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A COLLIER COUNTY COMMUNITY SAYS CONSTRUCTION CREWS HAVE TURNED THEIR "SAFE STREETS" INTO A "DANGER ZONE"!
CREWS ARE BUILDING A TEMPORARY BRIDGE-- AS THEY RE-BUILD A *NEW* WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.
BUT THAT'S GOING TO TAKE A *YEAR*!
NBC2'S RICK RITTER IS AT THE CONSTRUCTION SITE--
WHERE PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE AREA ARE NOT HAPPY--
RICK.
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PEOPLE WHO BOUGHT HOMES ON THIS DEAD END STREET WANTED A QUIET AND SECURE PLACE TO RELAX AND FOR THEIR CHILDREN TO PLAY. AS YOU CAN SEE BEHIND ME, CONSTRUCTION IS PREPARING THEIR ROAD TO BECOME ONE OF THE BUSIEST IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES AND THEY'RE AFRAID FOR THEIR SAFETY.
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FOR MORE THEN 5 YEARS, ANGIE MEISTER HAS ENJOYED BEING THE LAST HOUSE ON THE STREET.
Angie Meister/Golden Gate Estates/21:16:23 "We thought being on a dead end, we'd have peace and quiet and the kids could play."
THOSE QUIET DAYS WILL SOON BE GONE--WITH A TEMPORARY BRIDGE TURNING HER FRONT YARD INTO ONE THE ESTATES MOST HEAVILY TRAVELED AREAS.
Angie 23:17:00 "There's gonna be traffic, it's gonna be busy, it's gonna be noisy."
IT'S ALL PART OF 1.9 MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT THAT WILL DEMOLISH AND REBUILD GOLDEN GATE ESTATES WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.
Connie Deane/Growth Management Division, Collier County/ 23:08:27 "They're gonna put a temporary bridge at 23rd street in order to have a detour route that won't be 10 miles out of the normal traffic pattern."
IT'S A KEY PART OF THE CONSTRUCTION THAT WILL KEEP TRAVELING SMOOTH FOR THE AREA--BUT CREATES A NIGHTMARE FOR RESIDENTS ON THE STREET.
James Robinson/Golden Gate Esates/23:22:34 "Not looking forward to it, not 10 months of heavy traffic."
AND A SAFETY PROBLEM FOR CHILDREN.
Angie/23:16:53 "Our major concern is safety of kids, they're gonna differing about 6,000 people through here while they redo the bridge."
THE COUNTY PLACED SPEED BUMPS AND OTHER PREPARATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STREET--HOPING TO HELP WITH THOSE CONCERNS.
Connie/23:10:29 "Everything that we can think of to be done is being done, it's a temporary situation."
ONE THAT WILL LAST ALMOST AN ENTIRE YEAR.
James Robinson/23:23:06 "Temporary in this neighborhood will be about 9-10 months."
Angie 23:19:32 "It's going to be challenging."
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THE COUNTY IS HOPING TO HAVE CONSTRUCTION WRAPPED UP BY THE SUMMER SEASON. IT'S A PROJECT THAT NEEDS TO BE DONE AND THE RESIDENTS HERE DO UNDERSTAND THAT--BUT THEY SAY IT'S HARD WHEN YOUR HOME LIFE IS BEING COMPLETELY UPROOTED FOR ALMOST AN ENTIRE YEAR. WE'RE LIVE IN CC, RR, NBC2
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THE CONFLICT BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS IS ESCALATING TOWARD A GROUND WAR.
WE'RE ALMOST A WEEK INTO THIS CONFLICT--
AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS THAT PEACE IS IMMINENT.
THE PRESIDENT SUPPORTS ISRAEL--
AND LAWMAKERS ARE BACKING HIM.
T-J WINICK IS IN WASHINGTON.
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This video issued by Hamas, the Islamic militant group that rules Gaza,
supposedly shows several rockets being fired towards Israel.
NATS Rockets
Hamas fighters have fired hundreds of rockets into Israel in the current
round of fighting, including around a hundred today.
