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"Powerball Winners"
HAPPENING TODAY
"Obama & Romney Lunch"
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"Top 2012 Baby Names"
the jackpot. $579 million.
BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT --- WAKING UP MULTI-MILLIONAIRES!
TWO WINNERS MATCHING ALL NUMBERS IN THE RECORD-BREAKING POWERBALL JACKPOT.
AND MITT ROMNEY IS HEADED TO THE WHITE HOUSE.BUT, NOT QUITE THE WAY HE WAS HOPING.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT THE PRESIDENT'S PRIVATE LUNCH WITH HIS FORMAL RIVAL.
PLUS --- THE MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES OF 2012.
NBC-2 JUST GOT OUR HANDS ON THE LIST --- SEE WHICH ONES MADE THE TOP TEN.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY STARTS NOW!
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
BREAKING OVERNIGHT --- WE HAVE SOME WINNERS IN THE HUGE POWERBALL JACKPOT.
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THE JACKPOT BALLOONING TO JUST UNDER $580 MILLION DOLLARS!
EARLY THIS MORNING OFFICIALS CONFIRMED THAT WINNING TICKETS WERE SOLD:
IN ARIZONA AND IN MISSOURI.
BUT WE DON'T KNOW YET IF IT'S INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS. AND WE DON'T KNOW THEIR NAMES. WE EXPECT THAT ALL TO COME OUT DURING NEWS CONFERENCES LATER TODAY.
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WE DO KNOW ALMOST 9 MILLION PLAYERS WON SMALLER PRIZES.
THE NUMBERS ARE HERE ON YOUR SCREEN: 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 AND THE POWERBALL IS 6.
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A DEVELOPING SITUATION WE'RE CLOSELY WATCHING OUT WEST THIS MORNING ---
HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW ALREADY TARGETING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
NOW THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS A SECOND, MORE POWERFUL STORM, WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON.
POWER IS ALREADY KNOCKED OUT IN SOME AREAS, AND ROADS ARE SLICK, CAUSING ACCIDENTS AND DELAYS DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE, BUT AGAIN, FORECASTERS SAY THE WORST IS YET TO COME.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ON THIS THURSDAY ---
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE LUNCH AT 12:30 THIS AFTERNOON AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE LUNCH IS SCHEDULED TO BE PRIVATE.
WE'RE TOLD THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC TASK OR ASSIGNMENT FOR HIS FORMER RIVAL, BUT WAS CERTAIN THE LUNCH WILL BE A "USEFUL DISCUSSION."
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NOW WE TURN TO THE LATEST ON NEGOTIATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN DEMOCRATS, REPUBLICANS AND THE PRESIDENT ON THE SO-CALLED "FISCAL CLIFF."
AS OF TODAY WE ARE JUST 32 DAYS AWAY FROM THE DEADLINE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFENBAUGH LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH WHAT'S EXPECTED TO HAPPEN TODAY, STACEY GOOD MORNING.
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ALL THE MAJOR PLAYERS ARE HEADING TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY. 4 SEPERATE MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED WITH THE FOUR PEOPLE WHO WILL HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PAYCHECK ON JANUARY 1ST.
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sot: House Speaker John Boehner/ Ohio
"We've put revenue on the table as long as it is accompanied by serious spending cuts."
"I am very open to a fair and balanced approach to reduce our deficit."
THE TOP 4, WON'T HEAR FROM THE PRESIDENT TODAY. INSTED HE'S SENDING TREASURY SECRETARY TIM GEITNER AND TOP AID ROB NABORS.
REPUBLICANS ARE LOOKING FOR SPECIFICS AND SAY THE PRESIDENT HASN'T PUT A PLAN ON THE TABLE.
ONE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN IS NOW SUGGESTING THAT CONGRESS STOP TAX RATES FROM GONIG UP ON THE MIDDLE CLASS NOW, AND THEN DEAL WITH THE ISSUE OF WHAT TO DO WITH THE WEALTHY.
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BOTTOM LINE AS YOU WAKE. NO DEAL YET, BOTH SIDES ARE STILL TALKING AND WE WILL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT COMES OUT OF TODAY'S CLOSED DOOR MEETINGS.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY'S SESSION ON THE QUESTION OF PALESTINE WILL TAKE PLACE.
THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY IS CALLING FOR AN UPGRADE OF ITS U.N. STATUS TO AN "OBSERVER STATE."
PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS IS EXPECTED TO BE IN NEW YORK FOR THE PLANNED VOTE.
SOME SAY TODAY'S VOTE COULD GIVE THE PALESTINIANS LEVERAGE IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.
THE U-S AND ISRAEL ARE AGAINST IT.
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NBC-2 IS STAYING ON TOP OF RED TIDE IN OUR AREA -- AND NEW TESTS HAPPENING LATER TODAY.
RECENT TEST RESULTS SHOW RED TIDE IS BACK AT ONE COLLIER COUNTY BEACH.
THE ALGAE BLOOM IS SHOWING UP IN VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS ALONG SEAGATE.
VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS AND REPORTS OF DEAD FISH REMAIN ALONG BIG MARCO PASS AS WELL.
THE ALGAE BLOOM CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
BUT WE'RE TOLD OFFSHORE WINDS SHOULD HELP MINIMIZE ANY RED TIDE IMPACTS AT THE BEACHES.
