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A GAS EXPLOSION IN MASSACHUSETTS HAS INVESTIGATORS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS THIS MORNING
PLUS, SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IS TODAY, WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT IT'S ABOUT AND HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF IT,
AND, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON, POWERBALL HAS REACHED NEAR RECORD NUMBERS, WE'LL TELL YOU HOW MUCH IS UP FOR GRABS IN TONIGHT'S DRAWING.
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I'M JOE ROETZ
AND I'M KELLY CRESWELL
JOIN US FOR NBC-2 NEWS TODAY. COMING UP IN JUST ONE MINUTE.
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GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KELLY CRESWELL
AND I'M JOE ROETZ
TODAY IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24.
WE'LL HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES IN JUST A MINUTE.
BUT FIRST METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING JOINS US WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
JASON.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF PUERTO RICO THIS MORNING,
WE'VE JUST LEARNED BOXER HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO HAS DIED.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAUMA CENTER IN PUERTO RICO SAYS HE DIED AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
HE SAYS CAMACHO WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST EARLY THIS MORNING.
CAMACHO WAS DECLARED BRAIN DEAD ON THURSDAY FOLLOWING A SHOOTING IN HIS HOMETOWN OF BAYAMON.
THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION WAS 50.
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MORE SAD NEWS TO TELL YOU ABOUT.
ACTOR LARRY HAGMAN WHO PLAYED THE ICONIC TEXAS OIL MAN J-R EWING ON "DALLAS" HAS DIED.
HE WAS 81.
HAGMAN WAS A NORTH TEXAS NATIVE WHO FIRST MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS BEFUDDLED ASTRONAUT TONY NELSON ON T.V.'S "I DREAM OF JEANNIE" IN THE 19-60s.
BUT IT WAS HIS ROLE AS RUTHLESS OIL MAGNATE J-R IN THE EIGHTIES ON "DALLAS" THAT MADE HIM A MAINSTAY AND A SUPERSTAR.
HAGMAN WAS A SHOWBIZ KID, THE SON OF LEGENDARY BROADWAY ACTRESS MARY MARTIN.
HE WAS BATTLING CANCER FOR A SECOND TIME.
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INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING RIGHT NOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED A NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION IN SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTES.
it was like boom.
It blew.my back bedroom and kitchen windows were blown completely out and
it blew me across the room. I got up off the floor and we ran out of the
house.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO.
THIS IS THE BLAST THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT.
AN ENTIRE BUILDING WAS LEVELED AND SEVERAL OTHERS DAMAGED.
MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE WERE HURT, BUT FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS KILLED IN THE BLAST.
THAT'S BECAUSE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS ACTUALLY EVACUATED THE BUILDING TO INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE GAS LEAK JUST AN HOUR BEFORE.
NOW EMERGENCY WORKERS CREDIT THOSE CREWS WITH SAVING THEIR LIVES.
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nats people fighting
SHOPPERS ON A MISSION!
PEOPLE PACKED MALLS AND STORES ACROSS THE NATION FOR BLACK FRIDAY!
THIS IS VIDEO OUT OF TUCSCON ARIZONA.
TENSIONS GREW HEATED AT THIS WALMART IN THE QUEST FOR BARGAINS.
PEOPLE WERE PUSHING, SHOVING, EVEN CURSING AT EACH OTHER.
BLACK FRIDAY TRADITIONALLY MARKS THE START OF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON,
WHICH EXPERTS SAY MAKES UP TO 40-PERCENT OF A RETAILER'S ANNUAL SALES.
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A PUSH TO SHOP SMALL!
TODAY IS "SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY".
IT'S A DAY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE CAMPAIGN IS SPONSORED BY "AMERICAN EXPRESS", WHICH IS ALSO OFFERING CARDHOLDERS MONEY BACK FOR SHOPPING AT QUALIFIED STORES.
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AND IF YOU'RE STILL IN THE MOOD TO SHOP:
MONDAY IS "CYBER MONDAY".
YOU'LL BE ABLE TO GRAB UP SOME BARGAINS AT BIG RETAIL STORES ONLINE.
WALMART, AMAZON, BEST BUY AND ANN TAYLOR UNVEILED "PRE-BLACK FRIDAY DEALS" EVEN BEFORE THANKSGIVING.
APPLE POSTED ITS ONE-DAY ONLINE SHOPPING DISCOUNTS ON BLACK FRIDAY.
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LOOKING FOR SOME FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN THIS WEEKEND?
THIS WEEKEND IS THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
N-B-C 2 'S LEIGH DANA IS LIVE FROM THE SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER ON FIRST STREET WITH A LOOK AT ALL THE UNIQUELY DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES.
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PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE LINING UP TODAY,
TO PURCHASE WHAT THEY ARE HOPING IS THAT WINNING POWERBALL TICKET!
THE JACKPOT FOR TONIGHT'S DRAWING: 325-MILLION DOLLARS!
OFFICIALS SAY IF ONE LUCKY WINNER GETS ALL FIVE NUMBERS,
ALONG WITH THE POWERBALL NUMBER,
THEY COULD TAKE HOME A COOL 212-POINT EIGHT-MILLION DOLLARS BEFORE TAXES.
THE ODDS OF WINNING THOUGH-- ONE IN 175 *MILLION.
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A VIOLENT END TO A BLACK FRIDAY OUTING IN TALLAHASSEE.
AUTHORITIES BELIEVE A DISAGREEMENT OVER A PARKING SPACES LED TO TWO PEOPLE BEING SHOT AND WOUNDED OUTSIDE A WALMART.
POLICE SAY OFFICERS RESPONDED TO THE SHOOTING SHORTLY AFTER NOON FRIDAY.
A MAN AND A WOMAN, DISCOVERED AT THE STORE'S OUTDOOR GARDEN CENTER, WERE TAKEN TO A NEARBY HOSPITAL WITH WOUNDS THAT WERE NOT CONSIDERED LIFE-THREATENING.
THEY ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE A FULL RECOVERY.
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STUDENTS IN GAZA WENT BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY AFTER AN EIGHT-DAY ISRAELI OFFENSIVE.
THE TRUCE BETWEEN ISRAEL AND HAMAS AGREED TO ON WEDNESDAY APPEARS TO BE HOLDING.
SCHOOLS WERE CLOSED DUE TO THE VIOLENCE, BUT CHILDREN SEEMED HAPPY TO BE GOING BACK.
AROUND 220-THOUSAND CHILDREN ATTEND U-N SCHOOLS IN GAZA.
STUDENTS WERE SEEN WALKING THROUGH THE RUBBLE LEFT BY ISRAELI AIRSTRIKES ON THEIR WAY TO SCHOOL.
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MORE THAN 70 HOLIDAY TRAVELERS ARE SAFE THIS MORNING, AFTER A BIRD FORCED THEIR JET TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
JUST 45-MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT FRIDAY A TURKEY VULTURE STRUCK THE PLANE'S WING.
THE PLANE WAS HEADED TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA FROM THE KEYS
THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
ALL THE PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS SAY, THEY'RE JUST HAPPY TO BE SAFE.
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It was mostly just annoying that we had to find different flights and we were supposed to get home at about 5 o clock but now it'll be about 11pm but were still really lucky that we're gonna get home tonight.
MECHANICS INSPECTED THE JET FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AND DECIDED IT COULD NOT FLY.
AFTER A NEARLY SIX HOUR DELAY, A NEW PLANE ARRIVED, AND FLEW THE PASSENGERS TO CHARLOTTE.
THE F-A-A SAYS THERE HAVE BEEN 32 REPORTED BIRD STRIKES THIS YEAR.
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AN OSPREY IN PUNTA GORDA IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING AFTER SOMEONE SHOT THE PROTECTED BIRD.
THIS IS THE SECOND OSPREY FOUND SHOT IN PUNTA GORDA ISLES, WITHIN THE PAST MONTH.
VETERINARIANS IN PUNTA GORDA SAY THE PELLET IS STILL IN THE BIRD'S WING.
THEY DON'T PLAN TO REMOVE THE BULLET, DUE TO THE RISK OF PERMANENTLY DAMAGING THE WING.
IT IS A FELONY TO HURT AN OSPREY.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTINGS SHOOTINGS IS ASKED TO CALL THE F-W-C.
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MEMBERS OF A FORT MYERS COMMUNITY ARE THANKFUL ONE OF THEIR FELLOW RESIDENTS WAS ABLE TO STOP A BURGLAR, BEFORE A STRANGE SITUATION MADE A TURN FOR THE WORSE.
IT ALL HAPPENED ON THANKSGIVING EVENING, OFF CHERRYBROOK LOOP, IN THE SAN SIMEON COMMUNITY.
OFFICIALS SAY THE HOMEOWNER FIRED TWO SHOTS AT THE CROOK THAT BROKE INTO HIS HOME, THROUGH A BACK DOOR.
THE HOMEOWNER MISSED AND THE WOULD-BE THIEF GOT AWAY.
