAMBLING TO MAKE SURE VOTERS, GET TO VOTE.
IN STORM-BATTERED NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY -- THE BIG PLAN THIS MORNING TO MAKE SURE EVERY VOTE IS COUNTED.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ON THIS SPECIAL ELECTION DAY,
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
FINALLY ALL THE WORK, THE TIME, THE MONEY. CULMINATES INTO THIS DAY.
NBC-2 HAS TEAM COVERAGE ON ELECTION DAY 2012 ---
WE BEGIN WITH NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO TRACKING THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES THIS MORNING.
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KRISTA, BOTH MEN HAVE DIFFERENT APPROACHES ON ELECTION DAY.
THE PRESIDENT WILL DO INTERVIEWS AND PLAY BASKETBALL, WHILE MITT ROMNEY THANKS CAMPAIGN WORKERS IN TWO IMPORTANT STATES.
BOTH MEN MINDFUL, THAT EVERY VOTE COUNTS.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER A TIE THIS MORNING IN TINY DIXVILLE NOTCH.
JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT, PEOPLE IN THE TINY TOWN CAST FIVE VOTES FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA, AND FIVE FOR GOVERNOR ROMNEY.
A FEW HOURS SOUTH IN MANCHESTER, GOVERNOR ROMNEY ENDED HIS CAMPAIGN
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"These last months of our campaign have seen the gathering of strength of a real movement across this country. It's evident in the size of these crowds like this tonight--my goodness. And I understand that there a few thousand people outdoors who couldn't get in too."
AFTER VOTING NEAR BOSTON THIS MORNING, THE GOVERNOR HITS THE ROAD AGAIN, THANKING CAMPAIGN WORKERS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND OHIO, TWO KEY STATES HE HOPES TO WIN.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WAKES UP THIS MORNING IN CHICAGO.
HE PLANS TO CONTINUE AN ELECTION-DAY TRADITION: A GAME OF BASKETBALL, BEFORE WATCHING RESULTS TONIGHT.
LAST NIGHT, HIS FINAL CAMPAIGN STOP WAS IOWA.
"As long as there's a child anywhere in Des Moines, anywhere in Iowa, anywhere in this country languishing in poverty, barred from opportunity, our work isn't done. Our fight for change goes on."
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POLLS IN OHIO OPEN AT 6:30 THIS MORNING.
ALMOST A THIRD OF THE STATE - ONE POINT SIX MILLION PEOPLE - HAVE ALREADY VOTED.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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AND WE TURN OUR ATTENTION TO THE WEATHER TODAY -- LOCALLY SOME RAIN AS VOTERS HEAD TO THE POLLS. NATIONALLY, WHAT ABOUT THAT NOREASTER HEADING FOR THE EAST COAST. A REGION STILL REELING FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY DAMAGE.
LET'S GO TO CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT HURRICANE TRACKING CENTER, GOOD MORNING HALEY.
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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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IT'S IMPORTANT YOU KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE POLLS TODAY.
AND NBC-2 IS MAKING SURE YOU'RE PREPARED.
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GOOD MORNING!
I'M LIVE HERE AT ST. ANN'S JUBILEE CENTER -- ONE OF 62 PRECINCTS IN COLLIER.
AND THIS IS ACTUALLY THE LOCATION WHERE GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT AND HIS WIFE ANNE WILL CAST THEIR BALLOT THIS MORNING.
COLLIER COUNTY HAS JUST OVER 180 THOUSAND REGISTERED VOTERS- MORE THAN HALF ALREADY VOTED EARLY OR BY MAIL.
IF YOUR PART OF THE OTHER HALF THAT HAS NOT YET VOTED, HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW IN ORDER TO DO SO TODAY.
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* KNOW YOUR PRECINCT
* BRING A PHOTO ID
* COME PREPARED, SAMPLE BALLOT
* MAKE IT IN LINE BY 7PM
POLLS OPEN AT 7AM.
YOU CAN ONLY VOTE AT YOUR ASSIGNED PRECINCT.