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THIS MORNING QUESTIONS CLOUD THE FUTURE OF LEE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE, IN THE AIR AND ON THE GROUND.
AS OF RIGHT NOW, THERE WILL NOT BE A MEDICAL HELICOPTER TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
AEROMED, THE HELICOPTER PROGRAM COVERING LEE COUNTY FOR THE PAST 3 MONTHS IS RELOCATING ITS SERVICES TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
AND IT'S HAPPENING DECEMBER 31ST.
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It's one of the things we warned commissioners about - we've seen it happen all over Florida.
1:54:25 the important thing for the citizens of lee county to know is they're not in any risk. We have full time helicopter service now and we're ging to continue ti have that ubtil we nwi exactly what we're doing long term 35
LEE COUNTY IS LOOKING AT PRIVATIZING AT LEAST PART OF IT'S TRAUMA HELICOPTER PROGRAM.
COMMISSIONER MANN EXPECTS IT WOULD SAVE TAXPAYERS UP TO 4 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR.
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BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT IN LEHIGH ACRES ---
A COUPLE ROUNDS OF VIOLENCE BREAK OUT AT PETER'S SPORTS BAR. THAT'S LOCATED ALONG LEE BOULEVARD.
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FIRST, POLICE TELL US A FIGHT BROKE OUT IN THE BACK OF THE BAR LATE LAST NIGHT ---
AND WHILE THEY WERE RESPONDING TO THAT ---
A CRASH HAPPENED IN THE FRONT PARKINGLOT.
POLICE TELL NBC-2 A DRIVER HIT TWO PEOPLE AND DROVE OFF.
THE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES.
POLICE ARE NOW SEARCHING FOR THE DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE. UNFORTUNATELY NO ONE GOT A DESCRIPTION OF EITHER.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
AFTER A YEARLONG INVESTIGATION ---
A REPORT ON THE U-K PHONE HACKING SCANDAL -- WILL BE MADE PUBLIC.
THE NEXT STEP: PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON SAYS HE WANTS ALL OF THE MAJOR PARTIES TO AGREE ON WHAT CHANGES AND REGULATIONS TO MAKE TO AVOID A SIMILAR DEBACLE IN THE FUTURE.
THE INVESTIGATION WAS LAUNCHED AFTER REVELATIONS OF WIDESPREAD ILLEGAL BEHAVIOR AT THE NEWS OF THE WORLD, THE TOP-SELLING SUNDAY PUBLICATION THAT WAS EVENTUALLY CLOSED BY ITS OWNER, RUPERT MURDOCH.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE.
THE NEW YORK CITY NANNY CHARGED WITH KILLING TWO CHILDREN IN HER CARE HAS PLEADED NOT GUILTY.
YOSELYN ORTEGA IS ACCUSED OF STABBING A SIX-YEAR-OLD GIRL AND A TWO-YEAR-OLD BOY.
POLICE SAY WHEN THE CHILDREN'S MOTHER CAME HOME ON THE NIGHT OF OCTOBER 25TH, SHE FOUND THE KIDS DEAD AND SAW ORTEGA STAB HERSELF WITH A KITCHEN KNIFE.
ORTEGA IS STILL IN THE HOSPITAL.
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AND THIS NEXT STORY IS JUST AN ANOMALY.
APPARENTLY EVEN VIOLENT CRIME CAN TAKE A DAY OFF IN A CITY OF 8 MILLION.
ON MONDAY, NEW YORK CITY HAD ITS FIRST DAY ON RECORD WITHOUT A VIOLENT CRIME BEING REPORTED.
NOT ONE.
NO SHOOTINGS, NO STABBINGS. OR ANY OTHER TYPE OF VIOLENT CRIME.
AND NEW YORK CITY IS ON TRACK TO HAVE THE LOWEST CRIME RATE THIS YEAR SINCE THE 1960'S.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ----
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ----
AS THE YEAR WINDS DOWN TO A CLOSE ---
WE HAVE THE TOP BABY NAMES FOR 2012.
SEE WHICH ONES MADE THE TOP TEN LIST NEXT.
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BUT FIRST, IN CASE YOU MISSED IT -- HERE ARE THE WINNING POWERBALL NUMBERS ONCE AGAIN. WE ALREADY HAVE A WINNER IN ARIZONA AND ONE IN MISSOURI.
WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS NEXT STORY IS A BIG DEAL FOR MANY PEOPLE IN LEE COUNTY.
A DECISION WHETHER TO PLACE A NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT AT A CONTROVERSIAL INTERSECTION,
COULD BE JUST DAYS AWAY.
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS ARE WRAPPING UP THEIR TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE NEW METRO PARKWAY.
MANY DRIVERS SAY A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS NEEDED AT THE BRIARCLIFF INTERSECTION.
THE RESULTS OF THEIR STUDY ARE DUE OUT AROUND THE FIRST OF DECEMBER.
THE STUDY WAS PLACED ON A FAST TRACK AFTER A VOCAL GROUP OF RESIDENTS AND LEGISLATORS DEMANDED A TRAFFIC SIGNAL.
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Robert Morgan/ Transp. Director 01:32:10 I think the degree of danger there warrants us not to go straight across that traffic. 01:32:15
AN NBC 2 INVESTIGATION IS REVEALING THAT EVEN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS WARNING IT'S BUS DRIVERS NOT TO CUT ACROSS THE INTERSECTION TO SAVE TIME.
