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HL1) 3 YEAR OLD SHOT-SOTVOTOPS

bruce adams 59:14 there are no words. My heart goes out to the parents. It's a tremendous, tremendous loss.

A TRAGIC STORY THIS MORNING.

HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI

HL3) MIDEAST CRISIS-TRX-SOTVO

nats of sirens, explosions

AND, NO LETUP IN VIOLENCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP

GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH

GOOD MONDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,

I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

AND I'M CLAY MILLER.

3 YEAR OLD SHOT-OC-VO

THIS MORNING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR A THREE YEAR OLD,

AFTER HE ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED HIMSELF IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

IT HAPPENED AT THIS PORT CHARLOTTE HOME ON HUBBARD AVENUE EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.

INVESTIGATORS SAY THE TODDLER DIED FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND,

AFTER GETTING A HOLD OF An unsecured gun.

3 YEAR OLD SHOT-SOTVO

CINDY BURNS/NEIGHBOR

3:16 I can't imagine losing a child under any circumstance but something like that never enters your mind

DETECTIVES HAVE QUESTIONED THE CHILD'S PARENTS.

SO FAR, NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED.

CHILD HIT BY CAR-OC-VO

A CHILD IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS 12-YEAR-OLD TAYLOR WELBOURNE OF PORT CHARLOTTE WAS RUNNING ON U-S 41 NEAR CONWAY BOULEVARD YESTERDAY.

THE DRIVER OF THE CAR TRIED TO AVOID THE BOY, BUT ENDED UP HITTING HIM.

DANIELS OPEN-TRXTOPS-FDOT

AN NBC-2 TRAFFIC ALERT FOR YOU THIS MORNING ---

ALL OF THE I-75 NORTHBOUND LANES AT DANIELS PARKWAY ARE OPEN.

THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT THE INTERCHANGE.

ALSO OPEN AT THIS HOUR -- THE EASTBOUND DANIELS PARKWAY RAMP TO GET ON I-75 NORTHBOUND.

IF YOU'RE HEADING *SOUTHBOUND ON 75, THE LANE SHIFTS AND CLOSURES ARE STILL IN PLACE.

5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:02 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

OBAMA MYANMAR TRIP-OC-VO

ALL NEW RIGHT NOW --- PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA TOUCHES DOWN IN MYANMAR OVERNIGHT FOR A LANDMARK VISIT TO THE LONG-SHUNNED NATION.

HE IS THE FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT TO VISIT MYANMAR, ALSO KNOWN AS BURMA.

THE PRESIDENT SAYS HE'S ENCOURAGED BY SIGNS OF PROGRESS TOWARD DEMOCRATIC REFORM.

OBAMA MYANMAR-SOTVO

"So today, I have come to keep my promise and extend the hand of friendship.

OBAMA'S VISIT ONLY LASTING ABOUT SIX HOURS, BUT IT CARRIES SIGNIFICANT

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-NATSVOTOPS-OC-TRX

nats of anderson talking then explosion

CNN'S ANDERSON COOPER IS IN GAZA CITY, COVERING THE ESCALATING VIOLENCE BETWEEN GAZA AND ISRAEL.

DURING A LIVE SHOT ON SUNDAY, AN EXPLOSION HAD HIM DUCKING FOR COVER.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-VO IN PLASMA

GOOD MORNING.

NEW VIDEO AS YOU WAKE UP OF SOME OF THE DAMAGE FROM THE ONGOING VIOLENCE.

OVERNIGHT AN AIRSTRIKE LEVELED TWO HOUSES IN GAZA CITY. 2 CHILDREN AND 2 ADULTS WERE KILLED.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-VOTOPS

IT WAS THE SINGLE DEADLIEST INCIDENT AS ISRAELI OPERATIONS IN GAZA ENTERS A SIXTH DAY.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-VO IN PLASMA

THE RISING DEATH TOLL IS LIKELY TO INTENSIFY PRESSURE ON ISRAEL TO END THE FIGHTING.

FOUR YEARS AGO, WHEN ISRAEL LAUNCHED AN OFFENSIVE IN GAZA, THERE WAS FIERCE BACKLASH AND INTERNATIONAL CONDEMNATION OF ISRAEL.

MATLACHA BRIDGE OPEN-OC-VO

GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS THIS MORNING --- FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS -- YOU HAVE A SMOOTHER RIDE INTO MATLACHA.

THE NEW BRIDGE LEADING INTO TOWN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN.

THE COMMUNITY IS BREATHING A SIGH OR RELIEF BECAUSE OF IT.

BUT, THERE'S STILL WORK TO BE DONE.

THE ALMOST 25-MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT FACED SOME SETBACKS.

MOST RECENTLY, ISSUES WITH THE MECHANISM THAT OPENS AND CLOSES THE DRAW BRIDGE.

MATLACHA BRIDGE OPEN-SOTVO

33:36 "Thank God it's open, that's my thoughts, you know it's been a long time. Jim Frock, Seven Seas Bait & Tackle

THE COUNTY AND THE CONTRACTOR ARE STILL SQUABBLING OVER THE DEADLINE FOR GETTING THE OLD BRIDGE DOWN.