SOT SUPERINTENDENT MICKEY ROSENFELD/ISRAELI POLICE
Over 500 rockets, mortars and missiles have been fired at Israel civilian
population/the ministry of defense has instructed the idea to be ready, to
be prepared for all options.
Families in Southern Israel and beyond have been forced into shelters.
SOT CHILD INSIDE BOMB SHELTER
It's very scary.we can't go to school and we can't go out to the garden
In Gazawhere homes have been leveled by the bombingthe death toll continues
to climb.with almost 100 Palestinians now dead.
NATS WOMAN WITH HANDS UP IN AIR.
Today, the leader of Hamas rejected Israel's demands that the militant group
stop its rocket fire into Israel and said a cease-fire was conditional on
Israel lifting its blockade of Gaza.
NATS PRESSER
Specific demands that I have mentioned earlier should be met.he said.to
stop hooliganism, attacks and Israeli killings and to lift the siege on
Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his government is preparing
to ramp up military operations.
President Obama has been in contact with leaders in the region --- also
working to de-escalate the violence.
But he expressed unwavering support for Israel.
SOT NULAND
As we have said again and again, we want to see any leaders with influence
use it to help the parties de-escalate.
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T-J WINICK REPORTING.
AN ISRAELI AIRSTRIKE ON A GAZA MEDIA CENTER TODAY KILLED ONE OF ISLAMIC JIHAD'S TOP MILITANT LEADERS.
IT'S THE SECOND STRIKE ON THE BUILDING IN TWO DAYS.
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THE TURMOIL IN GREECE IS GETTING WORSE.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF WORKERS WALKED OFF THE JOB TODAY--
PROTESTING MASSIVE LAYOFFS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
THE CUTS ARE PART OF GREECE'S AUSTERITY PROGRAM THAT WERE REQUIRED TO SECURE ADDITIONAL FUNDING FROM AN INTERNATIONAL BAILOUT--
SPECULATION IS GROWING THAT GREECE WON'T BE ABLE TO MEET ITS OBLIGATIONS--
FORCING THE COUNTRY TO LEAVE THE EUROPEAN UNION.
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FEDERAL AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING INTO A DISTURBANCE THIS MORNING ON A FLIGHT LEAVING LAGUARDIA.
SPIRIT AIRLINES SAYS WHEN THE CREW ASKED PASSENGERS TO TURN OFF ALL ELECTRONICS.
ONE MAN BECAME DEFIANT AND ALLEGEDLY THREATENED A CREWMEMBER.
THE CREW CALLED AUTHORITIES AND THE MAN WAS REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT.
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NEW YORK CITY DETECTIVES HAVE A NEW TOP PRIORITY.CATCH A POSSIBLE SERIAL KILLER.
POLICE SAY SOMEONE KILLED THREE SHOP KEEPERS OVER THE PAST FEW MONTHS.
THE FIRST TOOK PLACE IN JULY--
THE SECOND IN LATE AUGUST--
AND THEN FRIDAY--
SOMEONE KILLED THE OWNER OF THE "SHE SHE BOUTIQUE".
POLICE SAY THE KILLER USED THE *SAME* GUN FOR ALL THREE MURDERS.
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THE BALCONY WHERE MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WAS ASSASSINATED--
IS NOW OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
A MUSEUM IS BUILT AROUND THE LORRAINE MOTEL--
WHERE DOCTOR KING WAS STAYING WHEN HE WAS ASSASSINATED IN 1968.
UNTIL NOW VISITORS COULD ONLY VIEW THE BALCONY BUT NOT ACTUALLY STAND ON IT.
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TWINKIES WILL LIKELY SURVIVE AFTER ALL.
SEVERAL COMPANIES AROUND THE WORLD SAY THEY WANT TO BUY HOSTESS!
AND JUST A FEW HOURS AGO--
HOSTESS AND THE UNION AGREED TO MEDIATION.
HERE'S NBC's CHRIS CLACKUM.