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THIS NEXT STORY IS GAINING A LOT OF MOMENTUM THIS MORNING ---
COLLIER COUNTY LEADERS ARE MAKING A PUSH TO GET STATE LEGISLATORS TO PASS A BAN ON TEXTING AND DRIVING.
SHERIFF KEVIN RAMBOSK-- ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF A NEW ANTI-TEXTING WEBSITE.
THE SITE HAS AN ONLINE PETITION FOR PEOPLE TO SIGN AND SUPPORT A FUTURE LAW.
THAT NEXT SESSION IS IN APRIL-- THAT'S THE EARLIEST A LAW AGAINST TEXTING AND DRIVING CAN BE PASSED.
IF YOU WANT TO SIGN THE PETITION, JUST HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWS LINKS.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
A JUDGE IS EXPECTED TO DECIDE THIS WEEK IF THERE'S ANY MERIT TO A LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST FLORIDA A AND M UNIVERSITY IN THE HAZING DEATH OF DRUM MAJOR ROBERT CHAMPION.
THE SCHOOL ASKED A JUDGE YESTERDAY TO THROW OUT THE CIVIL LAWSUIT.
CHAMPION DIED AFTER PARTICIPATING IN A HAZING RITUAL KNOWN AS "CROSSING BUS C."
THE UNIVERSITY SAYS CHAMPION WILLINGLY TOOK PART IN THE HAZING AND THE SCHOOL SHOULD NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE.
CHAMPION'S FAMILY REJECTED A 300-THOUSAND-DOLLAR OFFER FROM FAMU TO SETTLE THE CLAIMS.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
THE MOTHER OF A 17-YEAR-OLD,
MURDERED OUTSIDE A FLORIDA GAS STATION,
IS SPEAKING OUT.
POLICE BELIEVE THE TEEN WAS SHOT. OVER LOUD MUSIC.
"Then when I found out it was just over loud music I couldn't understand. Over loud music. That's no reason to shoot. That's no reason to kill anybody."
HER SON WAS IN THE BACK SEAT OF AN S-U-V FRIDAY NIGHT AT A GAS STATION IN JACKSONVILLE.
POLICE SAY THE MAN IN THE NEXT CAR GOT INTO A CONFRONTATION WITH HIM AND SOME FRIENDS OVER LOUD MUSIC, PULLED A GUN AND STARTED SHOOTING.
THE TEENAGERS HAD NO WEAPONS.
45-YEAR OLD MICHAEL DUNN WAS ARRESTED THE NEXT DAY.
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IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE IS NOW SAFE FOR THE ELDERLY.
SCIENTISTS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT ADULTS 65 OR OLDER CAN SAFELY RECEIVE THE WHOOPING COUGH VACCINE.
AND THEY ACTUALLY MAKE UP ABOUT A THIRD OF EXPOSURES TO WHOOPING COUGH.
IT'S AN ILLNESS THAT CONTINUES TO CAUSE OUTBREAKS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
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YOU CAN WIN A DATE WITH BETTY WHITE!
THE ACTRESS IS AUCTIONING HERSELF OFF ON EBAY.
THE PRIZE. YOU AND THREE FRIENDS CAN JOIN WHITE FOR DINNER AT ONE OF HER FAVORITE RESTAURANTS IN THE LOS ANGELES AREA ON A MUTUALLY-AGREED UPON DATE.
BIDDING RUNS FROM DECEMBER 3RD THROUGH THE 10TH.
ALL THE PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE SOCIETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.
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AND THE ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR IS.
ANY GUESSES? IT'S BEN AFFLECK!
TWO WEEKS AFTER BEING NAMED GQ'S FILMMAKER OF THE YEAR, THE BOSTON NATIVE IS DUBBED ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY'S ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR.
THE 40-YEAR-OLD STAR WILL BE FEATURED ON THIS WEEK'S COVER, WHICH HITS NEWSSTANDS TODAY.
HE'S GETTING A LOT OF THUMBS UP FOR HIS NEW FILM ARGO, WHICH HE DIRECTS AND STARS IN.
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I'M ANXIOUS TO GET THIS NEXT STORY ---
THE YEAR'S MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES FOR GIRLS AND BOYS.
THE LIST IS BASED ON POPULARITY RANKINGS. TAKE A LOOK.
THE NUMBER ONE BOY NAME. LIAM. AND EMMA FOR A GIRL.
THE SECOND MOST POPULAR BABY NAMES FOR 2012 ARE ETHAN AND OLIVIA.
NUMBER 3 IS NOAH AND SOPHIA.
NUMBER FOUR --MASON AND "MY". MY BEING A UNIQUE FORM OF MARY.
AND NUMBER FIVE. JACOB AND AVA.
NUMBER SIX, JACK AND ISABELLA.
NUMBER SEVEN, AIDEN AND MIA.
NUMBER 8, JACKSON AND ELLA.
NUMBER 9, LOGAN AND EMILY.
AND NUMBER 10:
LUCAS FOR A BOY AND LILY FOR A GIRL.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THESE TWO WERE MEANT FOR EACHOTHER --- CHOCOLATE. AND SPIRITS --- WHERE YOU CAN GET IN ON THE FUN, IN A LIVE REPORT NEXT.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BRITISH RESEARCHERS SAY THEY'VE DEVELOPED A FORMULA THAT CAN PREDICT A CHILD'S RISK OF OBESITY -- JUST AFTER THEY'RE BORN!
