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PLUS, AVOIDING A FISCAL CLIFF.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL SPEAK TO THE NATION TODAY.
HIS PLAN OF ACTION TO KEEP THE ECONOMY FROM GOING BACK INTO RECESSION.
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AND, THIS IS HAPPENING, AS OF RIGHT NOW ---
GAS RATIONING GOING INTO EFFECT IN PARTS OF NEW YORK.
MORE STRESS FOR SO MANY PEOPLE DEALING WITH SANDY AND THE NOR'EASTER.
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GOOD FRIDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND IT'S A COLD ONE!
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
LET'S GO STRAIGHT 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.
"CHILLY TO START, A MILDER AFTERNOON"
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW ---
AS OF 5 o'clock LONG ISLAND NEW YORK IS UNDER A GAS RATIONING MANDATE.
NEW YORK CITY START AT 6 THIS MORNING.
BASED ON LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS, DRIVERS CAN GET GAS ON EITHER EVEN NUMBERED OR ODD NUMBERED DAYS.
AND WE'RE HEARING THE GAS SHORTAGE COULD LAST ANOTHER COUPLE OF WEEKS.
MEANWHILE --- ALMOST 3-HUNDRED THOUSAND REMAIN WITHOUT POWER THIS MORNING IN THE NORTHEAST. MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE OUTAGES ARE STILL FROM HURRICANE SANDY.
NOW LOOKING AHEAD --- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WILL HOST A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS ON DECEMBER 12-TH. IT'S CALLED "12-12-12". NO PERFORMERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED YET.
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AND NEW THIS MORNING ---
LAWSUITS ARE BEING FILED AGAINST BUSINESSES FOR PRICE GOUGING DURING SANDY.
COMING UP AT 10 THIS MORNING -- WE'LL LEARN ABOUT THOSE LAWSUITS FILED AGAINST *EIGHT BUSINESSES. ACCUSED OF PRICE GOUGING CONSUMERS DURING THE STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED FOR HURRICANE SANDY.
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LOOKING AHEAD ---
FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE BEING RE-ELECTED, PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE ECONOMY AND SO-CALLED "FISCAL CLIFF."
THE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE A STATEMENT IN THE EAST ROOM OF THE WHITE HOUSE THIS AFTERNOON.
THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO TALK ABOUT WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF.
THAT TERM REFERS TO A JANUARY FIRST DEADLINE FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESS TO ACT, OR A COMBINATION OF TAX INCREASES AND DEEP SPENDING CUTS WILL GO INTO EFFECT.
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WE'LL BE WATCHING THE MARKETS CLOSELY AGAIN THIS MORNING,
AFTER STOCKS SLUMPED FOR A SECOND DAY ON WALL STREET.
THE DOW LOST 121 POINTS, THE NASDAQ FELL 42, AND THE S&P DROPPED 17.
INVESTORS HAVE BEEN EXPRESSING CONCERN ABOUT THE POTENTIAL FOR GRIDLOCK AS WASHINGTON TRIES TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING ---
A PRAYING PASSENGER FORCES A UNITED AIRLINES PLANE TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.
THE FLIGHT CAME OUT OF DENVER HEADED FOR WASHINGTON D-C LATE LAST NIGHT.
WE'RE TOLD THE CREW MADE THE DECISION TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY WHEN A MAN BEGAN PRAYING IN THE AISLE.
IT HAPPENED AFTER THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LANDING.
MILITARY JETS ESCORTED THE PLANE TO DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT ANY OTHER ISSUES.
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NOW AN UPDATE ON A TOP STORY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
NO COMMENT FROM LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW THIS MORNING --
NBC-2 BROKE the story when LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES FOUND DRUGS IN HIS CAR along with AN UNLICENSED TEENAGER DRIVER.
Nat bigelow 02:01 "I'm going to follow the advice of my lawyer and consult with him until then I guess I'm just not going to make a comment."
DETECTIVES SAY THEY SPOTTED BIGELOW'S CAR OUTSIDE A KNOWN DRUG HOUSE IN TICE.
THEY PULLED THE CAR OVER.
THEY SAY 18-YEAR-OLD DAVID HENLEY WAS DRIVING.
HE DOESN'T HAVE A LICENSE.
THEY ALSO FOUND MARIJUANA AND COCAINE ON HIM.
THIS MORNING, HE FACES DRUG CHARGES.
DEPUTIES ONLY CITED BIGELOW FOR LETTING AN UNLICENSED PERSON DRIVE HIS RENTAL CAR.
DESPITE DRUGS BEING FOUND IN THE COMMISSIONER'S CAR -- DEPUTIES TELL NBC-2 HE WILL NOT FACE CHARGES BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE ANY DRUGS ON HIM.
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WE TURN NOW TO FLORIDA VOTING ISSUES.
CITING "DISTURBING IRREGULARITIES" AT THE POLLS IN SOUTH FLORIDA, REPUBLICAN REPRESENTATIVE ALLEN WEST'S CAMPAIGN IS DUE IN COURT TODAY IN WEST PALM BEACH.
HE'LL ASK THAT BALLOTS AND VOTING MACHINES BE IMPOUNDED.
WEST FOUND HIMSELF ABOUT 25-HUNDRED VOTES BEHIND HIS DEMOCRATIC RIVAL PATRICK MURPHY IN TUESDAY'S UNOFFICIAL VOTE TALLY.
WE ARE THE ONLY STATE STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL.
BUT YESTERDAY A TOP ROMNEY ADVISOR CONCEDED FLORIDA TO PRESIDENT OBAMA.
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IF YOU'RE IN COLLEGE OR HEADING TO COLLEGE
-- CHOOSING A SCIENCE MAJOR OVER AN ARTS MAJOR. MAY SOON COST YOU LESS.
