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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY--
A TEEN ARRESTED WITH DRUGS
WHILE IN THE SAME CAR AS THIS LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER!
BRAND NEW DETAILS FROM THE ARREST REPORT.
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PLUS, IT'S JUST WHAT EVERYONE FEARED: A SNO'EASTER!
TENS OF THOUSANDS HOMES AND BUSINESSES LOSE POWER OVERNIGHT *AGAIN IN THE NORTHEAST.
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GOOD THURSDAY MORNING TO YOU SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,
AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND IT'S A BUSY THURSDAY MORNING AT THAT.
GOOD MORNING, I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
LET'S GET RIGHT TO OUR TOP STORY.
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THIS MORNING NBC2 HAS ITS HANDS ON A POLICE REPORT.DETAILING A DRUG-RELATED TRAFFIC STOP INVOLVING LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.
THIS IS WHAT WE KNOW RIGHT NOW.
A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY ARRESTED 18-YEAR-OLD DAVID HENLEY.
HE WAS DRIVING BIGELOW'S RENTED CAR WITHOUT A LICENSE AND THE DEPUTY SAID HENLEY WAS IN POSSESSION OF COCAINE AND MARIJUANA.
ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, HENLEY TOLD THE DEPUTY THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW AND BIGELOW USED COCAINE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
BIGELOW DENIED THE COCAINE WAS HIS.
THE DEPUTY SAID HE PULLED THE CAR OVER AFTER NOTICING THE MEN DRIVE AWAY FROM A KNOWN-DRUG HOUSE IN TICE.
WE talked TO SOMEONE WHO WITNESSED THE TRAFFIC STOP.
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i know when the officer approached the car i heard him say that he smelled marijuana and thats when he proceeded to call the search
WE WENT TO BIGELOW'S HOUSE YESTERDAY AND WAITED FOR SEVERAL HOURS BUT WERE NEVER ABLE TO CONTACT HIM.
BIGELOW LOST THE GOP PRIMARY THIS YEAR FOR LEE COUNTY CLERK OF COURT. AND ONLY HAS A COUPLE WEEKS LEFT ON THE COMMISSION.
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A ONE-TWO PUNCH!
THIS MORNING NBC-2 KEEPING A CLOSE EYE ON THE NOR-EASTER THAT JUST SLAMMED THE NORTHEAST. WE'RE HEARING THE SNOW WILL STOP SOMETIME THIS MORNING.
PEOPLE ARE WAKING UP TO NEARLY A FOOT OF IT IN NEW JERSEY AND COASTAL CONNECTICUT.
NEW YORK CITY MAY ESCAPE WITH LESS THAN SIX-INCHES.
THE WINTER STORM IS PUTTING MORE STRESS ON PEOPLE ALREADY BATTERED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY.
THE NOR'EASTER HAS BEEN DROPPING RAIN, SNOW AND A WINTRY MIX OVER NEW ENGLAND.
200-HUNDRED THOUSAND POWER OUTAGES ARE REPORTED THIS MORNING.
NO DEATHS REPORTED, THIS NOR'EASTER IS NOT AS POWERFUL AS SANDY WAS.
AND SO FAR ABOUT 13-HUNDRED FLIGHTS CANCELED NATIONWIDE.
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NBC-2 CHECKING FLIGHTS OVERNIGHT AT R-S-W IN FORT MYERS.
AND WE'RE SEEING AT LEAST ONE DELAY AND ONE CANCELLATION.
CHECK THIS YOURSELF ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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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 BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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TRADERS ARE LOOKING AHEAD THIS MORNING TO A STRONG REBOUND TODAY.
ONE DAY AFTER PRESIDENT OBAMA'S RE-ELECTION, STOCKS TANKED MORE THAN 300 POINTS.
nats of numbers crashing
IT'S THE WORST ONE-DAY LOSS OF THE YEAR. IN FACT, THE DOW ended BELOW 13-THOUSAND.
PUNDITS LINK IT DIRECTLY TO AMERICA'S CHOICE.
BUT INVESTORS ARE WORRYING ABOUT TAX INCREASES AND SPENDING CUTS THAT COULD STALL THE ECONOMY, UNLESS CONGRESS ACTS.
AND IN EUROPE, LEADERS WARN UNEMPLOYMENT COULD REMAIN HIGH FOR YEARS.
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AND TAKE A LOOK -- THIS IS ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
ASIAN STOCK MARKETS TUMBLED TODAY -- AFTER A RATINGS AGENCY THREATENED TO DOWNGRADE THE US IF A SOLUTION TO THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF ISN'T NEGOTIATED AMONG LAWMAKERS AND NEWLY RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
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AND PRESIDENT OBAMA --- FRESH OFF HIS RE-ELECTION VICTORY --- WAKES UP BACK IN WASHINGTON D-C THIS MORNING.
THE PRESIDENT, FIRST LADY AND THEIR DAUGHTERS MALIA AND SASHA ARRIVED AT JOINT BASE ANDREWS LAST NIGHT.
THE FIRST FAMILY CELEBRATED MISTER OBAMA'S RE-ELECTION TUESDAY NIGHT.
