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TWO MORE FLORIDA PANTHERS DIE ON THE ROADS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THAT MAKES THREE IN JUST THE PAST *FIVE* DAYS!
SCIENTISTTS BELIEVE THERE ARE LESS THAN TWO HUNDRED PANTHER LEFT IN THE WILD, MOST OF THEM LIVING IN OUR CORNER OF THE STATE.
TODAY ALONE, ONE ENDANGERED CAT WAS FOUND SOUTH OF IMMOKALEE-- ON STATE ROAD 29
THE OTHER OFF U-S 41 AND MANATEE ROAD IN COLLIER COUNTY.
NBC2S GABY FLEISCHMAN JOINS US LIVE IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES--
WHERE THE STATE IS URGING DRIVERS TO 'WATCH OUT"!
GABY--
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PANTHERS ARE A PROTECTED ANIMALS, THEY WERE NEARLY EXTINCT ABT 20 YRS AGO.
BUT NOW EXPERTS ESTIMATE THE FL POPULATION HAS GROWN TO ABOUT 160 WILD CATS.
BUT A BIGGER POPULATION MEANS A BETTER CHANCE FOR THE CATS TO GET HIT BY CARS.
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Panther road kills is one of the leading causes of death for the animals. This year 23 panthers have died in swfl-- 15 were hit by cars.
Fwc biologists say the uptick in road kills are in part due to the increasing panther population.
They're asking drivers who are traveling through the state for the holidays to slow down and keep an eye out-- especially on roads surrounded by dense vegetation.
Also watch out during dawn and dusk because that's the time when panthers are most likely on the move.
Hotspots for panther deaths this year are spread throughout oil well road and state road 29. Us41 from the ochopee area near turner river road east is also an active area.
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FWC ASKS THAT YOU CALL THEM TO REPORT SIGHTINGS OF INJURED OR DEAD PANTHERS.
THEIR CONTACT INFORMATION IS ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.
LIVE IN COLLIER COUNTY, GF, NBC2
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A WARNING TONIGHT FOR PARENTS FROM THE LEE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT.
DOCTORS ARE SEEING A SURGE IN CASES OF R-S-V ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN!
NBC2's ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY TALKED TO HEALTH OFFICIALS ABOUT HOW PARENTS CAN PROTECT THEMSELVES AND THEIR KIDS FROM THE VIRUS.
SHE'S HERE IN THE STUDIO NOW.ELIZABETH.
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OVER THE PAST NINE WEEKS, LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL SYSTEM HAS BEEN SWAMPED WITH SICK, COUGHING KIDS -
AND TODAY THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT WANTS EVERYONE TO BE VIGILANT AGAINST SPREADING GERMS.
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THREE MONTH OLD AUTUMN PETERSEN IS GOING HOME AFTER THREE DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL - ONE OF AN INCREASING NUMBER OF HOSPITALIZATIONS FOR R-S-V
DOCTOR MICHELLE HOFFMAN SAYS A FULL QUARTER OF CHILDREN BEING TESTED - TEST POSITIVE FOR THE VIRUS.
THE VIRUS LIVES ON HANDS FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES -- MEANING IT SPREADS QUITE QUICKLY.
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SYMTOMS FOR R-S-V RESEMBLE THE COMMON COLD, BUT THEY CAN ESCALATE TO BRONCHITIS OR PNEUMONIA.
BUT THE EXPERTS ALL AGREE - PREVENTION IS KEY.
ELIZABETH BILLINGSLEY, NBC-2.
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WE'RE CLOSELY FOLLOWING DEVELOPMENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST--
A *CEASEFIRE* IS EXPECTED TO BE ANNOUNCED IN A COUPLE OF HOURS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA SENT SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON TO THE MIDDLE EAST--
TO WORK OUT A CEASEFIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND THE PALESTINIAN MILITANT GROUP HAMAS IN GAZA.
BOTH SIDES SAY THEY'RE "OPEN" TO A DEAL-- BUT
EVERYONE IS PROCEEDING WITH GREAT CAUTION FOR FEARS THIS CONFLICT COULD BREAKOUT INTO ALL OUT WAR.
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The United States does not engage directly with Hamas. Hamas has not met the conditions that we've set for many years to renounce terrorism, to recognize Israel's right to exist.