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AFTER FORCEFULLY DECLARING FRIDAY.THAT THIS IS IT FOR TWINKIES. HOSTESS BRANDS REVERSED ITSELF.AND HAS AGREED TO FEDERAL MEDIATION STARTING TUESDAY.
THE DECISION CAME MONDAY AFTERNOON JUST AS HOSTESS WENT TO BANKRUPTCY COURT TO CHANGE ITS FILING FROM CHAPTER 11.TO CHAPTER 7 LIQUIDATION.
SO, FOR ALL THE FINGER-POINTING BETWEEN UNION AND MANAGEMENT OVER WHO'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEMISE OF THE TWINKIE-MAKER, THEY'RE BACK TO THE BARGAINING TABLE.
.AFTER 18,500 UNION WORKERS AT 33 HOSTESS PLANTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WERE SENT HOME WHEN HOSTESS SUSPENDED OPERATIONS FRIDAY.
.WORKERS LIKE CINDY PRATHER IN TULSA.
"It breaks my heart - it really does. my heart bleeds for all my brothers and sisters here.
.A SAD SITUATION FOR WORKERS. AND DISAPPOINTMENT FROM LOYAL CUSTOMERS.
"I was hoping i CAN get a twinkie - i LOVE twinkies - grew UP on Twinkies. so sad they are going out of business
"Bad timing. right before the holidays? That's when I lost my job. I know what they're gonna be going through."
EVEN IF AGREEMENT ISN'T REACHED THROUGH MEDIATION, TWINKIES, HO-HOS AND DING DONGS MAY WELL SURVIVE, THOUGH.
OTHER FOOD COMPANIES ARE ALREADY EXPRESSING INTERESTS TO BUY THE BRANDS FROM HOSTESS.
"It's likely that there is going to be interest in those strong iconic brands. And that Hostess' brands and portfolio - or ah - brand of products will continue to live on"
BUT FOR NOW, THE QUESTION REMAINS WHO THE FUTURE MAKER OF TWINKIES WILL BE.
CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS.
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WALMART IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST A PLANNED "BLACK FRIDAY" WALK-OUT.
THE UNION IS URGING EMPLOYEES TO "SKIP OR WALK OFF" THE JOB--
BECAUSE THEY HAVE TO WORK THANKSGIVING DAY.
WALMART FIRED BACK FILING A FEDERAL CLAIM.
THE PLANNED WALKOUTS ARE BUILDING ON A SMALL STRIKE AT A LOS ANGELES WALMART IN OCTOBER.
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THE MALL OF AMERICA IS TAKING A CONTROVERSIAL STANCE ON BLAK FRIDAY.
NO *UNACCOMPANIED* TEENS ALLOWED.
THE MINNESOTA MEGA MALL--
DOESN'T WANT TEENS SIMPLY "HANGING OUT" ON ONE OF THE BUSIEST SHOPPING DAYS OF THE YEAR.
OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO AVOID A REPEAT OF LAST YEAR'S CHAIR THROWING "FREE FOR ALL"--
WHICH HAPPENED TWO DAYS AFTER CHRISTMAS.
UNACCOMPANIED TEENS WILL ALSO BE BANNED THE ENTIRE WEEK BETWEEN CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR'S.
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THIEVES ARE BUSY IN ONE LEE COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD!
THEY HIT AT LEAST SEVEN HOMES IN THE PAST 2-DAYS.
AND NOW RESIDENTS SAY THEY'RE NOT SLEEPING WELL AT NIGHT.
AND YOU'RE CAR'S GOT GAS--
YOU'VE PACKED YOUR PATIENTS AND CREDIT CARDS-
YOU'RE READY FOR BLACK FRIDAY!
ONE WARNING THOUGH--
GET READY TO WADE THROUGH A SEA OF SHOPPERS--
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HAVE YOU GIVEN IN YET?
THAT URGE TO GET OUT AND SHOP FOR CHRISTMAS *BEFORE* BLACK FRIDAY?
IF SO--
YOU'RE NOT ALONE!
NBC2's HEATHER TURCO IS HERE IN THE STUDIO WITH THE EARLY BARGAIN BONANZA!
