NBC2 5am on 2s 1-HOUR |
NBC2 5am on 2s 1-HOUR |
RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- WINNER CONFIRMED.
NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT AT LEAST ONE OF THE WINNERS IN THE BIG POWERBALL JACKPOT.
Return to index of stories...
AND A HISTORIC VOTE.
ALL NEW THIS MORNING-- THE WORLD REACTS TO THE UNITED NATIONS VOTE TO RECOGNIZE PALESTINE AS A STATE.
Return to index of stories...
GOOD MORNING, THANKS FOR WATCHING N-B-C- NEWS TODAY.
I'M CLAY MILLER
AND I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
HALEY WEBB WILL BE ALONG WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST IN JUST A MNINUTE BUT FIRST, TODAY'S TOP STORY.
Return to index of stories...
WE'RE WAITING THIS MORNING TO FIND OUT WHO HOLDS THE WINNING POWERBALL TICKET IN MISSOURI.
OFFICIALS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS BOUGHT IN DEARBORN, JUST NORTH OF KANSAS CITY.
A NEWS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS MORNING TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER, OR WINNERS.
THE OTHER WINNING TICKET WAS BOUGHT IN ARIZONA BUT OFFICIALS HAVE NOT MADE ANY ANNOUNCMENT ABOUT WHO HOLDS THAT TICKET.
Return to index of stories...
AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT THE 588-MILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT, DENISE JACKSON OF GRAND RIDGE, FLORIDA IS PROBABLY PRETTY HAPPY THIS MORNING.
THE FLORIDA LOTTO ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT THE 44-YEAR-OLD WAS A SMALLER WINNER.
SHE CAPTURED A *ONE-MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL PRIZE FROM WEDNESDAY'S DRAWING.
HER WINNINGS ARE, OF COURSE, PART OF THE RECORD JACKPOT.
Return to index of stories...
SO WHAT'S THE LOCAL IMPACT OF A BIG POWERBALL WIN?
STORES GET PAID 10 CENTS FOR EVERY 2 DOLLAR POWERBALL TICKET THEY SELL, AND, IF THEY HAND OUT BIG WINNING TICKETS THEY GET ONE PERCENT CASH REDEMPTION.
THE FLORIDA LOTTERY DONATES 41 PERCENT OF IT'S TOTAL REVENUE TO EDUCATION.
THIS POWERBALL WILL PUT 57 POINT 9 MILLION DOLLARS IN THE POT.
BUT LOCALLY, ONE ECONOMIST SAYS THE IMPACT ISN'T HUGE.
Return to index of stories...
32:01 it has, in my opinion, a small impact on the local economy. if the lottery was won in our area then it would have an impact 14 because the retail gets a portion, a reward, and of course hopefully whoever won would spend the money here as well 26
ONE PUBLIX IN LEE COUNTY SOLD NEARLY 21-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TICKETS!
Return to index of stories...
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.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
NEW VIDEO OUT THIS MORNING OF DETECTIVES LEADING THE WIDOW OF A MURDERED CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIREFIGHTER INTO JAIL.
DANIELLE DREHER IS ACCUSED OF SPYING ON HER HUSBAND, SAM, WEEKS BEFORE HIS DEATH IN AUGUST.
INVESTIGATORS SAY DANIELLE WAS IN A RELATIONSHIP WITH MICHAEL MINOR, THE MAN NOW SUSPECTED OF KILLING SAM DREHER.
THEY NOW SAY DANIELLE HAD MINOR BREAK INTO THE APARTMENT OF ONE OF SAM'S FRIENDS TO SEE IF HER JEWELRY WAS INSIDE.
MINOR ALLEGEDLY VIDEOTAPED HIMSELF BREAKING IN AND DEPUTIES DISCOVERED IT WHILE INVESTIGATING THE MURDER.
SAM DREHER'S FAMILY SAYS THEY'RE THANKFUL DETECTIVES ARE INVESTIGATING EVERY BIZARRE TWIST IN THE CASE.
Return to index of stories...
Cindy Lutz, Sam's Sister
"I can't bring my brother back, but I hope all parties involved are punished for the roles they played in his death and the crimes they committed leading up to his death."
DANIELLE IS FACING TWO FELONY CHARGES.
DETECTIVES SAY THERE IS NO EVIDENCE PROVING SHE PLAYED A ROLE IN SAM'S MURDER.
Return to index of stories...