GOVORNER RICK SCOTT'S TASK FORCE CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA.
IT'S ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO MAJOR IN DEGREES WHERE THERE'S A BIG DEMAND.
BY CUTTING THEIR COSTS.
OTHERS WOULD PAY MORE FOR *THEIR* DEGREES THOUGH.
AN IDEA STUDENTS DON'T LIKE.
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SOME MAJORS THAT COULD GET A PRICE BREAK: ENGINEERING--TECHNOLOGY--MATH--AND SCIENCE.
STUDENTS WHO WOULD SEE A PRICE HIKE: PSYCHOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ANTHROPOLOGY AND PERFORMING ARTS.
THE GOVERNOR IS STILL THINKING IT OVER.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
PETER MADOFF IS EXPECTED TO BE RELEASED FROM PRISON TODAY ON A FIVE-MILLION DOLLAR BOND.
PETER IS THE YOUNGER BROTHER OF BERNIE MADOFF. WHO IS SERVING A 1 HUNDRED 50-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR RUNNING THE LARGEST PONZI SCHEME EVER PROSECUTED.
PETER MADOFF PLEADED GUILTY IN JUNE TO CONSPIRACY AND FALSIFYING RECORDS AND AGREED TO SPEND TEN-YEARS IN PRISON.
HE IS SCHEDULED TO BE SENTENCED NEXT MONTH.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
MORE NAMES IN THE ZUMBA PROSTITUTION SCANDAL WILL BE REELASED TODAY.
POLICE IN MAINE ARE EXPECTED TO RELEASE THE NAMES OF SEVERAL MORE "JOHNS" INVOLVED IN THE ZUMBA PROSTITUTION SCANDAL.
SO FAR, POLICE HAVE RELEASED 39 NAMES OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE BEEN CHARGED WITH SOLICITING PROSTITUTION FROM 29 YEAR OLD ALEXIS WRIGHT.
SHE'S ACCUSED OF SECRETLY RECORDING THE ENCOUNTERS AND KEEPING A LIST OF MORE THAN 150 CLIENTS.
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NOW TO AN NBC 2 TRAFFIC ALERT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AND NEW INFORMATION ON A CRASH.
THE COLLIER SHERIFF'S OFFICE TELLS US A DEPUTY'S CRUISER WAS INVOLVED IN A CRASH ON GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY AND 52ND TERRACE SOUTHWEST.
IT HAPPENED AROUND TEN O CLOCK LAST NIGHT.
THE DEPUTY WAS TREATED FOR MINOR INJURIES AT PHYSICIANS REGIONAL.
STATE TROOPERS ARE INVESTIGATING.
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ONE SOUTH FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD WAKES UP TO A SURPRISING FIND.
A COYOTE CASUALLY TROTTING THROUGH THEIR BLOCK…
ONE RESIDENT CAPTURED CELL PHONE VIDEO AS THE ANIMAL MADE ITS WAY DOWN MANDEL ROAD NOT FAR FROM MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.
THE COYOTE DIDN'T HURT ANYONE BUT IT DID PROVIDE A JAW DROPPING MOMENT FOR SOME SHOCKED LOCALS.
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KIM MOORE, SPOTTED COYOTE: I though it was a dog but it wasn't it went this way and I thought maybe a greyhound no and then it came back this way and it was a coyote
STATE WILDLIFE OFFICIALS URGE RESIDENTS TO COVER THEIR TRASH TIGHTLY AND BRING IN SMALL PETS.
IF YOU COME ACROSS A COYOTE.
OFFICIALS SAY YOU SHOULD YELL AND WAVE YOUR HANDS TO SCARE IT OFF.
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IN NEW YORK CITY THIS MORNING THEY'RE SAYING. NOTHING CAN STOP CHRISTMAS FROM COMING!
NBC-2 DOING SOME CHECKING OVERNIGHT FOR YOU -- AND DESPITE BEING WALLOPED BY SUPERSTORM SANDY AND A NOR'EASTER,
NEW YORK CITY IS EXPECTED TO BE FULLY OPERATIONAL FOR THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL RUSH.
AMONG THE MORE POPULAR HOLIDAY ATTRACTIONS:
THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE IS A GO -- ALTHOUGH ALONG A NEW ROUTE.
THE ROCKEFELLER CENTER TREE-LIGHTING WILL STILL TAKE PLACE NOVEMBER 28TH.
THE CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AT RADIO CITY MUSIC HALL WITH THE ROCKETTES WILL KICK UP ITS HEELS STARTING NOVEMBER 9TH.
AND GRAY LINE NEW YORK PLANS TO OFFER ITS ANNUAL HOLIDAY LIGHTS TOURS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 28TH.
MEANWHILE, IT IS BUSINESS-AS-USUAL FOR THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING.
BUT SOME NATIONAL PARK SERVICE ATTRACTIONS MAY NOT BE BACK IN BUSINESS FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
AN ASSESSMENT TEAM HAS BEEN EVALUATING THE STORM DAMAGE AT SEVERAL SITES, INCLUDING THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, GRANT'S TOMB AND THE THOMAS EDISON NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ----
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE WEEKEND?!
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AFTER A LONG WEEK -- NBC-2 IS MAKING SURE YOU HAVE PLENTY OF FUN THINGS 2 DO THIS WEEKEND -- WE'LL HAVE THE FIVE HOTTEST EVENTS 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.
"CHILLY TO START, A MILDER AFTERNOON"
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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THIS MORNING WE'RE GETTING NEW VIDEO OF PRESIDENT OBAMA THE DAY AFTER THE ELECTION.