HEATHER.
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IF YOU THOUGHT YOU COULD WAIT UNTIL THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING TO START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING, GET TO THE BACK OF THE LINE!
MORE THAN OVER 50-PERCENT OF AMERICA HAS ALREADY BEGUN, BECAUSE THERE ARE PLENTY OF BARGAINS OUT THERE.
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OUR CAMERAS WERE THERE LAST FRIDAY--
A WEEK *BEFORE* BLACK FRIDAY--
WHEN A FEW DIEHARDS SHOWED UP WITH TENTS OUTSIDE THE BEST BUY AT PAGE FIELD IN FORT MYERS.
MAYBE THEY'RE JUST KEEPING UP WITH THE EARLY RUSH-- BUT THEY'RE NOT ALONE. 53-PERCENT OF AMERICANS HAVE ALREADY STARTED THEIR HOLIDAY SHOPPING.
REMEMBER THESE SCENES OF STORES OPENING INSANELY EARLY FRIDAY OR EVEN THURSDAY AT MIDNIGHT?
THIS YEAR, SOME OF THE BIG RETAILERS, TOYS R US, SEARS, K-MART AND WAL-MART WILL OPEN AT 8 PM ON *THANKSGIVING*-- JUST ABOUT THE TIME MANY ARE SNEAKING LEFT-OVERS.
MOS
"I think 8 o'clock is the perfect time because you're finished with dinner and you can go walk it off, then you go back home and you have round two."
FOR THE STORES, IT'S A CHANCE TO GET YOUR DOLLAR BEFORE SOMEONE ELSE DOES.
SOT
"But the problem is if everybody does it all you're really doing is pulling sales forward and making them happen earlier this year on Thanksgiving Day rather than waiting until the Friday."
AND REMEMBER CYBER MONDAY. THE ON-LINE SHOPPING DAY? THAT'S MOVING UP, TOO. AS CUSTOMERS TRY TO DODGE THE BLACK FRIDAY CROWDS, MORE ARE SHOPPING FROM HOME OR WORK THAT DAY, SO RETAILERS ARE MAKING SOME IN-STORE SPECIALS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB.
SOT
"Last year someone was pepper sprayed. People see these headlines and say well I'm going to stay at home because the online experience is so much better and you can get the same deals."
AND FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO SEE AND TOUCH BEFORE THEY BUY. A NUMBER OF MALLS ARE OFFERING VALET PARKING, PACKAGE DELIVERY AND SOME OTHER WHITE-GLOVE PERKS.
BUT NOT EVERYONE LOVES THE FULL COURT PRESS ON THEIR POCKETBOOK STARTING EARLIER AND EARLIER EACH HOLIDAY SEASON.
MOS
"There should be some down time over the holidays."
MOS
"There's plenty of time to get all the presents purchased between Thanksgiving and Christmas."
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RETAILERS ARE CALLING THIS MOVE TO *EARLY* BARGAINS AS THE "BLACK FRIDAY" CREEP!
FOR THOSE WHO WILL BE WORKING - IT'S SIMPLY CALLED JUST ANOTHER DAY AT THE RETAIL REGISTER!
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BREAKING NEWS--
EMERGENCY CREWS ARE AT THE SCENE OF A HOUSE THAT WAS HIT BY A PICKUP TRUCK.
IT HAPPENED IN LEHIGH ACRES ON ALABAMA ROAD SOUTH.
NBC2's SARA MILES IS THERE--
AND JOINS US LIVE OUTSIDE OUR LEHIGH ACRES MOBILE NEWSROOM--
SARA.
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WHEN YOU'RE OUT SHOPPING THIS WEEKEND--
REMEMBER AFTER BLACK FRIDAY COMES SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY!
SMALL STORES WITH LOCAL OWNERS OFTEN GET OVERLOOKED AS SHOPPERS HIT THE MEGA MALLS FOR BARGAINS ON BLACK FRIDAY.
SO A COUPLE OF YEARS AGO--
SMALL STORES BANDED TOGETHER AND CAME UP WITH *THEIR DAY*!