OIL RIG LATEST-TRXTOPS-SOTVO

holy *** something just blew up. Hell yea it did

NEW VIDEO SURFACING THIS MORNING ---

A GROUP OF FISHERMEN CAUGHT PART OF AN OIL RIG EXPLOSION ON VIDEO.

THEY WERE TAPING AN EPISODE OF SPORT FISHING T-V.

THE EXPLOSION, 20 MILES OFF THE COAST OF GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA, KILLED AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON FRIDAY.

TWO WORKERS DISAPEARED AFTER THE EXPLOSION AND RESULTING FIRE; ONE WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE SEA FLOOR.

BIDEN SANDY NJ TOUR-TRXTOPS-VO

NEW THIS MORNING ---

NEW YORK CITY GAS RATIONING WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY.

AND VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS THE LATEST WHITE HOUSE OFFICIAL TO VISIT STORM-BATTERED AREAS OF NEW JERSEY AFTER HURRICANE SANDY.

BIDEN SPENT MUCH OF SUNDAY TOURING SEASIDE COMMUNITIES HIT HARDESt

GAS PRICES DOWN-OC-CG

IT'S A BIG HOLIDAY TRAVEL WEEK AND GAS PRICES KEEP FALLING.

THIS MORNING NBC-2 CRUNCHING SOME NUMBERS. AND PRICES ARE DOWN 7 CENTS OVER THE LAST TWO WEEKS.

TRIPLE-A SHOWS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR REGULAR UNLEADED IS 3-42 A GALLON.

FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA -- THE AVERAGE IS SITTING AT THREE-34.

WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-OC-VO

LOOKING AHEAD --

TODAY THE FAMILY OF THE 11-YEAR-OLD FORT MYERS BOY,

KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE,

WILL ANNOUNCE PLANS TO FILE A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT.

JESSE WATLINGTON DIED IN OCTOBER -- HE WAS RUNNING OUT ON THE FIELD FOR FOOTBALL PRACTICE.

THE LAWSUIT -- AGAINST MCGREGOR BAPTIST CHURCH AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY -- CLAIMS NEGLIGENCE, CARELESSNESS AND RECKLESSNESS LED TO WATLINGTON'S DEATH.

ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-OC-VO

THE ROBERT DUNN MURDER TRIAL CONTINUES IN LEE COUNTY COURT THIS MORNING.

THE PROSECUTION RESTED FRIDAY -- PRESENTING EVIDENCE DUNN PLANNED TO SHOOT HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AT A CAPE CORAL DAY CARE.

A MEDICAL EXAMINER TESTIFIED DUNN'S WIFE, CHRISTINE, DIED WITHIN MINUTES OF BEING SHOT

THE DEFENSE ALSO CALLED ITS FIRST WITNESS -- A PARENT -- WHO DESCRIBED HEARING TWO GUNSHOTS INSIDE THE BUILDING.

PETRAEUS LATEST-OC-SS

NEW THIS MORNING ---

PAULA BROADWELL IS TELLING FRIENDS. SHE DEEPLY REGRETS THE DAMAGE THAT'S BEEN DONE TO HER FAMILY AND EVERYONE ELSE'S,

BY HAVING AN EXTRAMARITAL AFFAIR WITH FORMER CIA DIRECTOR DAVID PETRAEUS.

BROADWELL IS STILL BEING INVESTIGATED BY THE FBI OVER CLASSIFIED DOCUMENTS THEY BELIEVE SHE GATHERED WHILE RESEARCHING HER BIOGRAPHY OF PETRAEUS IN AFGHANISTAN.

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---

NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---

sand sculpting winner-votops

FORECAST TEASE-OMNI

BREAK FOUR 5:09:43

HIT TIME 5:09:43

SAND SCULPTING WINNER-2SH-VO-SS

IT'S A WINTER WONDERLAND ALONG FORT MYERS BEACH!

SAND SCULPTURES LINE THE BEACHES THIS MORNING AND WILL ALL WEEK LONG.

TAKE A LOOK AT THIS.

IT'S THE 26TH SAND SCULPTING CHAMPIONSHIP.

THIS YEAR THE THEME IS "WINTER WONDERLAND".

ARTISTS HAD THREE DAYS TO BUILD THEIR WORKS OF ART USING ONLY SAND AND WATER.

AND HERE'S A LOOK AT THE WINNER:

THIS WAS THE SCULPTURE THAT TOOK HOME FIRST PLACE.

IT'S CALLED " GO SLIDE AND GO WITH THE FLOW".

SAND SCULPTING WINNER-SOTVO

MARIA GOSLIN/ VERMONT 53:02

i'm in awe. It's almost real. They look real, They look like stone and it's incredible."

THOSE SCULPTURES WILL BE ON DISPLAY ALL WEEK.

THEN THE DOUBLES COMPETITION STARTS.

5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:12 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

MICHELLE OBAMA ARTS AWARD-OC-VO

A CALIFORNIA ARTS PROGRAM WILL GET A SPECIAL RECOGNITION FROM THE FIRST LADY THIS MORNING.

MICHELLE OBAMA IS THE HONORARY CHAIR OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMITTEE ON THE ARTS AND THE HUMANITIES,

AND WILL HOST THE COMMITTEE'S YOUTH PROGRAM AWARDS.

AN OAKLAND CALIFORNIA NON-PROFIT WILL RECEIVE THE PRESTIGIOUS AWARD TODAY.