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SGT SEAN HOOVER, FMPD: Somebody had tried to break into his home he armed himself he thought the suspect was armed and fired a couple rounds at him. On thanksgiving you think the criminals would be home too eating dinner but I guess there's no rest for the weary
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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RESIDENTS OF A COLLIER COUNTY NEIGHBORHOOD ARE ON EDGE THIS MORNING,
AFTER A FIGHT BROKE OUT AT A PARK INVOLVING 50 PEOPLE.
THE CHAOS STARTED AT NAPLES MANOR PARK AND ENDED SEVERAL BLOCKS OVER ON CONFEDERATE DRIVE, IN EAST NAPLES.
WITNESSES SAY, THE MOB OF MEN WERE THROWING PUNCHES, SCREAMING AND RUNNING THROUGH THE STREETS.
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Matthew torres, naples manor resident
"at night it gets a little crazy out here, people I see sometimes people selling drugs and sometimes there's fights here."
Blanca soto, naples manor resident
"I have kids and I worry for what happen."
TWO OF THE MEN WERE CAUGHT AND ARRESTED FOR LOITERING AND PROWLING--
THE REST WERE ABLE TO GET AWAY.
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A NAPLES MAN SAVES A NEIGHBOR'S FAMILY MEMBER'S LIFE DURING THANKSGIVING DINNER.
BOB AND ANNETTEE KEVERN SAY THEY WERE EATING WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER HAD A HEART ATTACK.
BOB RAN TO GET HIS NEIGHBOR, RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BOB HOFFMAN, WHO HAD BEEN ON THE FORCE 30 YEARS.
HOFFMAN AND HIS SISTER, WHO IS A CRITICAL CARE NURSE RUSHED OVER.
THEY GAVE THE MAN C-P-R.
THEIR EFFORTS HELPED SAVE HIS LIFE.
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sot bob hoffman saved victims life 46:24 after being on the job so long and to be retired its a privilege for me to positively effect someones life in retirement 46:32 47:28 its just an honor to be able to affect someones life 47:38
HE WAS TAKEN TO PHYSICIANS REGIONAL IN NAPLES.
BOB AND ANNETTE SAY THEIR FAMILY MEMBER IS NOW CONSCIOUS AND TALKING.
THERE IS EXTENSIVE HEART DAMAGE.
BUT THE FAMILY SAYS THEY'RE THANKFUL FOR GREAT NEIGHBORS AND THE THANKSGIVING MIRACLE OF LIFE.
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A SOUTH FLORIDA STATE SENATOR IS PUSHING NEW PARASAILING LAWS.
POMPANO BEACH LAWMAKER MARIA SACHS FILED HER BILL THIS WEEK.
IT FORCES PARASAILING COMPANIES TO CARRY INSURANCE.
THEY WOULD ALSO HAVE TO FOLLOW MORE RIGOROUS SAFETY INSPECTIONS --
AND THEY COULD NOT GO PARASAILING IF THE WINDS ARE WHIPPING FASTER THAN 20 MILES AN HOUR.
SOME SAY STANDARDS ARE SO WEAK NOW -- THEY'VE LED TO DEADLY ACCIDENTS.
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David Hall, visitor
03:29 so that its publicly known what the safety record is of each company that runs the business 03:35 Laura Hall
02:23 we thought about signing up for parasailing and I assume there are mre regulations as a visitor I assume that's there 02:30
LAWMAKERS HAVE TRIED TO PASS BILLS BEFORE.
BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TO INCLUDE SAFETY INSPECTIONS.
IF IT PASSES, THE NEW LAW WOULD GO INTO EFFECT JULY FIRST.
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NEW YORKERS CAN NOW BREATHE A SIGH OF RELIEF.THEY WILL NO LONGER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT GETTING A TANK OF GAS.
GAS RATIONING IN NEW YORK CITY IS OVER --
A SIGN THINGS ARE GETTING BACK TO NORMAL IN THE AFTERMATH OF HURRICANE SANDY.
DRIVERS HAD TO GET GAS ON CERTAIN DAYS,
BASED ON THE NUMBERS ON THEIR LICENSE PLATES.
MORE THAN 85 PERCENT OF GAS STATIONS IN THE CITY ARE NOW BACK UP AND RUNNING, COMPARED WITH 25 PERCENT JUST AFTER THE HURRICANE.
SIMILAR RATIONING HAS ALSO ENDED IN NEW JERSEY AND LONG ISLAND.
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THIS MORNING -- WE'RE LEARNING HOW MUCH SUPERSTORM SANDY COULD COST THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY.
THE STATE'S GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE IS ESTIMATING THE STORM WILL COST 29-POINT-FOUR BILLION DOLLARS.
CHRISTIE SAYS IT'S GOING TO COST THE STATE BILLIONS IN DAMAGE TO BUILDINGS, ROADS, AND THE TOLL THE STORM HAS TAKEN ON THE STATE'S TOURISM INDUSTRY.
THIS MORNING, MORE THAN 30-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE WITHOUT POWER IN NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY.
EARLIER THIS MONTH, THE GOVERNOR OF NEW YORK ESTIMATED THE DAMAGE THERE TO BE AROUND 33-BILLION DOLLARS.
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COMING UP ON N-B-C- 2 NEWS TODAY
IT'S ALL IN THE WRIST.
A NEW PATH TO THE HEART IS GAINING MOMENTUM. THE STORY COMING UP IN OUR HEALTH MATTERS REPORT.
AND, HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYOFFS CONTINUE.
A RE-MATCH OF SOUTH FORT MYERS AND NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL.
ONE QUATERBACK HAD A BIG SECOND HALF--
RISHI HAS THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THAT GAME AND TWO OTHER BIG HIGH SCHOOL MATCHUPS AFTER THE BREAK.
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MODERN MEDICINE IS CONSTANTLY PUSHING THE ENVELOPE, LOOKING FOR BETTER WAYS TO PERFORM SURGERY.
IN THE LAST DECADE OR SO, WE'VE SEEN LESS INVASIVE PROCEDURES THAT OFFER QUICKER HEALING.
IN TODAY'S HEALTH MATTERS AMY OSHIER REPORTS ON HEART PROCEDURES THAT BENEFIT FROM A LITTLE WRIST ACTION.
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PKG:
IN ORDER TO PERFORM MANY OF THE MOST COMMON CARDIAC PROCEDURES, DOCTORS NEED TO ACCESS THE HEART ARTERIES. WHETHER THEY'RE TAKING PICTURES, INFLATING AN ANGIOPLASTY OR PLACING A STENT, CARDIOLOGISTS ARE LOOKING FOR BETTER WAYS TO GAIN ACCESS.
DR. ROBERT GROHOWSKI/CARDIOLOGIST
RUNS:
3:14 Angioplasties and stents are both completed through long tubes called catheters, that are typically inserted into an artery either around the crease of the groin or in the arm or now we use the wrist arteries as well.
AMY OSHIER/REPORTING
RUNS:
For years, the gold standard in this country, has been to go through the groin. But new figures show the number of wrist procedures, or the 'transradial' approach is gaining speed. increasing five-fold.
DR. ROBERT GROHOWSKI/CARDIOLOGIST
RUNS:
2:14 The advantage is, the wrist can be bandaged and not limit your walking or activity for that period of time, up to a week after the procedure.
RECOVERY FROM A WRIST PROCEDURE IS SIMPLER FOR PATIENTS, WHO AREN'T FORCED TO LIE FLAT FOR HOURS IN ORDER TO PREVENT COMPLICATIONS. SOME PEOPLE GO HOME THE SAME DAY. THIS PROCEDURE IS STILL CUTTING EDGE FOR MANY DOCTORS.
DR. ROBERT GROHOWSKI/CARDIOLOGIST
RUNS:
2:34 It's a trickier procedure because the artery is much smaller and it affects our ability to do some of the work that we need to do, but I think in the future we'll see more and more procedures done in that manner.
IT'S IMPORTANT TO CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR TO DISCUSS WHICH TECHNIQUE THEY'RE MOST COMFORTABLE WITH. PATIENTS LOOKING FOR A LESS INVASIVE APPROACH FOR THEIR HEART PROCEDURE MAY FIND IT'S ALL IN THE WRIST. FOR LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM.
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FORECAST OPEN
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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THE WEEKEND IS HERE-
AND IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS WEEKEND, WE HAVE YOU COVERED WITH A LOOK AT TODAY'S THINGS TO DO-
FOR THE FIRST TIME, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO COCONUT POINT.
YOU CAN WAKE SANTA UP FROM 9 TO 10 THIS MORNING-
PLUS YOUR KIDS CAN TAKE PICTURES WITH JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK STARTING AT 10.
IF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE MORE YOUR THING, WHY NOT HEAD OUT TO FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE TONIGHT AT 6 FOR THE VILLAGE'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTED GOLF CART PARADE.
THE PARADE IS TONIGHT AT 6 AT FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THINGS TO DO GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON "THINGS TO DO" ON THE SIDE MENU.
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOU CAN ENTER THE INFORMATION AT THE SAME PLACE.