THEN IT WAS BACK HOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT THEY WILL BE LIVING THERE FOR ANOTHER FOUR YEARS.
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AND NOW TO AN NBC-2 FOLLOW UP ON A STORY WE KNOW A LOT OF YOU WANT ANSWERS TO.
LEE COUNTY'S SUPERVISOR OF ELECTIONS SAYS SHE'S SORRY FOR THE ELECTION DAY CHAOS.
LOOKING FORWARD, SHE SAYS SHE'LL ASK LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR MORE MONEY TO PUT MORE SCANNERS AT POLLING LOCATIONS.
Harrington
0930 "I want to close by apologizing to the voters of lee county. To those who waited in long lines during 8 days of early voting, to those in long lines at their precincts and to those who got discouraged and left without voting."
SHARON HARINGTON BLAMED BROKEN MACHINES AND A 4-PAGE DOUBLE SIDED BALLOT FOR BOGGING DOWN VOTING LINES.
MANY ARE CALLING FOR HER TO RESIGN, SHE SAYS THAT WON'T HAPPEN.
SHE TOLD NBC2 -- SHE DIDN'T ANTICIPATE ALL THE PROBLEMS WHICH SOON FOLLOWED.
VOTERS WAITED IN LINES UP TO FIVE HOURS, AND WERE VOTING 4 HOURS AFTER THE POLLS CLOSED.
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Sharon Harrington, Lee County Supervisor of Elections "Moving forward, I will do what ever it takes to ensure this does not happen again in Lee County."
HARRINGTON ALSO EXPLAINED SHE'LL APPEAL TO STATE LEGISLATORS TO EXPAND EARLY VOTING LOCATIONS.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR THREE MEN ACCUSED IN A VIOLENT HOME INVASION IN LEHIGH ACRES
THE VICTIMS, INCLUDING A BABY!. WERE TIED UP, HELD AT GUNPOINT. AND ROBBED.
DEPUTIES SAY LAST NIGHT THREE MASKED MEN BUSTED INTO A HOME ON 25TH STREET WEST.
THE FAMILY SAYS THEIR AUNT WAS TAKING OUT THE TRASH--WHEN A MAN CAME UP TO THE DOOR.
SHE TRIED TO SHUT IT--BUT HE FORCED HIS WAY THROUGH--TWO OTHERS FOLLOWED BEHIND HIM.
ALL THREE OF THE MEN WERE WEARING HALLOWEEN MASKS.
THEY TIED UP TWO ADULTS AND ONE LITTLE BOY--HELD THEM AT GUN POINT AND TORE THROUGH THE HOME.
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LeShawnda Taylor Mother of Victim 13 secs
"oh my gosh is my child okay why would they do that to a child hes 1 year old why would you have a gun to his head he doesnt understand he is crying why if you have kids would you want them to do that to your kids"
THE OWNERS SAY THEY STOLE CLOTHES JEWELRY AND THEIR CAR.
DEPUTIES are still INVESTIGATING.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 INVESTIGATION.
MULTIPLE SOURCES CONFIRM TO US THAT NO CHARGES WILL BE FILED AGAINST A PUNTA GORDA MOTHER WHOSE BABY WAS FOUND IN THE FAMILY'S FREEZER.
JESSICA SMALLWOOD -- SEEN HERE IN COURT -- HAD INITIALLY SAID SHE DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS PREGNANT.
IT WAS BACK IN JANUARY WHEN INVESTIGATORS SAY SHE SHOWED UP AT A CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOSPITAL WITH ZIP TIES AROUND THE UMBILICAL CORD -- BUT THERE WAS NO BABY.
THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING THE INFANT FOUND STUFFED IN A GARBAGE BAG IN THE FREEZER OF SMALLWOOD'S HOME OFF BOCA GRANDE BOULEVARD WEIGHED 6 AND A HALF POUNDS.
WE ALSO KNOW THAT SMALLWOOD HAD SEARCHED HER COMPUTER ON WAYS TO DO A SELF-ABORTION.
BUT MULTIPLE SOURCES CONFIRM TO NBC2 THAT INVESTIGATORS CAN'T PROVE THE BABY TOOK A BREATH OUTSIDE THE WOMB. AND THAT'S WHY THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE IS NOT PRESSING CHARGES.
WE'RE ALSO LEARNING THE BABY HAD SMALL TRACES OF COCAINE IN ITS SYSTEM.
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THE MAN WHO SHOT THEN REPRESENTATIVE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS--
WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY.
AND WE'VE LEARNED GIFFORDS HERSELF WILL BE THERE.
JARED LOUGHNER PLEADED GUILTY TO 19 COUNTS--
INCLUDING THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
HE FIRED SHOTS AT ONE OF HER RALLIES--
KILLING SIX PEOPLE AND WOUNDING 12.
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MORE TESTING WILL BE DONE LATER THIS WEEK
BECAUSE RED TIDE IS BACK.
IT'S PROMPTING A WARNING TO ANYONE HEADED TO THE BEACH.
PEOPLE ALONG THE COAST OF THE SANIBEL SAY THEY'RE EXPERIENCING RED TIDE SYMPTOMS.
THINGS LIKE TROUBLE BREATHING, RUNNY NOSES OR ITCHY EYES.