TAKE A LOOK AS HE BECOMES TEARY EYED WHILE SPEAKING TO HIS CHICAGO CAMPAIGN STAFF.
What you guys have done means that the work I'm doing is important. And I'm really proud of that. I'm really proud of all of you.
OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN JUST RELEASED THIS FIVE-MINUTE VIDEO OF THE PRESIDENT YESTERDAY.
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WHICH SMARTPHONE DO YOU THINK IS THE BIGGEST SELLER?
THE ANSWER MAY SURPRISE YOU.
SAMSUNG UNSEATS APPLE FOR THE TOP SELLING SMARTPHONE.
ACCORDING TO RESEARCH FIRM STRATEGY ANALYTICS,
SAMSUNG'S GALAXY S-THREE BECAME THE WORLD'S BEST SELLING SMARTPHONE LAST QUARTER-- OUTRANKING APPLE'S I-PHONE, WHICH HAS DOMINATED THE TOP SPOT FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS.
HOWEVER, ANALYSTS DO NOT EXPECT SAMSUNG TO HOLD THE TITLE FOR LONG, PREDICTING THE NEW I-PHONE FIVE WILL SOON OUT-SELL SAMSUNG'S GALAXY.
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NEW THIS MORNING --- A SHAKEUP IN THE ONLINE TRAVEL INDUSTRY.
PRICELINE PLANS TO BUY ONLINE TRAVEL RESEARCH COMPANY KAYAK,
FOR CASH AND STOCK,
WORTH $1 POINT 8 BILLION. OR $40 DOLLARS PER SHARE.
KAYAK ALLOWS USERS TO COMPARE HUNDREDS OF TRAVEL SITES WHEN LOOKING FOR FLIGHTS, HOTELS AND RENTAL CARS. THE DEAL IS EXPECTED TO EXPAND PRICELINE'S TRAVEL BUSINESS AND BUILD KAYAK'S BRAND.
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IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
THERE'S TRUTH TO ONLINE BUZZ THAT HOME PREGNANCY TESTS CAN DETECT SOME TYPES OF TESTICULAR CANCER IN MEN.
ACCORDING TO THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, PREGNANCY TESTS WORK BY DETECTING A CERTAIN HORMONE.
THAT HORMONE IS PRODUCED BY THE CELLS OF A WOMAN'S PLACENTA DURING PREGNANCY, BUT IS ALSO EXCRETED BY SOME, NOT ALL, TESTICULAR CANCERS.
THE STORY ORIGINATED WITH INTERNET REPORTS OF A TEENAGE BOY WHO TOOK A HOME PREGNANCY TEST AS A JOKE, RECEIVED A POSITIVE RESULT, AND WOUND UP BEING DIAGNOSED WITH TESTICULAR CANCER.
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AN INSPIRING STORY HERE,
TWO WOMAN THREW ALL OF THEIR INHIBITIONS TO THE WIND -- TO HIGHLIGHT THEIR TRIUMPHS OVER ADVERSITY.
THIS IS JENNIFER HOFFMAN AND MARISA GALLEGOS AND THEY FILMED THEMSELVES SKYDIVING IN NOTHING BUT THEIR UNDERWEAR.
THEY CALL THIS THEIR BE BOLD, TAKE A LEAP INITIATIVE.
EACH HAS LIVED THROUGH SOMETHING TRAUMATIC,
SUCH AS A DEATH IN THE FAMILY, RAPE, OR OVERCOMING AN EATING DISORDER.
THEY ARE ASKING OTHER WOMEN TO FACE THEIR FEARS IN SIMILARLY EMPOWERING WAYS.
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NEW THIS MORNING, PINTEREST IS ADDING MORE PRIVACY TO ITS MESSAGE-BOARD SITE.
USERS WILL NOW
BE ABLE TO CREATE UP TO THREE "SECRET BOARDS".WHICH ARE ACCESSIBLE BY INVITATION-ONLY.
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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.
A 3MONTH OLD BABY BOY IS A VIRAL SENSATION AFTER AN ADORABLE POST-OP PICTURE.
THIS PICTURE SNAPPED AFTER HIS OPEN HEART SURGERY IS CAPTURING THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO SEES IT.
THIS IS JOEY POWLING AND DOCTORS DIAGNOSED HIM WITH A RARE HEART DEFECT WHEN HE WAS STILL IN THE WOMB.
YOU CAN SEE THE LONG INCISION ON HIS CHEST AND STOMACH. AND THAT SIGNATURE SMILE.
THIS WAS SNAPPED 5 DAYS AFTER HIS OPEN HEART SURGERY.
THE PICTURE SPREAD LIKE WILDFIRE ACROSS THE INTERNET ALONG WITH OTHER PICTURES OF BABY JOEY.
NOW THE SEARCH IS ON FOR JOEY'S NICKNAME.
"THE RIDICULOUSLY GOOD-LOOKING SURGERY BABY" SEEMS TO BE THE MOST POPULAR.
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ARE YOU READY FOR THE WEEKEND?
WELL, THIS MORNING WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK SCOURED SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO FIND YOU THE BIGGEST AND THE BEST "THINGS 2 DO" FOR YOU, YOUR KIDS AND EVEN YOUR FURRY FRIENDS THIS WEEKEND.
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PKG
IT'S BEEN A LONG WEEK AND YOU DESERVE A LITTLE FUN-- AND YOU CAN COUNT ON THIS WEEKEND TO BE FULL OF IT.
NAT BREAK OF VIDEO
IT ALL KICKS OFF RIGHT HERE, AT CAPE CORAL PARK AND REC'S ANNUAL COCONUT FESTIVAL.