WE HAVE ALL THAT INFO ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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YOU CAN ONLY VOTE AT YOUR ASSIGNED PRECINCT.
WE HAVE THAT INFO ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR ALL YOUR ELECTION COVERAGE.
AS RESULTS START ROLLING IN TONIGHT,
WE'LL CONSTANTLY UPDATE THEM FOR YOU ON AIR AND ONLINE AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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NOW TO THE LATEST IN THE NORTHEST --- AS THOSE STATES SCRAMBLE TO MAKE SURE VOTERS CAST THEIR BALLOTS.
IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY, VOTERS AFFECTED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY WILL BE ALLOWED TO VOTE AT ANY POLLING PLACE THEY CAN REACH.
BUT THE MOST PRESSING ISSUE THIS MORNING IS THE NEED TO FIND HOUSING AND GET POWER TURNED BACK ON.
COLDER TEMPERATURES ARE SETTING IN AND HALEY TOLD US ALL ABOUT THAT NEW STORM NOW THREATENING THE AREA ON WEDNESDAY.
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AFTER ADMITTING HE DIDN'T DO ANYTHING TO STOP THE ABUSE AGAINST HIS SON, A PORT CHARLOTTE FATHER IS GOING TO PRISON.
A JUDGE SENTENCED THOMAS BOONE TO FOUR YEARS BEHIND BARS FOR CHILD NEGLECT YESTERDAY.
IN JUNE 2010, DEPUTIES ARRESTED BOONE AND HIS WIFE KIMBERLY,
ACCUSING THE COUPLE OF KEEPING BOONE'S TEN-YEAR-OLD SON LOCKED IN HIS ROOM WHICH WAS COVERED IN URINE AND FECES.
KIMBERLY PLEADED GUILTY IN SEPTEMBER AND IS IN PRISON.
BOONE'S DEFENSE ARGUED KIMBERLY WAS THE ABUSER, AND SHE CONTROLLED THOMAS SO HE WOULDN'T STOP HER.
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"while this was going on, mr. Boone was afraid both for him and his child who was also afraid of kim." 8 seconds
"in the state's eyes, your honor, the victim was treated worse than a family pet would ever be treated."
BOONE'S SISTER IN TENNESSEE LEGALLY ADOPTED THE VICTIM.
THE PROSECUTOR SAYS HE IS 12-YEARS-OLD AND HEALTHY.
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IT IS OFFICIALLY THE LONGEST JURY SELECTION IN THE HISTORY OF LEE COUNTY.
ROBERT DUNN is ACCUSED OF SHOOTING AND KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAY CARE CENTER IN 2008.
SO FAR, ALMOST 400 POTENTIAL JURORS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT IN. JURY SELECTION IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH WEEK.
THAT IS A RECORD IN THE COUNTY.
ONE REASON IS DUE TO THE MEDIA ATTENTION THE CASE HAS RECEIVED.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
GAS PRICE GOUGING RUNNING RAMPANT IN THE NORTHEAST.
JUST HOW MUCH PEOPLE ARE PAYING FOR BLACK MARKET GAS. IT'S UNREAL!
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BUT FIRST ON THIS ELECTION DAY --- A LOOK BACK AT THE FINAL DAYS IN THE BATTLE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
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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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE GAS SHORTAGE AFTER SUPERSTORM SANDY HAS SOME PEOPLE TURNING TO THE BLACK MARKET TO FILL UP THEIR TANKS.
THOSE LOOKING TO PROFIT OFF OF THE STORM IN THE NORTHEAST ARE ADVERTISING GAS FOR AS HIGH AS 20 TO 30 BUCKS A GALLON!
HUNDREDS OF THOSE ADVERTISEMENTS HAVE POPPED UP ON CRAIGSLIST.
EVEN EMPTY GAS CANS ARE GOING UP FOR SALE FOR AS HIGH AS 500 DOLLARS.
NEW YORK'S ATTORNEY SAYS HIS OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING POST-SANDY PRICE GOUGING AFTER RECEIVING A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS.
IT'S UNCLEAR IF ANY OF THE PEOPLE SELLING GAS COULD BE CHARGED.