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COMING UP ON N-B-C 2 NEWS TODAY
A NEW AQUARIUM MAY BE COMING TO ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY.
WE'LL TELL YOU WHERE AND HOW IT'S GOING TO BE FUNDED.
LAWMAKERS ARE HOPING TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF, WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT'S PLANNED IN WASHINGTON WHEN WE COME BACK.
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A BOMB BLAST IN PAKISTAN CLAIMS THE LIVES OF THREE CHIDLREN WE'LL HAVE ALL THE DETAILS,
PLUS, A MAN WITH A LONG CRIMINAL HISTORY MAY HAVE STRUCK AGAIN IN NORTH FORT MYERS, AND THIS TIME HE IS TARGETING SENIORS,
AND ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY HAS SOME PLANS FOR MILLION OF DOLLARS IN SETTLEMENT MONEY, WE'LL TELL YOU WHAT THEY ARE.
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SHOW OPEN
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GOOD MORNING, THANKS FOR JOINING US HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M JOE ROETZ
AND I'M
WE'LL GET A LOOK AT OUR TOP STORIES IN JUST A MINUTE.
BUT FIRST JASON DUNNING JOINS US WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
JASON.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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T-V ICON LARRY HAGMAN DIED YESTERDAY, SUFFERING COMPLICATIONS FROM HIS BATTLE WITH CANCER.
THE STAR OF "DALLAS" AND "I DREAM OF JEANNIE" WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR HIS MOST FAMOUS CHARACTER, J-R EWING, THE MOST DESPISED AND LOVED VILLAIN IN T-V HISTORY.
BIANNA GOLDRYGA HAS MORE ON HIS LIFE AND CAREER
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IT IS ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL AND VILLANIZED CHARACTERS ON TELEVISION
J-R EWING
AND WHEN LARRY HAGMAN TOOK THE ROLE ON IT WAS ONLY SUPPOSED TO LAST A FEW
WEEKSBUT "DALLAS" BECAME A HITAND THE ROLE A PART OF TELEVISION HISTORY
IN HIS LAST SIT DOWN INTERVIEW WITH A-B-C STATION W-F-A-A HAGMAN REVELAED:
"I WAS THINKING IT WOULD LAST MAYBE SIX EPISODES AND THAT
WOULD BE IT AND WE WOULD ALL GO ON VACATION."
NO VACATION AS HAGMAN'S CHARACTERTHE MICHIVIOUS TEXAS OIL TYCOON AND HIS
ANTICS MADE DALLAS ONE OF TVS BIGGEST HITS IN THE 80SAND TODAY - HAGMAN AND
HIS CO-STARS WERE REUNITED AS THE SHOW JUST RE-TOOLED FOR MODERN TIMES
HE ALSO MADE THE COWBOY HAT - COOL TO WEAR
NATS
AT THE AGE OF 81 HAGMAN DIED LAST NIGHT DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM THROAT
CANCER. THE ACTOR'S FAMILY RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING:
"Larry's family and close friends had joined him in Dallas for the
Thanksgiving holiday. When he passed, he was surrounded by loved ones. It
was a peaceful passing, just as he had wished for."
IN 19-95 HAGMAN BATTLED CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER AND WAS LATER GIVEN A
TRANSPLANT. HAGMAN HIMSELF REVEALED HIS ILLNESS WAS THE RESULT OF HEAVY
DRINKING THAT STARTED WHEN HE WAS A TEEN.
HAGMAN
"I'd like to be drug kicking and screaming into another 13 years."
THE TEXAS NATIVE SERVED IN THE AIRFORCE BEFORE HE CAME INTO OUR LIVING
ROOMS-
HE STARED IN FIVE HIT TELEVISION SERIES THROUGHOUT HIS 50 YEAR CAREER
BUT NO DOUBT BEFORE MAKNIG HIS NAME AS J-R HE HIT THE JACKPOT 19-65 WHEN HE
PLAYED ANOTHER ICONIC ROLL."MAJOR NELSON" BARBARA EDEN'S TELEVISION MASTER
IN "I DREAM OF JEANNIE"
HAGMAN WILL NOT SOON BE FORGOTTEN.
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NEXT WEEK DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS WILL SIT DOWN AND TRY TO STRIKE A DEAL TO AVOID THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
THIS MORNING WE ARE LEARNING THERE ARE MORE THAN TWO SIDES TO THE ISSUE.
LAWMAKERS NEED TO STRIKE A DEAL BEFORE THE END OF THE YEAR TO AVOID 500 BILLION DOLLARS IN TAX INCREASE, AND SPENDING CUTS.
LOBBYISTS ARE LAUNCHING NEW T-V, PRINT AND RADIO ADS.
SEVERAL MAJOR LABOR UNIONS HAVE STARTED AN AD CAMPAIGN-- PRESSURING LAWMAKERS TO PROTECT ENTITLEMENT PROGRAMS CURRENTLY IN JEOPARDY.
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"For working families its all about putting americans back to work not cutting the things we rely on most"
SIMILAR MESSAGES ARE COMING FROM A HANDFUL OF SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS:
ADVOCATES FOR THE ELDERLY, WEAPONS MAKERS, THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY, EVEN CHARITIES.
ECONOMISTS SAY IF WE DO GO OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF- THE U-S WON'T IMMEDIATELY FALL INTO RECESSION.
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THE NORTH FORT MYERS MAN HIT BY A CAR ON BAYSHORE DRIVE IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING.
OFFICIALS SAY CHRISTOPHER HEILMAN WAS WALKING ALONG BAYSHORE YESTERDAY, NEAR DANIELS DRIVE AROUND SIX IN THE MORNING WHEN ROBERT MCEWEN OF NAPLES, DROVE HIS CAR INTO HIM.
CHARGES ARE PENDING.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY A CAREER CRIMINAL IS AT IT AGAIN IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES TELL US THIS MAN, BRIAN KOLPACK, MAY HAVE BROKEN INTO TWO HOUSES LAST WEEK.
THEY THINK HE'S TARGETING A 55-AND-OVER COMMUNITY.
THAT COMMUNITY BOASTS 17 SURVEILLANCE CAMERAS.
THE VIDEO THEY RECORDED SHOULD BE THE KEY TO THIS CASE BECAUSE THERE WERE NO WITNESSES.
THERE WAS NOBODY HOME DURING THE BREAK-INS.
DEPUTIES SAY KOLPACK IS A CONVICTED FELON AND HAS BEEN JAILED 14 TIMES IN THE PAST FOR DIFFERENT CRIMES.
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SOT: TRISH ROUTTE, CRIME STOPPERS COORDINATOR
55:05 "He's very evasive, he's very elusive and he's gotten away with it to this point, but all we need is that one phone call saying that he's at a particular location right now and we got detectives at the ready to go scoop him up"
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIS WHEREABOUTS, CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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PUNTA GORDA IS MULLING OVER WAYS TO SPEND THE MONEY THEY'LL GET FROM THE B-P OIL SPILL SETTLEMENT.
COUNCIL MEMBERS SAY THEY MIGHT USE IT TO BUILD AN AQUARIUM DOWNTOWN.
AND MOTE MARINE *IS* LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR A FACILITY THERE.
CITY LEADERS SAY THEY *WILL* APPLY TO RECEIVE 4-POINT-6 MILLION DOLLARS TO COVER THE DESIGN AND MARKETING PHASES.
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"That would just be a spark in downtown for people to get on board and say 'I think I better get opened up down here before there's no space left.'"
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS WILL MEET WITH COUNTY LEADERS IN JANUARY TO PRIORITZE A LIST OF PROJECTS TO PURSUE WITH THE MONEY FROM B-P.
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IT'S BEEN MORE THAN A YEAR SINCE AL QAEDA TERRORIST LEADER, OSAMA BIN LADEN WAS KILLED.
AND NOW, NEW DETAILS HAVE SURFACED ABOUT HIS BURIAL.
IT ALL COMES FROM THE GOVERNMENT'S PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION.
BRIAN TODD HAS THOSE DETAILS.
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TENSE AND VERY SECRETIVE- TRANSMISSIONS, AS THE AIRCRAFT CARRIER CARL VINSON WAITS FOR THE BODY OF OSAMA BIN LADEN.
IT'S MAY 2nd, 2011.
THE AL QAEDA LEADER'S JUST BEEN KILLED BY NAVY SEALS.
IN E-MAILS, TWO U-S NAVY ADMIRALS USE CODE-WORDS TO DESCRIBE BIN LADEN.
THE COMMANDER OF THE CARRIER STRIKE-GROUP SAYS "FED-EX DELIVERED THE PACKAGE. BOTH TRUCKS ARE SAFELY EN ROUTE HOME BASE".
THE E-MAILS, HEAVILY-REDACTED, HAVE JUST BEEN RELEASED BY THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT-- RESPONDING TO A 'FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT' LAWSUIT BY THE GROUP JUDICIAL WATCH.
A FEW DAYS EARLIER- THAT STRIKE-GROUP COMMANDER HAD ASKED ANOTHER OFFICER: "DO I NEED ANY SPECIAL RELIGIOUS/CEREMONIAL PREPARATIONS?"