THIS THREE-DAY NUTTY EVENT AT SUN SPLASH WILL BE FULL OF LIVE MUSIC, CARNIVAL RIDES, AND A SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORK SHOW.
SOUNDBITE FROM LAST YEAR?
ANIMATED MAP & PHOTOS
IF YOU'RE FEELING A LITTLE CRAFTY-HEAD TO CAMBIER PARK IN NAPLES ON SATURDAY FOR AN ARTS AND CRAFT SHOW.
ANIMATED MAP & PHOTOS
YOU'LL ALSO FIND ARTS AND CRAFTS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS WEEKEND-AT GILCHRIST PARK IN PUNTA GORDA.
THAT TAKES PLACE BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY.
VO OF DOG BEACH
THE DOG DAYS OF SUMMER MAY BE OVER, BUT THE FURRY POOCHES HAVE SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE THIS SATURDAY.
LEE COUNTY IS THROWING A BIG BASH FOR THE DOG BEACH'S NEWEST AMENITY. THIS DOGGY SHOWER AND FOUNTAIN.
VO OF TASTE OF THE ISLANDS
TO TIE UP YOUR WEEKEND FUN -- HAVE YOUR TASTE BUDS TAKE THE LEAD TO THE 31ST ANNUAL TASTE OF THE ISLANDS COMMUNITY PARK ON SUNDAY.
NAT BREAK
YOU'LL TASTE FOOD FROM FROM 20 DIFFERENT AREA RESTUARANTS AT SANIBEL COMMUNITY PARK.
SOUND BITE?
NO MATTER WHAT CORNER OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA YOUR WEEKEND MAY TAKE YOU. MAKE IT ONE FULL OF FUN, SMILES AND BARKS.
DANIELLE KOLENIAK, NBC-2.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL MAKE AN APPEARANCE ON NBC-2 HIT SHOW PARKS AND RECREATION.
IT'S SET TO AIR NEXT THURSDAY.
HE FILMED THE SCENE BACK IN JULY IN WASHINGTON IN HIS CEREMONIAL OFFICE IN THE EISENHOWER EXECUTIVE OFFICE BUILDING.
BIDEN PLAYS HIMSELF MEETING AMY POEHLER'S CHARACTER, LESLIE KNOPE.
THE SHOW KEPT THE FILMING SECRET UNTIL AFTER TUESDAY'S ELECTION.
THE SHOW'S EXECUTIVE PRODUCER SAYS BIDEN IMPROVISED SOME LINES THAT THEY ENDED UP INCLUDING.
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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.
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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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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THIS MORNING A SAFETY ALERT OUT ON POWDERED CHOCOLATE MILK.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND GOOD NEWS ON THE JOBS FRONT, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
SOME PROMISING NEWS ON THE JOB MARKET.
LESS EMPLOYMENT GROWTH -- IS COMING FROM THE HIRING OF TEMP WORKERS!
AS EMPLOYERS HIRE MORE FULL-TIME WORKERS INSTEAD.
ANALYSTS SAY -- IT'S A "DOUBLE-POSITIVE" FOR THE ECONOMY --
BECAUSE PEOPLE WHO HAVE FULL-TIME JOBS, ARE LIKELY TO SPEND MORE FREELY.
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MEANTIME -- IF YOU'RE THINKING OF SIPPING CHOCOLATE MILK THIS MORNING, CHECK THIS OUT BEFORE YOU SWALLOW.
NESTLE -- RECALLING NESQUIK CHOCOLATE POWDER, BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE SALMONELLA RISK.
SPECIFICALLY -- 10-POINT-9, 21-POINT-8 AND 40-POINT-7 OUNCE CANISTERS.
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AND -- "7-UP WITH ANTIOXIDANTS" -- IS BEING TAKEN OFF THE MARKET.
DR PEPPER SNAPPLE -- TAKING THE DRINKS OFF STORE SHELVES BY EARLY NEXT YEAR.
ACCORDING TO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS --
THE COMPANY SAYS ITS DECISION TO REFORMULATE IS NOT RELATED TO A LAWSUIT IT'S FACING ALLEGING THE DRINKS CLAIMS ARE MISLEADING.
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AND COMING UP AFTER THIS:
NO REST FOR BARGAIN HUNTERS -- BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPERS MAY HAVE A BUSY THANKSGIVING.
OC:
AS FOR TRADING -- WATCH FOR MORE DOWN DAYS ON WALL STREET BETWEEN NOW AND THE END OF THE YEAR --
AS INVESTORS LOCK IN PROFITS TO AVOID WHAT MIGHT BE HIGHER TAXES ON CAPITAL GAINS, STARTING JANUARY FIRST.
CONCERN ABOUT THAT -- AMONG THE THINGS PUSHING STOCKS LOWER YESTERDAY.
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AND -- FORGET ABOUT BLACK FRIDAY.
SEARS -- STARTING WHAT USED TO BE ITS DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING SALES 5 DAYS EARLY -- ON SUNDAY.
THE FIRST DEALS ARE ONLINE FOR SEARS-DOT-COM MEMBERS ONLY.
SEARS OPENING SEARS AND KMART *STORES* ON THANKSGIVING DAY WITH SPECIAL DEALS, ALONG WITH RIVAL WALMART.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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PLUS,
IT'S THE STORY OF THE DAY.
OBAMA AND THE ECONOMY.
THE PRESIDENT WILL MAKE HIS FIRST POST-ELECTION COMMENTS TODAY.
WHAT'S HIS PLAN OF ACTION TO AVOID GOING BACK INTO RECESSION?
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AND FACE TO FACE WITH A KILLER.
GABRIELLE GIFFORDS SPEAKS AT THE SENTENCING OF JARED LOUGHNER. THE MAN WHO CARRIED OUT A DEADLY SHOOTING RAMPAGE ALMOST TAKING HER LIFE.