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WE'RE LEARNING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING IN THE TRAGIC DEATH OF A TODDLER --
WE'RE TOLD THE LITTLE BOY WHO FELL INTO A PITTSBURGH ZOO ENCLOUSURE WAS MAULED BY THE ANIMALS AND DID NOT DIE FROM THE FALL.
OFFICIALS SAY THE THREE YEAR OLD BOY FELL INTO THE AFRICAN PAINTED DOGS EXHIBIT SUNDAY,
WHILE HIS MOTHER WAS LIFTING HIM UP TO GIVE HIM A BETTER VIEW.
ZOO OFFICIALS SAY AS SOON AS HE FELL 14 FEET TO THE GROUND,
THE ANIMALS ATTACKED.
THEY SAY THERE WAS NO TIME TO SAVE THE CHILD.
THE PARK IS STILL INVESTIGATING.
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OFFICIALS NEED YOUR HELP FINDING THE PERSON WHO MAY HAVE INTENTIONALLY SET A CAT ON FIRE --
AND NOW THERE IS A REWARD UP FOR GRABS FOR ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST.
IT HAPPENED IN LEHIGH ACRES.
WE SHOWED YOU THE CAT LAST WEEK.
FIREFIGHTERS SAY THEY THINK SOMEONE SET IT ON FIRE INTETIONALLY.
THE GROUP "IN DEFENSE OF ANIMALS" IS OFFERING A 25-HUNDRED DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST IN THIS CASE.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL LEE COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL.
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LOOKING AHEAD -- LAWMAKERS INVESTIGATING THE DEADLY MENINGITIS OUTBREAK WILL HEAR TESTIMONY NEXT WEEK.
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION COMMISSIONER WILL GO BEFORE THE HOUSE ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE ON NOVEMBER 14TH.
A CO-OWNER OF THE PHARMACY LINKED TO THE OUTBREAK. THE NEW ENGLAND COMPOUNDING CENTER, HAS ALSO BEEN INVITED TO TESTIFY.
NEXT THURSDAY, THE DEMOCRATIC-CONTROLLED SENATE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING OF ITS OWN.
THE MENINGITIS OUTBREAK HAS SICKENED 419 PEOPLED AND LEFT 30 DEAD ACROSS 19 STATES.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT --
SUZUKI HAS ANNOUNCED IT WILL STOP SELLING CARS AND TRUCKS HERE IN THE U-S BECAUSE OF SLOW SALES.
THE CALIFORNIA-BASED COMPANY FILED FOR CHAPTER 11 BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION.
THE COMPANY SAYS ONCE THAT'S OVER,
IT WILL SHIFT FOCUS TO SELLING JUST MOTORCYCLES, A-T-V'S, AND BOAT ENGINES.
THE COMPANY ESTIMATES ITS DEBTS AND LIABILITIES RANGE FROM AT LEAST 100 MILLION DOLLARS TO AS MUCH AS 500 MILLION DOLLARS.
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SOME GOOD NEW THIS MORNING FOR PEOPLE ALREADY LOOKING AHEAD THANKSGIVING DINNER.
TURKEY WON'T COST YOU A WING AND A LEG THIS YEAR!
EVEN THOUGH THE DROUGHT ACROSS MUCH OF THE COUNTRY DROVE UP FEED PRICES,
EXPERTS SAY AMERICANS WILL BE ABLE TO ENJOY RELATIVELY CHEAP TURKEYS.
TURKEYS ARE JUST UP FIVE CENTS FROM TWO YEARS AGO.
THAT'S BECAUSE MANY RETAILERS LOCKED-IN THEIR COSTS IN THE SPRING WHEN FEED, LIKE CORN, WAS CHEAPER.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE ON AN NBC-2 INVESTIGATION THIS MORNING INVOLVING LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
THE SCHOOL DISTRICT MAY BE PREPARING TO SELL THREE OF ITS VACANT SCHOOL BUILDINGS.
NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS DISCOVERED THE DISTRICT SPENT MORE THAN HALF A MILLION DOLLARS OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS TO MAINTAIN THE GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS.
