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HL1) ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-SOTVOTOPS

nats of explosion

HL2) WX HEADLINE-TRX-OMNI

HL3) THANKSGIVING TRAVEL-TRX-SOTVO

"I know the drill, know you have to wait, take you shoes off and all the things you have to do."

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIP

GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH

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

I'M CLAY MILLER.

AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

IT'S GETAWAY DAY FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TRAVELING FOR THANKSGIVING.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-TRXTOPS-NATSVO

nats of explosion

HAPPENING TODAY ---

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON TRAVELS TO EGYPT TO MEET WITH OFFICIALS THERE, TO BROKER A CEASE FIRE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND PALESTINE.

CLINTON ALREADY MET WITH ISRAELI PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETANYAHU.

SHE SAYS IT COULD TAKE SOME TIME TO IRON OUT AN AGREEMENT AFTER MORE THAN A WEEK OF FIGHTING.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-(2)SOTVO

Netanyahu: "One of the things that we're doing is trying to resist and counter a terrorist barrage which is aimed directly at our civilians, and doing so by minimizing civilian casualties, whereas the terrorist enemies of Israel are doing everything in their power to maximize the number of civilian casualties.

"President Obama asked me to come to Israel with a very clear message: America's commitment to Israel's security is rock solid and unwavering. That is why we believe it is essential to de-escalate the situation in Gaza.

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

NORTHWEST WILD WEATHER-VOTOPS

WILD WEATHER IN THE NORTHWEST.

ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO DUMP HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW ON WASHINGTON AND OREGON TODAY.

SEATTLE AND PORTLAND AREAS COULD PICK UP AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN.

THANKSGIVING TRAVEL-2SH-SOTVO

IT'S OFF TO THE RACES FOR MILLIONS OF AMERICANS TRYING TO MAKE IT HOME FOR THANKSGIVING.

A HUGE LABOR MARCH IS EXPECTED TO SNARL TRAFFIC AROUND LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TODAY.

UNION SUPPORTERS SAID THEY WERE EXPECTING MORE THAN 1-THOUSAND PROTESTERS.

TRIPLE-A PROJECTS MORE THAN 43 MILLION AMERICANS WILL TAKE TO THE ROADS AND AIRWAYS OVER THE HOLIDAY.

"That's up a little less than 1 percent from last year but it is the 4th consecutive year of increase since we saw a steep decline back in 2008."

EXPECT HEAVY TRAFFIC ON HIGHWAYS AND INTERSTATES.

GAS PRICES ARE DOWN FROM THE PEAK WE SAW IN SEPTEMBER AND NATIONWIDE PRICES ARE ABOUT WHERE THEY WERE LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME. AS A RESULT, 90 PERCENT OF THOSE TRAVELING SAY THEY WILL GO BY CAR.

AIR FARES ARE ALSO A LITTLE EASIER ON THE WALLET.

MEDSTAR UPDATE-OC-VO

A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR DEBACLE.

COMMISSIONERS HAVE MADE A DECISION ABOUT *MEDSTAR'S FUTURE.*

THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER WILL BE RUN - AT LEAST IN PART - BY A PRIVATE COMPANY.

YESTERDAY MORNING COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO LET GO OF THE "135 CERTIFICATE" -- THAT'S THE F-A-A AUTHORIZATION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FLY.

COMMISSIONERS ALSO TALKED ABOUT *SELLING THE COUNTY'S TWO HELICOPTERS.

MEDSTAR UPDATE-SOTVO

DAN CERESA EMS EMPLOYEE10:02:13 it's a travesty that they took a multimillion dollar county asset, program that the taxpayers had every right to be proud of and intentionally drove it into the ground 24

THE COUNTY FACES FINES FOR F-A-A VIOLATIONS.

FORT MYERS COCAINE DRUG BUST-TRXTOPS-OC

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---

NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON A MASSIVE ROUND-UP OF SUSPECTED COCAINE DEALERS.

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY A THREE-MONTH INVESTIGATION CAUGHT 15 PEOPLE SELLING THE DRUGS NEAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DAYCARE FACILITIES AND CHURCHES.MOSTLY IN CENTRAL FORT MYERS AND THE DUNBAR AREA.

OBAMA BACK AT WHITE HOUSE-VOTOPS-WIPE

ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---

PRESIDENT OBAMA RETURNED TO THE WHITE HOUSE OVERNIGHT.

THE PRESIDENT IS BACK FROM A THREE DAY TRIP TO SOUTHEAST ASIA WHERE HE BECAME THE FIRST PRESIDENT TO VISIT MYANMAR.

PETRAEUS POLL-SSTOPS-CG-SS

NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE ON THE DAVID PETRAEUS SEX SCANDAL.

AN ALL NEW ABC NEWS-WASHINGTON POST POLL FINDS 45 PERCENT OF AMERICANS VIEW DAVID PETRAEUS FAVORABLY - AND 32 PERCENT FIND HIM UNFAVORABLY.