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COUNT 'EM---
THREE DAYS UNTIL THANKSGIVING!
A LOT OF PEOPLE WILL DEEP FRY THAT BIRD THURSDAY--
BUT IF THEY ARE NOT CAREFUL--
THEY COULD BE SHOPPING FOR A NEW HOME ON BLACK FRIDAY!
AND A ONE YEAR OLD GIRL IS PLAYING IN HER HOUSE--
WHEN A CAR COMES BARRELING THROUGH!
YOU'LL HEAR FROM A VERY TERRIFIED MOTHER.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
GREAT WEATHER CONTINUES
It was an interesting day across Florida. Our part of the state was sunny and nice while clouds and cool temperatures prevailed to the north …. Orlando was only in the 60's and cloudy all day today! An area of low pressure in the Atlantic has kept a northerly wind flow over the state and, thankfully, the clouds and chilly temperatures did not make it here. Tonight, as the temperatures cool back into the 60's, we may pick up a few clouds drifting down from the north. Partly cloudy weather will start off Tuesday with a low in the mid 50's. Temperatures will recover to the upper 70's tomorrow and skies will be partly cloudy throughout the day. As we look ahead to the Thanksgiving holiday the weather pattern in our part of Florida still looks good. A few clouds are in the picture for Wednesday and mostly sunny weather comes back for Thursday and Friday. Daytime highs will be in the mid and upper 70's with over night lows in the mid 50's this week. It doesn't appear that we will be dealing with any significant weather this week and into the upcoming weekend.
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THANKSGIVING IS JUST THREE DAYS AWAY AND MANY OF YOU HAVE THE TURKEY IN YOUR REFRIGERATOR WAITING TO BE COOKED.
EACH YEAR MORE THAN A THOUSAND FIRES ARE STARTED NATIONWIDE, BY TURKEY FRYERS.
NBC2'S KELLY CRESWELL SHOWS US WHY IT'S IMPORTANT TO FOLLOW A FEW SAFETY RULES.
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Larry Lippel, battalion chief
"You just get a little lazy and that's when bad things happen."
Firefighters don't want this happening to you--or your thanksgiving dinner.
Nats
The charlotte county fire department demonstrated what can go wrong with a combination of what "not to do". A still-frozen bird, dropped into too much oil at temperatures too high is the perfect storm for a fire.
Take sound
Larry Lippel, Battalion Chief
"That grease doesn't have to be on fire but when it hits you it definitely is going to burn its 350-400 degrees and that oil, when it hits your skin it's going to hurt and cause serious burns if it doesn't catch your clothes on fire."
Take file vo
And in this case--a lee county home caught fire two years ago when a turkey fryer burst into flames two feet away from the home.
Nats
Making things worse--trying to use a garden hose to put it out.
Take sound
Larry
"Water and oil just don't mix and that's when we have our problems."
Take standup
"While the fire department doesn't discourage you from using a turkey fryer there is a safer alternative. There is an oil-less turkey fryer and you just have to do us hook this up to the propane tank and there's no risk of oil splashing up at you."
The national fire protection association encourages these type of outdoor cooking appliances. Whether it's a fryer that uses oil or not, it's recommended that you monitor it at all times. Make sure the bird is thawed out and cooked at 350 degrees--to get that tasty turkey.
Take sound
Larry
"Be safe follow the directions. Make sure it's in a safe area, make sure it's away so nobody else gets hurt. Just enjoy it."
For a thanksgiving everyone will *want to remember instead of hoping to forget. In char co kc nbc2.
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THIEVES AND CON ARTISTS ARE SWOOPING IN AFTER HURRICANE SANDY.
POLICE SAY THEY'RE RECEIVING A DISTURBING NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS OF TOW TRUCKS HAULING CARS AND TRUCKS AWAY TO TURN INTO SCRAP WITHOUT THE OWNERS KNOWING ANYTHING!
THE THIEVES ARE ALSO STEALING BOATS FOR PARTS.