AFTER BIN LADEN'S BURIED AT SEA, AN ADMIRAL DESCRIBES THE SCENE:
"TRADITIONAL PROCEDURES FOR ISLAMIC BURIAL WAS FOLLOWED. THE DECEASED'S BODY WAS WASHED THEN PLACED IN A WHITE SHEET. THE BODY WAS PLACED IN A WEIGHTED BAG. A MILITARY OFFICER READ PREPARED RELIGIOUS REMARKS, WHICH WERE TRANSLATED INTO ARABIC BY A NATIVE SPEAKER. AFTER THE WORDS WERE COMPLETE, THE BODY WAS PLACED ON A PREPARED FLAT BOARD, TIPPED UP, WHEREUPON THE DECEASED'S BODY SLID INTO THE SEA."
ACCORDING TO THE E-MAILS, THERE AREN'T MANY WITNESSES.
IN RESPONSE TO THE QUESTION "ANY SAILORS WATCH THE BURIAL?"
ONE E-MAIL SAYS "ONLY A SMALL GROUP OF THE LEADERSHIP WAS INFORMED-- LESS THAN A DOZEN TOTAL."
THE HEADING ON ANOTHER SAYS "BURIAL NO SAILORS WATCHED".
AND ANOTHER INDICATION OF THE SECRECY OF THAT PART OF THE MISSION: AN E-MAIL FROM A TOP ADMIRAL TO JOINT CHIEFS CHAIRMAN MICHAEL MULLEN: "THE PAUCITY OF DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE IN OUR POSSESSION IS A REFLECTION OF THE EMPHASIS PLACED UPON OPERATIONAL SECURITY."
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NEW THIS MORNING, A BOMB BLAST STRUCK A SHIITE MUSLIM PROCESSION IN NORTHWEST PAKISTAN TODAY KILLING AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE, ACCORDING TO POLICE.
THREE CHILDREN WERE AMONG THOSE KILLED WHILE THERE ARE REPORTS THAT AT LEAST 25 PEOPLE WERE WOUNDED.
THE ATTACK HAPPENED IN A STRONGHOLD OF AL-QAEDA LINKED SUNNI MILITANT GROUPS WHO HAVE STEPPED UP SECTARIAN ATTACKS IN A BID TO UNDERCUT PAKISTAN'S STABILITY.
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POLICE IN BANGKOK FIRED TEAR GAS AT SWARMS OF ANTI-GOVERNMENT PROTESTERS WHO BEGAN TO GATHER THIS MORNING FOR A MASSIVE RALLY.
TODAY'S PROTEST IS EXPECTED TO BE THE LARGEST IN THAILAND SINCE THE PRIME MINISTER TOOK OFFICE LAST YEAR.
BEFORE THE PROTESTERS GATHERED, THE PRIME MINISTER ORDERED 15-THOUSAND POLICE INTO THE STREETS AND INVOKED A SPECIAL SECURITY LAW, CITING CONCERNS THE RALLY COULD BE VIOLENT.
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A SHOOTING IN ALBAMA LEAVES ONE DEPUTY SHERIFF DEAD AND ANOTHER CRITICALLY WOUNDED.
THE DEPUTIES WERE CALLED IN ON A DISORDERLY CONDUCT SITUATION YESTERDAY WHEN THE SUBJECT OF THE CALL OPENED FIRE.
THE SUSPECT WAS ALSO SHOT DURING THE ALTERCATION AND PRONOUNCED DEAD AT THE SCENE.
THE WOUNDED DEPUTY WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL HOSPITAL FOR EMERGENCY SURGERY.
OFFICERS ARE CURRENTLY CONDUCTING AN INVESTIGATION OF THE INCIDENT.
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ONE OF THE MEN CRITICALLY INJURED IN AN OIL PLATFORM FIRE IN THE GULF HAS DIED.
THE FIRE HAPPENED LAST WEEK AT THE BLACK ELK ENERGY PLATFORM.
A 49-YEAR OLD MAN DIED FROM BURNS SUFFERED IN THE EXPLOSION.
THREE OTHER WORKERS ARE STILL IN THE HOSPITAL.
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NOW TO THAT GIANT, BUT SOMEWHAT NEGLECTED, POWERBALL JACKPOT.
IN THE MIDST OF BLACK FRIDAY AND THANKSGIVING THE POWERBALL JACKPOT HAS QUIETLY GROWN
TO 325 MILLION DOLLARS.
THE DRAWING IS TONIGHT AND IF THERE'S NO WINNER THE NEXT ONE COULD BEAT THE ALL-TIME RECORD.
CLAYTON SANDELL HAS MORE.
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SCRIPT:
NATS- SHOPPERS
FORGET THE ELECTRONICS THE CLOTHES THE TOYS
NATS - CASH REGISTER
THE REALLY BIG PRIZE THIS WEEKEND: POWERBALL THE JACKPOT WORTH THREE HUNDRED
TWENTY FIVE MILLION BUCKS.
NATS - CONVENIENCE STORE CLERK & CUSTOMER BUYING TIX
BUT FOR THE FIRST TIME A HUGE POWERBALL DRAWING IS HITTING ON A MAJOR
HOLIDAY WEEKEND. PUTTING A DENT IN TICKET SALES.
SOT - JAMIE YEITER / CONVENIENCE STORE CLERK / CS: Why do you think sales
are not as good? Jy: I would think with black friday and with businesses
being closed right now.
HERE IN COLORADO ONE OF FORTY TWO POWERBALL STATES A BIG DRAWING IN
AUGUST SOLD THREE-POINT-FIVE MILLION DOLLARS IN TICKETS. THIS TIME AROUND
SALES ARE DOWN TO ONLY ONE-POINT-NINE MILLION. OFFICIALS BLAME THE HOLIDAY.
NATS - CS: So you got a good deal though on the tv?
AARON O'HARE AND BROOKLYN GARCIA DON'T NORMALLY PLAY POWERBALL BUT AFTER
SCORING A GOOD PARKING SPOT AND A DEAL ON A FIFTY-FIVE INCH FLATSCREEN
SOT - AARON O'HARE / BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPER / We are feeling kind of lucky. So
we might actually have to try it out today. /brooklyn garcia: I think we'
re gonna' have to try to win the big ticket, yeah.
TO ENTICE PLAYERS. THE IDAHO LOTTERY OFFERED A BLACK FRIDAY SPECIAL
BUY A STATE RAFFLE TICKET GET ONE POWERBALL TICKET FREE.
SOT - CS: Any idea what you would do with 325 million dollars? JAKE HOWARD /
POWERBALL PLAYER / I'd donate some, probably. Buy a nice house. Buy a cool
car, take my girlfriend outquite a few times.
IF NOBODY WINS TONIGHT LOTTERY OFFICIALS SAY THE NEXT DRAWING ON WEDNESDAY
COULD TOP A WHOPPING FOUR HUNDRED TWENTY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS. ODDS OF
WINNING ONE IN ONE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY-FIVE MILLION. GOOD LUCK. FOR GOOD
MORNING AMERICA, CS ABC NEWS DENVER.
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WE HAVE AN EASY WAY FOR YOU TO HELP MAKE A LOCAL SENIOR'S HOLIDAY SPECIAL.
N-B-C TWO GIVING TREES ARE UP NOW INSIDE LOCAL PERKINS RESTAURANTS --
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GRAB A TAG --
AND RETURN THE WRAPPED GIFT TO ANY PERKINS BY DECEMBER SEVENTH.
NBC2 AND THE KIWANIS CLUB WILL DELIVER THE GIFTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS.
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THE WEEKEND IS HERE-
AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS WEEKEND, WE HAVE YOU COVERED WITH A LOOK AT TODAY'S THINGS TO DO-
FOR THE FIRST TIME, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO COCONUT POINT.
YOU CAN WAKE SANTA UP FROM 9 TO 10 THIS MORNING-
PLUS YOUR KIDS CAN TAKE PICTURES WITH JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK STARTING AT 10.
IF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE MORE YOUR THING, WHY NOT HEAD OUT TO FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE TONIGHT AT 6 FOR THE VILLAGE'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTED GOLF CART PARADE.
THE PARADE IS TONIGHT AT 6 AT FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE.
ALSO HAPPENING TODAY, THE SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER IS CELEBRATING FAMILY FUN DAY.
EVERYTHING KICKS OFF AT 10 THIS MORNING WITH A BRUNCH WITH SANTA
THERE WILL BE A CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP FROM 10 TO 5 THIS EVENING.
THE ART CENTER IS ON FIRST STREET IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THINGS TO DO GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON "THINGS TO DO" ON THE SIDE MENU.
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOU CAN ENTER THE INFORMATION AT THE SAME PLACE.
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STILL AHEAD ON N-B-C 2 NEWS TODAY,
A SCARY FALL FOR AN ORLANDO MAGIC CHEERLEADER.
HOW IS SHE DOING NOW?
WE'LL HEAR FROM HER.