AS FOR THE FBI - AMERICANS ARE DIVIDED EVENLY, 40 TO 39 PERCENT, ON THE AGENCY'S HANDLING OF THE MATTER.

HOMESTEAD BUS SHOOTING-OC-VO

A BOY HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED IN A DEADLY SCHOOL BUS SHOOTING IN SOUTH FLORIDA.

THE 15 YEAR OLD IS ACCUSED OF FATALLY SHOOTING A GIRL IN FRONT OF HER SISTER AND SEVERAL OTHER STUDENTS WHILE RIDING THE BUS TO SCHOOL YESTERDAY IN HOMESTEAD.

MIAMI-DADE POLICE SAY THE BOY WAS TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AT THE SCENE.

HE'S CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER AND CARRYING A CONCEALED FIREARM.

THE ARREST REPORT SAYS HE TOOK A GUN FROM HIS BACKPACK AND BEGAN DISPLAYING IT ON THE BUS.

HE THEN FIRED IT ONCE, HITTING THE 13-YEAR-OLD GIRL.

OTHER KIDS ON THE BUS WERE NOT HURT.

INDIANA EXPLOSION LATEST-OC-VO

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INVESTIGATION OF A DEADLY HOUSE EXPLOSION IN INDIANAPOLIS.

INVESTIGATORS SAID THEY HAVE SERVED TWO SEARCH WARRANTS AND THEY'RE QUESTIONING PEOPLE, BUT THEY HAVEN'T MADE ANY ARRESTS YET.

INITIALLY, EVERYONE THOUGHT THE EXPLOSION WAS AN ACCIDENT BUT INVESTIGATORS NOW SAY IT WAS INTENTIONAL.

WALMART STRIKE-OC-VO

NEW RIGHT NOW ---

WAL-MART PREPARES FOR BLACK FRIDAY. AND A WORKERS' STRIKE.

MEANWHILE FEDERAL LABOR BOARD OFFCIALS ARE STILL INVESTIGATING THE WAL-MART DISPUTE.

A UNION-BACKED GROUP IS ENCOURAGING WORKER WALK-OUTS. AND THEY'RE EXPECTED TO CULMINATE THIS FRIDAY, THE TRADITIONAL START OF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON.

SO, WALMART FILED AN UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE.

ELMO PUPPETEER RESIGNS-OC-VO

THE ELMO SEX SCANDAL RESURFACES,

WITH A SECOND ACCUSER.

THE LONGTIME VOICE OF SESAME STREET'S "ELMO" HAS RESIGNED IN THE AFTERMATH OF SEXUAL ALLEGATIONS.

KEVIN CLASH PLAYED THE ELMO CHARACTER FOR 28 YEARS.

ELMO PUPPETEER RESIGNS-SOTVO

"Many of you I'm sure may question my motive for waiting a near decade before coming forward. The truth is, in retrospect, it has occurred to me as an adult how truly inappropriate my relationship with Kevin was. But another sad truth is that I was sexualized at a very early age and while Kevin may have been the oldest man I had ever been with at the time he was certainly not the only older man that I had been with."

CECIL SINGLETON IS SEEKING FIVE MILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES FROM CLASH.

SAN FRAN NUDITY BAN VOTE-OC-VO

YOU CAN'T WALK JUST WALK AROUND NAKED IN SAN FRANCISO ANYMORE.

AND GET THIS. THE VOTE TO BAN NUDITY PASSED BY JUST ONE VOTE.

THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS THERE PASSED A LAW YESTERDAY THAT PROHIBITS FULL NUDITY IN MOST PUBLIC PLACES.

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT-REMLIVELOOK-VO BACKUP

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---

NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,

FORECAST TEASE-OMNI

BREAK FOUR 5:09:43

HIT TIME 5:09:43

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

TURKEY PARDON-2SH-VO-WIPE

A TURKEY WILL GET A PRESIDENTIAL PARDON IN THE DAY AHEAD.

PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL ACTUALLY SAVE THE LIFE OF *TWO TURKEYS WITH A SPECIAL CEREMONY IN THE ROSE GARDEN.

THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR.

IT'S TRADITION AT THE WHITE HOUSE TO PARDON A LIVE TURKEY -- AND AN ALTERNATE.

MACYS THANKSGIVING PARADE-VOTOPS-WIPE

AND LATER TODAY. WORKERS WILL BEGIN INFLATING THE GIANT BALLOONS AHEAD OF THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE.

THERE ARE 16 GIANT BALLOONS THIS YEAR. AND 40 NOVELTY BALLOONS.

"PAPA SMURF", "ELF ON THE SHELF" AND "HELLO KITTY" WILL MAKE THEIR DEBUT APPEARANCES IN THE PARADE.

BARRON COLLIER BAND TO CHICAGO-TRXTOPS-SOTVO-OC

band playing

YOU'RE LISTENING TO THE BARRON COLLIER HIGH SCHOOL MARCHING BAND.

TOMORROW, THE ENTIRE COUNTRY WILL BE ABLE TO SEE THE MUSICIANS.