THE NON-PROFIT TEACHES MORE THAN 500 UNDER-SERVED YOUNG ADULTS EACH YEAR,

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TROLLEY-OC-VO

HAPPENING TODAY,

FORT MYERS CITY COUNCIL WILL APPROVE A FINAL PAYMENT FOR THE BRAND NEW TROLLEY SERVICE.

ABOUT 113-THOUSAND DOLLARS.

AND YOU CAN JUMP ON FOR FREE.

THIS MAP SHOWS THE TWO ROUTES FOR DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS STARTING NOVEMBER 26TH.

THE BLUE ROUTE SERVES THE CORE DOWNTOWN AREA.

THE OTHER, IN GOLD, TRAVELS BACK AND FORTH FROM THE OASIS CONDOMINIUMS TO MCGREGOR BLVD.

DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TROLLEY-SOTVO-BNR

Parking has been a big concern with everybody in downtown. Well, public transportation will alleviate that because for every person that's on that bus it's a parking space or so that's not being used.

Definitely timed for the season. As a matter of fact, the six month experience was built entirely around the season so we could take full advantage of hopefully passengers that would take advantage of it.

HARRY CHAPIN TURKEY NEED-OC-VO

TURKEY DAY IS THIS THURSDAY!

AND STILL A LOCAL FOOD BANK NEEDS YOUR HELP TO PROVIDE A HOLIDAY MEAL TO LOCAL FAMILIES.

THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK NEEDS ABOUT TWO TO THREE THOUSAND MORE TURKEYS.

LAST YEAR IT HAD 15-THOUSAND.

THOSE TURKEYS ARE BOUGHT WITH MONEY DONATED TO THE FOOD BANK.

THEN THEY'RE GIVEN TO LOCAL CHARITIES.

HARRY CHAPIN TURKEY NEED-SOTVO-BNR

There's people that are getting jobs, but of you hear what's going on, a lot of those jobs are paying less. And so we're seeing a lot more working poor. And people, that it's a tough decision whether they pay for food or their kids shoes and things like that.

THE FOOD BANK ALSO NEEDS THE FIXINS' TOO. THAT GO WITH THE TURKEY.

NOTRE DAME BCS-OC-VO-WIPE

NBC-2 IS LOOKING AHEAD TO A BIG THANKSGIVING WEEKEND FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL.

THERE'S A NEW FACE AT THE TOP OF THE B-C-S STANDINGS.

FOR THE FIRST TIME IN SCHOOL HISTORY, NOTRE DAME HAS TAKEN THE NUMBER ONE SPOT.

THE MOVE CAME AFTER PREVIOUS NUMBER ONE KANSAS STATE LOST TO BAYLOR ON SATURDAY.

RIGHT NOW, THE FIGHTING IRISH ARE ON TRACK FOR A SHOT AT THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME.

MOST LIKELY, THE TEAM WILL FACE THE WINNER OF THE SEC CHAMPIONSHIP GAME -- EITHER NUMBER TWO-RANKED ALABAMA OR NUMBER THREE-RANKED GEORGIA.

SNL SKIT WITH CHRIS CHRISTIE-2SH-SOTVO

NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE STOPPED BY SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE'S WEEKEND UPDATE FOR A SURPRISE CAMEO APPEARANCE WITH SETH MEYERS.

THE GOVERNOR TOOK THE OPPORTUNITY TO POKE A LITTLE FUN AT HIMSELF, ESPECIALLY HIS INFAMOUS BLUE FLEECE JACKET THAT HE WORE DURING THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE SANDY.

Gov. Chris Christie and Seth Meyers:37

Meyers: "Look, is there anything you'd like to say to the people of New Jersey?"

Christie: "I'd like to thank the Red Cross and first responders, I'd also like to give a special thanks to my lovely wife, Mary Pat who's here tonight, who put up with a husband who's smelled like wet fleece for the past 3 weeks.

Meyers: You have been wearing that fleece a lot.

Christie: Well, yeah, it's basically fused to my skin at this point.

AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS-TRXTOPS-SOTVO-WIPE

the winner: justin bieber

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE-VOTOPS

"BREAKING DAWN PART 2" BREAKS THROUGH AT THE WEEKEND BOX OFFICE.

EARNING MORE THAN 1 HUNDRED 41 MILLION DOLLARS IN ITS DEBUT, SECURING THE TOP SPOT.

THOSE "TWIHARD" FANS BUMPED "SKYFALL" TO SECOND PLACE.

THE LATEST JAMES BOND MOVIE, STARRING DANIEL CRAIG, EARNED NEARLY 42 MILLION DOLLARS.

THIRD PLACE GOES TO "LINCOLN", WITH 21 MILLION DOLLARS.

4SHOT CROSSTALK-4SHOT

BREAK FIVE 5:19:15

HIT TIME 5:19:15 AM

WATERSPOUT CAUGHT ON CAMERA-OC-NATSVO

VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS MORNING.

TAKE A LOOK AS A SPECTACULAR WATERSPOUT FORMS OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA.

nats of waterspout

THIS HAPPENED SUNDAY AND WE'RE HEARING ABOUT 2-THOUSAND HOME COULD BE WITHOUT POWER FOR TWO DAYS.