AUTHORITIES SAY THEY CAN MAKE NEARLY 1-THOUSAND A CAR--
AND CLOSE TO 15-HUNDRED FOR A BOAT.
MOST OF THE VEHICLES ARE STOLEN AT NIGHT.
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"It's pitch black out here, you can't see anything. It's very dark. They can sneak in and out of neighborhoods, grab cars and leave"
POLICE ARE MONITORING THE BEST THEY CAN--
USING PATROLS IN NEIGHBORHOODS WITH THE MOST DAMAGE.
SO FAR COPS SAY THEY HAVE CAUGHT MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE IN THE ACT.
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ON THE FLIP SIDE OF HUMANITY.DONATIONS ARE STILL POURING INTO THE AMERICAN RED CROSS.
THE AGENCY HAS RAISED 145-MILLION DOLLARS FOR VICTIMS OF SANDY.
THE RED CROSS SAYS IT IS USING THE MONEY TO OPERATE SHELTERS AND OFFER FOOD, WATER AND OTHER SUPPLIES TO VICTIMS.
THEY STILL HAVE NEARLY 500 SHELTERS OPEN IN 10-STATES.
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IF YOU'RE TRAVELING THIS THANKSGIVING--
YOU'RE NOT ALONE.
43-MILLION AMERICANS ARE HITTING THE ROAD.
MANY ARE ALREADY ON THEIR WAY!
THE LINES ARE ALREADY GROWING AT O'HARE--
AND OTHER AIRPORTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THAT'S DESPITE A 9-PERCENT HIKE IN AIRFARES.
AND TRAFFIC IS ALSO BUILDING ON HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES.
90-PERCENT OF THOSE TRAVELING THIS THANKSGIVING--
ARE DOING IT BY AUTOMOBILE.
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"While people are still paying attention to what they are spending, when it comes to making choices. Carving Turkey with family and friends still trumps pinching pennies, pennies."
BY THE WAY--
IF YOU HAVEN'T BOOKED A FLIGHT YET--
THERE IS A WAY TO AVOID THE LONGEST LINES AND SAVE A FEW PENNIES--
FLY *ON* THE HOLIDAY.
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JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING--
GAS PRICES ARE GOING DOWN.
THEY FELL MORE THAN 7-CENTS A GALLON NATIONWIDE OVER THE PAST 2-WEEKS.
THE ONLY REGION WHERE THEY'RE HIGHER IS IN THE NORTHEAST--
HIT BY HURRICANE SANDY.
ANALYSTS SAY DEMAND IS DOWN--
AND SUPPLY TANKS ARE FULL.
HAWAII HAS THE HIGHEST PRICE--
BUT IN MEMPHIS--
GAS IS JUST 3-BUCKS A GALLON!
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BIG BUSINESS LOVES TO *MEET* IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
THE BEACHES OF FORT MYERS AND SANIBEL ISLAND--
CAME IN FIRST FOR THE "BEST MEETING SITE IN THE SOUTH".
THEY'VE NOW WON THE AWRD THREE TIMES.
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THIEVES STRIKE *SEVEN* TIMES IN ONE NORTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY!
TONIGHT RESIDENTS TELL NBC2 THE UNEXPECTED TIME.THE BURGLARS BROKE IN.
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A MOTHER IS SHAKEN UP TONIGHT AFTER AN S-U-V SLAMMED INTO HER ONE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER'S PLAYROOM.
IT HAPPENED AT THE SUMMER LAKES APARTMENTS IN NORTH NAPLES.
NBC2S GABY FLEISCHMAN SPOKE TO THE LITTLE GIRLS MOM--
THANKFUL HER BABY WASN'T HURT.
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A HOLE THROUGH THE WALL--
A LITTLE GIRLS PLAYROOM DESTROYED.
I just got scared because my daughter play all day in that room and if something happened to her I would die, too scary."
THE ONE-YEAR-OLD WHO NORMALLY PLAYS IN THIS SPOT WAS SLEEPING OFF THE SHOCKING INCIDENT--
"it's so destroyed like my daughters toys all over the floor and it's all wet and all broken."