UNTIL A DEAL IS ANNOUNCED--
BOTH SIDES SAY THE FIGHTING WILL CONTINUE.
HAMAS WANTS ISRAEL TO LIFT TIGHT RESTRICTIONS ON TRADE AND MOVEMENT IN AND OUT OF THE TERRITORY--
ISRAEL PUT THOSE INTO PLACE AFTER HAMAS SEIZED GAZA IN 2007.
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THE VOICE OF ELMO HAS RESIGNED.
A *SECOND* MAN CAME FORWARD LAST NIGHT--
AND ACCUSED PUPPETEER KEVIN CLASH OF ABUSING HIM AS A CHILD.
SESAME STREET CALLS HIS RESIGNATION A "SAD DAY"--
BUT SAYS THE CASE IS A "DISTRACTION".
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THE PUBLIC RESEARCH GROUP CAME OUT WITH ITS ANNUAL LIST OF "DANGEROUS TOYS" TODAY.
*SEVERAL* POPULAR TOYS ARE ON IT!
HERE'S CHRIS CLACKUM.
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IN THIS YEAR'S "TROUBLE IN TOYLAND" REPORT. THE U-S PUBLIC INTEREST RESEARCH GROUP. SAYS IT EXAMINED SOME 200 TOYS.
.SOLD BY RETAILERS NATIONWIDE. LOOKING FOR THINGS THAT MAY POSE A HAZARD TO SMALL CHILDREN.
"We all know that toddlers put everything in their mouths"
P-I-R-G, AS IT'S KNOWN, OFFERED UP EXAMPLES..OF NOISE-MAKING TOYS THAT THEY THINK ARE TOO LOUD.
.AND OTHERS THAT MAY CONTAIN TOO MUCH LEAD
.OR THOSE THAT MAY POSE A CHOKING HAZARD.
"We are particularly concerned about food toys because children might think that they are intended to be eaten"
THE CONSUMER GROUP ADVISED PARENTS TO STAY VIGILANT.AND USE THEIR OWN STANDARDS WHEN BUYING TOYS FOR THEIR CHILDREN.
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THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA JUST GROUNDED ITS CHEERLEADERS.
BY THAT.WE MEAN NO HIGH FLYING STUNTS.
THIS IS IN REPONSE TO THE SEVERE INJURIES AN ORLANDO MAGIC CHEERLEADER SUFFERED.
THIS IS VIDEO OF HER ACCIDENT WHERE SHE BROKE THREE VERTABRAE.
SCHOOL LEADERS SAY THEY'RE BEING "PROACTIVE"--
INSTEAD OF WAITING FOR AN INJURY.
CHEERLEADERS PROTESTED ACROSS SOCIAL MEDIA TODAY.
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THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE HAS HIRED THE FORMER HOMELAND SECURITY CHIEF.
MICHAEL CHERTOFF WILL INVESTIGATE A POTENTIAL SECURITY BREACH AT THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION.
THE CASE INVOLVES FOUR S-E-C EMPLOYEES.
WHO ALLEGEDLY USED UNENCRYPTED COMPUTERS TO INSPECT STOCK EXCHANGE REVIEWS.
THE EXCHANGE FIRED BOTH WORKERS.
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DECISION 2012 OPEN
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TWO WEEKS AFTER ELECTION DAY--
AND A FLORIDA CONGRESSMAN IS FINALLY THROWING IN THE TOWEL.
REPUBLICAN ALLEN WEST CONCEEDED TODAY TO DEMOCRATIC CHALLENGER PATRICK MURPHY.
IT COMES AFTER THE LATEST RECOUNT SHOWED MURPHY STILL LEADING WEST BY NEARLY TWO THOUSAND VOTES.
WEST CHALLENGED THE VOTE CITING IRREGULARITIES.
HE SAYS HE STILL BELIEVES THERE ARE INACCURACIES IN THE RESULTS.
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HOSTESS AND IT'S UNION ARE MEETING *RIGHT NOW*--
IN HOPES OF KEEPING TWINKIES ON STORE SHELVES.
BOTH SIDES AGREED TO LET A MEDIATOR SETTLE THEIR DISPUTE.
IF THEY CAN REACH A DEAL--
HOSTESS MAY NOT FOLD.