AND TEXTING AND DRIVING CONTINUES TO BE AN ONGOING ISSUE HERE IN FLORIDA.
WE'LL EXPLAIN HOW LAWMAKERS ARE HOPING TO CHANGE THAT.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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YOU DON'T HAVE TO LOOK FAR TO SPOT SOMEONE DRIVING WHILE TALKING OR TEXTING ON THEIR CELL PHONE.
IT'S ESTIMATED DISTRACTED DRIVING LED TO FOUR-THOUSAND DEATHS LAST YEAR.
JUST ABOUT EVERYONE AGREES THAT TEXTING AND DRIVING IS DANGEROUS.
BUT IT'S LEGAL IN OUR STATE.
FLORIDA IS ONE OF SIX STATES *WITHOUT SOME SORT OF BAN ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.
NBC-2'S CHAD OLIVER EXPLAIINS WHY.
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AMERICA'S LOVE AFFAIR WITH CARS. NOW HAS AN ADDED MISTRESS.
Checking my email.
:14:23:47
I text. call.
:14:24:00
I text, email and Facebook!"
:14:20:08
But I always try to hide it, if there's a car next to me, I'm like I don't want them to know I'm doing it."
LIKE THIS WOMAN STOPPED AT A LIGHT - ABOUT A QUARTER OF AMERICANS ADMIT THEY SOMETIMES TEXT WHILE DRIVING.
opening back door
whalla
THE FOUNDER OF LEE COUNTY BASED 'STAY ALIVE JUST DRIVE' KNOWS THE TEMPTATION OF HIGH-TECH TOYS.
14:09:35
When you receive a phone call you can let it go to voicemail. but when you get that text message, it's like opening a Christmas present."
HE CALLS THE CURRENT BILL TO BAN 'TEXTING WHILE DRIVING' A GOOD START BUT ONE THAT DOESN'T GO FAR ENOUGH.
"While we're focusing on texting what about the people that are posting on Facebook or Googling? or using their device as a GPS?"
Where can we get something that covers everything? We're just chasing the old technology.
REPRESENTIVE MATT CALDWELL DOES NOT SUPPORT A BAN SPECIFICALLY FOR TEXTING.
I'd much rather have something that makes sense for whatever the activity that makes very clear you need to make your first priority operating your motor vehicle."
ANDERSON AGREES. HE'S WORKING TO BEEF-UP A LAW ALREADY IN PLACE. FLORIDA'S CARELESS DRIVING STATUTE. ANDERSON SAYS THE TIMING IS RIGHT TO ALLOW LAW ENFORCEMENT TO GO AFTER A *BROADER RANGE OF DISTRACTED DRIVING.
"Because the political pressure is being placed on the state of Florida."
"Are they going to outlaw women doing makeup in their car, are you going to outlaw using your stereo in general?"
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THIS CONVERSATION REALLY GETS TURNED UP IN MARCH WHEN FLORIDA LAWMAKERS RETURN FOR THEIR NEXT SESSION.
LIKE WE SAW WITH THE SEATBELT LAW, FEDERAL OFFICIALS ARE ALREADY THREATENING TO WITHHOLD HIGHWAY FUNDS IF FLORIDA DOESN'T JOIN OTHER STATES AND PASS SOME SORT OF TEXTING WHILE DRIVING BAN.
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A LOS ANGELES FAMILY HAS A LOT TO BE THANKFUL FOR THIS THANKSGIVING!
AFTER THEIR GRANDFATHER RECEIVES A KIDNEY TRANSLANT FOLLOWING A 2 AND A HALF YEAR WAIT.
NASSER AHDOOT GOT THE CALL TUESDAY NIGHT THIS WAS HAPPENING.
TWO HOURS LATER HE WAS ON A PLANE TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND TODAY THE 69-YEAR-OLD GRANDFATHER IS GRATEFUL TO THE ANONYMOUS DONOR A 21 YEAR OLD WHO DIED IN AN ACCIDENT.
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"I cried yesterday. I was so sad for them because he's a young man, but I am so thankful. I hope they have the patience to carry. We have his kidney and we are really thankful."
ADHOOT WILL STAY IN THE I-C-U FOR THE NEXT WEEK AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FOR THE NEXT MONTH OR TWO -- AS HE GOES THROUGH REHAB.
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IT'S A PESKY, UNSIGHTLY, AND OFTEN STUBBORN TOE PROBLEM THAT MILLIONS OF AMERICANS DEAL WITH
BUT NOW, THERE MAY BE PERMANENT FIX.
N-B-C TWO'S NICK CILETTI FOUND A LOCAL DOCTOR IS HELPING SOME PATIENTS SAY GOODBYE TO TOENAIL FUNGUS FOR GOOD.
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Chet Young
Army & Navy Veteran
:21-:25
Dr. Hal Bozof
Podiatrist
:56-:1:01
Courtesy: Fox Lasers
1:25-1:29
I was there during the Tet Offensive in 1968. We were pinned down at Saigon and they were all around us
CHET YOUNG'S VIETNAM MEMORIES OF FIGHTING OFF THE ENEMY ARE STILL VERY FRESH.
BUT IT'S BEEN A SURPRISE ENEMY FROM HIS TIME AT WAR THAT'S PLAGUED HIM IN HIS LATER YEARS.
through the VA, I was finally diagnosed with having been exposed to Agent Orange; that accounted for my heart attack, my diabetes, my kidney disease
ADD TO THAT --
A BATTLE AGAINST ANOTHER STUBBORN.YET SEEMINGLY SMALL HEALTH PROBLEM.
FOOT FUNGUS - MADE MORE COMPLICATED BECAUSE HE'S DIABETIC AND MUST ALWAYS KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON HIS FEET.
it's such an insignificant thing compared to others.Of Course, I look at everything through a Diabetic's eyes. Immediately it popped up, hey, you need to do something about that before it turns into an infection
FED UP WITH TOPICAL TREATMENTS AND MEDICATION THAT JUST DIDN'T WORK -- CHET REACHED OUT TO HIS PODIATRIST -- DOCTOR HAL BOZOF.
until the laser came out, there was nothing that was that effective
IT'S CALLED THE "FOX LASER."
DOZENS OF DR. BOZOF'S PATIENTS HAVE ALREADY TRIED IT, AND ARE REPORTING GOOD RESULTS.
EACH TREATMENT IS DONE IN LESS THAN HALF AN HOUR
CHET SAYS IT'S PAIN FREE!
basically, you don't feel a thing. You can start to feel a little heat
THE LASER ACTUALLY PENETRATES THE NAIL BED AND BEGINS TO DESTROY THE FUNGUS USING HEAT.
TAKE A LOOK A THIS BEFORE AND AFTER SHOT THE COMPANY PROVIDED US.
THEY SHOW A DRAMATIC DIFFERENCE IN THE THICKNESS AND OVERALL COLOR OF THE NAILS.
IT'S ONLY BEEN TWO MONTHS, BUT ALREADY, CHET NOTICES SOMETHING DIFFERENT WHEN HE PEEKS DOWN AT HIS TOOTSIES.
I can see a great improvement!
IT'S NOT ONLY GIVING HIM MORE CONFIDENCE WHEN HE SPORTS HIS SANDALS.
BUT ALSO PEACE OF MIND THAT HE'S ON THE ROAD TO ERADICATING ONE SMALL HEALTH PROBLEM THAT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO TURN INTO SOMETHING A LOT BIGGER.
IN FORT MYERS.
NICK CILETTI.
NBC-2
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EACH TREATMENT USUALLY COSTS A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS, DEPENDING ON HOW MANY NAILS THE PATIENT NEEDS DONE.
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AN ORLANDO MAGIC CHEERLEADER WHO WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER AN ON-COURT ACCIDENT IS ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY.
31-YEAR-OLD JAMIE WOODE HELD A NEWS CONFERENCE FRIDAY WEARING A BRACE AND A BIG SMILE!
SHE TOOK A NASTY SPILL WHILE ATTEMPTING TO LAND ON THE SHOULDERS OF A CHEERLEADER AT A MAGIC GAME ON NOVEMBER 13TH.
WOODE BROKE THREE VERTEBRAE AND A RIB BUT MANAGED TO WAVE TO FANS AS SHE WAS BEING WHEELED OFF THE COURT.
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jamie woode / magic stunt performer
"i was a little embarrassed, i just wanted to get off the court but as soon as they started wheeling me i heard the applause form the crowd and it was just my way of thanking them."
AS FOR WHAT WENT WRONG, WOODE SAYS THE MOVE WAS A SIMPLE STUNT SHE'S DONE THOUSANDS OF TIMES.
SHE'S WATCHED THE VIDEO AND ALL SHE CAN SAY IS THAT IT WAS A FREAK ACCIDENT.
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FEDEX IS GETTING READY FOR WHAT IT PREDICTS WILL BE THE BUSIEST DAY IN COMPANY HISTORY NEXT MONTH.
THE COMPANY EXPECTS IT WILL SHIP MORE THAN 19-MILLION PACKAGES ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 10-TH.