MARINE BIOLOGISTS TESTED AREAS-- AND FOUND THE LEVELS -- HAVE GONE BACK UP.
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Rick Bartleson Research Scientist 7 SECS
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY IF YOURE FEELING IRRITATION --LEAVE THE BEACH.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
A LOT OF PEOPLE DREAD GOING TO THE DENTIST.
NOT ONLY FOR THAT UNCOMFORTABLE DRILLING, BUT THE COST.
WELL, THIS MORNING ONE LOCAL DENTIST IS ANNOUNCING A SPECIAL "FREE" DENTAL CARE OFFER.
WHO CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF IT, STRAIGHT AHEAD ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
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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 BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD -- VETERANS DAY IS THIS SUNDAY ---
AND AS WE ALL PREPARE TO HONOR THOSE WHO FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM --
A SPECIAL EVENT IS COMING UP, JUST FOR THEM.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE FROM BONITA DENTAL CARE IN BONITA SPRINGS THIS MORNING WITH THE DETAILS, GOOD MORNING DANIELLE.
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BONITA DENTAL CARE & MARCO DENTAL CARE WILL PROVIDE FREE DENTAL CARE TO ACTIVE AND RETIRED MILITARY SERVICE PERSONS ON SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH.
IT WILL BE FROM 8AM TO 12PM AT THE BONITA SPRINGS LOCATION. 8951 BONITA BEACH RD., SUITE 206. THAT'S INSIDE SPRINGS PLAZA NEXT TO MEL'S BARBER SHOP.
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TALK ABOUT A ROCKY MOUNTAIN HIGH.
COLORADO IS SET TO BECOME THE FIRST STATE TO FULLY LEGALIZE MARIJUANA AFTER THE PASSAGE OF AMENDMENT 64 ON TUESDAY.
MARIJUANA IS STILL ILLEGAL UNDER FEDERAL LAW, SO THE GOVERNOR WARNED SUPPORTERS "DON'T BREAK OUT THE CHEETOS OR GOLDFISH YET."
ONE MARIJUANA ADVOCATE MADE SURE THE GOVERNOR HAD HIS OWN PERSONAL SUPPLY OF SNACKS BY DELIVERING SOME GOLDFISH AND CHEETOS TO THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE.
THE SNACKS ARE WHAT SOME MARIJUANA SMOKERS USE TO SATISFY THE SO-CALLED MUNCHIES BROUGHT ON BY SMOKING MARIJUANA.
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I decided to break out the Cheetos and Goldfish for him and try to move the process along a little bit and im happy the governor is being tongue and cheek about this a little bit of levity is always a good thing
THE NEW POLICY WON'T TAKE EFFECT UNTIL GOVERNOR HICKENLOOPER RATIFIES THE BALLOTS, THAT SHOULD HAPPEN WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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TIS THE SEASON OF GIVING ---
AND MANY HARDWORKING FAMILIES WILL STRUGGLE TO PARTICIPATE IN SOME OF THE MOST VALUED HOLIDAY TRADITIONS.
SO SAINT MATTHEWS HOUSE WILL START TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR HOLIDAY DINNERS.
THERE ARE SEVERAL LOCATIONS WHERE YOU MAY REGISTER TO RECEIVE A TURKEY AND THE FIXINGS.
WE'RE PUTTING ALL THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWS LINKS.
LAST YEAR, ST. MATTHEW'S HOUSE GAVE OUT MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND TURKEYS WITH THE FIXINGS.
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ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S BIGGEST EVENTS KICKS OFF TODAY.
THE 40TH ANNUAL FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW STARTS THIS MORNING AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
IT ENDS ON SUNDAY.
HOURS ARE TEN A-M TO SIX P-M.
ADMISSION IS NINE DOLLARS PER PERSON.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE.
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IF YOU EVER WHITE KNUCKLE IT WHILE DRIVING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TRAFFIC, THIS EVENT IS FOR YOU.
THE EVENT IS GEARED TOWARD OLDER ADULT DRIVERS.
THE SPECIAL WORKSHOP PUT ON BY THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, WILL FOCUS ON BLIND SPOTS.
IT STARTS AT 10 AM AND RUNS UNTIL ONE AT THE CALUSA HARBOR IN FORT MYERS.
THEY'LL ALSO DO A COMPLETE CAR CHECK UP FOR YOU.
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HEY CHECK IT OUT! REMEMBER THIS? A DRIVER CAUGHT ON CAMERA. DRIVING ONTO A SIDEWALK TO PASS A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS?
THE WOMAN HAS BEEN SENTENCED, TO SERVE AS A WARNING TO OTHERS.
A JUDGE ORDERED SHENA HARDIN TO STAND ON A CORNER NEAR WHERE THE INCIDENT OCCURRED WITH A SIGN SAYING QUOTE "ONLY AN IDIOT WOULD DRIVE AROUND A SCHOOL BUS."
HARDIN'S LICENSE WAS SUSPENDED FOR 30 DAYS AND SHE WAS ORDERED TO PAY 250 DOLLARS FOR COURT COSTS.