5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:22 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI

ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIPTOPS

fpl hearing-ONCAM

TODAY IN TALLAHASSEE --

THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION WILL BEGIN A 3-DAY HEARING ON FLORIDA POWER AND LIGHT'S PROPOSED RATE SETTLEMENT.

OPPONENTS OF THE SETTLEMENT SAYS IT IS A BAD DEAL FOR CONSUMERS BECAUSE IT INCLUDES ELEMENTS NOT IN F-P-L'S ORIGINAL REQUEST THAT WOULD ALLOW RATES TO GO MORE THAN EXPECTED BY THE END OF THE DEAL.

TOSS TO BUSINESS PACKAGE-ONCAM

THE FOOD INDUSTRY, GOING TO EXTREMES TO GET YOUR ATTENTION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT,

AND BIG DAY FOR TWINKIE LOVERS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.

BLOOMBERG-PKG TO BREAK

BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT

NOVEMBER 19, 2012

*****

GOOD MORNING,

HOSTESS BRANDS -- IN BANKRUPTCY COURT TODAY --

WHERE A JUDGE IS SCHEDULED TO CONSIDER ITS REQUEST TO SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS AFTER A TENSE STANDOFF WITH WORKERS.

BUT THIS DOESN'T NECESSARILY MEAN THE END OF TWINKIES AND DING DONGS.

THE OWNER OF *PABST BREWING* SAYS IT MAY BE A BUYER, AND ANALYSTS SAY THE OWNER OF "NATURE'S OWN" BREAD AND "TASTY-KAKE" SNACKS, MAY ALSO BE INTERESTED.

*****

GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS.

GAS PRICES KEEP GETTING LOWER.

TRIPLE A SAYS THE NATIONWIDE AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR IS NOW 3-DOLLARS 42-CENTS A GALLON --

DOWN 30-CENTS FROM A MONTH AGO.

*****

AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS --

GOOD NEWS FOR THOSE WHO LIKE UNUSUAL HOLIDAY FOOD!

OC:

ALRIGHT, QUICK TRADING CHECK.

HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS FRIDAY -- BUT STOCKS CLOSED DOWN FOR THE FOURTH STRAIGHT WEEK -- AS INVESTORS FIXATED ON BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON.

*****

YOU KNOW HOW STORES LIKE TOYS R US, WALMART, AND TARGET ARE STARTING BLACK FRIDAY SALES EARLIER, ON THANKSGIVING DAY, INSTEAD?

WELL NOW, CYBER MONDAY IS STARTING EARLIER TOO.

WAL-MART KICKING OFF THIS YEAR'S CYBER MONDAY SALES 2 DAYS EARLY, ON *SATURDAY* THIS YEAR.

AND ALSO ALLOWING SHOPPERS TO ORDER ONLINE, AND THEN PAY WITH CASH, IN STORES.

*****

AND THE HOLIDAY FLAVORS, KEEP GETTING WEIRDER.

THIS YEAR, WE'VE GOT PEPPERMINT PRINGLES, AND CHOCOLATE TRUFFLE CHAPSTICK, AS RETAILERS AND MANUFACTURERS GO TO NEW EXTREMES TO GET YOUR ATTENTION.

AND A 33-DOLLAR ICE CREAM CAKE THAT LOOKS LIKE A TURKEY.

IF YOU DON'T WANT THE WHOLE ICE CREAM TURKEY, BY THE WAY, YOU CAN JUST GET THE LEG -- 8-DOLLARS FOR A 2-PACK.

ALL THIS ACCORDING TO U-S-A TODAY, WHICH SAYS THE HOLIDAYS ARE THE FOOD INDUSTRY'S MOST LUCRATIVE TIME OF YEAR.

******

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BREAK SIX 5:27:01 AM

HIT TIME 5:27:01 AM

HL1) 3 YEAR OLD SHOT-SOTVOTOPS

cindy burns

4:15 it's not the way it's supposed to work. They're going to feel that forever. It's not something you get over."

HL3) MIDEAST CRISIS-TRX-NATSVO

sirens going off

THE MIDDLE EAST, ON THE BRINK OF WAR THIS MORNING.

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS

GOOD MORNING-2SHOT

GOOD MONDAY MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,

I'M CLAY MILLER.

AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

OBAMA MYANMAR TRIP-TRXTOPS-VO-WIPE

ALL NEW OVERNIGHT ---

PRESIDENT OBAMA BECOMES THE FIRST U.S. PRESIDENT TO VISIT MYANMAR, ON HIS TRIP AROUND ASIA.

THE PRESIDENT IS DEFENDING THE MYANMAR STOP,

SAYING IT IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT OF THE BURMESE GOVERNMENT.

HE SAYS HE'S ENCOURAGED BY SIGNS OF DEMOCRATIC REFORM IN THE REGION.

ON HIS TRIP HE ALSO ASKED FOR SOME UNIQUE HELP FOR AMERICAN LAWMAKERS FACING THE LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF.

TOSS TO STACEY-NATSVOTOPS-TRX

nats of explosion then crowd yelling

ALL NEW OVERNIGHT ---

THE DEATH TOLL IS RISING AS ISRAELI TROOPS AND PALESTINIANS TRADE FIRE OVER THE GAZA BORDER.