THEY'LL PLAY IN THE 79TH ANNUAL "MCDONALDS THANKSGIVING PARADE" IN CHICAGO.

IT RUNS FROM NINE IN THE MORNING UNTIL NOON.

W-G-N WILL TELEVISE THE PARADE NATIONALLY.

ORGANIZERS EXPECT A CROWD OF MORE THAN 400-THOUSAND PEOPLE TO LINE THE ROUTE.

AND WE LEARNED THE GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL 'SHARK' MARCHING BAND WILL PERFORM IN THE *PHILADELPHIA THANKSGIVNG DAY PARADE

GYM CAR BREAK INS-OC-SOTVO

TIS THE SEASON FOR CAR BREAK-INS!

AND ALREADY. IT'S HAPPENING.

DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR SOMEONE WHO BROKE INTO A NUMBER OF CARS OUTSIDE A BONITA SPRINGS GYM.

6:48:28:00 "I work really hard and someone would just come and steal something like that from me."

DAVID WEBB WAS *ONE* OF THE TARGETS OUTSIDE "NEW IMAGE FITNESS" TWO NIGHTS AGO.

THE THIEF SMASHED IN HIS CAR WINDOW AND SNATCHED HIS WALLET AND HIS I-PHONE.

OFFICERS WARN YOU NOT TO LEAVE THOSE THINGS IN PLAIN SIGHT.

BUT WEBB DIDN'T.

THE BAD GUY HAD TO RUMMAGE THROUGH THE GLOVE BOX, CONSOLE AND UNDER SEATS.

GYM CAR BREAK INS-SOTVO

6:50:27:00 "actually I won't -- I have it with me and I be leaving it in my car."

HERE'S HOW TO PROTECT YOUR PHONE --

DOWNLOAD A TRACKING APP THAT YOU ACTIVATE IF IT'S EVER STOLEN OR LOST.

THE PERFECT AIRLINE SEAT-2SH-VO

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT SEAT IS CONSIDERED "THE BEST" IN THE AIR?

WELL, A FLIGHT-COMPARISON WEB SITE CALLED "SKYSCANNER" SURVEYED ONE-THOUSAND PEOPLE ON THEIR SEAT PREFERENCES. AND IT TURNS OUT THE MOST SOUGHT AFTER SEAT ON A STANDARD AIRCRAFT IS A WINDOW SEAT.

BUT NOT JUST ANY WINDOW SEAT. IT'S SEAT 6A. A WINDOW SEAT UP FRONT.

SO WHAT'S THE WORST SEAT?

WHAT YOU'RE THANKFUL FOR-2SH-CG

WHAT ARE YOU THANKFUL FOR CLAY?

FROM TODAY, TO THE THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE, UP UNTIL THE PATS VERSUS JETS GAME ON THANKSGIVING NIGHT.

JOIN OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN AND REMEMBER NBC-2 IS THE PLACE TO BE ON THANKSGIVING DAY!

HERE'S WHAT TO DO:

JUST GO TO OUR NBC-2 FACEBOOK PAGE AND JOIN THE CONVERSATION.

FESTIVAL OF TREES-2SH-VO-FLY

DECORATORS ARE DECKING THE HALLS OF SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.

IT'S ALL TO KICK OFF GOODWILL OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S SIXTH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES.

FESTIVAL OF TREES-REMLIVE 2

FESTIVAL OF TREES-SS-VO

FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYS, 25 TREE SPONSORS WILL DECORATE THEIR TREES TO BE AUCTIONED OFF AT THE ANNUAL EVENT.

THE FUNDRAISER BENEFITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY GOODWILL INDUSTRIES.

FESTIVAL OF TREES-REMLIVE 2

WX TEASE-OMNITOPS

NEW YORK CITY BUMP-SAT 24 LIVE LOOK

BREAK FIVE 5:19:15

HIT TIME 5:19:15 AM

BABY GORILLA BORN-VOTOPS

FOR THE SECOND TIME IN AS MANY MONTHS, A BABY GORILLA WAS BORN AT LINCOLN PARK ZOO IN CHICAGO.

THE NEWBORN FEMALE WESTERN LOWLAND GORILLA IS BEING HELD BY HER MOTHER, SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD ROLLIE.

bus bomb

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

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

ROCKET APP-OC-VO

NEW THIS MORNING --- AS THE VIOLENCE RAGES BETWEEN HAMAS AND ISRAEL, SIRENS WARN ISRAELIS WHEN A ROCKET IS HEADED THEIR WAY FROM GAZA.

BUT THERE'S ALSO SOMETHING ELSE THAT CAN GIVE THEM A HEADS UP TO TAKE COVER.

IT'S THIS NEW APP. CALLED "COLOR RED."

AND THE BRAINCHILD BEHIND IT IS A CHILD. A 13-YEAR-OLD BOY.

HE LIVES IN A TOWN ALONG THE GAZA BORDER THAT IS OFTEN TARGETED BY ROCKETS.