THE COMPANY PLANS TO BE IN COURT TOMORROW--
TO BEGIN SELLING OFF THE COMPANY AND GOING OUT OF BUSINESS.
SEVERAL COMPANIES SAY THEY WANT TO BUY HOSTESS IF NO DEAL IS REACHED.
AMONG THEM--
SUN CAPITOL PARTNERS IN SARASOTA.
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IF YOU WANT TO DONATE TO A WORTHY CAUSE--
HOW ABOUT GIVING TO THE NATIONAL DEBT.
AMERICANS HAVE PITCHED IN NEARLY EIGHT MILLION DOLLARS OF THEIR OWN MONEY THIS YEAR--
TO HELP REDUCE THE NATION'S 16 TRILLION DOLLAR CREDIT CARD BILL.
THE IDEA OF ACCEPTING DONATIONS TO HELP PAY DOWN THE NATIONAL DEBT BEGAN IN 1961.
YOU CAN DONATE ONLINE AT PAY DOT GOV.
BY THE WAY--
*EVERY* AMERICAN WOULD HAVE TO DONATE 58-THOUSAND DOLLARS--
TO TOTALLY ELIMINATE THE DEBT.
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WITH THANKSGIVING JUST TWO DAYS AWAY--
LOCAL VETS HAVE A WARNING FOR PET OWNERS.
MAKE SURE YOUR PETS DON'T EAT ANYTHING THEY'RE NOT USED TO.
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT ALL THOSE LEFTOVERS YOU MIGHT NOT FEEL LIKE SCRAPING OFF YOUR PLATE.
SIMPLY PUT, FOREIGN FOODS CAN CAUSE BLOCKAGES IN THEIR STOMACH OR TRIGGER INFECTIONS.
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"We see a fair amount of dietary indiscretion, meaning your animals eat things they shouldn't eat. Chocolate, fatty foods, decorations from the christmas tree, tinsel, plants can also be a problem during the holidays."
THE EASIEST WAY TO KEEP YOUR PETS AWAY FROM ALL THAT STUFF-- KEEP IT OUT OF REACH.
ALSO, KEEP YOUR TRASH TIED UP.
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IT'S ONE OF THOSE DAYS WHERE COUNTING CALORIES PROBABLY ISN'T A GOOD IDEA.
BUT IF YOU REALLY WANT TO KNOW WHAT AWAITS YOU ON THE THANKSGIVING PLATE.
WE'VE GOT SOME SCARY NUMBERS TO SHOW YOU--
AND BONITA SPRINGS BECAME THE FIRST CITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO APPROVE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR CHICKENS!
IN BACKYARDS!
YOU'LL NEVER BELIEVE HOW POPULAR IT'S BECOME!
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CAN YOU SMELL IT--
THE TURKEY AND ALL THE TRIMMINGS COOKING IN THE KITCHEN!
ALL THAT FOOD CAN ADD UP.
NBC2's HEATHER TURCO IS HERE WITH THE REALITY CHECK.
HEATHER.
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I KIND OF FEEL LIKE THE THANKSGIVING GRINCH HERE - BECAUSE MOST OF LOVE FOOD - ESPECIALLY DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
FAMILY, FRIENDS AND THE FEAST!
BUT THAT FEAST CAN BRING ON SOME UNWANTED POUNDS.
SO, YOU MAY WANT TO HEAR THIS BEFORE YOU SIT DOWN TO EAT.
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HERE IT IS--
ON AVERAGE, WE'LL CONSUME 2 MIXED DRINKS OR 2 GLASSES OF WINE.
THAT'S 400 CALORIES.
SNACKING BEFORE HAND, SAY A HALF CUP OF MIXED NUTS - ABOUT A HAND-FULL - 440 CALORIES.
NOW FOR THE MAIN COURSE--
6 OUNCES OF TURKEY--
340 CALORIES.
3 OUNCES OF HAM--
175 CALORIES.
A HALF CUP OF STUFFING OR DRESSING--
180-CALORIES.
DON'T FORGET THE MASHED POTATOES AND GRAVY--
300-CALORIES.
AND THAT'S *ONLY* A HALF CUP!
GREEN BEANS--
50-CALORIES.
2 ROLLS--
225 CALORIES--
AND THAT'S WITH *NO* BUTTER.
2 CUPS OF SALAD WITH *DIET* DRESSING--
100-CALORIES.