THE FORMULA INCLUDES THE BODY MASS INDEX OF BOTH THE MOTHER AND FATHER, THE MOTHER'S PROFESSIONAL STATUS, WHETHER SHE SMOKED DURING PREGNANCY AND HOW MUCH THE BABY WEIGHED AT BIRTH.
EXPERTS SAY IT COULD GIVE DOCTORS A CHANCE TO INTERVENE IN AT-RISK FAMILIES EARLY. TEACHING PARENTS ABOUT GOOD NUTRITIONAL HABITS.
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ATTENTION ALL CHOCOLATE LOVERS--
THE LEE COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEMS ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL IS BACK IT'S SURE TO SATISFY ALL YOUR CHOCOLATE DREAMS.
IT'S COMING TO BELL TOWER SHOPS ONE NIGHT THIS FRIDAY.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT BELL TOWER SHOPS THIS MORNING WITH A LIVE *LOOK* AT WHAT YOU CAN SOON *TASTE*.
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-Area restaurants will provide samples of sinfully delicious chocolate creations including: mole, chocolate lava cake, holiday flavored truffles, sea salt dark chocolates, chocolate martinis, chocolate beer and more.
-Admission is free
-it's for a good cause.
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THERE WILL ALSO BE A SILENT AUCTION WITH A VARIETY OF ITEMS INCLUDING TICKETS TO UNIVERSAL STUDIOS, HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE RENTALS, THEATER TICKETS, BEACH FRONT FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSIONS, MASSAGES AND MORE. PROCEEDS FROM THE CHOCOLATE & SPIRITS FESTIVAL WILL BENEFIT THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA READING FESTIVAL.
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IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF JOSEPHINE ROCK OF FORT MYERS.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
JOSEPHINE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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i hope you got those tickets, lets look at the numbers
BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT IN THE RECORD POWERBALL DRAWING. WHERE WE HAVE AT LEAST A COUPLE WINNERS WHO HAVE ALREADY COME FORWARD.
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AND --- IT'S THE FIRST TIME PRESIDENT OBAMA AND MITT ROMNEY ARE GETTING TOGETHER SINCE THE ELECTION.
WHAT THE TWO HOPE TO ACCOMPLISH OVER LUNCH TODAY.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
IT'S WHAT EVERYONE WANTS TO KNOW THIS MORNING ---
WHO WON THE RECORD POWERBALL JACKPOT?!
LET'S GO STRAIGHT TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE WINNING NUMBERS AND SOME WINNING TICKETS, GOOD MORNING STACEY,.
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POWERBALL OFFICIALS SAY THE RECORD JACKPOT HAS BEEN WON.
2 TICKETS SOLD MATCHED ALL SIX NUMBERS, AND NOW THE WAITING BEGINS FOR THE WINNERS TO COME FORWARD.
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IT'S NOT CLEAR WHETHER THE WINNING TICKETS SOLD IN ARIZONA AND MISSOURI BELONG TO INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS.
WE ARE EXPECTING TO HEAR LATER TODAY THE CITY AND LOCATION WHERE THEY WERE SOLD.
THE JACKPOT HIT 580 MILLION BY THE TIME OF THE DRAWING LAST NIGHT.
EVEN THOUGH YOU DIDN'T GET ALL SIX, YOU STILL MAY HAVE WON SOME MONEY.
HERE ARE THE NUMBERS. 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 AND THE POWERBALL IS 6.
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ALOT OF YOU PLAYED HOPING TO WIN.
TICKETS WERE SELLING AT AN AVERAGE OF 130-THOUSAND A MINUTE, AND 90 PERCENT OF TICKETS SOLD WERE QUICK PICKS.
LIVE IN STUDIO, SD NBC-2.
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WE TURN NOW TO THE WEATHER ---
AND A POWERFUL STORM HEADING FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST TODAY.
NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB IS TRACKING EXACTLY WHAT THEY'RE IN FOR. GOOD MORNING HALEY.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ON THIS THURSDAY ---
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND GOVERNOR MITT ROMNEY ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE LUNCH AT 12:30 THIS AFTERNOON AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE LUNCH IS SCHEDULED TO BE PRIVATE.
WE'RE TOLD THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE A SPECIFIC TASK OR ASSIGNMENT FOR HIS FORMER RIVAL, BUT WAS CERTAIN THE LUNCH WILL BE A "USEFUL DISCUSSION."
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NBC-2 IS TRACKING NEW HOME SALES ---
AND THIS MORNING WE GET THE REPORT FOR OCTOBER.
PENDING HOME SALES WENT UP SLIGHTLY FROM AUGUST TO SEPTEMBER. BUT JUMPED NEARLY 15-PERCENT WHEN COMPARED TO SEPTEMBER 2011.
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS WILL RELEASE THE PENDING HOME SALES INDEX AT 10 A-M.
IT MEASURES HOUSING CONTRACT ACTIVITY -- WHERE A REAL ESTATE CONTRACT WAS SIGNED, BUT HASN'T YET CLOSED.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT THE FIGURE FOR OCTOBER WILL BE UP ABOUT ONE-PERCENT FROM SEPTEMBER.
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HAPPENING TODAY AS WE TRACK THE LATEST ON THE SO CALLED FISCAL CLIFF --
ALL THE MAJORS PLAYERS INVOLVED HEAD TO CAPITOL HILL TO CONTINUE TALKS ABOUT AVOIDING IT.