MIDEAST CRISIS-VO IN PLASMA

WE ARE CLOSING IN ON A WEEK SINCE SINCE THE RECENT FIGHTING BEGAN AND THERE ARE NO SIGNS OF IT LETTING UP.

AT LEAST 84 PEOPLE INCLUDING WOMAN AND CHILDREN, HAVE BEEN KILLED BY ISRAELI FORCES.

MIDEAST CRISIS-VOTOPS

THE WORLD IS NOW CONCERNED ABOUT AN ALL-OUT GROUND WAR.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS BACKING ISRAEL, AND LAWMAKERS ON CAPITOL HILL - DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS - ARE ALSO BACKING HIM.

THIS MORNING A TWO-STORY HOUSE IN GAZA IS RUBBLE AFTER BEING DESTROYED BY AN ISRAELI MISSILE.

MIDEAST CRISIS-SOT

MIDEAST CRISIS-VO IN PLASMA

PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS BEEN ON THE PHONE WITH THE PRIME MINISTERS OF ISRAEL AND TURKEY - AND EGYPT'S PRESIDENT - TRYING TO FIGURE OUT A SOLUTION.

FRANCE'S FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS HE'S MET WITH PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS TO TRY AND ESTABLISH AN "URGENT CEASEFIRE."

5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:32 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI

ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

3 YEAR OLD SHOT-OC-(2)SOTVO

THIS MORNING FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE BEING PLANNED FOR A THREE YEAR OLD,

AFTER HE ACCIDENTALLY SHOT AND KILLED HIMSELF IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

3:16 I can't imagine losing a child under any circumstance but something like that never enters your mind

58:26 Bruce Adams/neighbor

they kept to themselves mostly in that area. I really don't know them on a personal level. We had never met.

INVESTIGATORS SAY A 3 YEAR OLD BOY DIED FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND, AFTER GETTING A HOLD OF AN UNSECURED WEAPON.

IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 4 AM SUNDAY.

E-M-S CREWS TOOK THE CHILD TO PEACE RIVER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER -- WHERE HE WAS PRONOUNCED DEAD.

DETECTIVES SPENT MUCH OF THE DAY SUNDAY INVESTIGATING THE HOME ON HUBBARD AVENUE, COLLECTING EVIDIENCE INSIDE.

CHILD HIT BY CAR-OC-VO

A CHILD IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS 12-YEAR-OLD TAYLOR WELBOURNE OF PORT CHARLOTTE WAS RUNNING ON U-S 41 NEAR CONWAY BOULEVARD YESTERDAY.

THE DRIVER OF THE CAR TRIED TO AVOID THE BOY, BUT ENDED UP HITTING HIM.

DANIELS OPEN-TRXTOPS-FDOT-WIPE

AN NBC-2 TRAFFIC ALERT FOR YOU THIS MORNING ---

ALL OF THE I-75 NORTHBOUND LANES AT DANIELS PARKWAY ARE OPEN.

THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT THE INTERCHANGE.

ALSO OPEN AT THIS HOUR -- THE EASTBOUND DANIELS PARKWAY RAMP TO GET ON I-75 NORTHBOUND.

IF YOU'RE HEADING *SOUTHBOUND ON 75, THE LANE SHIFTS AND CLOSURES ARE STILL IN PLACE.

MATLACHA BRIDGE OPEN-VOTOPS

GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS THIS MORNING --- FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MORE THAN TWO YEARS -- YOU HAVE A SMOOTHER RIDE INTO MATLACHA.

THE NEW $25 MILLION DOLLAR BRIDGE LEADING INTO TOWN IS OFFICIALLY OPEN.

THE COUNTY AND THE CONTRACTOR ARE STILL WORKING ON GETTING THE OLD BRIDGE DOWN.

OIL RIG LATEST-TRXTOPS-NATSVO

holy *** something just blew up. Hell yea it did

NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING ---

A GROUP OF FISHERMEN CAUGHT PART OF AN OIL RIG EXPLOSION ON VIDEO.

THEY WERE TAPING AN EPISODE OF SPORT FISHING T-V.

THE EXPLOSION, 20 MILES OFF THE COAST OF GRAND ISLE, LOUISIANA, KILLED AT LEAST ONE PERSON ON FRIDAY.

TWO WORKERS DISAPEARED AFTER THE EXPLOSION AND RESULTING FIRE; ONE WAS FOUND DEAD ON THE SEA FLOOR.

FORT MYERS WATER BASIN UPDATE-OC-VO

TAKING A LOOK AHEAD --- THE DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS RIVER BASIN IS JUST WEEKS AWAY FROM BEING COMPLETED.

THIS IS THE VIEW OF THE FIVE POINT THREE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT FROM THE FIRESTONE SKYBAR.

IT'S PART OF THE FIRST PHASE OF WATERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT TO BRING THE CALOOSAHATCHEE ONE BLOCK CLOSER TO DOWNTOWN.

THE BASIN HAS BEEN UNDER CONSTRUCTION SINCE MARCH AND WILL SERVE AS A RETENTION AREA FOR STORM WATER RUN OFF.

FORT MYERS WATER BASIN UPDATE-SOTVO

it's cool. Where we call home

CREWS ARE WORKING ON FINISHING TOUCHES LIKE BUILDING BENCHES.

THEN, THEY'LL CLEAR THE CONSTRUCTION STAGING.