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GOOD FRIDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
BRRRRR!
IT'S A CHILLY ONE THIS MORNING!
JUST HOW COLD, AND WHAT TO EXPECT FOR YOUR WEEKEND.
LET'S GO STRAIGHT 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. "CHILLY TO START, A MILDER AFTERNOON"
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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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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A MAJOR STORY WE ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO THIS MORNING ---
THIS AFTERNOON WE'LL HEAR FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ELECTION NIGHT.
THE PRESIDENT EXPECTED TO ADDRESS THE ECONOMY. THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF,
AND THE PUSH FOR MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO ACT SWIFTLY.
FOR MORE ON WHETHER THEY CAN DO IT -- WE GO TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
SOME ANALYSTS BELIEVE THAT THE CLIFF IS MORE LIKE A SLOPE AND SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE TO HELP THE ECONOMY.
HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER HAS ALREADY SAID ALL OPTIONS ARE ON THE TABLE.
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THIS AFTERNOON, PRESIDENT OBAMA'S EXPECTED TO URGE CONGRESS TO EXTEND THE BUSH TAX CUTS RIGHT AWAY. AND COOPERATE TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF --
INCLUDING BIG SPENDING CUTS AT THE END OF THIS YEAR.
"Everyone is going to have to come the table in the spirit of getting something done."
THAT MEANS DEMOCRATS MAY HAVE TO TAKE THE HATCHET TO SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE:
North Dakota
"You're gonna have to cut some additional spending."
AND REPUBLICANS MAY HAVE TO RAISE TAXES ON THE WEALTHY. CONSERVATIVES SAY THAT'S NOT WHAT HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER MEANT THIS WEEK WHEN HE SIGNALED HIS PARTY'S OPEN TO CREATING NEW REVENUE:
"Boehner's position is exactly what it was a year ago, two years ago, four years ago -- don't raise taxes, have pro-economic growth policies. And the government will get more revenue."
BOEHNER ALSO SPEAKS TODAY:
"What we're gonna have to watch is whether speaker or president on completely different planets."
BUT A TEMPORARY TRUCE TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF WON'T NECESSARILY CALM WALL STREET:
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"It will still create a level of uncertainty going forward until everything is finally determined in the new congress."
THURSDAY, THE CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE PREDICTED IF CONGRESS DOESN'T ACT, UNEMPLOYMENT COULD HIT 9-POINT-1 PERCENT NEXT YEAR.
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THAT SAME CBO REPORT SAID IF THE BUSH TAX CUTS, THE PAYROLL TAX CUT AND UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ARE EXTENDED, IT'LL EXPLODE THE DEFICIT BUT CREATE 3 PERCENT GROWTH NEXT YEAR.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD, NBC2.
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TURNING NOW TO FLORIDA'S VOTING ISSUES.
THIS MORNING WE ARE THE ONLY STATE STILL TOO CLOSE TO CALL FROM TUESDAY'S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.
BUT, YESTERDAY A TOP ROMNEY ADVISOR CONCEDED FLORIDA TO PRESIDENT OBAMA.
THE ELECTION ISSUES ARE STILL HOLDING UP SEVERAL STATE RACES.
EIGHT REMAIN UNDECIDED THIS MORNING.
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They're having a field day with this. Because what they're saying with this is just more proof - this is the electronic form of the hanging Chad."
THE BALLOT BACK-UP GOES BEYOND NOT HAVING ENOUGH ELECTRONIC SCANNERS AT PRECINCTS.
ALL 67 COUNTIES HAVE TO PROCESS PROVISIONAL BALLOTS.
IN LEE COUNTY THAT NUMBER IS ABOUT 800.
SATURDAY EACH COUNTY MUST CERTIFY THEIR 'UNOFFICIAL' ELECTION RESULTS.
THAT DOESN'T INCLUDED OVERSEAS ABSENTEE BALLOTS WHICH CAN STILL ARRIVE UNTIL NOVEMBER 16TH.
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NOW AN UPDATE ON A TOP STORY HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
NO COMMENT FROM LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW THIS MORNING --
NBC-2 BROKE the story after LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES FOUND DRUGS IN HIS CAR WITH AN UNLICENSED TEENAGER DRIVER.
Nat bigelow 02:01 "I'm going to follow the advice of my lawyer and consult with him until then I guess I'm just not going to make a comment."
DETECTIVES SAY THEY SPOTTED BIGELOW'S CAR OUTSIDE A KNOWN DRUG HOUSE IN TICE.
THEY PULLED THE CAR OVER.
BEHIND THE WHEEL -- THEY SAY 18-YEAR-OLD DAVID HENLEY.
HE DOESN'T HAVE A LICENSE.
THEY ALSO FOUND MARIJUANA AND COCAINE ON HIM.
THIS MORNING, HE FACES DRUG CHARGES.
DEPUTIES ONLY CITED BIGELOW FOR LETTING AN UNLICENSED PERSON DRIVE HIS CAR.
DESPITE DRUGS BEING FOUND IN THE COMMISSIONERS CAR -- DEPUTIES TELL NBC-2 HE WILL NOT FACE CHARGES BECAUSE HE DID NOT HAVE ANY DRUGS ON HIM.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW ---
AS OF 5AM LONG ISLAND NEW YORK IS UNDER A GAS RATIONING MANDATE.
NEW YORK CITY STARTS AT 6 THIS MORNING.
BASED ON LICENSE PLATE NUMBERS, DRIVERS CAN GET GAS ON EITHER EVEN NUMBERED OR ODD NUMBERED DAYS.