WE ARE NOW JUST 32 DAYS AWAY FROM THE DEADLINE.
FOUR SEPARATE MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED TODAY WITH WHITE HOUSE NEGOTIATORS AND TOP DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS.
ONE CONSERVATIVE REPUBLICAN IS NOW SUGGESTING THAT WHILE NEGOTIATIONS CONTINUE ON WHETHER THE WEALTHY SHOULD PAY MORE, CONGRESS SHOULD STOP TAX RATES FROM GOING UP ON THE MIDDLE CLASS NOW.
BOTTOM LINE: NO DEAL YET. BOTH SIDES ARE STILL TALKING.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW OVERSEAS --
MORE VIOLENCE IN THE STREETS OF CAIRO OVERNIGHT.
PROTESTERS CLASHED WITH POLICE FOR THE SECOND NIGHT.
THERE HAVE BEEN MASSIVE DEMONSTRATIONS AGAINST A DECREE THAT WOULD GRANT PRESIDENT MOHAMED MORSI EXTRAORDINARY POWERS.
MORSI IS EXPECTED TO DELIVER A NATIONWIDE ADDRESS LATER TODAY.
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A MAJOR BREAK IN LOCAL JEWLREY HEIST.
OFFICERS IN TEXAS HELP NAB A MAN SUSPECTED OF ROBBING A NAPLES JEWELRY STORE.
AND HE WILL BE EXTRADITED TO COLLIER COUNTY TO FACE CHARGES.
IN FEBRUARY OF 2011, MASKED MEN ROBBED A SALES REP OUTSIDE OF THALHEIMERS ON U-S 41.
NOW, NEARLY TWO YEARS LATER, TEXAS POLICE SAY THEY CAUGHT ONE OF THE ROBBERS.
JOSE CABEZUDO-GOMEZ WAS STOPPED FOR SPEEDING ALONG A TEXAS HIGHWAY.
D-N-A TESTS LINKED HIM TO THE NAPLES ROBBERY.
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NOW AN NBC-2 CRIME ALERT ---
TWO MEN WHO HELD UP A BANK IN GOLDEN GATE REMAIN ON THE RUN THIS MORNING.
THESE SURVEILLANCE PHOTOS SHOW THE TWO ROBBERS INSIDE FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK ON GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY.
COLLIER DEPUTIES SAY THE TWO WALKED INTO THE BANK JUST BEFORE EIGHT YESTERDAY MORNING, PULLED OUT A GUN, AND GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
IF YOU RECOGNIZE EITHER OF THE MEN IN THE PHOTOS, YOU'RE ASKED TO CALL CRIMESTOPPERS.
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AFTER A NINE MONTH-LONG INVESTIGATION --
FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THEY CAUGHT A KILLER.
OFFICERS ARRESTED DIETRICH WILCOX YESTERDAY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FEBRUARY MURDER OF TRAVIS BURTON.
THE 27-YEAR OLD WAS FOUND SHOT TO DEATH ON THE FRONT PORCH OF HIS HOME ON PAULDO STREET.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE CRIME SCENE THAT NIGHT.
AFTER THE ANNOUNCEMENT YESTERDAY WE SPOKE TO BURTON'S MOTHER-- WHO SAYS SHE'S RELIEVED AN ARREST HAS BEEN MADE.
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ROBIN BURTON, VICTIM'S MOTHER: I don't hate him I don't have no bitterness in my heart I just what to know why he killed my son
WILCOX, WHO'S ALREADY IN JAIL ON AN UNRELATED WEAPONS CHARGE, FACES A SECOND-DEGREE MURDER CHARGE.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS LOOKING AHEAD TO THE TRIALS OF SOME B-P HEAD HONCHOS.
ONE BEGINS AT THE END OF JANUARY, THE OTHER STARTS IN FEBRUARY.
THREE B-P EMPLOYEES PLEADED NOT GUILTY TO CRIMINAL CHARGES YESTERDAY --- STEMMING FROM THE DEADLY 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON RIG EXPLOSION.
ALL THREE REMAIN FREE ON BOND THIS MORNING.
TWO B-P RIG SUPERVISORS ARE CHARGED WITH MANSLAUGHTER IN THE DEATHS OF 11 WORKERS.
AND FORMER VICE PRESIDENT DAVID RAINEY IS CHARGED WITH CONCEALING INFORMATION FROM CONGRESS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING--
A NEW EFFORT UNDERWAY TO BRING A NEW HOSPITAL TO EASTERN COLLIER COUNTY.
ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNERS, NAPLES DAILY NEWS--
A STUDY HAS BEEN DONE THAT SHOWS A NEED FOR A FACILITY WITH EMERGENCY CARE TO SERVE THOSE IN THE AREAS OF AVE MARIA, IMMOKALEE AND GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
NOW THIS EFFORT IS IN THE VERY EARLY STAGES.
AND NO LOCATION HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
THE NEXT STEP IS TO SEE IF DOCTORS IN THE COMMUNITY OR ANYONE ELSE IS INTERESTED.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
JIMMY BUFFETT IS PARTING WITH CHEESEBURGER IN PARADISE.
IT'S A CHAIN OF BEACH-THEME RESTAURANTS NAMED AFTER HIS SONG.