AND NOW FOR DESERT--
A SLICE OF APPLE OR PECAN PIE--
440-CALORIES.
A SLICE OF PUMPKIN PIE 200-CALORIES.
WHIPPED CREAM IS 75 CALORIES.
THE WORST OFFENDER OF ALL - PECAN PIE--
ONE SLICE - A WHOPPING 500-CALORIES!
IF YOU ADD THAT UP--
AND REMEMBER--
THIS IS JUST ONE SEATING--
YOUR THANKSGIVING MEAL TOTALS MORE THAN 3-THOUSAND CALORIES!
I CERTAINLY HOPE I HAVEN'T RUINED IT FOR YOU -
WE ALSO FOUND OUT - TO BURN THAT MANY CALORIES - YOU'D HAVE TO WALK NEARLY 32-MILES, BIKE NEARLY 6 HOURS AT 12 MILES PER HOUR, OR SWIM 5 HOURS AT 50-YARDS A MINUTE.
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THE NUMBERS MAY VARY BASED ON YOUR PORTIONS.
REMEMBER - IT DOESN'T INCLUDE TURKEY SANDWICHES LATER.
AND OH YES, ANOTHER PIECE OF PIE.
IF YOU WANT TO TRY A HEALTHIER MEAL - AND SHAVE OFF ABOUT A THOUSAND CALORIES - WE'VE PUT A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE TO A HEALTHY MENU! CLICK ON NEWSLINKS TO CHECK IT OUT.
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A FIGHT OVER FLOURIDE IN PINE ISLAND.
THE COUNTY IS READY TO START ADDING IT TO TAP WATER--
BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE UPSET THEY DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A SAY IN THE MATTER!
AND TAKE A DEEP BREATH THE NEXT TIME YOU'RE AT A MAJOR AIRPORT!
THE C-D-C SAYS YOU *DON'T* WNT TO BREATH THAT AIR!
WE'LL TELL YOU WHY.
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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.
TRANQUIL TRAVELS ON WEDNESDAY
The day before Thanksgiving can at times be a traveling nightmare, but not this year. As we head into Thanksgiving eve much of the nation looks quiet. Of course that's good news because I know many of you will be heading out to feast and give thanks.
The one exception will be across the Pacific Northwest. If your travels take you to the states of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, or Montana check before you head out. Again, the rest of the nation will be just peachy.
In fact, as you begin preparing for your meal mother-nature will begin serving something of her own for us in southwest Florida - nice, crisp autumn air.
Why?
A series of cold fronts will roll through the south, and behind each front lays a touch of refreshing air. Oh, and these will be dry fronts so you need not to worry about rain for the next seven days!
Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day, Black Friday, and the holiday weekend will all be dry. We'll even pull out the sun!
Trust me, you'll not only see the change behind each front, but you'll feel it, too. Temperatures will be in the lower 50s during the mornings, and then they'll rebound to the low 70s for daytime highs.
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THERE IS A BATTLE BREWING ON PINE ISLAND - OVER WHETHER TO ADD FLUORIDE TO THE DRINKING WATER.
NBC 2'S JOE ROETZ IS LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE FIGHT AGAINST FLUORIDE.
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PETER,
THOUSANDS OF BALLOTS ARE LANDING IN PINE ISLAND MAILBOXES -
ASKING IF NEIGHBORS WANT THE FLOURIDE ADDED INTO THEIR WATER.
BUT THE IDEA ISN'T GOING OVER SO WELL.
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THE SIGNS ARE ALL THERE AS YOU ENTER PINE ISLAND.
It's not necessary and it's a health hazard. It's poisonous.
A MOVEMENT AGAINST FLUORIDATED WATER -
AND JACK MILLS IS LEADING THE CHARGE.
HIS FIGHT COMES AFTER THE GREATER PINE ISLAND WATER ASSOCIATION RECEIVED A 63-THOUSAND DOLLAR GOVERNMENT GRANT TO ADD FLUORIDE TO ITS CUSTOMER'S WATER.
it's a big government push. Not something the health industry wants. It's something the government wants wants.
BUT THE FLORIDA DENTAL ASSOCATION DISAGREES.
the CDC recognizes fluoride as a way to prevent tooth decay.
BUT MILLS DOESN'T BUY IT.