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LOOKING AHEAD -- AT A NEWS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE WILL KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY RUSH AND REMIND YOU TO MAIL EARLY.
THIS YEAR THEY EXPECT TO DELIVER 17-POINT-NINE-BILLION CARDS, LETTERS AND PACKAGES BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.
DECEMBER 17th WILL BE THE BUSIEST MAILING DAY OF 20-12 WITH MORE THAN 6 HUNDRED 50-MILLION PIECES OF MAIL PROCESSED.
AND HERE'S AN INTERESTING TIP. USING NO ZIP CODE IS BETTER THAN USING A WRONG ZIP CODE.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
NO DAMAGE HAS BEEN REPORTED FOLLOWING A 6 POINT 3-MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE OFF THE WEST COAST OF CANADA.
NATURAL RESOURCES CANADA SAYS THE TREMOR HAPPENED LAST NIGHT OFF VANCOUVER ISLAND IN THE PACIFIC OCEAN, 85 MILES SOUTHWEST OF PORT ALICE, BRITISH COLUMBIA.
IT'S NOT EXPECTED TO GENERATE A TSUNAMI.
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AND IT'S THE STRONGEST QUAKE TO HIT GUATEMALA SINCE 1975.
AND THIS MORNING IT'S BLAMED FOR AT LEAST 48 DEATHS.
VIDEO SHOWS BODIES BURIED UNDER PILES OF DEBRIS FROM THE SEVEN-POINT-FOUR-MAGNITUDE QUAKE. IT HIT YESTERDAY.
THE QUAKE WAS ALSO FELT IN EL SALVADOR AND MEXICO.
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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.
"ANOTHER BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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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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INVESTORS DUMPING STOCKS, ON CONCERN OVER A BUDGET SHOWDOWN BETWEEN PRESIDENT OBAMA AND REPUBLICANS.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND GET TO THE AIRPORT EXTRA EARLY THIS YEAR IF YOU'RE TRAVELING OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT
NOVEMBER 8, 2012
*****
GOOD MORNING.
IF YOU'RE FLYING OVER THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, GET TO YOUR SEAT AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE IF YOU WANT ROOM FOR YOUR STUFF IN THE OVERHEAD BIN !
THE CHIEF ECONOMIST AT THE INDUSTRY GROUP AIRLINES FOR AMERICA SAYS --
AIRLINES ARE EXPECTING TO CARRY 23-POINT-7 MILLION PASSENGERS DURING THE 12 DAY HOLIDAY PERIOD STARTING NOVEMBER 16.
ABOUT 150-THOUSAND MORE THAN LAST YEAR, BUT STILL WAY LOWER THAN THE 2006 AND 2007 PEAKS.
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MEANTIME -- ATTENTION SHOPPERS --
WALMART --
OPENING ITS DOORS AT 8 P-M ON THANKSGIVING DAY --
2 HOURS EARLIER THAN LAST YEAR.
AND SAYING CUSTOMERS WHO LINE UP INSIDE THE STORE BETWEEN 10 AND 11 THAT NIGHT FOR DEALS ON IPADS, TV'S AND BLUE RAY PLAYERS --
WILL BE ABLE TO GET THE BLACK FRIDAY PRICE LATER -- IF THE STORE THEY'RE IN, SELLS OUT.
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AND -- INVESTORS RECOVERING THIS MORNING FROM A POST-ELECTION SELL OFF.
MORE ON THAT, AFTER THIS:
OC:
INVESTORS TODAY -- LOOKING AT REPORTS ON WEEKLY JOBLESS CLAIMS AND THE U-S TRADE DEFICIT.
YESTERDAY -- THE BIGGEST DECLINE IN A YEAR FOR THE DOW, AS INVESTORS WORRIED ABOUT A BIG BUDGET SHOWDOWN BETWEEN PRESIDENT OBAMA AND A REPUBLICAN-CONTROLLED HOUSE.
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AND -- FOR VETERANS -- A LOUSY WEEKEND FOR CALORIE COUNTING -- BUT A GOOD ONE FOR GETTING FREE FOOD.
FREE DONUTS AND COFFEE AT KRISPY KREME, FREE PIZZA AT CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN, FREE PANCAKES AT DENNY'S --
AND FREE WINGS AT HOOTERS IF YOU PURCHASE A DRINK, AMONG THIS YEAR'S VETERAN'S DAY SPECIALS.
U-S-A TODAY POINTING OUT --
WITH SOME CELEBRATING VETERAN'S DAY ON MONDAY, IT MAY HELP CHAINS FILL TABLES ON THEIR SLOWEST DAY OF THE WEEK.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW --- NORTHEASTERN STATES ARE SLAMMED WITH A ONE-TWO PUNCH.
A POWERFUL WINTER STORM IS WREAKING HAVOC ON THE AREA THAT IS STILL RECOVERING FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY.
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PLUS, HE'S A MAJOR PLAYER IN LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
AND NOW NBC-2 DISCOVERS COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW IS CITED IN A DRUG-RELATED TRAFFIC STOP.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
WE WANT TO GET RIGHT TO THE DEVELOPING SITUATION IN THE NORTHEAST THIS MORNING ---
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MORE THAN SIX-INCHES OF SNOW IS EXPECTED IN PARTS OF COASTAL NEW JERSEY AND CONNECTICUT.