ROBERT DUNN TRIAL-OC-VO

LOOKING AHEAD,

THE ROBERT DUNN MURDER TRIAL CONTINUES IN LEE COUNTY COURT THIS MORNING.

THE PROSECUTION RESTED FRIDAY -- PRESENTING EVIDENCE DUNN PLANNED TO SHOOT HIS ESTRANGED WIFE AT A CAPE CORAL DAY CARE.

A MEDICAL EXAMINER TESTIFIED DUNN'S WIFE, CHRISTINE, DIED WITHIN MINUTES OF BEING SHOT

THE DEFENSE ALSO CALLED ITS FIRST WITNESS -- A PARENT -- WHO DESCRIBED HEARING TWO GUNSHOTS INSIDE THE BUILDING.

RICK SCOTT MOTHER FUNERAL-OC-SS-CGS

GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT, AND HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHERED TO SAY THEIR GOODBYES TO HIS MOTHER ESTER SCOTT.

SHE DIED TUESDAY AT AGE 84 AFTER A MONTH LONG ILLNESS.

SHE WAS LAID TO REST YESTERDAY IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI.

THE GOVERNOR RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING:

"WHILE SHE IS ALREADY DEEPLY MISSED BY OUR FAMILY, SHE LIVES ON IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER. ANN AND.

.I THANK ALL OF YOU WHO HAVE SENT YOUR PRAYERS, WELL WISHES AND ENCOURAGEMENT FOR OUR FAMILY.

LEE COUNTY ADOPTIONS-OC-VO

SEVERAL CHILDREN IN LEE COUNTY HAVE A NEW PLACE TO CALL HOME THIS MORNING.

AS PART OF NATIONAL ADOPTION MONTH, TEN CHILDREN WERE ADOPTED AT A SPECIAL CEREMONY AT THE LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE.

EACH YEAR THE CHILDREN'S NETWORK OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARRANGES THE EVENT IN BOTH LEE AND COLLIER COUNTIES.

LEE COUNTY ADOPTIONS-SOTVO

03:59 "I think that if you understand how many children are out there that really available for adoption and if you have that soft spot in your heart to make a difference to be a loving parent then I say go ahead and do what you need to do."--Martha Hickson, adopted 2 kids

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --

NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --

FOR THOSE WORRIED YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO BUY TWINKIES ANYMORE, RELAX.

twinkies-vo

BREAK SEVEN 5:39:23 AM

HIT TIME 5:39:23 AM

5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:42 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL-2SH-VO

IT'S BEING CALLED SIMPLY "THE BIG WEEK."

THE WEEK LEADING UP TO THANKSGIVING IS ALWAYS EXTREMELY HECTIC WHEN IT COMES TO TRAVEL PLANS.

OVER THE NEXT FEW DAYS. AIRPORTS AND HIGHWAYS WILL BE PACKED.

IN ALL. TRIPLE-A SAYS MORE THAN 43-MILLION WILL TAKE A TRIP OVER THANKSGIVING.

MOST, 90 PERCENT, WILL DRIVE.

HOLIDAY TRAVEL-SOTVO

"Jellies, Jams and preserves - anything like that, even cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving being around the corner. These objects can go through in your checked luggage but they cannot go through the check point in your carry-on luggage."

"It's sort of, between TSA scanning and sharing a plane with a crying baby, I'd rather drive!"

SLEEPING PILL DANGEROUS FALLS-OC-VO

IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---

RESEARCHERS SAY A COMMON SLEEPING PILL MAY INCREASE THE LIKELIHOOD OF POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS FALLS.

A STUDY BY THE MAYO CLINIC FOUND THE FALL RATE AMONG THE NEARLY FIVE-THOUSAND PATIENTS GIVEN AMBIEN DURING THEIR HOSPITAL STAYS WAS MORE THAN FOUR TIMES AS HIGH AS PATIENTS WHO DID NOT TAKE THE DRUG.

TWINKIES WILL STAY, RELAX-2SH-VO

TWINKIES LOVERS -- RELAX!

EXPERTS SAY THE TASTY TREATS ARE LIKELY TO SURVIVE,

EVEN THOUGH HOSTESS WILL BE SOLD IN BANKRUPTCY COURT.

THE BAKER OF WONDER BREAD, TWINKIES, zingers. DING DONGS AND HO HO'S, WILL BE IN A NEW YORK BANKRUPTCY COURTROOM TODAY TO START THE PROCESS OF SELLING ITSELF.

THE COMPANY DECIDED FRIDAY IT'S GOING BANKRUPT.

BUT DON'T WORRY, WITH ITS TWO-POINT-FIVE BILLION DOLLAR ANNUAL REVENUE,

CRACKER JACK'D-2SH-SS

A NEW FRITO-LAY PRODUCT IS EXPECTED TO HIT STORE SHELVES BY THE END OF THIS YEAR.

IT'S A CRACKER JACK WITH A BOOST.

THE NEW LINE OF CRACKER JACK CONTAINS. CAFFEINE. AS MUCH AS ONE CUP OF COFFEE.

IT'S CALLED "CRACKER JACK'D."

THE COMPANY SAYS THE NEW SNACK WILL BE MARKETED TO ADULTS ONLY.

NOT EVERYONE LIKES THE IDEA, THOUGH.

THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IS FIGHTING THE IDEA.

BLACK FRIDAY PREPS-TRXTOPS-NATSVO

5 sec in black friday madness

AS BLACK-FRIDAY SHOPPERS START MAKING LISTS OF THOSE DOOR BUSTER BARGAINS THEY PLAN TO HUNT DOWN,

SOME RETAILERS ARE ALREADY GETTING READY FOR THE MAD RUSH.

WITH EMPLOYEES POSING AS CUSTOMERS TO GET STORES READY.

WHO'S HIRING-OC-VIDBOX

IF YOU'RE SEARCHING FOR A JOB THIS HOLIDAY SEASON,

WE'VE GOT A LIST OF EMPLOYERS LOOKING TO HIRE.

WELLS FARGO TOPS THE LIST OF COMPANIES HIRING MORE THAN 500 PEOPLE.

THAT'S ACCORDING TO CAREER BUILDER-DOT-COM.

"ADVENTIST HEALTH SYSTEM" AND

"HUMANA" ARE EACH LOOKING FOR MORE THAN TWO-THOUSAND EMPLOYEES.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SEASONAL WORK, U-P-S SAYS IT NEEDS MORE THAN 55-THOUSAND PEOPLE,

FAMILY OF ROBBERS-OC-VO

IT'S AN ALL-IN THE FAMILY CRIME SPREE.

A PORTLAND OREGON FATHER AND HIS TWO CHILDREN ARE ACCUSED OF ROBBING AS MANY AS SEVEN BANKS IN TWO DIFFERENT STATES.

TAKE A CLOSE LOOK AT THE BANK ROBBERS IN THESE ORANGE VESTS.

POLICE SAY IT'S A FATHER, SON AND DAUGHTER TEAM.

THE FATHER AND SON, BARGED INTO A TEXAS BANK --

BOTH WITH GUNS,

WHILE THE 18-YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAITED OUTSIDE IN THE GETAWAY CAR.

STORAGE ROBBERY-OC-VO

AN NBC2 CRIME ALERT THIS MORNING-

DEPUTIES ARE TRYING TO TRACK DOWN WHOMEVER WHO BROKE INTO 13 STORAGE UNITS IN LEE COUNTY.

THE BREAK-IN HAPPENED FRIDAY NIGHT, AT THE METRO SELF STORAGE ON SUMMERLIN ROAD.

ACCORDING TO THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE, AN EMPLOYEE ARRIVED AT WORK SATURDAY MORNING AND FOUND THE UNITS BROKEN INTO.

IT APPEARS THE LOCKS HAD BEEN TAKEN OFF WITH A LOCK CUTTER.

FORT MYERS CRIME ANALYST JOB-OC-VO

FORT MYERS CITY LEADERS ARE LOOKING TO FIGHT CRIME WITH ONE MORE TOOL: A CRIME ANALYST.

A CITY OFFICIAL TELLS NBC-2 THAT PERSON WILL HELP EXAMINE CRIMES BEFORE THEY HAPPEN.

THE CRIME ANALYST WILL FOLLOW THE HABITS OF CRIMINALS KNOWN TO THE POLICE DEPARTMENT.

TO PAY FOR THE FULL-TIME POSITION,

OCTOBER HOME SALES-OC-VIDBOX

HAPPENING TODAY:

WE EXPECT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT WHERE HOME SALES ARE STANDING RIGHT NOW.

THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS WILL RELEASE ITS REPORT ON EXISTING HOME SALES FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER LATER TODAY.

MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF-OC-VO

NEW THIS MORNING -

THE GROUP LOOKING TO TURN THE OLD MATLACHA BRIDGE INTO AN ARTIFICIAL REEF IS MAKING IT HAPPEN.

THE GROUP RAISED 15-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO SINK A PORTION OF THE BRIDGE OFF THE COAST OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY.

NOW NEIGHBORS ARE LOOKING FOR SPONSORS TO HELP THEM RAISE 30 THOUSAND DOLLARS.

THIS WEEK, THE NEIGHBORS WILL MEET WITH ENGINEERS TO MAP OUT WHICH PORTION OF THE BRIDGE THEY WANT TO SINK AND WHEN.

STEVE WONDER DICK CLARK AMA'S-TRXTOPS-SOTVO

stevie wonder nats

MUSIC ROYALTY CAME TOGETHER FOR THE 40TH ANNUAL AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS.

STEVIE WONDER PAID A SPECIAL TRIBUTE PERFORMANCE TO DICK CLARK WHO PASSED AWAY EARLIER THIS YEAR.

CLARK CREATED THE AWARDS TO HONOR AMERICA'S BEST PERFORMERS.

THE NIGHT'S BIGGEST AWARD -- ARTIST OF THE YEAR --

WAVV 101.1 TEASE-SSTOPS

IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -

FORECAST TEASE-OMNI

OBAMA IN CAMBODIA

ALL NEW RIGHT NOW ---

OBAMA ARRIVES IN CAMBODIA, FIRST US PRESIDENT TO VISIT SOUTHEAST ASIAN NATION.

BREAK EIGHT 5:49:40 AM

HIT TIME 5:49:40 AM

5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-CLIP

5:52 FORECAST ON THE 2'S-WX WALL

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.