HE'S GATHERED HUNDREDS OF SIGNATURES ON TWO PETITIONS TO FIGHT FLUORIDE - SAYING IT IS DANGEROUS AND COSTLY.
ASKING THE WATER ASSOCATION TO PUT IT TO A VOTE.
TWO WEEKS AGO - THOUSANDS OF NON-BINDING BALLOTS WENT OUT.
AND NOW NEIGHBORS ARE SPEAKING OUT.
it was probably in Kansas City, St Louis, detroit, every big city I was in had fluoride in it. I'm 70 and I'm still here.
THE CUSTOMER RUN WATER ASSOCATION WILL RELEASE THE RESULTS NEXT MONTH -
IF HE LOSES - MILLS SAYS HE WON'T BACK DOWN.
even if we have to promote new directors for the board - whatever it takes to not sit by and let this happen.
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THE GREATER PINE ISLAND WATER ASSOCATION SAYS IT HAS ALREADY STARTED PREP IN CASE THE MEASURE PASSES.
THEY COULD START ADDING FLUORIDE TO WATER AS EARLY AS JANUARY.
THEY'LL ANNOUNCE THE RESULTS ON DECEMBER 11TH.
KELLIE?
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REMEMBER WHEN YOU USED TO SPEND THANKSGIVING AT HOME WITH YOUR FAMILY -- DOING NOTHING MORE THAN EATING AND SPENDING TIME TOGETHER?
SOME SAY THIS YEAR, THAT AMERICAN TRADITION IS RUINED -- ALL BECAUSE OF SHOPPING.
NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION REPORTS.
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0849 "it used to be 5, 6 in the morning on Friday."
FORGET ABOUT BLACK FRIDAY -- STORES ARE LURING SHOPPERS IN EARLIER THAN EVER THIS YEAR.
MEGAN COMBS SHOWS US THE DEALS SHE SNAGGED THIS AFTERNOON -- AS SHE CONSIDERS SHOPPING ON THANKSGIVING DAY.
0853 "it keeps getting earlier and earlier."
RETAIL STORES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - AND HERE AT MIROMAR OUTLETS -- PLAN TO OPEN THEIR DOORS -- AS SOME SIT DOWN TO DINNER.
MANY ARGUE THE MOVE THREATENS AN AMERICAN TRADITION -- REPLACING REST AND RELAXATION WITH DISCOUNT PRICES.
OTHERS -- SLOWLY EMBRACE THE SHIFT.
0916 "it's kinda of non traditional but this is the 1st year I've ever been away from Thanksgiving. So it's different from me anyways."
MALL MANAGERS TELL US -- DEMAND IS THERE.
0526 "our parking lot is usually filled up by 10."
THEY EXPLAIN THE PAST YEARS PROVE THE LINES WILL START -- LONG BEFORE FRIDAY MORNING.
0643 "I think it was a no-brainer. Last year, we saw the crowds here early. This year, I think we'll see them even earlier."
AND AS START TIMES TICK UP -- TRADITION TRANSFORMS -- WHETHER WANTED OR NOT.
0928 "A lot of people are doing Thanksgiving on Wednesday now. So they can shop on Thursday. It seems really strange but I guess it doesn't matter the day."
IN ESTERO, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2.
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THE HOLIDAYS ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER--
AND SOMETIMES SENIORS ARE LEFT OUT.
NBC 2 IS PROUD TO CONTINUE THE GIVING TREE TRADITION.
WE'VE JOINED FORCES WITH THE FORT MYERS EDISON KIWANIS CLUB--
TO GIVE GIFTS TO 6-THOUSAND SENIORS LIVING IN NURSING HOMES.
WE WANT TO GIVE THEM A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP-- GO TO ANY PERKINS LOCATION IN LEE, COLLIER AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
SELECT A TAG, PURCHASE THE GIFT, WRAP AND RETURN IT WITH THE TAG TO PERKINS BY DECEMBER 7TH.
NBC2 AND THE KIWANIS CLUB WILL DELIVER THE GIFTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
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BONITA IS TRYING TO SOLVE IT'S ILLEGAL CHICKEN PROBLEM!
THE COUNCIL THINKS IT MAY HAVE A SOLUTION--
AND THE LIST OF PEOPLE SIGNING UP TO TAKE PART IS GROWING DAILY!