NEW YORK CITY MAY ESCAPE WITH LESS THAN SIX-INCHES.
ALL WHILE STILL DEALING WITH SUPERSTORM SANDY DAMAGE.
WE'RE HEARING THE SNOW SHOULD STOP SOMETIME THIS MORNING.
FOR MORE ON THIS ONE-TWO PUNCH WE GO TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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THIS STORM IS THE LAST THING THAT HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE, STILL RECOVERING FROM HURRICANE SANDY, NEED.
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RAIN- SNOW- AND WIND- AT TIMES OVER 60 MILES AN HOUR-
IS DRENCHING HOMES- ENTIRE COMMUNITIES- ALREADY RE-ARRANGED BY HURRICANE SANDY.
Nat pops: "It's very overwhelming"
"It's very sad. It's very sad to see us getting pounded again"
WAVES LASHED OUT ON BEACHES NEARLY WASHED AWAY IN LAST WEEK'S SUPER STORM- LEADING TO NEW FEARS OF FLOODING
FROM SEABRIGHT TO QUEENS- PEOPLE ARE SEEKING SHELTER ONCE AGAIN.
Nat: police
"a warm shelter is available for free at Hillcrest high school"
EVEN AS CREWS RUSHED TO PROBLEMATIC POWER LINES.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS JUST GETTING THEIR LIGHTS BACK ON. ARE BACK IN THE DARK.
MOS:
"it does add a little insult to injury but that's mother nature"
FOR OTHERS WHO NEVER HAD THEIR POWER RESTORED- THIS COLD WEATHER IS MISERABLE.
MOS: "It's cold, it's very cold. you sleep at night with blankets and socks on. and it's horrible
THE STORM IS FORCING AIRLINES TO CANCEL MORE THAN A THOUSAND FLIGHTS. AND LEADING TO ACCIDENTS ON THE ROADS.
Sot: Bob Peroti
" it's slippery.very slippery.
NEW SETBACKS ALL ALONG THE NORTHEAST.
Sot/ Gov. Chris Christie New Jersey
"i don't tolerate them usually very well. but this one i can't control. the weather is what it is.
MILLIONS NOW PREPARING TO SPEND ANOTHER DAY CLIMBING OUT FROM A NEW BEATING THANKS TO THIS SEASON'S FIRST WINTER STORM.
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THIS MORNING, MORE LOCAL RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS ARE HEADING TO THE NORTHEAST TO HELP WITH RECOVERY.
THAT WILL MAKE 25 VOLUNTEERS FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
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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 BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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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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AND TAKE A LOOK NOW --- NBC-2 CHECKING FLIGHTS OVERNIGHT AT R-S-W IN FORT MYERS.
NATIONWIDE THERE ARE AT LEAST 13-HUNDRED FLIGHTS CANCELED DUE TO THE NOR'EASTER THAT JUST HIT.
AT R-S-W WE ARE SEEING AT LEAST ONE DELAY AND ONE CANCELLATION.
YOU CAN CHECK THIS YOURSELF ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --- THE NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS ON TOP OF A STORY INVOLVING A LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER. AND DRUGS.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES. COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW WAS WITH A TEEN THEY ARRESTED YESTERDAY FOR POSESSION OF COCAINE AND MARIJUANA.
THIS MORNING 18-YEAR-OLD DAVID ALEXANDER HENLEY IS CHARGED WITH POSESSION AND DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
HERE'S WHAT DEPUTIES SAY HAPPENED.
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON HENLY WAS DRIVING A CAR RENTED BY BIGELOW.
DEPUTIES TELL US THE TWO PULLED INTO THE DRIVEWAY OF A KNOWN DRUG HOUSE.
ACCORDING TO THE ARREST REPORT --
THE DEPUTY WENT UP TO THE CAR, SMELLED MARIJUANA AND PERFORMED A SEARCH.
INSIDE HE FOUND A BAG OF MARIJUANA. WHEN HE SEARCHED HENLY HE FOUND COCAINE IN A ROLLED UP TWENTY DOLLAR BILL.
ACCORDING TO THE REPORT, HENLEY TOLD THE DEPUTY THE COCAINE BELONGED TO BIGELOW AND THAT BIGELOW USED COCAINE ON A REGULAR BASIS.
THE DEPUTY DID NOT FIND DRUGS ON BIGELOW.
AND IN THE REPORT - BIGELOW TOLD THE DEPUTY HE DID NOT KNOW ABOUT THE DRUGS.
BIGELOW WAS ONLY CITED FOR LETTING AN UNAUTHORIZED DRIVER USE HIS CAR.
ALL OF THIS HAPPENED OFF OF IONE AVENUE IN TICE.
NBC-2 SPOKE WITH PEOPLE WHO SAW THE SEARCH AND ARREST.
THEY WATCHED AS DEPUTIES CUFFED HENLY. BIGELOW GET BEHIND THE WHEEL. AND DRIVE AWAY.