AND HE SOLD THEM ALL FOR $11 MILLION DOLLARS.
A GROUP CALLED "LUBY'S" IS TAKING OVER.
LUBY'S IS MORE OF A FAMILY ORIENTED BUSINESS. IT'S RESTAURANTS INCLUDE FUDDRUCKER'S.
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STARTING NEXT WEEK, THERE WILL BE A NEW WAY TO GET AROUND NAPLES.
IT'S CALLED THE JUMP ON EXPRESS OR "JOE".
EVERY HALF HOUR, THREE BUSES WILL GO BACK-AND-FORTH FROM MERCATO TO THE DOWNTOWN 5TH AVE AREA.
THE SERVICE WILL RUN EVERY THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, FROM SIX IN THE MORNING UNTIL TWO IN THE MORNING.
IT WON'T COST YOU A PENNY.
MERCHANTS IN MERCATO AND DOWNTOWN WILL PAY FOR THE SERVICE.
WORKERS HOPE THE JOE WILL EASE TRAFFIC DURING THE TOURIST SEASON AND HELP PREVENT DRUNK DRIVING.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF IS NO LAUGHING MATTER. OR IS IT?
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mom says fiscal cliff. baby giggling
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BUT FIRST --- IN CASE YOU MISSED THE POWERBALL NUMBERS, HERE THEY ARE -- WE ALREADY HAVE WINNERS IN ARIZONA AND MISSOURI THIS MORNING. WE';RE BACK AFTER THIS.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW ---
TWO MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR WIVES ARE SUING OVER A DEADLY PARADE ACCIDENT IN MIDLAND, TEXAS.
THE FOUR WERE PART OF A GROUP RIDING A FLATBED TRUCK IN A VETERANS PARADE ON NOVEMBER 15TH WHEN A FREIGHT TRAIN SLAMMED INTO THEM.
FOUR VETERANS ON THE FLOAT WERE KILLED.
MORE THAN A DOZEN OTHERS WERE INJURED.
THE SUIT CITES GROSS NEGLIGENCE ON BEHALF OF THE RAILROAD COMPANY AND THE COMPANY THAT OWNED THE FLATBED TRUCK.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT--
POLICE ARREST ACTRESS LINDSAY LOHAN AFTER A FIGHT AT A NEW YORK CITY NIGHTCLUB.
WE'RE TOLD SHE IS CURRENTLY BEING PROCESSED AT THE JAIL AFTER BEING TAKEN INTO CUSTODY AROUND 4 THIS MORNING.
SHE'S BEING CHARGED WITH ASSAULT.
LOHAN ALLEGEDLY ASSAULTED A WOMAN DURING A DISPUTE THAT ESCALATED.
THIS FOLLOWS AN ARREST IN SEPTEMBER WHERE A PEDESTRIAN CLAIMED LOHAN HIT HER WITH HER CAR AND DID NOT STOP.
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MARCO ISLAND CITY COUNCIL APPROVES $400-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A NEW BOAT,.
AND NOT JUST ANY BOAT --- IT WILL BE FULLY EQUIPPED TO FIGHT FIRES AND RESCUE PEOPLE IN THE WATER.
MAROC FIREFIGHTERS SAY THEY NEED IT BECAUSE THEY COULD NOT PROPERLY FIGHT THIS BOAT FIRE AT CAXAMBASS PASS IN FEBRUARY BECAUSE THEY COULDN'T GET TO IT.
THEY HAD TO LET THE BOAT BURN WHILE THEY WAITED FOR BACKUP.
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Mike murphy, marco island fire chief
7:42 getting the patient safely on board without propellers being in the way without other issues 46
THE BOAT WAS APPROVED BY PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL-- BUT NEW COUNCIL BROUGHT IT BACK FOR RECONSIDERATION
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THIS MORNING A CAT THAT WAS LIT ON FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES NEARLY A MONTH AGO IS NOW IN THE LOVING ARMS OF A COUPLE WHO HAVE DECIDED TO ADOPT HER.
LAST MONTH LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES FOUND THE ONE YEAR OLD CAT HIDING UNDER A CAR ON PAISLEY STREET IN LEHIGH ACRES.
NEAR AN AREA WHERE SOMEONE REPORTEDLY SET HER ON FIRE.
THEY NAMED HER PAISLEY.
BUT HER NEW OWNERS HAVE GIVEN HER A NEW NAME --
LIL' LADY.
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IN CAPE CORAL THIS MORNING--
POLICE ARE TRYING TO FIND THE VANDALS RESPONSIBLE FOR SPRAY PAINTING A MESSAGE THAT REFERENCED HITLER AT THE WATER TREATMENT PLANT.
POLICE BELIEVE THE VANDALISM WAS DONE SOMETIME OVERNIGHT.
THE MESSAGE READS" STOP PUTTING FLUORIDE IN THE WATER, ONLY HITLER DID THIS EVIL."
IT ALSO GOES ON TO MENTION PLANT CHEMICALS KILLING PEOPLE.
THIS PARTICULAR WATER PLANT ACTUALLY REMOVES FLUORIDE.
POLICE SAY IF THE DAMAGE IS MORE THAN 1-THOUSAND DOLLARS, THE CRIMINAL WILL FACE A FELONY CHARGE.
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HAVE YOU HEARD THIS?
THE WALL STREET JOURNAL HAS SOME HARSH CRITICISM FOR THE WAY OUR STATE IS RUN.