AND ALL NEW AT SIX--
"if there was such a thing as a stereo typical pill mill- this would be it."
STATE INVESTIGATORS BUSTED A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PAIN CLINIC.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE OBVIOUS EVIDENCE THAT TIPPED OFF INVESTIGATORS.
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HOLD YOUR BREATH IF YOU'RE FLYING THIS THANKSGIVING.
A NEW STUDY FINDS THAT SEVERAL MAJOR AIRPORTS HAVE HIGH LEVELS OF SECOND HAND SMOKE!
AMONG THEM--
ATLANTA--
WASHINGTON DULLES AND DENVER.
THE C-D-C SAYS STANDING OUTSIDE A SMOKING AREA IN ONE OF THOSE AIRPORTS--
PEOPLE BREATHED IN *FIVE* TIMES THE SAFE LEVEL OF SECOND HAND SMOKE.
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"We know that there's no risk-free level of secondhand smoke exposure and therefore individuals who are inside these smoking room environments or even outside them are potentially susceptible to secondhand smoke exposure - which is problematic for workers as well as travelers, particularly children."
MORE THAN 110-MILLION PASSENGERS.
PASSED THROUGH THOSE THREE AIRPORTS LAST YEAR ALONE.
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BONITA SPRINGS BECAME THE FIRST CITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO APPROVE A PILOT PROGRAM FOR BACKYARD HENS--
AND SOON THE CITY WILL BE GIVING OUT THE PERMITS.
NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS FOUND OUT WHEN YOU COULD SEE HENS IN YOUR NEIGHBORS' BACKYARDS.
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pecking noises
EVERY MORNING- IT'S THE SAME ROUTINE.
21:10:35 were going to pick up the chickens and we've got 3 eggs here today We've got 2 brown, 1 white usually we get 1 egg per chicken everyday 46
THE FRESH EGGS- A TREAT FOR THE FAMILY
21:10:00 we've got fresh eggs every morning, can't beat it 03
AND EVEN MAN'S BEST FRIEND.
21:12:10 get it 12
THESE HENS- DON'T LIVE ON A FARM.
THEY LIVE IN A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD.
21:09:5 55 one day out of the blue we just decided to get chickens and here we are today 00
*BUT -THESE BIRDS ARE ILLEGAL.
THE CITY OF BONITA SPRINGS IS THE FIRST CITY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO CHANGE THAT,
ALREADY APPROVING A PILOT PROGRAM FOR BACKYARD HENS.
20:58:40 they have the opportunity to have up to 4 hens in their backyards to produce their own eggs on site and also to possibly educate their children and family about what it takes to raise hens 49
ON DECEMBER 5TH- THE CITY WILL VOTE ON THE PERMIT REQUIREMENTS.
IF APPROVED- 25 RESIDENTS CAN PARTICIPATE.
THE PERMITS WILL BE FREE,
BUT THOSE WHO LIVE IN COMMUNITIES WITH HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS- NEED THEIR PERMISSION FIRST.
NO ROOSTERS WILL BE ALLOWED.
HENS ONLY- FOR 2 YEARS.
21:00:08 were going to test the water, see how it goes, we'll reevaluate it aft the 2 years and see what happens 13
THAT WILL GIVE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND CODE ENFORCEMENT TIME TO LOOK INTO PEN SIZE, NUMBER OF BIRDS, AND NEIGHBOR COMPLAINTS.
SOMETHING THIS BIRD LOVER SAYS HIS FAMILY HASN'T HAD A PROBLEM WITH.
21:09:15 they don't make a any noise, they're easy to clean up, they take care of themselves 20 it's a nice little gig we've got going on here 25
A GIG THERE'S ALREADY A WAITING LIST TO GET IN ON.
IN BONITA SPRINGS JOELLE PARKS.
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A NEWBORN BABY DIES IN HER MOTHER'S ARMS -- IN A COLLIER COUNTY HOSPITAL.
TONIGHT MOM BLAMES THE NURSES FOR HER BABY'S DEATH.
TWO MAJOR CAR COMPANIES CAUGHT LYING ABOUT GAS MILEAGE. ITS AN NBC 2 INVESTIGATION.
AND NOW THOSE CAR MARKERS ARE ACTUALLY GIVING PEOPLE MONEY BACK.
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