THAT'S 10-PERCENT MORE THAN FEDEX SHIPPED ON ITS BUSIEST DAY LAST YEAR AND MORE THAN DOUBLE THE VOLUME IT HANDLES ON AN AVERAGE DAY.
FEDEX SAYS IT THINKS ONLINE SHOPPING AND PEOPLE MAILING HOLIDAY PACKAGES WILL BRING MORE THAN 280-MILLION SHIPMENTS THROUGH THE COMPANY IN THE NEXT MONTH.
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HOLIDAY TRAVEL CAN BE STRESSFUL ENOUGH, BUT CAN THE AIRPORTS BE ADDING MORE STRESS?
A CORPORATE TRAVEL COMPANY RECENTLY DID A SURVEY AND FOUND THE MOST STRESSFUL U-S AIRPORT IS CHICAGO'S O'HARE, FOLLOWED CLOSELY BY LOS ANGELES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND J-F-K IN NEW YORK.
DALLAS-FORT WORTH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS THE MOST HASSLE-FREE, WITH TRAVELERS POINTING TO CLEAR SIGNAGE, GOOD WI-FI COVERAGE, AND GOOD EATS.
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GET READY TO SAY "CHEESE" AFTER ALL THAT TURKEY.
JC-PENNEY IS OFFERING FREE FAMILY PICTURES, JUST IN TIME FOR HOLIDAY CARDS.
THAT'S A FREE 8 BY 10, AND A DIGITAL COPY PLUS, NO SITTING FEE.
NEED A FEW DAYS TO DIGEST ALL THAT TURKEY?
THE DEAL'S GOOD THROUGH THE END OF THE MONTH.
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USERS OF FACEBOOK ARE LOSING THEIR VOTING RIGHTS.
THE SOCIAL MEDIA GIANT IS GOING TO END ITS PRACTICE OF ALLOWING USERS TO VOTE ON PRIVACY POLICY CHANGES.
FACEBOOK STATES IN A BLOG POSTING THAT VOTES ONLY COUNT IF 30-PERCENT OF USERS TAKE PART, AND THAT HASN'T HAPPENED SO FAR.
USERS WILL STILL BE ABLE TO COMMENT ON UPDATES.
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ARE YOU A MATERIAL GIRL, OR BOY?
IF SO, YOU MAY INTERESTED IN AN UPCOMING AUCTION OF POP CULTURE MEMORABILIA THAT INCLUDES ONE OF MADONNA'S FAMOUS BUSTIERS.
ABOUT 160 ITEMS WILL GO UP FOR GRABS INCLUDING ONE OF ELVIS' WATCHES, INDIANA JONES' WHIP, A MICK JAGGER OUTFIT AND KATY PERRY'S MERMAID DRESS.
THE BUSTIER IS EXPECTED TO SELL FOR OVER 30-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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THE EDISON AND FORD WINTER ESTATES ARE READY FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
N-B-C 2 SHOT THIS VIDEO FRIDAY AT THE HOMES OFF MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS.
THE "HOLIDAY CREATIVE COTTAGE" IS THE MAIN ATTRACTION, WITH ITS LIT ORNAMENTS, JEWELRY, AND ART WORK.
THE ESTATES ARE OPEN EVERY DAY, FROM NINE IN THE MORNING UNTIL 5-30 AT NIGHT.
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A MAJOR MILESTONE FOR A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOMAN.
SHE CELEBRATED HER 107TH BIRTHDAY.
WE WERE THERE AS GLADYS MALARKEY BLEW OUT HER CANDLES YESTERDAY.
GLADYS WAS 12 DURING WORLD WAR ONE.
SHE EVEN SURVIVED A DEADLY FLU OUTBREAK WHEN THERE WASN'T PENICILLIN.
INTERESTINGLY, N-B-C 2 DID A STORY WITH GLADYS TWO YEARS AGO BECAUSE THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STOPPED HER SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS, BECAUSE THEY THOUGHT SHE HAD DIED.
HER GRANDDAUGHTER HAD TO PROVE GLADYS WAS STILL ALIVE.
AND SHE STILL IS AFTER 107 YEARS!
WE ASKED GLADYS WHAT HER SECRET IS.
HERE'S WHAT SHE SAID.
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no secret. I just live as good as I can. As good as I know how."
SHE SAYS HEAVEN CAN WAIT BECAUSE SHE WANTS TO KEEP DANCING.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MISSUS MALARKEY.
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NEXT ON N-B-C 2 NEWS TODAY, WE'LL HAVE ALL OF YOUR TOP STORIES
PLUS, AN ICONIC FEATURE OF THE NEW JERSEY BOARDWALK DAMAGED IN HURRICANE SANDY MAY GET A SECOND LIFE, WE'LL EXPLAIN.
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A GAS EXPLOSION IN MASSACHUSETTS HAS INVESTIGATORS LOOKING FOR ANSWERS THIS MORNING
PLUS -- WE TAKE YOU LIVE THIS MORNING TO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
FOR THE FESTIVAL OF TREES.
AND, JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON, POWERBALL HAS REACHED NEAR RECORD NUMBERS, WE'LL TELL YOU HOW MUCH IS UP FOR GRABS IN TONIGHT'S DRAWING.
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SHOW OPEN
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GOOD MORNING AND WELCOME TO NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KELLY CRESWELL
AND I'M JOE ROETZ
TODAY IS SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24.
WE'LL HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES IN JUST A MINUTE.
BUT FIRST METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING JOINS US WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST.
JASON.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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BREAKING NEWS OUT OF PUERTO RICO THIS MORNING,
THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAUMA CENTER IN PUERTO RICO SAYS BOXER HECTOR 'MACHO' CAMACHO HAS DIED AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
HE SAYS CAMACHO WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST EARLY THIS MORNING.
HE WAS THEN TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT AND DIED SHORTLY THEREAFTER.
CAMACHO WAS DECLARED BRAIN DEAD ON THURSDAY FOLLOWING A SHOOTING IN HIS HOMETOWN OF BAYAMON.
THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION WAS 50.
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INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING RIGHT NOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED A NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION IN SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTES.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW OF THE DAMAGE LEFT BEHIND.
YOU CAN SEE BUILDINGS LEVELED.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT.
MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE WERE HURT.
ALEX PEREZ HAS THE LATEST
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WE BEGIN WITH WHAT'S BEING CALLED A MIRACLE IN MASSACHUSETTS.
A GAS EXPLOSION LEVELING A BUILDING IN BUSY DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD, BUT
SOMEHOW NO ONE WAS KILLED.
ALEX PEREZ HAS THE LATEST.
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SCRIPT:
THOSE AT THE SCENE SAY IT LOOKED LIKE A MISSILE STRIKE. A MAJOR NATURAL GAS
EXPLOSION LEVELED AN ENTIRE BUILDING IN ONE OF NEW ENGLAND'S LARGEST CITIES
FRIDAY NIGHT.
THE BLAST -- IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSSETS -- ALSO LEFT SEVERAL OTHER
BUSINESSES DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR.
ALL WINDOWS IN A 3-BLOCK RADIUS-- COMPLETELY SHATTERED.
it was like boom.
It blew.my back bedroom and kitchen windows were blown completely out and
it blew me across the room. I got up off the floor and we ran out of the
house.
AT LEAST 18 PEOPLE WERE TAKEN TO LOCAL HOSPITALS. MOST OF THEM--
FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS AND GAS COMPANY WORKERS WHO WERE ALREADY ON
THE SCENE INVESTIGATING THE LEAK. INCREDIBLY-- ALL OF THEM ARE EXPECTED TO
BE O-K.
23:45:24
"Really, this is a miracle on Worthington Street that no one was killed.
TENANTS IN THE AREA HAVE BEEN EVACUATED. MANY OF THEM --FORCED TO STAY IN
SHELTERS UNTIL OFFICIALS GIVE THE ALL-CLEAR.
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SHOPPERS ON A MISSION!
PEOPLE PACKED MALLS AND STORES ACROSS THE NATION FOR BLACK FRIDAY!
THIS IS VIDEO OUT OF TUCSCON ARIZONA.
TENSIONS GREW HEATED AT THIS WALMART IN THE QUEST FOR BARGAINS.
YOU CAN SEE PEOPLE PUSHING, SHOVING, EVEN CURSING AT EACH OTHER.
BLACK FRIDAY TRADITIONALLY MARKS THE START OF THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON,
WHICH EXPERTS SAY MAKES UP TO 40-PERCENT OF A RETAILER'S ANNUAL SALES.
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A PUSH TO SHOP SMALL!
TODAY IS "SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY".
IT'S A DAY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE CAMPAIGN IS SPONSORED BY "AMERICAN EXPRESS", WHICH IS ALSO OFFERING CARDHOLDERS MONEY BACK FOR SHOPPING AT QUALIFIED STORES.
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LOOKING FOR SOME FAMILY FRIENDLY FUN THIS WEEKEND?