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Jim Melock/ Witness - "The passenger after the ordeal ended was allowed to drive away from the scene:50 had no idea who he was but i do now and im very appalled its just there is no excuse
NBC-2 TRIED NUMEROUS TIMES TO CONTACT COMISSIONER BIGELOW BUT HAVE NOT HEARD BACK.
BIGELOW IS AN OUTGOING COMISSIONER.
HE GAVE UP HIS SEAT TO RUN FOR LEE COUNTY CLERK AND LOST IN THE PRIMARY.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR THREE MEN WHO STORMED A HOME IN LEHIGH ACRES.
LISTEN TO THIS --- A FAMILY. INCLUDING A ONE-YEAR-OLD BOY!. WERE TIED UP, HELD AT GUNPOINT AND ROBBED BY THREE MEN WEARING HALLOWEEN MASKS.
they put gun to my sons head and her daughter head and everyone else and they started ransacking the house
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IT HAPPENED AROUND 5:30 LAST NIGHT ON 25TH STREET WEST IN LEHIGH ACRES.
FAMILY MEMBERS TELL US THE MEN BUSTED THROUGH THE DOOR AS A RELATIVE WAS COMING INSIDE.
THEY SAY ROBBERS STOLE CLOTHES, JEWELRY AND THEIR CAR.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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NBC-2 HAS CONFIRMED,
A PUNTA GORDA MOTHER WILL *NOT* FACE CHARGES -- AFTER HER BABY WAS FOUND STUFFED IN A GARBAGE BAG IN THE FREEZER.
WE'VE FOLLOWED THIS COURT CASE SINCE JANUARY.
AND WE 3EXPECT TO LEARN MORE TODAY.
JESSICA SMALLWOOD SHOWED UP AT A CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOSPITAL WITH ZIP TIES AROUND HER UMBILICAL CORD -- BUT NO BABY!
SOURCES TELL NBC-2, SMALLWOOD HAD PERFORMED INTERNET SEARCHES ON HOW TO DO A SELF ABORTION.
AN INVESTIGATION SHOWED THE BABY COULD HAVE SURVIVED -- ALTHOUGH TESTS SHOWED SMALL AMOUNTS OF COCAINE IN ITS SYSTEM.
HOWEVER --
INVESTIGATORS COULD NEVER PROVE THE BABY TOOK A BREATH OUTSIDE THE WOMB.
AND THAT IS WHY THE STATE ATTORNEY WILL NOT PRESS CHARGES.
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final bell
INVESTORS ARE ANXIOUS TO SEE HOW STOCKS DO TODAY, AFTER THEY TANKED YESTERDAY
THE DOW HAD ITS WORST ONE-DAY LOSS OF THE YEAR.
HERE ARE THE FINAL NUMBERS.
THE DOW PLUNGED NEARLY 313 POINTS AND SITS BELOW 13 THOUSAND.
INVESTORS ARE WORRIED THAT THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS WON'T BE ABLE TO WORK OUT A DEAL TO AVOID SIMULTANEOUS TAX INCREASES AND DRASTIC CUTS IN SPENDING.
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FRESH OFF WINNING RE-ELECTION, PRESIDENT OBAMA WAKES UP THIS MORNING BACK IN WASHINGTON D-C.
WE DID SOME DIGGING THIS MORNING AND FOUND -- AT THE TOP OF HIS AGENDA --
IS BROKERING A DEAL WITH CONGRESS TO AVOID THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
YESTERDAY HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SIGNALED A WILLINGNESS TO COMPROMISE WITH THE PRESIDENT ON TAX INCREASES TO REDUCE THE COUNTRY'S DEBT.
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TWO DAYS AFTER POLLS CLOSED IN MOST OF FLORIDA --
WE STILL DO NOT HAVE A FINAL VOTE TALLY IN OUR STATE.
AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
NOT THE ONLY PLACE WITH VOTING PROBLEMS.
ELECTION WORKERS IN MIAMI WENT HOME BEFORE COUNTING ALL THEIR BALLOTS TUESDAY NIGHT.
BECAUSE THE ELECTION IS SO CLOSE, AN AUTOMATIC RECOUNT COULD GO INTO EFFECT.
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JARED LEE LOUGHNER, THE MAN WHO SHOT THEN-REPRESENTATIVE GABRIELLE GIFFORDS IN THE HEAD, WILL BE SENTENCED TODAY.
AND WE CAN TELL YOU THIS MORNING, GIFFORDS WILL BE THERE FOR IT.
LOUGHNER PLEADED GUILTY TO 19 COUNTS, INCLUDING THE ATTEMPTED ASSASSINATION OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS.
SIX PEOPLE WERE KILLED, AND 12 OTHERS-- BESIDES GIFFORDS -- WERE HURT.
LOUGHNER PLEADED GUILTY BACK IN AUGUST IN EXCHANGE FOR AVOIDING THE DEATH PENALTY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
BRING ON THE BOATS!
A BIG EVENT IS TAKING OVER DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING.
WE TAKE YOU THERE LIVE.
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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 BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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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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ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S BIGGEST EVENTS KICKS OFF TODAY.
IT'S THE 40TH ANNUAL BOAT SHOW!
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH LIVE FROM HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TO SHOW US WHAT THIS EVENT HAS TO OFFER.