THE DISTRCT PLANS TO AUCTION ALL THREE PROPERTIES.
THE NEXT STEP IS TO CHOOSE AN AUCTIONEER AND SET A DATE FOR THE AUCTION.
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THIS MORNING, THE GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATION THAT REVITALIZED BUILDINGS IN DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL IS ENDING ITS PROGRAM.
PAINT THE CAPE REVITALIZED MORE THAN NINE BUILDINGS ALONG CAPE CORAL PARKWAY THROUGHOUT THE LAST YEAR.
THE GROUP'S ORGANIZER ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY SHE WOULD NO LONGER HOST THE PROGRAM BECAUSE THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY IS MOVING FROM DOWNTOWN CAPE CORAL TO CITY HALL.
SHE SAYS WITHOUT HELP FROM THE ORGANIZATION, IT WILL BE DIFFICULT TO GET PERMITS TO PAINT BUILDINGS.
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i just know what you have to go through to pull off one of these paintings and I cant do it without the people down there ready and willing to essentially hold my hand and get me across the hurdles I don't know how to get across
THE C-R-A SPENT ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS DURING THE LAST YEAR ON THE PROJECT.
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THE PLAN TO BUILD A RACETRAC GAS STATION IN CAPE CORAL IS GETTING THE GREEN LIGHT THIS MORNING.
CAPE COUNCILMEMBERS MADE A DECISION LAST NIGHT TO BUILD THE STATION IN A 200 ACRE AREA CALLED THE JUDD CREEK RESERVE.
THAT'S OFF PINE ISLAND ROAD.
CITY LEADERS SAY THIS WILL MAKE WAY FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN AN AREA THAT'S BEEN STAGNANT FOR YEARS.
DEVELOPERS SAY THE GAS STATION COULD BE IN PLACE BY NEXT YEAR.
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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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BUT FIRST AS WE HEAD INTO BREAK -- SOME ELECTION FAST FACTS FOR YOU, WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK.
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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.
After a lengthy stretch of rain-free weather, showers return to our forecast this Election Day as a fairly strong cool front moves down the Florida peninsula.
Most of us won't see the rain until this afternoon, so if you're heading out to cast your ballot this morning, weather won't be an issue. We'll start things off this morning with temperatures in the upper 60s along with a mix of sun and clouds.
By around noon today, scattered rain will start moving into northern parts of the viewing area. Places like Rotonda, Port Charlotte, and Punta Gorda will see their best chance for rain during the early afternoon as the front sags into Charlotte County first.
Scattered showers will then start advancing through Lee, Glades, and Hendry County by the middle of the afternoon, so for places like Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Sanibel, and LaBelle, we'll likely see our best chance of rain from 2-4 p.m.
Finally, the front will make it into Collier County by the late afternoon and evening, so scattered showers will be possible near Naples, Marco Island, and Golden Gate from the 4-8 p.m. time frame.
Even with rain back in the forecast today, we don't expect the rain too last long or become too widespread. In fact, most of today will be completely dry, but just prepare for the possibility of a passing shower during the afternoon or evening.
By 8 p.m. tonight, most of the rain will be south of us, and that's when the cool air will start flowing in. Wednesday will be noticeably cooler with highs only reaching the mid 70s. The humidity will also be lower, making the air feel crisp and drier. One thing we'll be watching for Wednesday is the potential for more cloud cover moving in off the gulf, but we should at least be treated to partial sunshine.
With the cool air mass moving in, we'll notice a chill in the air Thursday and Friday morning. Lows will get down to the mid 50s early Thursday, and by early Friday, our temperatures will likely start in the low 50s with some 40s possible deeper inland.
In addition to the cool down, we'll be in store for beautiful, sunny weather, lasting all the way through the upcoming weekend.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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HOMES AND ROADS ARE FLOODED THIS MORNING IN A WASHINGTON COMMUNITY AFTER A BEAVER DAM BROKE.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS NEW VIDEO.
IT HAPPENED MONDAY NEAR CARNATION.