THE APP IS FREE AND SEEMS TO WORK SO WELL IT'S BEEN DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 130-THOUSAND TIMES SINCE THE CONFLICT BEGAN EIGHT DAYS AGO.

TOSS TO BUSINESS PACKAGE-ONCAM

GUESS WHAT KIDS ARE ASKING FOR FROM SANTA THIS YEAR?

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

AND IT'S BACK TO BANKRUPTCY COURT FOR HOSTESS BRANDS, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.

BLOOMBERG-PKG TO BREAK

BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT

NOVEMBER 21, 2012

*****

GOOD MORNING,

MEDIATION WITH THE BAKERS' UNION HAS FAILED --

AND TWINKIES AND WONDER BREAD MAKER HOSTESS BRANDS -- SAYS IT WILL BE BACK IN COURT TODAY, ASKING A BANKRUPTCY JUDGE FOR PERMISSION TO SHUT DOWN!

MORE THAN 18-THOUSAND WORKERS COULD SOON BE OUT OF A JOB, UNLESS THEY REACH A LAST-MINUTE DEAL, OR INVESTORS STEP IN TO BUY THE COMPANY'S BRANDS.

*****

MEANTIME -- A SOURCE TELLS BLOOMBERG -- THE F-B-I IS LOOKING INTO HEWLETT-PACKARD'S ALLEGATIONS OF FRAUD.

THE SOFTWARE MAKER -- CLAIMS A COMPANY CALLED "AUTONOMY" MISREPRESENTED ITS FINANCIAL SITUATION BEFORE H-P PURCHASED IT

SHARES OF H-P, WEIGHING ON THE DOW YESTERDAY.

*****

AND --

COMING UP AFTER THIS -- BE GRATEFUL THIS YEAR'S THANKSGIVING ISN'T COSTING YOU MORE!

OC:

IF YOU'RE WONDERING WHAT TO BE THANKFUL FOR -- YOU MIGHT START BY APPRECIATING THE PRICE OF THIS YEAR'S THANKSGIVING DINNER.

THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE SAYS FOOD PRICES ARE GOING UP NEXT YEAR -

WHEN THE IMPACT OF THIS YEAR'S DROUGHT FINALLY CATCHES UP.

POULTRY EXPECTED TO GO UP 4-PERCENT, DAIRY PRODUCTS EVEN MORE.

*****

MEANTIME -- MORE AMERICANS PLAN TO STAY UP LATE, OR GET UP EARLY, TO CATCH THOSE BLACK FRIDAY DEALS THIS YEAR.

AMERICAN EXPRESS SAYS FINDS 29-PERCENT EXPECT TO MAKE THEIR FIRST BLACK FRIDAY PURCHASE BETWEEN MIDNIGHT AND 3 A-M.

UP FROM 18-PERCENT LAST YEAR.

AND THOSE WHO GET TO THE MALL, WILL FIND LOTS OF REASON FOR HOLIDAY CHEER, INCLUDING SPECIAL LOUNGES, FREE GIFT WRAP AND IN SOME CASES, EVEN CHILD CARE!

BREAK SIX 5:27:01 AM

HIT TIME 5:27:01 AM

HL1) ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-NATSVOTOPS

12:59:33 SG: How many people were in the house? / Six people. My wife, me and my four children *** / Over 1000 rockets and mortars have been fired into israel just in the last week

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- STILL NO CEASEFIRE THIS MORNING BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS.

HL3) HOLIDAY TRAVEL-TRX-VO

AND, AIRLINES EXPECT TO HAVE FULL FLIGHTS, WHILE THE HIGHWAYS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CONGESTED AND DANGEROUS.

NEWS TODAY OPEN-CLIPTOPS

GOOD MORNING-2SHOT PUSH

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

I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.

AND I'M CLAY MILLER.

IT'S THE EVE OF THANKSGIVING AND WE KNOW A LOT OF PEOPLE ARE TRAVELING TODAY, SO BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

BREAKING BUS BLAST

BACK TO BREAKING NEWS OVERSEAS --- ISRAELI RESCUE SERVICES SAY THERE HAS BEEN AN EXPLOSION ON A BUS ACROSS FROM THE MILITARY HEADQUARTERS IN TEL AVIV.

THE AGENCY SAYS AT LEAST 10 PEOPLE ARE HURT.

THE EXPLOSION COMES AMID AN ONGOING ISRAELI OPERATION AGAINST GAZA'S HAMAS RULERS AIMED AT STOPPING PALESTINIAN ROCKET FIRE.

THE WOUNDED HAVE VARYING DEGREES OF INJURIES. IT IS UNCLEAR IF ANYONE WAS KILLED.

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-TRXTOPS-SOTVO-OC

"We don't think any country in the world would tolerate such a situation" /13:29:38 i would be glad if it would be only by airstrikes. / we're about to go into bombs and fire. nobody wants to go into fire.

THIS MORNING-

BOTH ISRAELI AND PALESTINIAN LEADERS ARE RESUMING SO FAR FAILED NEGOTIATIONS OVER A CEASEFIRE.

SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON IS IN ISRAEL TODAY HELPING WITH PEACE TALKS AFTER CUTTING SHORT HER TRIP TO ASIA

ISRAEL GAZA CONFLICT-PKG

A SERIES OF EXPLOSIONS LIT UP THE GAZA SKY OVERNIGHT-

THE LATEST ISRAELI AIR STRIKES ARE PROOF- PRIME MINISTER BENJAMIN NETHANYAHU IS NOT BACKING DOWN WITH OUT A CEASEFIRE.

ALREADY HAMAS HAS SENT MORE THAN 100 ROCKETS TOWARD ISRAEL.

NOW-ISRAELI SOLDERS ARE STANDING BY- READY FOR A GROUND INVASION- TARGETING HAMAS- IF NECESSARY.

NOBODY- INCLUDING PRESIDENT OBAMA- WHO ARRIVED BACK THE WHITE HOUSE THIS MORNING AFTER A TRIP TO ASIA.

A TRIP. SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON CUT SHORT TO HELP NEGOTIATE A TRUCE.

"The goal must be a durable outcome that promotes regional stability and advances the security and legitimate aspirations of Israelis and Palestinians alike."

BECAUSE- THE U-S HAS NO DIPLOMATIC RELATIONSHIP WITH HAMAS- CLINTON IS RELYING ON HELP FROM EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMAMED MORSI TO BROKER A DEAL.

A TEST-FORMER AMBASSADOR MARC GINSBERG SAYS- THAT COULD IMPACT OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH EGYPT.

"He either decides that he's gonna try and control Hamas, or he's not. And if he doesn't well then we can pull the plug on assistance."

THE STAKES ARE HIGH. OVER 100 PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY DIED FROM ROCKET FIRE. AND EVEN MORE UPROOTED FROM THEIR HOMES.

AND NOW COMMUNITIES ON BOTH SIDES ARE CRYING FOR THE FIGHTING TO STOP.

LATER TODAY CLINTON WILL MEET IN PERSON WITH EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI AND THE PALESTINIAN LEADER-MAHMOUD ABBAS- TO TRY AND CONVINCE THEM TO REIGN HAMAS.

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

TRAFFIC-LIVE CAM, NAVI

ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

NORTHWEST WILD WEATHER-VOTOPS-OC

THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS TRACKING WILD WEATHER IN THE NORTHWEST.

ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM IS EXPECTED TO DUMP HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW ON WASHINGTON AND OREGON TODAY.

SEATTLE AND PORTLAND AREAS COULD PICK UP AN ADDITIONAL 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN.

AND LOCATIONS AROUND 4-THOUSAND FEET COULD PICK UP 3 TO 6 INCHES OF ADDITIONAL SNOWFALL.

MEDSTAR LATEST-OC-VO

A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT IN LEE COUNTY'S MEDSTAR DEBACLE.

COMMISSIONERS HAVE MADE A DECISION ABOUT *MEDSTAR'S FUTURE.*

THE EMERGENCY HELICOPTER WILL BE RUN - AT LEAST IN PART - BY A PRIVATE COMPANY.

YESTERDAY MORNING COMMISSIONERS AGREED TO LET GO OF THE "135 CERTIFICATE" -- THAT'S THE F-A-A AUTHORIZATION THAT ALLOWS THEM TO FLY.

FORT MYERS COCAINE BUST-TRXTOPS-OC

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---

NBC-2 WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON A MASSIVE ROUND-UP OF SUSPECTED COCAINE DEALERS.

FORT MYERS POLICE SAY A THREE-MONTH INVESTIGATION CAUGHT 15 PEOPLE SELLING THE DRUGS NEAR PUBLIC SCHOOLS, DAYCARE FACILITIES AND CHURCHES.MOSTLY IN CENTRAL FORT MYERS AND THE DUNBAR AREA.

COLLIER INFANT DEATH LAWSUIT-VOTOPS-OC

DEVELOPING THIS MORNING ---

A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MOTHER,

WHOSE NEWBORN SUFFOCATED IN HER ARMS-- IS SUING THE HOSPITAL WHERE SHE GAVE BIRTH.

A MEDICAL MALPRACTICE LAWSUIT WAS FILED YESTERDAY, BY EVA CHAVEZ, AGAINST PHYSICIANS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN COLLIER COUNTY.

CHAVES GAVE BIRTH TO HER DAUGHTER AT THE HOSPITAL BACK IN 2009.

THE LAWSUIT CLAIMS THE HEAVILY MEDICATED MOTHER TOLD NURSES TO PICK UP HER BABY WHEN SHE WAS DONE BREAST-FEEDING.

CHAVEZ DOZED OFF WITH THE INFANT IN HER ARMS-- WHEN SHE WOKE UP, THE BABY WAS DEAD.

A MEDICAL EXAMINER'S REPORT SHOWS THE BABY DIED FROM CO-SLEEPING, SMOTHERED BY HER MOTHER.