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*ECONOMIC IMPACT
*THE EXCITEMENT OF THE SHOW BEING ONE OF THE FIRST BIG EVENTS OF THE SEASON
*WHAT IMPACT THE RIVER BASIN PROJECT WILL HAVE
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THE 40TH ANNUAL FORT MYERS BOAT SHOW STARTS TODAY AT THE HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER.
IT ENDS ON SUNDAY.
HOURS ARE TEN A-M TO SIX P-M.
ADMISSION IS NINE DOLLARS PER PERSON.
CHILDREN UNDER 12 ARE FREE.
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IF YOU'RE TRAVELING THIS THANKSGIVING. LIKE MANY MANY PEOPLE ARE.
BE READY FOR BUSY AIRPORTS, FULL PLANES AND HIGH FARES.
THE TRADE GROUP "AIRLINES FOR AMERICA" EXPECTS NEARLY 24 MILLION TRAVELERS TO FLY FROM NOVEMBER 16TH, THROUGH THE 27TH.
THAT'S UP FROM LAST YEAR.
PLANES ARE EXPECTED TO BE CLOSE TO 90 PERCENT FULL.
THAT WOULD BE A RECORD FOR THE HOLIDAY.
AIRLINES HAVE BEEN REDUCING FLIGHTS TO BETTER MATCH DEMAND.
THAT ALLOWS THEM TO RAISE PRICES.
DOMESTIC TICKET PRICES ARE UP 4 PERCENT FROM 2011.
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EIGHTEEN THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF ITEMS TAKEN AWAY FROM AN ORAGNIZATION KNOWN FOR GIVING BACK.
AND THE GROUP BELIEVES THE CROOK WAS ONE OF THEIR OWN EMPLOYEES.
OFFICIALS FROM THE SALVATION ARMY IN FORT MYERS SAY THEY DISCOVERED THE MISSING ITEMS DURING AN AUDIT.
THEY SAY THE EMPLOYEE DIDN'T STEAL CASH.
BUT DID TAKE SEVERAL THINGS FROM THEIR RECYCLING PROGRAM WHICH WERE SUPPOSED TO BE SOLD FOR CASH TO HELP THE NEEDY.
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MAJOR THOMAS LOUDEN, SALVATION ARMY: Anytime someone takes something from the Salvation Army its actually taking something from the community and it impacts everyone especially those in the most need
THE EMPLOYEE WAS IMMEDIATELY FIRED.
LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE CONTINUES INVESTIGATING.
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"It's basically someone else taking everything that you are, and ruining it for you."
ALL NEW THIS MORNING -- AN NBC INVESTIGATION.
COMING UP ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING --- JEFF ROSSEN REPORTS ON EXTREME IDENTITY THEFT.
STAY TUNED FOR THAT STARTING AFTER NBC-2 NEWS TODAY AT 7AM.
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VOTERS IN COLORADO AND WASHINGTON STATE DECIDED TO LEGALIZE MARIJUANA ON ELECTION DAY, BUT THEY COULD STILL GET IN TROUBLE FOR SMOKING WEED.
THE GOVERNOR OF COLORADO CAME OUT, AND REMINDED PEOPLE IT'S STILL AN ILLEGAL DRUG UNDER FEDERAL LAW.
THE D-E-A SAYS THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IS REVIEWING THE BALLOT INITIATIVES IN COLORADO AND WASHINGTON STATE.
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MORE TESTING WILL BE DONE THIS WEEK ON RED TIDE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
PEOPLE ALONG THE BEACHES OF THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY AND SANIBEL SAY THEY'RE EXPERIENCING RED TIDE SYMPTOMS.
THINGS LIKE TROUBLE BREATHING, RUNNING NOSE OR ITCHY EYES.
MARINE BIOLOGISTS TESTED AREAS.
THE LEVELS -- HAVE GONE BACK UP.
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Rick Bartleson Research Scientist 7 SECS cont vo
HEALTH OFFICIALS SAY IF YOU'RE FEELING IRRITATION -- LEAVE THE BEACHES.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD --- VETERANS DAY IS THIS SUNDAY.
AND 65 YEARS AFTER SERVING IN WORLD WAR TWO, AND YEARS SINCE HIS DEATH --
A VETERAN GETS THE RECOGNITION HER DESERVES.
THE FAMILY OF PRIVATE FIRST CLASS RICHARD WILLING ACCEPTED A PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR AND SEVERAL OTHER HONORS ON HIS BEHALF YESTERDAY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
WILLING DIED IN THE 90'S -- AND HIS DAUGHTER'S SEARCH FOR HIS GRAVE LED THEM TO DISCOVER SOME INTERESTING THINGS ABOUT THEIR FATHER'S PAST.
IT TURNED OUT HE WAS INJURED IN ITALY WHILE SERVING THE ARMY -- BUT WENT RIGHT BACK TO FIGHT --
AND FOR SOME REASON, WILLING NEVER GOT HIS PURPLE HEART AND OTHER MEDALS ONCE HE RETURNED HOME.
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"Personally, I just think for a lot of men it wasn't about the medal, it was about what he did."