Monday's shaping up to be a delightful, beautiful day across Southwest Florida.

We're starting off a bit chilly this morning as a result of some cool air that started seeping in overnight; morning temperatures are starting out in the mid to upper 50s, but as we go through the day, temperatures will warm nicely into the mid to upper 70s during the afternoon.

For the most part, sunshine will dominate our sky today, and we don't expect those pesky low clouds to build in as we've seen with previous mornings. Some patchy clouds will likely develop through the afternoon, but sunshine will prevail.

A cool northerly breeze will be pretty noticeable through the day, at times gusting up to 15-20 mph. The north wind will keep some dry air flowing into Southwest Florida, which will keep humidity levels pretty comfortable for us.

It looks like we're in store for another clear, chilly night as temperatures cool into the mid to upper 50s by Tuesday morning.

With a partly cloudy sky in play through Tuesday, afternoon temperatures will warm back into the upper 70s.

The next weather system coming our way will swing through without much fanfare late Tuesday into Wednesday morning. We may see a brief uptick in cloud cover Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday night, but that's about it. Think of this system as just a reinforcing shot of cool, dry air. Humidity will start dropping through the day Wednesday, and temperatures won't be too far behind.

Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will warm comfortably into the mid to upper 70s, and by Wednesday night, the chill returns across Southwest Florida as temperatures fall back into the low to mid 50s.

Thanksgiving Day will be quite lovely. Conditions will be a little cool early in the morning, but by the afternoon, daytime highs will climb into the mid 70s.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP

DOLPHINS MYSTERIOUS DEATHS-OC-VO

AN INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY IN THE GULF THIS MORNING.

AFTER THE MYSTERIOUS DEATHS OF DOLPHINS.

AUTHORITIES ARE PATROLLING THE GULF COAST ON HIGH ALERT FOR ATTACKERS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRUTALLY KILLING THEM.

JUST IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS,

FOUR DOLPHINS HAVE BEEN FOUND DEAD, FLOATING IN THE OCEAN AND WASHING UP ON SHORES IN LOUISIANA, MISSISSIPPI, AND ALABAMA.

SOME FOUND WITH THEIR TAILS CUT OFF, SOME WERE SHOT.

EXPERTS SAY SINCE THE GULF IS HOME TO THE LARGEST POPULATION OF DOLPHINS,

SAN FRANCISCO NUDITY-ONCAM

SAN FRANCISCO MAY BE GETTING READY TO SHED ITS IMAGE AS A CITY WHERE ANYTHING GOES.

CITY LAWMAKERS ARE SCHEDULED TO VOTE THIS WEEK ON AN ORDINANCE THAT WOULD PROHIBIT NUDITY IN MOST PUBLIC PLACES.

THE PROPOSAL WOULD MAKE IT ILLEGAL FOR PERSONS OLDER THAN FIVE YEARS OLD TO EXPOSE THEMSELVES.

PUNTA GORDA LIGHT FESTIVAL-OC-VO

CHRISTMAS IS ALMOST A MONTH AWAY,

BUT SOME BUSINESSES IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ARE ALREADY KICKING OFF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON.

FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE IN PUNTA GORDA HELD ITS THE ANNUAL "LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE" EVENT THIS WEEKEND.

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO WALK THROUGH THIS ARCHWAY OF GLOWING LIGHTS AT THE VILLAGE.

ABOUT TWO MILLION OF THEM LEAD THE WAY TO ENTERTAINMENT, DINING, AND SHOPPING.

PUNTA GORDA LIGHT FESTIVAL-SOTVO

14:08 "This night is the first night after our slow season that it's just incredibly busy." Amy Hicks, Business owner

THE "LIGHTING OF THE VILLAGE" EVENT HAS BEEN ATTRACTING LOCALS AND VISITORS TO THE AREA FOR THE LAST FOUR YEARS.

TODAY TEASE-OC-SOT

WHAT'S COMING UP AT 6-CLIPTOPS

1) WATLINGTON LAWSUIT-HALFSCREEN RVL

ALL NEW AT SIX.

MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT.

THIS MORNING WE'RE LIVE AT THE LEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE WHERE THE FAMILY OF A FORT MYERS BOY KILLED BY A LIGHTNING STRIKE WILL MAKE THEIR CLAIMS.

PLUS--

BLACK FRIDAY CAN GET OUT OF HAND!

BUT WITH THE HELP OF NBC-2 WE'RE GETTING YOU READY FOR THE ULTIMATE SHOPPING DAY.

AND THE CIRCUS IS IN TOWN--

OBAMA NOT IMPRESSED-2SH-VO

IT'S A PICTURE GOING VIRAL THIS MORNING.

THE 20-12 U-S OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS TEAM, THE "FIERCE FIVE",

MET WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA,

AND ONE OF THE ATHLETES SNAPPED AN AWESOME PHOTO WITH THE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

TAKE A LOOK.

PRESIDENT OBAMA IS NOT IMPRESSED.

HE'S IMITATING GYMNAST MCKAYLA MARONEY.

AFTER MEETING WITH THE PRESIDENT, SHE TWEETED "DID I JUST DO THE NOT IMPRESSED FACE WITH THE PRESIDENT?"

MCKAYLA WON A SILVER MEDAL IN THE OLYMPICS AND DURING THE CEREMONY,

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