CHAVES BLAMES THE NURSING STAFF FOR FAILING TO PICK UP THE BABY.

ATTORNEYS FOR PHYSICIANS REGIONAL FILED A MOTION TO DISMISS THE LAWSUIT.

BOXER SHOT IN THE FACE-OC-VO

DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---

FORMER CHAMPION BOXER HECTOR CAMACHO IS EXPECTED TO SURVIVE AFTER BEING SHOT IN THE FACE IN PUERTO RICO.

POLICE SAY CAMACHO WAS SITTING IN A CAR NEAR SAN JUAN WHEN AT LEAST ONE GUNMAN OPENED FIRE TUESDAY.

ANOTHER MAN IN THE CAR WAS KILLED.

NEW VIDEO WAS RELEASED OVERNIGHT OF HIM BEING TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.

ARIZONA CRASH-OC-VO

A DEADLY HIGHWAY ACCIDENT IN ARIZONA IS UNDER INVESTIGATION RIGHT NOW.

ONE PERSON WAS KILLED AND SEVERAL OTHERS INJURED WHEN A PICKUP TRUCK DRIVING THE WRONG WAY COLLIDED WITH A CHARTERED BUS NEAR CASA GRANDE, ARIZONA.

THE DRIVER OF THE PICKUP TRUCK WAS DECLARED DEAD AT THE SCENE.

MICHAEL G. RIPPE PKWY. STUDY-OC-SS-OC

THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING NEW INFORMATION ABOUT A TRAFFIC STUDY ON THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.

THE STATE IS RUNNING TUBES ACROSS THE SIX-LANE ROAD.

TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW FAST AND HOW MANY CARS USE THE PARKWAY.

WORKERS NEED THAT INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF A STOP LIGHT IS NECESSARY AT THE INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD.

PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD SAY ITS DANGEROUS CROSSING SIX LANES OF TRAFFIC.

LEE COMMISSIONERS-OC-NATSVO

LEE COUNTY'S NEW COMMISSIONERS START THEIR OFFICIAL, FIRST FULL DAY.

nats - ceremony

THE SWEARING-IN TOOK PLACE YESTERDAY.

CECIL PENDERGRASS REPLACES BRIAN BIGELOW AS DISTRICT TWO'S COMMISSIONER.

AND LARRY KIKER REPLACES RAY JUDAH IN DISTRICT THREE.

THE LEE COUNTY BOARD VOTED TO MAKE PENDERGRASS THE COMMISSION CHAIR.

TEACHER MENTORS-OC-VO-WIPE

BY JANUARY, 32 SCHOOLS IN LEE COUNTY WILL HAVE TEACHER MENTORS IN PLACE.

THE SCHOOL BOARD APPROVED JOB DESCRIPTIONS YESTERDAY - WHICH GETS THE BALL ROLLING TO PLACE CURRENT TEACHERS IN THOSE ROLES.

A MENTOR TEACHER IS PAID AN EXTRA ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR TO HELP NEW TEACHERS ADJUST.

THE DISTRICT WILL ALSO MAKE SOME EXPERIENCED EDUCATORS. 'TEACHER LEADERS.'

A TEACHER LEADER IS PAID AN EXTRA 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO COACH AN ENTIRE SCHOOL'S STAFF.

GG HIGH SCHOOL NO SHAVE FUNDRAISER-VOTOPS

IT'S BEEN A SCRUFFY MONTH AT GOLDEN GATE HIGH SCHOOL IN COLLIER COUNTY.

FACULTY MEMBERS THREW AWAY THEIR RAZORS FOR THE ENTIRE MONTH-- GROWING OUT MUSTACHES TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE CANCER ALLIANCE OF NAPLES.

THOSE WHO PARTICIPATED, DONATED MORE THAN 700 DOLLARS TO THE ALLIANCE-- WITH THE FUNDS HELPING LOCAL PROSTATE CANCER PATIENTS.

THE SCHOOL SAYS THIS WILL BECOME AN ANNUAL TRADITION.

QUARTER HOUR PUSH-2SHOT

YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --

NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --

distracted driving ban-sotvo

:21 its hard to catch - its a he said she said 00:25

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.

FLORIDA DISTRACTED DRIVING-VO IN PLASMA

TEXTING BEHIND THE WHEEL.

MOSTLY EVERYONE AGREES IT'S DANGEROUS,

BUT FLORIDA IS ONE OF ONLY SIX STATES WITH NO LAWS RESTRICTING TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.

FLORIDA DISTRACTED DRIVING-PKG

i was looking at my phone and the cars had stopped in front of me i didnt see it, i totaled my car

ANDREA MELGAREJO WAS CHECKING FACEBOOK WHILE DRIVING.

:42 def opened my eyed i was naive to how dangerous it could be:46

STATE LAWMAKERS DON'T MEET UNTIL MARCH.

BUT SENATOR NANCY DETERT HOPES TO OPEN MORE EYES BY INTRODUCING A BILL THAT MAKES TEXTING AND DRIVING A SECONDARY OFFENSE.