DURING THIS YEAR'S REVIEW OF ALL FIFTY STATES, THE WALL STREET JOURNAL SAYS FLORIDA RANKS NUMBER 42 AS THE WORST RUN STATE.
ANALYSTS SIFT THROUGH INFORMATION LIKE FINANCIAL HEALTH, STANDARD OF LIVING AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES.
NORTH DAKOTA CAME IN NUMBER ONE AND CALIFORNIA IS AT THE BOTTOM AT NUMBER 50.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY --
THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
AND THIS MORNING, WE'VE FOUND A BABY THAT LAUGHS EVERYTIME HE HEARS THE WORD FISCAL CLIFF. LISTEN TO THIS.
fiscal cliff. Hahaha. Fiscal cliff. Giggling baby
EDDIE JACKSON FROM LOS ANGELES SAYS HIS FIVE-MONTH-OLD SON, MASON GETS THE GIGGLES OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
HER SAYS MASON AND HIS MOM WERE WATCHING THE NEWS AND HE CRACKED UP EVERY TIME HE HEARD THE WORDS "FISCAL CLIFF.". SO HE GRABBED THE VIDEO CAMERA.
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IF YOU WERE PART OF THE ANNUAL "SANIBEL STOOP" LAST FEBRUARY --
YOU'RE PART OF A WORLD-RECORD BREAKING GROUP.
THE SANIBEL SHELL SEARCHERS MADE THE GUINNESS BOOK OF WORLD RECORDS FOR THE LARGEST TREASURE HUNT GAME.
LAST FEBRUARY MORE THAN 800 PEOPLE CROWDED THE SHORELINE AT BOWMAN'S BEACH FOR THE POPULAR "SANIBEL STOOP" --
THAT'S PEOPLE BENDING OVER, LOOKING FOR SEA SHELLS.
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WE FOUND A FUN WAY FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILDREN TO GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT.
"ELF" IS PLAYING AT BARBARA B MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL THROUGH SUNDAY.
NBC-2 GOT A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT THE MODERN DAY CHRISTMAS STORY.
FROM THE REVOLVING DOORS TO THE SUGAR COATED SPAGHETTI, THE FILM TURNED MUSICAL DOESN'T CUT ANY CORNERS.
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:09 "I'm absolutely eating spaghetti, cold, spaghetti, covered in maple syrup every single night on stage that is the real deal and it's not as terrible as you think it is."
WE HAVE TICKET INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM.
JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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JUST WHEN YOU THINK EVERY BIT OF BACON INNOVATION HAS BEEN COOKED UP, ANOTHER CREATION IS UNVEILED.
BUT TODAY'S NEW BACON OFFERING IS NOT TO BE EATEN.
RATHER, IT'S TO BE USED AS PART OF THE DISTINGUISHED GENTLEMAN'S GROOMING ROUTINE: BACON SHAVING CREAM.
FOR $14.99, YOU CAN BUY THIS LIMITED-EDITION CAN.
CREATOR J&D'S FOODS SUGGESTS IT'S BEST USED AFTER A HOT SHOWER OR BEFORE AN IMPORTANT DATE WITH SOMEONE YOU MAY WANT TO SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITH.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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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.
For the second day in a row, clouds will be pretty stubborn this morning, and most of us will start the day with a canopy of low clouds filtering the sun.
The cloud cover will also work to limit heating during the first half of the morning, so conditions will be rather cool to start the day with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s.
In conjunction with the cooler temperatures, a swift wind out of the east will bring an added chill to the air this morning, and we'll continue to see a stiff breeze through the day with gusts reaching 20 mph.
As we progress through the mid to late morning, the blanket of low clouds should begin to break, allowing for a few rays of sun to penetrate to the surface. This process should continue gradually through the afternoon, giving us a mix of sun and clouds for the second half of the day.
After this morning's somewhat chilly start, temperatures should warm quickly into the upper 70s this afternoon once the clouds break up.
Rain prospect will continue to stay low, but one or two sprinkles can't be ruled out, particularly father south close to Naples, Marco Island, and Everglades City.
Look for a partly cloudy sky tonight with temperatures in the low 60s across the urban corridor and mid to upper 50s over the interior.
Friday will likely offer up another day of more clouds than sun along with a slim chance of a sprinkle or two. Winds will stay very breezy, and temperatures will warm to 80 during the afternoon.
Sunshine will be on the increase as we head into the weekend, but we should also see our fair share of afternoon clouds riding in on a strong easterly breeze.
Overall, however, it's looking like a pleasant weekend with daytime highs close to 80 and morning lows around 60.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
WAKING UP WINNERS!
WE CAN CONFIRM WINNING POWERBALL TICKETS WERE SOLD IN ARIZONA AND MISSOURI.
WE DON'T KNOW YET IF IT'S INDIVDUALS OR GROUPS. BUT WE EXPECT TO FIND OUT DURING NEWS CONFERENCE LATER TODAY.
THE NUMBERS ARE 5, 16, 22, 23, 29 AND THE POWERBALL IS 6.
ALMOST 9 MILLION PLAYERS WON SMALLER PRIZES.
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HAPPENING IN ABOUT 4 HOURS--- PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FORMER RIVAL MITT ROMNEY ARE SCHEDULED TO HAVE LUNCH TOGETHER IN THE WHITE HOUSE'S PRIVATE DINING ROOM TODAY.