AND WE'RE HEARING THE GAS SHORTAGE COULD LAST ANOTHER COUPLE OF WEEKS.
MEANWHILE --- ALMOST 300-HUNDRED THOUSAND REMAIN WITHOUT POWER THIS MORNING IN THE NORTHEAST. MORE THAN HALF OF THOSE OUTAGES ARE STILL FROM HURRICANE SANDY.
NOW LOOKING AHEAD --- MADISON SQUARE GARDEN WILL HOST A BENEFIT CONCERT FOR HURRICANE SANDY VICTIMS ON DECEMBER 12-TH. IT'S CALLED "12-12-12". NO PERFORMERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED YET.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
THE NAVY HAS PUNISHED SEVEN MEMBERS OF NAVY SEAL TEAM 6, INCLUDING ONE INVOLVED IN THE MISSION TO KILL OSAMA BIN LADEN, FOR DISCLOSING CLASSIFIED INFORMATION.
THE SEALS ARE ACCUSED OF SHARING "TOO MUCH" WITH THE MAKER OF A VIDEO GAME.
THE NAVY WILL DOCK THEIR PAY, AND GIVE THEM LETTERS OF REPRIMAND.
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HAPPENING OVERNIGHT ---
A STORY YOU'LL SEE AND HEAR MORE ABOUT TODAY.
SYRIAN PRESIDENT BASHAR AL-ASSAD'S FULL INTERVIEW AIRED IN RUSSIA.
IN IT, ASSAD MAKES BOLD REMARKS ABOUT INTERNATIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN SYRIA, STATING, -QUOTE- "ANY FOREIGN INTERVENTION IN SYRIA WILL COST MORE THAN YOU CAN IMAGINE AND THE WHOLE WORLD WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE THE COST OF THIS WAR." - END QUOTE.
ASSAD DID THE INTERVIEW WITH "RUSSIA TODAY" AND IT WAS BROADCAST AROUND MIDNIGHT IN MOSCOW.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
AFGHAN CIVILIANS AND SOLDIERS WILL TESTIFY TODAY AGAINST A U-S SOLDIER SUSPECTED OF KILLING SEVERAL AFGHANS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT.
THIS IS STAFF SERGEANT ROBERT BALES.
HE'S SUSPECTED OF GOING ON A KILLING RAMPAGE. SHOOTING 16 AFGHAN CIVILIANS OUTSIDE KANDAHAR ON THE NIGHT OF MARCH 11TH.
THE VICTIMS: MOSTLY WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
TODAY'S WITNESS LIST INCLUDES TWO AFGHAN NATIONAL ARMY GUARDS AND FOUR OF THE VICTIMS' RELATIVES.
MILITARY PROSECUTORS ARE SEEKING THE DEATH PENALTY.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
A PRAYING PASSENGER FORCES A UNITED AIRLINES PLANE TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING.
THE FLIGHT CAME OUT OF DENVER HEADED FOR WASHINGTON D-C LATE LAST NIGHT.
WE'RE TOLD THE CREW MADE THE DECISION TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY WHEN A MAN BEGAN PRAYING IN THE AISLE.
IT HAPPENED AFTER THE FLIGHT ATTENDANTS GAVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LANDING.
MILITARY JETS ESCORTED THE PLANE TO DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT WHERE IT LANDED WITHOUT ANY OTHER ISSUES.
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THE MAN WHO SHOT THEN CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS AND KILLED SIX OTHERS.WILL SPEND THE REST OF HIS LIFE IN PRISON.
YESTERDAY A JUDGE SENTENCED JARED LOUGHNER TO SEVEN CONSECUTIVE LIFE TERMS AND 140-YEARS ON OTHER COUNTS.
LOUGHNER PLEADED GUILTY TO AVOID THE DEATH PENALTY.
YESTERDAY GIFFORDS STOOD AT HER HUSBAND'S SIDE AS HE LOOKED LOUGHNER IN THE EYE AND SAID:
"AFTER TODAY. AFTER THIS MOMENT. HERE AND NOW. GABBY AND I ARE DONE THINKING ABOUT YOU."
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WE'RE GETTING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON A SUSPECTED HIT AND RUN CRASH INVOLVING FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS BASEBALL PLAYER MATT BUSH.
THE STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE RELEASED THE COURT DISCOVERY WHICH INCLUDES THIS VIDEO.
YOU CAN SEE TROOPERS ARRESTING BUSH BACK IN MARCH NOT FAR FROM WHERE AUTHORITIES BELIEVE HE RAN OVER A MOTORCYCLIST IN PORT CHARLOTTE.
THE NEARLY 400 PAGES OF REPORTS BUILD THE CASE AGAINST BUSH BY DETAILING LAB RESULTS TAKEN FROM HIS CAR.
INTERVIEWS WITH WITNESSES PAINT THE PICTURE OF THE CRASH.
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AS FOR THE MAN BUSH IS ACCUSED OF RUNNING OVER --
TONY TUFANO'S FAMILY SAYS HE'S AT HOME WITH THEM IN NORTH PORT --
BUT HE HASN'T BEEN THE SAME SINCE THE CRASH.
HE'S STILL IN A LOT OF PAIN --
AND HAS TO USE A WALKER TO GET AROUND.
HIS FAMILY TELLS US HE DOESN'T REMEMBER MUCH of what HAPPENED.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
WE ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO THE WEEKEND!
AND WE KNOW YOU ARE, TOO.
AND THIS WEEKEND IS THE COCONUT FESTIVAL! -- HERE'S A LIVE LOOK -- WE'LL HAVE A PREVIEW FOR YOU NEXT.
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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.
"CHILLY TO START, A MILDER AFTERNOON"
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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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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IT'S FRIDAY -- AND ALL OF US ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE WEEKEND.