THE DAM WAS HOLDING BACK A POND, AND GAVE WAY.
MUD AND WATER FLOODED THE AREA.
FORTUNATELY THOUGH, NO ONE WAS HURT.
COUNTY OFFICIALS SAY THIS WAS A NATURAL OCCURRENCE.
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TIME NOW TO LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY-- THE STORIES, VIDEOS AND PICTURES GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
AND ONE VIDEO HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING.
THE BAND 'NO DOUBT' IS APOLOGIZING THIS MORNING AFTER SOME PEOPLE COMPLAINED ITS COWBOYS AND INDIANS-THEMED VIDEO FROM THE SONG "LOOKING HOT", WAS OFFENSIVE.
THE VIDEO WAS EVEN YANKED FROM YOUTUBE.
IN THE CLIP FOR "LOOKING HOT," SINGER GWEN STEFANI IS DRESSED IN TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN ATTIRE AS PART OF A WILD WEST-TYPE STORY.
NO DOUBT BAND MEMBERS ARE SAYING THIS MORNING THEIR INTENTIONS WERE NOT TO OFFEND ANYONE
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DENZEL WASHINGTON'S NEW FILM "FLIGHT" IS GETTING TWO BIG THUMBS UP FROM MOVIEGOERS.
BUT ANHAUSER BUSCH HAS A BONE TO PICK WITH THE FILM.
IN THE MOVIE DENZEL PLAYS AN ALCOHOLIC PILOT SEEN DRINKING EVERYTHING FROM BEER TO VODKA.
ANHEUSER-BUSCH AND STOLI VODKA ARE NOW ASKING PARAMOUNT TO TAKE OUT ALL THEIR LOGOS IN THE FILM.
BUDWEISER'S VICE PRESIDENT SAID THE COMPANY DOES NOT CONDONE THE MISUSE OF ITS PRODUCTS.
HE ASKED PARAMOUNT TO HIDE ITS TRADEMARK IN DIGITAL COPIES OF THE MOVIE.
EXPERTS SAY IN THE PAST, COURTS HAVE RULED PRODUCTS MAY BE FEATURED IN FILMS,
WITHOUT APPROVAL.
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NOW LET'S SEE WHAT'S PLANNED FOR YOU COMING UP ON THE TODAY SHOW.
MATT, SAVANNAH, AND THE N-B-C NEWS TEAM HAS COMPREHENSIVE LIVE COVERAGE THIS MORNING FROM DEMOCRACY PLAZA.
THEY'RE COVERING THE ELECTION FROM ALL ANGLES.
THAT'S ALL RIGHT HERE STARTING AT 7, AFTER NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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AFTER TWO YEARS AND TWO BILLION DOLLARS SPENT TO GET YOUR VOTE, POLLS OPEN ACROSS THE NATION THIS MORNING.
WE'RE LIVE AT ELECTION OFFICES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WITH WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW.
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PLUS--HOW WOULD YOU FEEL IF YOUR VOTE WAS CHANGED?
THIS MORNING--
COLORADO ELECTION OFFICIALS WILL BE ON HIGH ALERT AFTER TWO VOTING MACHINES MALFUNCTIONED CHANGING WHO PEOPLE PICKED FOR PRESIDENT.
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AND POLITICAL VIEWS PLASTERED ALL OVER SOCIAL MEDIA.
BUT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT YOUR PERSONAL PREFERENCES AT WORK--
WE DIVE INTO WHO IS, AND WHO IS KEEPING QUIET.
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THE DAILY SHOW AND THE COLBERT REPORT WERE A DAY LATE DURING THE POLITICAL DEBATES,
TAPING THEIR SHOWS BEFORE THE EVENING FESTIVITIES.
BUT THEY'RE NOT PLAYING AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO ELECTION DAY.
BOTH SHOWS WILL AIR LIVE TONIGHT, AS THE ELECTION RESULTS COME IN.
THEY'RE ALSO STREAMING ONLINE AT COMEDY CENTRAL DOT COM. IF YOU'RE INTO THAT SORT OF THING.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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