THIS WEEKEND IS THE ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF TREES EVENT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
N-B-C 2 'S LEIGH DANA IS LIVE FROM THE SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER ON FIRST STREET WITH A LOOK AT ALL THE UNIQUELY DECORATED CHRISTMAS TREES.
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PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE LINING UP TODAY,
TO PURCHASE WHAT THEY ARE HOPING IS THAT WINNING POWERBALL TICKET!
THE JACKPOT FOR TONIGHT'S DRAWING: 325-MILLION DOLLARS!
OFFICIALS SAY IF ONE LUCKY WINNER GETS ALL FIVE NUMBERS,
ALONG WITH THE POWERBALL NUMBER,
THEY COULD TAKE HOME A COOL 212-POINT EIGHT-MILLION DOLLARS BEFORE TAXES.
THE ODDS OF WINNING THOUGH-- ONE IN 175 *MILLION.
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MORE THAN 70 HOLIDAY TRAVELERS ARE SAFE THIS MORNING, AFTER A BIRD FORCED THEIR JET TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
Sot maureen ""We didn't hear anything but we were sitting near the right wing and we could kind of see a splat on the wing.""
JUST 45-MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT YESTERDAY A TURKEY VULTURE STRUCK THE PLANE'S WING.
THE PLANE WAS HEADED TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA FROM THE KEYS
THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
ALL THE PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS SAY, THEY'RE JUST HAPPY TO BE UNHARMED.
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MEANWHILE, ANOTHER OSPREY IN PUNTA GORDA IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING AFTER SOMEONE SHOT THE PROTECTED BIRD.
THIS IS THE SECOND OSPREY FOUND SHOT IN PUNTA GORDA ISLES, WITHIN THE PAST MONTH.
VETERINARIANS IN PUNTA GORDA SAY THE PELLET IS STILL IN THE BIRD'S WING.
THEY DON'T PLAN TO REMOVE THE BULLET, DUE TO THE RISK OF PERMANENTLY DAMAGING THE WING.
IT IS A FELONY TO HURT AN OSPREY.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT THE SHOOTINGS SHOOTINGS IS ASKED TO CALL THE F-W-C.
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MEMBERS OF A FORT MYERS COMMUNITY ARE THANKFUL ONE OF THEIR FELLOW RESIDENTS WAS ABLE TO STOP A BURGLAR, BEFORE A STRANGE SITUATION MADE A TURN FOR THE WORSE.
IT ALL HAPPENED ON THANKSGIVING EVENING, OFF CHERRYBROOK LOOP, IN THE SAN SIMEON COMMUNITY.
OFFICIALS SAY THE HOMEOWNER FIRED TWO SHOTS AT THE CROOK THAT BROKE INTO HIS HOME, THROUGH A BACK DOOR.
THE HOMEOWNER MISSED AND THE WOULD-BE THIEF GOT AWAY.
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A NAPLES MAN SAVES A NEIGHBOR'S FAMILY MEMBER'S LIFE DURING THANKSGIVING DINNER.
BOB AND ANNETTEE KEVERN SAY THEY WERE EATING WHEN A FAMILY MEMBER HAD A HEART ATTACK.
BOB RAN TO GET HIS NEIGHBOR, RETIRED POLICE OFFICER BOB HOFFMAN, WHO HAD BEEN ON THE FORCE 30 YEARS.
HOFFMAN AND HIS SISTER, WHO IS A CRITICAL CARE NURSE RUSHED OVER.
THEY GAVE THE MAN C-P-R.
THEIR EFFORTS HELPED SAVE HIS LIFE.
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sot bob hoffman saved victims life 46:24 after being on the job so long and to be retired its a privilege for me to positively effect someones life in retirement 46:32 47:28 its just an honor to be able to affect someones life 47:38
HE WAS TAKEN TO PHYSICIANS REGIONAL IN NAPLES.
BOB AND ANNETTE SAY THEIR FAMILY MEMBER IS NOW CONSCIOUS AND TALKING.
THERE IS EXTENSIVE HEART DAMAGE.
BUT THE FAMILY SAYS THEY'RE THANKFUL FOR GREAT NEIGHBORS AND THE THANKSGIVING MIRACLE OF LIFE.
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COMING UP ON N-B-C 2 NEWS TODAY,
MORE INFORMATION IS EMERGING IN THE DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL,
WE'LL HAVE THE DETAILS
AND METEOROLOGIST JASON DUNNING WILL BE ALONG WITH ANOTHER LOOK AT YOUR WEEKEND WEATHER.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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ONE OF THE MOST STUNNING IMAGES TO COME OUT OF SUPERSTORM SANDY WAS THIS.
A SEASIDE HEIGHTS ROLLER COASTER THROWN INTO THE OCEAN OFF NEW JERSEY'S COAST.
THAT DRAMATIC SIGHT COULD BE THERE TO STAY.
THE CITY'S MAYOR SUGGESTED LEAVING THE ROLLER COASTER IN THE OCEAN AS A TOURIST ATTRACTION.
SANDY HIT THE SEASIDE HEIGHTS BOARDWALK HARD -- DAMAGING AND EVEN DESTROYING ALL BUT FOUR OF THE POPULAR RESORT TOWN'S AMUSEMENT RIDES.
AKERS SAYS RECONSTRUCTION ON THE BOARDWALK WILL START IN JANUARY.
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THERE ARE NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING IN THE DAVID PETRAEUS SCANDAL.
HE'S THE FORMER C-I-A DIRECTOR WHO RESIGNED EARLIER THIS MONTH AFTER ADMITTING TO HAVING AN AFFAIR WITH HIS BIOGRAPHER, PAULA BROADWELL.
BARBARA STARR HAS THE LATEST ON THE F-B-I INVESTIGATION INTO WHETHER BROADWELL WAS GIVEN CLASSIFIED MILITARY MATERIAL SHE WASN'T SUPPOSED TO SEE.
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--REPORTER PKG-AS FOLLOWS --
INSIDE DAVID PETRAEUS' COMMAND CENTER IN AFGHANISTAN-- THE BRIEFINGS REGULARLY INCLUDED CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. DID SOME OF THAT INFORMATION MAKE ITS WAY TO PAULA BROADWELL, HIS BIOGRAPHER AT THE TIME?
"She would have received material from a number of sources, a number of individuals."
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS CONFIRM TO CNN CONTRIBUTOR TOM FUENTES THAT INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING AT WHETHER BROADWELL-- WHO LATER HAD AN ADULTEROUS AFFAIR WITH PETRAEUS-- WAS GIVEN CLASSIFIED MATERIAL BY PETRAEUS AIDES BECAUSE THEY MAY HAVE THOUGHT PETRAEUS WANTED HER TO HAVE IT, AS SHE WAS IN AFGHANISTAN GATHERING MATERIAL FOR HER BOOK 'ALL IN,' A BIOGRAPHY ON THE FOUR-STAR. THE WASHINGTON POST HAD FIRST REPORTED THE DETAILS ABOUT THE PETRAEUS AIDES. PETRAEUS HAS AUTHORIZED FORMER AIDES AND FRIENDS TO TELL REPORTERS HE PERSONALLY NEVER GAVE BROADWELL CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. GOVERNMENT SOURCES HAVE TOLD CNN BROADWELL HAD MATERIAL SUCH AS POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS AND SCHEDULES. BUT FUENTES SAYS WHILE BROADWELL WOULD HAVE GOTTEN HER RESEARCH MATERIAL FROM A LOT OF SOURCES, BE CAREFUL ABOUT JUMPING TO CONCLUSIONS.
"To say that -- the implication that the FBI is looking at someone makes it sound like they're the subject of a criminal investigation. And right now that part of it is still in the 'let's determine how this material was provided, who gave it and under what circumstances.'"
EVEN IF THE INFORMATION THE FBI REMOVED FROM BROADWELL'S HOME WAS NOT A RISK TO NATIONAL SECURITY, SHE AND WHOEVER GAVE IT TO HER WILL HAVE PLENTY TO ANSWER FOR.
"The military and the rest of the intelligence community agencies don't want every individual on their own to be able to determine what's sensitive and what isn't."
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THERE ARE VERY STRICT RULES IN THE MILITARY ABOUT THE HANDLING AND POSSESSION OF ANY CLASSIFIED MATERIAL.
BROADWELL MAY STILL HAVE TO EXPLAIN WHY SHE HAD IT, AND WHAT IT WAS DOING IN HER HOUSE.
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A PARTY TRAIN MAY BE UP AND RUNNING BY NEXT YEAR WITH SERVICE FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO LAS VEGAS.
THE LAS VEGAS RAILWAY EXPRESS SAYS IT SIGNED A CONDITIONAL AGREEMENT TO USE RAILROAD TRACKS NORMALLY RESERVED FOR FREIGHT TRAINS.
THE PLAN IS FOR A NEW LUXURY TRAIN SERVICE, DUBBED THE "X TRAIN," TO LEAVE FROM THE LOS ANGELES AREA,
AND HEAD STRAIGHT TO SIN CITY.
THE BASE, ONE-WAY TICKET PRICE OF 99 BUCKS GETS YOU FOOD AND DRINKS.