AT AROUND TWO THIS AFTERNOON A TRUCK SLAMMED INTO HER GRANDPARENTS HOME AT THE SUMMER LAKES APARTMENTS.
"We heard a big explosion and we ran to the room and half of a car was in it so that was kinda shocking."
THE FAMILY WAS IN THE KITCHEN WHEN THIS GREEN TRUCK HIT--
"The only thing I wanted to do was run outside and make sure the guy also was ok."
NOBODY WAS HURT IN THE ACCIDENT--
BUT A PIPE BREAK WILL LEAVE THE RESIDENTS OF THIS BUILDING WITHOUT WATER FOR DAYS.
THE DRIVER, WHO HAS A LEARNERS LISENCE, SAYS HIS BREAKS WERENT WORKING--
HE GOT TWO TICKETS--
ONE FOR CARELESS DRIVING, ANOTHER FOR DRIVING WITHOUT SUPERVISION.
"Everybody left and we stay with a nice hole."
IN COLLIER COUNTY, GABY FLEISCHMAN NBC2.
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THIEVES TARGET A NORTH FORT MYERS NEIGHBORHOOD -- LEAVING THOSE LIVING THERE IN FEAR TONIGHT.
IN BACK TO BACK DAYS, NEIGHBORS TELL US THE CROOKS BROKE INTO 6 HOMES
INSIDE THE SMALL LAUREL ESTATES COMMUNITY.
AND NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION REPORTS -- IT WASN'T UNTIL MORNING -- PEOPLE REALIZED THEY'D BEEN HIT.
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AS THE DUST SETTLES ON THESE WINDOW PANES --
--- NERVES SHATTER INSIDE LAUREL ESTATES IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
5030 "I closed my blinds to the Florida room. I've never done that before."
JOAN BRINK --- SHOWS US HOW THIEVES BROKE INTO HER NEXT DOOR NEIGHBOR'S HOME -- BY SIMPLY SLIDING THE GLASS PANEL OFF.
4921 "All the closet doors were open. Ransacked."
THE WEEKEND BREAK-IN HAS LEFT BRINK --- BRACING FOR WHAT'S NEXT.
5036 "you don't know when they're coming back. Maybe they're lurking. Who knows?
0218 "thieves didn't hit just one house off Teakwood. They hit home after home that appeared boarded up. In one case, neighbors tell us they walked away with a kitchen table."
0020 "crafty because they're not doing it in the middle of the night. They're doing it 9, 930, 10 at night."
NEIGHBORS -- JUST AROUND THE BLOCK --KEEP A WATCHFUL EYE OUT THIS AFTERNOON -- FOR ANYONE UNFAMILIAR.
THEY EXPLAIN THEY'RE TAKING CHARGE -- GIVEN THE CRIME SPREE.
5942 "I don't feel real comfortable going to bed at night."
INVESTIGATORS TELL US -- THIEVES TARGETED HOMES BELONGING TO WINTER RESIDENTS.
BESIDES FLAT SCREENS AND FURTINURE -- THEY ENDED UP STEALING -- OTHERS' SENSE OF SECURITY.
TONIGHT -- NEIGHORS WANT THE CROOKS TO GET LOST --
0036 "please leave us alone."
--- PLEADING FOR THEIR PEACE OF MIND TO BE RESTORED.
4818 "what do you do? They can come in at any time. You just don't know."
IN NORTH FORT MYERS, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2.
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AT SIX -- WE GO AFTER NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A THREE-YEAR-OLD WHO SOMEHOW GOT HOLD OF A GUN THIS WEEKEND AND KILLED HIMSELF.
IT'S A STORY THAT'S EMOTIONALLY AFFECTING A LOT OF YOU TONIGHT.
WE'RE ALSO UNCOVERING PLANS THAT COULD JUMPSTART JOBS AND PRODUCTION AT A COMPANY AT RISK OF DEFAULTING WITH LEE COUNTY.
THE NEWS AT SIX IS NEXT.
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