THE FINE WOULD BE 30 DOLLARS.

57:38 it would be a big help for the most part - 50 percent of crashes occur when someone is distracted by a phone or another device

BUT DETERT'S PROPOSAL WOULD ONLY ALLOW OFFICERS TO TICKET DRIVERS IF THEY WERE PULLED OVER FOR ANOTHER TRAFFIC VIOLATION.

LIKE SPEEDING OR NOT WEARING A SEATBELT.

FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER JASON SANDT SAYS 40 PERCENT OF THE CITATIONS HE WRITES ARE FOR A SECONDARY OFFENSE.

00:34 citations would go up people would stop doing it crashes would go down aggressive driving would go down:40

THAT SAID.OFFICERS SAY THIS LAW MAY BE TOUGH TO ENFORCE.

:21 its hard to catch - its a he said she said 00:25

JAY ANDERSON WITH STAY ALIVE JUST DRIVE WOULD LIKE TO SEE TEXTING AND DRIVING CLASSIFIED AS A PRIMARY OFFENSE.

BUT CALLS THIS BILL. A START.

7:04 we dont want it to be a slap on the wrist we would prefer it to be a hefty fine so that it sends a message that this behavior is in fact dangerous.:13

A MESSAGE THAT MELGAREJO HAD TO LEARN THE HARD WAY --

AND ONE SHE DOESN'T THINK EVERYONE WILL TAKE AS SERIOUS.

:53 there will always be someone who will break the rules they think they are invincible

FLORIDA DISTRACTED DRIVING-MITTO IN PLASMA-cgs (4)

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.

JUST GO TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK PAGE TO GET IN ON THE CONVERSATION.

HERE'S WHAT STEVE GRAVES SAYS: -QUOTE- "THAT FINE NEEDS TO BE ONE-THOUSAND FOR THE FIRST OFFENSE AND DOUBLED FOR EVERY OFFENSE AFTER THAT.

THIS IS NOT A GAME, PEOPLE'S LIVES ARE AT STAKE."

MIKE BAUGH ALSO WROTE ON OUR FACEBOOK WALL SAYING:

"WHO CARES, AND HOW WILL THEY PROVE IT?"

"IF YOU ARE GOING TO BLAME YOUR ACCIDENT ON TEXTING THEN YOU PROBABLY SHOULDN'T DRIVE ANYWAY."

PANTHER PLEA-ONCAM

A RENEWED PLEA THIS MORNING FROM STATE WILDLIFE OFFICIALS -- SLOW DOWN WHEN DRIVING THROUGH PANTHER COUNTRY.

SO FAR THIS YEAR, IT'S ESTIMATED THAT 15 OF THE 23 DOCUMENTED PANTHER DEATHS HAVE BEEN BECAUSE OF CAR COLLISIONS.

THE FLORIDA PANTHER IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.

PILL MILL BUST-VOTOPS

BUSTED!

FOUR PEOPLE ARE CHARGED THIS MORNING WITH RUNNING AN ILLEGAL PAIN CLINIC IN LEE COUNTY.

YOU MAY REMEMBER THIS VIDEO WE SHOWED YOU BACK IN JULY WHEN THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT RAIDED LUXOR INDUSTRIES PHYSICIANS GROUP IN NORTH FORT MYERS AFTER AN ANONYMOUS TIP.

PILL MILL BUST-SOTVO

MATT WALH, FDLE: there were no proper medical devices in the rooms- there were dog feces and dog urine in the facility also.

F-D-L-E IS STILL CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE DOCTORS WHO WORKED AT THE CLINIC.

PILL MILL BREAKOUT-OC-CGS

NBC-2 DUG DEEPER AND FOUND OUT FLORIDA LEADS THE NATION IN PILL MILL BUSTS.

EARLIER THIS YEAR--

THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION FINISHED A YEAR-LONG UNDERCOVER INVESTIGATION.

INVESTIGATORS BUSTED AT LEAST 66 DOCTORS AT 83 LOCATIONS, ACROSS THE STATE.

THE GOAL WAS TO CUT DOWN ON THE DISHING OUT OF ILLEGAL PRESCRIPTION DRUGS AND ADDICTIVE PAINKILLERS, LIKE OXYCODONE.

HOLIDAY SPENDING AND DEBT-ONCAM

TODAY WE'LL FIND OUT JUST HOW MUCH MONEY AMERICANS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEND THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.

THE CONSUMER FEDERATION OF AMERICAN AND THE CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION IS RELEASING ITS 13TH ANNUAL CONSUMER SURVEY.

WE'LL FIND OUT THE ESTIMATED AMOUNT AMERICANS WILL SHELL OUT ON GIFTS THIS YEAR,

AIRPORT SMOKING-OC-VO

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--

BIRTH CONTROL OTC-OC-VO-WIPE

A STORY GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION THIS MORNING:

SOME DOCTORS ARE SAYING WOMEN SHOULD BE ABLE TO BUY BIRTH CONTROL PILLS OVER THE COUNTER.

THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNECOLOGISTS SAYS IT *DOESN'T THINK PRESCRIPTIONS ARE NECESSARY BECAUSE A LARGE BODY OF EVIDENCE SHOWS "THE PILL" IS EFFECTIVE AND SAFE.

THE GROUP SAYS MORE WOMEN WOULD USE IT IF THEY HAD EASIER ACCESS.

VERIZON OUTAGE-ONCAM

THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE WITHOUT A PHONE THIS MORNING.

AND OFFICIALS SAY RATS ARE TO BLAME.

VERIZON TELLS NBC 2 CUSTOMERS FROM TAMPA TO ORLANDO LOST THEIR LAND LINE PHONES BECAUSE RODENTS CHEWED THROUGH UTILITY LINES.

PITBULL ON TODAY-TRXTOPS-SOTVO

international love

YOU GUESSED IT!

FLORIDA-NATIVE PITBULL IS TAKING THE STAGE LIVE THIS MORNING ON THE TODAY SHOW!

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

DALLAS BUMP SHOT-SAT 24 LIVE LOOK

MILLIONS TAKE TO THE SKIES AND ROADS THIS MORNING FOR THANKSGIVING.

HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT INTERSTATE 35 IN DALLAS, TEXAS.

TRIPLE A IS ADVISING DRIVERS TO HIT THE ROAD BEFORE 7 THIS MORNING, BECAUSE BY 5 PM THE ROADS WILL BE JAMMED.

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.

Another shot of cool, dry air is on the way to Southwest Florida today, and this cool, refreshing weather will last right through Thanksgiving and into the upcoming weekend.

The weather system bringing this next batch of cool air will likely stir up a few clouds at times today, but we we'll still see a fair amount of sunshine.

There's just not enough moisture around to produce any rain, so rain prospects will be incredibly low.

As the cool air comes flowing into Southwest Florida this afternoon, our daytime temperature shouldn't get beyond the mid to upper 70s. A brisk northerly wind will even make the air feel a little chilly at times with wind speeds ranging from 10-20 mph.

A chill returns to the air tonight as temperatures dip into the low to mid 50s with a mostly clear sky. Inland locations that tend to get cooler could see some 40s by early Thanksgiving morning.

All indications point to Thanksgiving being a very delightful day across Southwest Florida. We'll see lots of sunshine, low humidity, a cool north wind, and highs in the mid 70s.

The forecast is even looking bright and sunny for Black Friday, but If you plan on being out early to do some shopping, prepare for a chilly morning as lows dip back down into the low 50s and upper 40s. Once the sun is out for a while, temperatures Friday afternoon will warm into the mid 70s.

The upcoming weekend is shaping up to be a dandy as well. Look for a mostly sunny sky Saturday with daytime highs staying in the mid to upper 70s. By Saturday afternoon, another reinforcing shot of cool air will push down into Southwest Florida, which will make for another cool night Saturday. Overnight lows will get back down into the low 50s and perhaps upper 40s by early Sunday.

Sunday will be very refreshing, too, with highs in the mid to upper 70s along with a partly cloudy sky.

TRAFFIC ALERT-TRX

TRAFFIC ALERT-NAVI

CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--

ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT

TRAFFIC BILLBOARD-CLIP

THANKSGIVING ICE CREAM-OC-VO

AN ICE CREAM SHOP IN PHOENIX IS SCOOPING UP A THANKSGIVING MEAL WITH ALL THE FIXINGS…

THE SCOOPTACULAR ICE CREAM SHOP IS OFFERING TURKEY, CORN, CRANBERRY, AND SWEET POTATO ICE CREAM THIS WEEK.

ALL OF THE TREATS ARE MADE BY HAND.

THANKSGIVING & PETS-OC-VO

WITH THANKSGIVING JUST ONE DAY 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.

THANKSGIVING & PETS-SOTVO

"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.

TODAY TEASE-OC-SOT

NOW LET'S SEE WHAT MATT AND SAVANNAH HAVE PLANNED FOR YOU COMING UP ON THE TODAY,

TAKE A LOOK.

Coming up Wednesday on Today from the travel rush to foods to avoid everything you need to know for Thanksgiving.

WHAT'S COMING UP AT 6-CLIPTOPS

1) BAD TOYS-VOTOPS

RIGHT NOW HOLIDAY WISH LISTS ARE POURING IN--

2) TECNO AND SLEEPING-VOTOPS

DO YOU HAVE TROUBLE FALLING ASLEEP?

THE ANSWER COULD BE IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND.

3) VOLCANO VIDEO-NATSVOTOPS

people screaming

AND SPEAKING OF CHAOS--

NEW VIDEO THE MORNING OF HIKERS RUNNING FROM AN ERUPTING VOLCANO--

GIVING TREE-2SH-VO-SS

THIS HOLIDAY SEASON WE HAVE A WAY FOR YOU TO HELP OUT OUR AREA'S SENIORS.

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.

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.

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