THE PRESIDENT IS MAKING GOOD ON AN ELECTION NIGHT PROMISE TO ENGAGE WITH THE FORMER GOVERNOR AND LISTEN TO HIS IDEAS ON HOW TO MOVE THE COUNTRY FORWARD.
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NBC-2 IS STAYING ON TOP OF RED TIDE IN OUR AREA -- AND NEW TESTS HAPPENING LATER TODAY.
RECENT TEST RESULTS SHOW RED TIDE IS BACK AT ONE COLLIER COUNTY BEACH.
THE ALGAE BLOOM IS SHOWING UP IN VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS ALONG SEAGATE.
VERY LOW CONCENTRATIONS AND REPORTS OF DEAD FISH REMAIN ALONG BIG MARCO PASS AS WELL.
THE ALGAE BLOOM CAN CAUSE RESPIRATORY IRRITATION.
BUT WE'RE TOLD OFFSHORE WINDS SHOULD HELP MINIMIZE ANY RED TIDE IMPACTS AT THE BEACHES.
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THIS MORNING THE FUTURE OF LEE COUNTY'S EMERGENCY RESPONSE IS IN QUESTION.
AS OF RIGHT NOW, THERE WILL NOT BE A MEDICAL HELICOPTER TO HELP SAVE LIVES BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
AEROMED IS RELOCATING ITS SERVICES TO CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
AND IT'S HAPPENING DECEMBER 31ST.
BUT LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN ASSURES RESIDENTS THIS MORNING THEY ARE NOT AT RISK, AND THERE IS SERVICE AVAILABLE UNTIL THERE'S A PERMANENT PLAN IN PLACE.
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AS OF TODAY WE ARE JUST 32 DAYS AWAY FROM THE DEADLINE FOR THE SO CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
ALL THE MAJOR PLAYERS ARE HEADING TO CAPITOL HILL TODAY. WE KNOW 4 SEPARATE MEETINGS ARE SCHEDULED.
THESE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT HAVE A BIG IMPACT ON WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR PAYCHECK COME JANUARY 1ST.
BOTTOM LINE THIS MORNING, THERE'S NO DEAL AND TALKS CONTINUE.
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THIS IS GOING TO BE A BIG DEAL AS WE LOOK AHEAD TODAY ---
THE UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY WILL HOLD A SESSION ON THE STATE OF PALESTINE.
THE PALESTINIAN AUTHORITY IS CALLING FOR AN UPGRADE OF ITS U.N. STATUS TO AN "OBSERVER STATE."
PALESTINIAN PRESIDENT MAHMOUD ABBAS IS EXPECTED TO BE IN NEW YORK FOR THE PLANNED VOTE.
SOME SAY TODAY'S VOTE COULD GIVE THE PALESTINIANS LEVERAGE IN FUTURE NEGOTIATIONS.
THE U-S AND ISRAEL ARE AGAINST IT.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
THE ONE DOLLAR BILL VERSUS THE ONE DOLLAR COIN.
TODAY THE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE WILL ARGUE IN FRONT OF THE HOUSE FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE THAT ONE DOLLAR COINS WOULD BE BETTER.
THE OFFICE SAYS DOLLAR BILLS WEAR OUT FAR MORE QUICKLY THAN COINS, AND TYPICALLY LAST LESS THAN FIVE YEARS.
THE G-A-O HAS BEEN RECOMMENDING THE CHANGE FOR 22 YEARS.
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THIS STORY COULD GAIN MORE MOMENTUM IN THE COMING MONTHS ---
COLLIER COUNTY LEADERS ARE MAKING A PUSH TO GET STATE LEGISLATORS TO PASS A BAN ON TEXTING AND DRIVING.
SHERIFF KEVIN RAMBOSK-- ANNOUNCED THE LAUNCH OF A NEW ANTI-TEXTING WEBSITE.
THE SITE HAS AN ONLINE PETITION FOR YOU TO SIGN AND SUPPORT A FUTURE LAW.
IF YOU WANT TO SIGN THE PETITION, JUST HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWS LINKS.
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HAPPENING OVERNIGHT IN LEHIGH ACRES ---
VIOLENCE BREAKS OUT AT PETER'S SPORTS BAR. THAT'S LOCATED ALONG LEE BOULEVARD.
FIRST, POLICE TELL US A FIGHT BROKE OUT IN THE BACK OF THE BAR LATE LAST NIGHT ---
AND WHILE THEY WERE RESPONDING TO THAT ---
A CRASH HAPPENED IN THE FRONT PARKINGLOT.
POLICE TELL US A DRIVER HIT TWO PEOPLE AND DROVE OFF.
THE VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES.
POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE DRIVER AND THE VEHICLE. THERE'S NO ONE DESCRIPTION OF EITHER.
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A DEVELOPING SITUATION WE'RE CLOSELY WATCHING OUT WEST THIS MORNING ---
HEAVY RAIN AND SNOW ALREADY TARGETING THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST.
NOW THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE SAYS A SECOND, MORE POWERFUL STORM, WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON.
POWER IS ALREADY KNOCKED OUT IN SOME AREAS, AND ROADS ARE SLICK, CAUSING ACCIDENTS AND DELAYS DURING THE MORNING COMMUTE, BUT AGAIN, FORECASTERS SAY THE WORST IS YET TO COME.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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