ORGANIZERS HOPE TO GET THE SERVICE GOING BY LATE NEXT YEAR.
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TWITTER IS ADDING A NEW FEATURE TO ITS SERVICE.
ACCORDING TO SEVERAL ONLINE TECH MAGAZINES, WEBSITE USERS WILL BE ABLE TO SHARE THEIR TWEETS VIA E-MAIL WITH ANYONE.
THIS SERVICE IS ALREADY AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TWITTER APP ON SMARTPHONES.
SENDERS WILL ALSO BE ABLE TO ADD A PERSONAL COMMENT TO THE TWEET WITHOUT HAVING TO DO SO PUBLICLY.
THE MAGAZINES SAY TWITTER WILL ROLL OUT THIS NEW FUNCTION SOON.
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IT'S A SIGN THE CHRISTMAS SEASON IS ALMOST HERE!
NATS RINGING BELLS
DOZENS OF SANTAS MARCHED DOWN MANHATTAN'S FIFTH AVENUE IN THE ANNUAL SIDEWALK SANTA PARADE.
IT WAS ALL PART OF THE 110TH ANNUAL PARADE FRIDAY.
ALL THE SANTAS ARE MEMBERS OF THE VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA.
THE ORGANIZATION ACCEPTS DONATIONS THAT ARE USED FOR A HOLIDAY FOOD VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR THE NEEDY.
THIS YEAR, SOME OF THE PROCEEDS WILL ALSO GO TOWARD HURRICANE SANDY RELIEF.
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THE WEEKEND IS HERE-
AND IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING FUN TO DO THIS WEEKEND, WE HAVE YOU COVERED WITH A LOOK AT TODAY'S THINGS TO DO-
FOR THE FIRST TIME, SANTA CLAUS IS COMING TO COCONUT POINT.
YOU CAN WAKE SANTA UP FROM 9 TO 10 THIS MORNING-
PLUS YOUR KIDS CAN TAKE PICTURES WITH JOLLY OLD SAINT NICK STARTING AT 10.
IF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS ARE MORE YOUR THING, WHY NOT HEAD OUT TO FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE TONIGHT AT 6 FOR THE VILLAGE'S CHRISTMAS LIGHTED GOLF CART PARADE.
THE PARADE IS TONIGHT AT 6 AT FISHERMAN'S VILLAGE.
ALSO HAPPENING TODAY, THE SIDNEY AND BERNE DAVIS ART CENTER IS CELEBRATING FAMILY FUN DAY.
EVERYTHING KICKS OFF AT 10 THIS MORNING WITH A BRUNCH WITH SANTA
THERE WILL BE A CHILDREN'S WORKSHOP FROM 10 TO 5 THIS EVENING.
THE ART CENTER IS ON FIRST STREET IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF THINGS TO DO GO TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON "THINGS TO DO" ON THE SIDE MENU.
IF YOU HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO TELL PEOPLE ABOUT YOU CAN ENTER THE INFORMATION AT THE SAME PLACE.
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COMING UP WE'LL TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
AND JACK MINISH IS ALONG WITH THIS WEEK'S TRASH OR TREASURE.
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NOW LET'S TAKE ONE MORE LOOK AT TODAY'S TOP STORIES.
BOXER HECTOR "MACHO" CAMACHO HAS DIED.
THE DIRECTOR OF THE TRAUMA CENTER IN PUERTO RICO SAYS HE DIED AFTER BEING TAKEN OFF LIFE SUPPORT.
HE SAYS CAMACHO WENT INTO CARDIAC ARREST EARLY THIS MORNING.
CAMACHO WAS DECLARED BRAIN DEAD ON THURSDAY FOLLOWING A SHOOTING IN HIS HOMETOWN OF BAYAMON.
THE FORMER WORLD CHAMPION WAS 50.
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ICONIC ACTORY LARRY HAGMAN HAS DIED.
YOU MAY REMEMBER HIM FROM THE SHOW "DALLAS" HE WAS THE OIL MAN J-E EWING
HAGMAN WAS A NORTH TEXAS NATIVE WHO FIRST MADE A NAME FOR HIMSELF AS ASTRONAUT TONY NELSON ON T-V'S "I DREAM OF JEANNIE" IN THE 19-60s.
HE WAS BATTLING CANCER FOR A SECOND TIME.
HAGMAN WAS 81.
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INVESTIGATORS ARE WORKING RIGHT NOW TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED A NATURAL GAS EXPLOSION IN SPRINGFIELD MASSACHUSETTES.
AN ENTIRE BUILDING WAS LEVELED AND SEVERAL OTHERS DAMAGED.
MORE THAN A DOZEN PEOPLE WERE HURT, BUT FORTUNATELY, NO ONE WAS KILLED IN THE BLAST.
THAT'S BECAUSE PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS ACTUALLY EVACUATED THE BUILDING TO INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE GAS LEAK JUST AN HOUR BEFORE.
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MORE THAN 70 HOLIDAY TRAVELERS ARE SAFE THIS MORNING, AFTER A BIRD FORCED THEIR JET TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY STOP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
JUST 45-MINUTES INTO THE FLIGHT FRIDAY A TURKEY VULTURE STRUCK THE PLANE'S WING.
THE PLANE WAS ON ITS WAY FROM THE KEYS TO CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA.
THE PILOT IMMEDIATELY LANDED AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
ALL THE PASSENGERS AND CREW MEMBERS SAY, THEY'RE JUST HAPPY TO BE SAFE.
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MILLIONS OF SHOPPERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE PROBABLY SLEEPING IN THIS MORNING.
AFTER A LONG DAY OF BLACK FRIDAY SHOPPING!
PEOPLE PACKED MALLS AND STORES NATIONWIDE TO FIND THE BEST BARGAINS.
THIS IS VIDEO OUT OF TUCSCON ARIZONA.
PEOPLE PUSHED, SHOVED, AND EVEN CURSED AT EACH OTHER TO GET WHAT THEY WANTED.
EXPERTS SAY THE HOLIDAY SEASON MAKES UP FOR 40 PERCENT OF RETAILER'S ANNUAL SALES.
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BLACK FRIDAY MAY BE OVER,
BUT SMALL BUSINESSES HOPE THE SHOPPING RUSH MAKES ITS WAY INTO THEIR STORES.
IT'S "SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY".
IT'S A DAY DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING SMALL BUSINESSES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE CAMPAIGN IS SPONSORED BY "AMERICAN EXPRESS", WHICH IS ALSO OFFERING CARDHOLDERS MONEY BACK FOR SHOPPING AT QUALIFIED STORES.
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PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE LINING UP TODAY,
TO BUY WHAT THEY ARE HOPING IS THAT WINNING POWERBALL TICKET!
THE JACKPOT FOR TONIGHT'S DRAWING: 325-MILLION DOLLARS!
OFFICIALS SAY IF ONE LUCKY WINNER GETS ALL FIVE NUMBERS,
ALONG WITH THE POWERBALL NUMBER,
THEY COULD TAKE HOME A COOL 212-POINT EIGHT-MILLION DOLLARS BEFORE TAXES.
THE ODDS OF WINNING THOUGH-- ONE IN 175 *MILLION.
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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.
The stage is set for another delightful weekend of weather across Southwest Florida with sunshine and highs in the mid 70, but we are tracking a weather system today that will have a subtle influence on Sundays' weather.
A cool front is actually set to arrive later today, but this front will be moving through a moisture-starved atmosphere, so even a few clouds will be hard to muster up. In fact, all this front will manage to do is replenish the cool air we already have in place, making for a slightly cooler Sunday.
For Saturday, we'll enjoy a mainly sunny blue sky, low humidity, and a cool northerly breeze. After starting with chilly morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, we'll warm to the mid to upper 70s for our daytime highs. We may notice a few passing clouds this afternoon as the cool front passes through, but sunshine will prevail. Winds will be a little gusty this afternoon with wind speeds averaging from 5-15 mph.
Tonight will be another pretty chilly one as lows cool back into the low 50s; some 40s will certainly be achieved deeper inland across the more rural settings. Tonight's chilly weather will be accompanied by a clear sky and light wind.
The hits just keep on coming for us on Sunday. After a cool, crisp start in the morning, our sky will stay mainly sunny through the day with afternoon temperatures warming into the mid 70s. Humidity will also be dropping a bit more tomorrow in the wake of Saturday's cool front, so the air will feel very dry. Winds won't be nearly as breezy Sunday as high pressure settles overhead, keeping our winds out of the north northeast between 5-10 mph.
The story heading into next week will be warming temperatures through Wednesday as our humidity levels increase. Daytime highs by Monday will rebound close to 80, and temperatures will continue to get slightly warmer Tuesday and Wednesday as afternoon highs get to 82. Some patchy clouds will develop during the afternoon, but overall, we'll have lots of sunshine.
Another weak cool front will slide through Southwest Florida Wednesday, bringing a very slight chance of a passing sprinkle and a few clouds. We'll notice a modest cool down by Thursday as highs warm to the upper 70s and lows cool to the upper 50s late next week.
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