AND THERE'S PLENTY OF THINGS TO DO TO GET OUT AND ENJOY IT -- INCLUDING A BIG FESTIVAL IN CAPE CORAL.
THE COCONUT FESTIVAL.
IT'S BEING HELD ON THE FESTIVAL GROUNDS AT SUN SPLASH FAMILY WATERPARK.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM. CLIFTON, THEY'VE GOT RIDES ALREADY LIT UP BEHIND YOU.
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IT ALL KICKS OFF RIGHT HERE, AT CAPE CORAL PARK AND REC'S ANNUAL COCONUT FESTIVAL.
THIS THREE-DAY NUTTY EVENT AT SUN SPLASH WILL BE FULL OF LIVE MUSIC, CARNIVAL RIDES, AND A SATURDAY NIGHT FIREWORK SHOW.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
ONE SOCIAL NETWORKING WEBSITE IS NOW ALLOWING YOU TO BE SECRETIVE.
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT PINTEREST -- THE VIRTUAL CORKBOARD WEBSITE THAT LETS YOU CREATE BOARDS WITH YOUR FAVORITE "PINNED" IMAGES.
USERS WILL NOW BE ABLE TO CREATE UP TO THREE "SECRET" BOARDS.
THEY WILL BE ACCESSIBLE BY INVITATION ONLY.
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BEFORE YOU TAKE THAT DRINK THIS MORNING CHECK YOUR CHOCOLATE MILK!
NESTLE IS RECALLING SOME NESQUIK CHOCOLATE POWDER BECAUSE IT MAY HAVE BEEN EXPOSED TO SALMONELLA.
THE COMPANY SAYS IT SOLD THE AFFECTED CANISTERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY LAST MONTH.
THE COMPANY SAYS NO ONE HAS REPORTED ANY ILLNESSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PRODUCT.
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MCDONALDS ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST SALES DROP IN NINE YEARS.
THE FAST FOOD GIANT FEELING THE EFFECTS OF A TOUGH GLOBAL ECONOMY-- CITING LOWER DEMAND AND GREATER COMPETITION AS THE MAIN REASONS FOR THE OCTOBER DECLINE.
HOWEVER, C-E-O DON THOMPSON SAYS HE'S CONFIDENT MCDONALD'S STRATEGIES WILL BUILD SALES MOMENTUM AND INCREASE PROFITS.
SHARES CLOSED AT A NEW 52-WEEK LOW.
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IF YOU'RE IN COLLEGE OR HEADING TO COLLEGE
-- CHOOSING A SCIENCE MAJOR OVER AN ARTS MAJOR. MAY SOON COST YOU LESS.
GOVORNER RICK SCOTT'S TASK FORCE CAME UP WITH THIS IDEA.
IT'S ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO MAJOR IN DEGREES WHERE THERE'S A BIG DEMAND.
BY CUTTING THEIR COSTS.
OTHERS WOULD PAY MORE FOR *THEIR* DEGREES THOUGH.
AN IDEA STUDENTS DON'T LIKE.
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SOME MAJORS THAT COULD GET A PRICE BREAK: ENGINEERING--TECHNOLOGY--MATH--AND SCIENCE.
STUDENTS WHO WOULD SEE A PRICE HIKE: PSYCHOLOGY, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ANTHROPOLOGY AND PERFORMING ARTS.
THE GOVERNOR IS THINKING IT OVER.
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THIS MORNING HE FATHER OF THE 15 YEAR-OLD PAKISTANI GIRL,
WHO WAS SHOT SEVERAL TIMES BY THE TALIBAN,
SAID SHE'S IMPROVING AND THANKED PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD FOR SUPPORT.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF THE FAMILY IN THE U-K WHERE THE GIRL UNDERWENT MANY SURGERIES.
THE FATHER SAYS SHE'S GRATEFUL AND AMAZED THAT MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE WORLD ARE INTERESTED IN HER WELL BEING.
THE TALIBAN TARGETED MALALA FOR HER BELIEFS IN THINGS LIKE EDUCATION FOR WOMEN.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
THERE MAY BE A LINK BETWEEN PEANUT ALLERGIES AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS.
A NEW STUDY PRESENTED FINDS GREATER NUMBERS OF PEANUT ALLERGIES IN WEALTHIER FAMILIES.
EXPERTS SAY THIS COULD BE DUE TO THE "HYGIENE HYPOTHESIS" -- THE THEORY THAT OVER-DOING IT ON SANITIZER SUPPRESSES THE IMMUNE SYSTEM.
ABOUT 20-PERCENT OF KIDS OUT-GROW THEIR PEANUT ALLERGY.
THE STUDY WAS PRESENTED AT AN ANNUAL MEETING OF ALLERGY SPECIALISTS.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE.
THE OWNER OF THE BONITA SPRING PROPERTY WHERE A PROPOSED HOMELESS SHELTER CREATED CONTROVERSY EARLIER THIS YEAR -- IS PUSHING FORWARD WITH PLANS TO BUILD.
RIGHT NOW AN ATTORNEY FOR THE CITY IS READING THROUGH AN 800-PAGE-PLAN FOR A HOMELESS SHELTER OFF OF OLD 41.
THE DEVELOPER SUBMITTED THAT DOCUMENT YESTERDAY EXPLAINING WHY HE THINKS A SHELTER SHOULD BE ALLOWED THERE -- AND WHY ANY ORDINANCE AGAINST SHELTERS SHOULD NOT APPLY TO HIM.
RIGHT NOW THERE'S A ONE-YEAR BAN ON HOMELESS SHELTERS IN BONITA WHILE CITY LEADERS WORK TO CREATE PERMANENT GUIDELINES.