WILLING'S FAMILY DOESN'T KNOW WHY HE DIDN'T GET THE AWARDS RIGHT AFTER THE WAR, THEY THINK HE JUST DIDN'T PURSUE THEM.
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A LOCAL CHARTER SCHOOL'S CONTRACT IS IN MOTION TO BE TERMINATED.
LAST NIGHT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED ISSUING A PROPOSED TERMINATION NOTICE TO LEHIGH CHARTER SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE IN LEHIGH ACRES.
ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT.
91 STUDENTS ATTEND THE SCHOOL, BUT THAT'S NOT ENOUGH.
THE SCHOOL IS STRUGGLING FINANCIALLY, BUT ITS REPS SAY THEY'RE TRYING TO GET EVERYTHING IN ORDER TO SHOW THE DISTRICT THEY SHOULD BE ABLE TO OPERATE.
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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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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 BREEZY AND COOL DAY"
You could definitely feel the change in the airmass yesterday as highs peaked only into the lower to middle 70s, which kept us a good 10° below the norm for this time of year. Thursday looks like a repeat performance as cooler and drier air filters down the state.
As you step out the door this morning, you will notice a more dramatic drop in temperatures as most of us have settled into the middle 50s along the urban corridor with a few upper 40s deeper inland. Slightly milder conditions will be felt along our coastal and beach locations with temperatures in the upper 50s to 60°.
A few clouds are still possible in the morning forecast for Thursday, however with a northerly wind developing throughout the day, that will allow some even drier and cooler air to filter down the spine of the peninsula. This will clear any of the leftover clouds out allowing for bright sunshine to return to Southwest Florida. Despite our sunny skies during the afternoon, temperatures will only climb into the lower 70s with very comfortable humidity levels.
Thursday night looks to be the chilliest of the week. Temperatures will plummet into the upper 40s to low 50s along the urban corridor with a few middle 40s across our inland and northern communities.
It will be a spectacular finish to the work week as high pressure remains in control of our weather pattern with plentiful sunshine, low humidity, and temperatures in the upper 70s. By the weekend, our winds will take more of an easterly turn, which will bring a bit of low level moisture across the state. By Saturday and Sunday, expect a few more clouds dotting the sky with temperatures recovering back into the lower 80s.
Right now computer forecast models are indicating another cold front moving down the peninsula Tuesday with the possibility of a few more cloudy periods and our next chance for rain.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FROM HALLOWEEN AND ELECTION DAY - TO CHRISTMAS!
RETAILERS ARE DECKING THE HALLS, HOPING FOR INCREASED SALES THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
THE NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION PREDICTS SALES WILL BE UP 4 PERCENT OVER LAST YEAR.
IT'S THEIR MOST OPTIMISTIC PREDICTION SINCE THE RECESSION.
ONE REASON: THREE MORE SHOPPING DAYS BETWEEN THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS, AND ONE MORE WEEKEND DURING THAT TIME.
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"It's really because consumers are starting to ask you already, and that's the number one thing. Once we get asked more than two times in a given month for Merry Christmas items, you're to put it out. It's time."
IF YOU'RE WONDERING IF IT'S TOO EARLY TO START SHOPPING, THE RETAIL INDUSTRY SAYS 40 PERCENT OF HOLIDAY SHOPPERS START *BEFORE HALLOWEEN.
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SPEAKING OF THE HOLIDAYS --
THE BONITA SPRINGS FIRE DISTRICT IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM FAMILIES WHO WANT TO RECEIVE HELP PROVIDING TOYS THIS CHRISTMAS.
YOU CAN APPLY AT AT THE DISTRICT LOCATED ON BONITA GRANDE DRIVE TOMORROW FROM ONE TO FOUR AND AGAIN ON NOVEMBER 28TH AND 29TH.
YOU MUST BRING PHOTO I-D --
A COPY OF YOUR CHILD BIRTH CERTIFICATE --
AND PROOF OF RESIDENCY.
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NOW LET'S TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT MATT AND SAVANNAH HAVE PLANNED FOR YOU COMING UP ON THE TODAY SHOW,
TAKE A LOOK.
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WE'RE STILL COUNTING.
THE STATE OF FLORIDA STILL HASN'T CHOSEN THEIR LEADER OF THE FREE WORLD.
AND AS PRESIDENT OBAMA GOES BACK TO WORK THIS MORNING--
WE'RE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE MARKETS--
AS STOCKS SEE BIGGEST SELL-OFF OF THE YEAR.
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AND IF YOU'RE ABOUT TO DIVE INTO THAT BAGEL OR ENGLISH MUFFIN---
YOU MAY WANT TO THINK TWICE--
THE NEW LINK THIS MORNING BETWEEN CARBS AND CANCER.
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AND ALL NEW AT SIX--
HALEY WILL TRACK THE LATEST ON THE NOR'EASTER BLOWING THROUGH THE REGION.
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FINALLY THIS MORNING ---
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS. SUPERCUTE VIDEO WE JUST HAD TO SHOW YOU COMING OUT OF AUSTRALIA THIS MORNING -- CAMERAS WERE ROLLING WHILE A BABY GIRAFFE WAS BEING TRASPORTED ON THE HIGHWAY. WE'LL SEE YOU AT SIX!
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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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