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FORGET CARS --
THIS MORNING B-M-W IS MOVING INTO THE BABY STROLLER MARKET.
CHECK IT OUT.
THE STROLLER IS MADE BY A COMPANY CALLED MACLAREN.
IT COMES WITH B-M-W LOGOS IN SEVERAL PLACES -- INCLUDING THE "HUBCAPS."
THE STROLLER'S "HOOD" HAS THE FAMOUS KIDNEY SHAPED GRILLE DESIGN.
THERE'S EVEN FOUR-WHEEL SUSPENSION!
NO PRICE REVEALED JUST YET.
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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.
"CHILLY TO START, A MILDER AFTERNOON"
Northerly winds have brought in a very cool and dry airmass across Southwest Florida, and as a result we'll be feeling some of the coldest air so far this season.
Clear skies overnight and light winds have allowed temperatures to plummet into the upper 40s to 50° along the urban corridor this morning. Some of our inland and northern communities will be waking up to numbers in the mid 40s, so jackets and sweaters will come in very handy as you head out the door.
High pressure migrating east across the southern states will keep our weather sunny and bright with comfortable humidity values. Despite plenty of sunshine this afternoon, daytime highs will be a bit milder compared to yesterday's high of 70° with temperatures rebounding into the middle 70s along with a nice northeasterly breeze.
Tonight wont be quite as cold as the airmass in place will start to modify. Skies will remain clear and lows here in town will drop into the mid 50s with a few upper 40s deeper inland.
By the weekend, our winds will start to take more of an easterly turn, which will usher in some low level moisture from the Atlantic. A few more clouds will be drifting across our skies with no mention of rain in the forecast.
Temperatures will recover into the lower 80s for highs, while overnight lows settle into the mid 60s. A week front will try to make its way down the peninsula early next week, but rain prospects remain fairly low with not much of a cool down as 80° readings will remain on the thermometer.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FEDERAL GRANT MONEY TO HELP SAVE ANIMALS!
WE HAVE VIDEO THIS MORNING AS LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIREFIGHTERS FROM EIGHT COUNTIES TRAIN TO RESCUE LARGE ANIMALS.
THE TEAM PRACTICED RESCUING A HORSE AT THE LEE CIVIC CENTER YESTERDAY.
USING PULLEY SYSTEMS THAT CAN BE SET UP IN A HALF-HOUR, THE TEAM LEARNED TO PULL THIS HORSE FROM A POOL.
A GRANT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY PAID FOR THE TRAINING AND A 16-THOUSAND DOLLAR TRAILER.
THE GRANT IS INTENDED TO HELP LOCAL GOVERNMENTS WITH THEIR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS.
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"sometimes there's a lot of people who just do rescues that we never hear about, so now that law enforcement is better trained and better equipped, as folks know that they're here, they may get used more often."
THE TEAM CAN RESPOND TO ANIMAL EMERGENCY CALLS WITHIN A TWO-HOUR RADIUS -- FROM SARASOTA TO COLLIER AND AS FAR EAST AS HIGHLANDS, GLADES, AND HENDRY COUNTIES.
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TEAM EDWARD AND TEAM JACOB FANS HAVE STARTED TO CAMP OUT FOR THE PREMIERE OF THE FINAL TWILIGHT MOVIE.
TWI-HARDS OF ALL AGES HAVE FORMED A TWILIGHT TENT CITY.
OUTSIDE OF THE NOKIA THEATER IN LOS ANGELES.THE SITE OF THE PREMIERE OF "THE TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART TWO".
THE FANS ARE HOPING TO GET A GLIMPSE OF ROBERT PATTINSON, KRISTEN STEWART, TAYLOR LAUTNER.AND THE REST OF THE CAST.WHEN THEY WALK THE RED CARPET ON MONDAY.
YOU CAN SAY GOODBYE TO EDWARD, BELLA AND JACOB WHEN THE MOVIE OPENS IN THEATERS NATIONWIDE NEXT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH.
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AND BEFORE YOU GO FOR THAT CHOCOLATE MILK THIS MORNING--
MAKE SURE IT'S NOT THE NESQUIK CHOCOLATE POWDER.
THE RECALL THIS MORNING AFTER SIGNS OF SALMONELLA.
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THEY CALL HIM THE MILLION DOLLAR DECORATOR.
AND THIS MORNING NATHAN TURNER IS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE'LL TALK TO HIM LIVE ABOUT HIS FAVORITE HOLIDAY GIFTS AND IDEAS.
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HOLLYWOOD IDOLS AND ICONS AUCTION: Julien's Auctions in Beverly Hills, CA begins its two day "2012 Icons and Idols Hollywood" auction. Some of the famous memorabilia up for grabs include: the Blue dress worn by "Dorothy," donned by Julie Garland in the 1939 film the Wizard of Oz, Christopher Reeves' special effects Superman costume from Superman IV: The Quest for Peace and blueprints of Snow White's Castle at Disneyland from 1955.
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AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO THIS WEEKEND ---
DO YOU THINK WE'LL HAVE CAMPAIGN WITHDRAWAL OR RELIEF?
WHATEVER YOU MAY BE FEELING, THIS IS WHY:
THERE WERE 24 DEBATES OVER THE SPAN OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN AND OVER 700 MILLION SPENT ON PRESIDENTIAL ADS.
SO, THIS WEEKEND, WHEN YOU SIT BACK, PUT YOUR FEET UP AND TURN ON THE TV, THERE'S ONE THING YOU WON'T SEE -- A PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN AD.
IT'S WELCOME NEWS FOR MILLIONS, ESPECIALLY PEOPLE LIVING IN BATTLEGROUND STATES LIKE HERE IN FLORIDA.
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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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