LOOKING AHEAD THIS MORNING, PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKES HIS PITCH TO AVOID THE FISCAL CLIFF ON THE ROAD LATER TODAY.
HE HEADS TO A TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
YESTERDAY, NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT'S TOP ADVISERS AND REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS ENDED WITH HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYING THERE HAD BEEN NO SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS IN THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF TALKS.
MEMBERS OF BOTH PARTIES ARE BLAMING THE OTHER FOR THE STALEMATE.
Return to index of stories...
MEANWHILE, THE PRESIDENT'S LUNCH WITH MITT ROMNEY YESTERDAY WENT WELL.
ACCORDING TO THE WHITE HOUSE, MR ROMNEY CONGRATULATED THE PRESIDENT AND WISHED HIM WELL IN HIS 2ND TERM.
IT WAS A CLOSED DOOR MEETING, AND THE 2 SPENT MOST OF THE TIME, TALKING ABOUT LEADERSHIP.
THE TWO FORMER RIVALS POSED FOR AN OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPH IN THE OVAL OFFICE AFTER THE MEETING. THE PRESIDENT'S AID SAY, MR. OBAMA WILL NOT BE OFFERING ROMNEY A POSITION IN HIS ADMISITRATION.
Return to index of stories...
AN ARREST IS MADE IN A COLLIER COUNTY BANK ROBBERY.
DEPUTIES SAY THEY'VE ARRESTED 29-YEAR-OLD DOODLEY NAZAIRE FOR THE ARMED ROBBERY OF THE FLORIDA COMMUNITY BANK ON GOLDEN GATE PARKWAY.
THEY SAY HE AND ANOTHER MAN ROBBED THE BANK ON WEDNESDAY.
THE OTHER GUY IS STILL ON THE RUN.
Return to index of stories...
A MAN HUNGRY FOR A BURRITO TRIES THE FIVE FINGER DISCOUNT BUT ENDS UP PAYING MORE FOR THE PUNISHMENT THAN THE FOOD.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY WILLIAM ROSS TRIED STUFFING THREE FROZEN BURRITOS IN HIS PANTS POCKETS AND WALKING OUT OF A BONITA SPRING GROCERY STORE ON WEDNESDAY.
BUT BEFORE HE COULD GET OUT EMPLOYEES OF UNIVERSAL SUPERMARKET JUST OFF OLD US-41 STOPPED HIM.
THE TOTAL ON THOSE BURRITOS HE TRIED TO STEAL,
A WHOPPING TWO DOLLARS AND 37 CENTS
Return to index of stories...
ADRIEL ROQUE, STORE MANAGER: I was shocked by the fact that he was willing to risk his freedom for three burritos
THE STORE MANAGER SAYS ROSS HAS STOLEN FROM THEM BEFORE BUT THIS TIME THEY CALLED THE COPS, SO INSTEAD OF PAYING FOR THE BURRITOS, ROSS NOW HAS A ONE THOUSAND DOLLAR BAIL ON HIS HANDS.
Return to index of stories...
AN ALERT RIGHT NOW FOR PEOPLE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY, BOIL YOUR WATER.
A PROBLEM AT THE PEACE RIVER WATER TREATMENT PLANT CAUSED PRESSURE TO DROP LAST NIGHT LEAVING SOME WITHOUT WATER FOR MORE THEN AN HOUR.
THE AREAS AFFECTED ARE IN PORT CHARLOTTE, EAST OF COLLINGSWOOD BOULEVARD INCLUDING THE TOWN CENTER MALL DOWN TO THE PEACE RIVER BRIDGE.
NOT ONLY DID RESIDENTS HAVE TO DEAL WITH THE INCONVENIENCE BUT RESTAURANTS TOO, SOME EVEN CLOSING EARLY.
Return to index of stories...
donna moder/deep creek "brushing your teeth and you take a big gulp of it and oh are you kidding kind of worried about that or if it goes out again in the morning i am not going to work without a shower!" 11 sec
IT'S STILL UNCLEAR EXACTLY WHAT WENT WRONG.
AS A PRECAUTION CHARLOTTE COUNTY UTILITIES IS AGAIN URGING RESIDENTS TO BOIL THEIR WATER.
COUNT ON N-B-C 2 TO LET YOU KNOW WHEN IT IS SAFE TO NOT BOIL THE WATER AGAIN.
Return to index of stories...
A HISTORIC, BUT CONTROVERSIAL, VOTE AT THE UNITED NATIONS RECOGNIZES PALESTINE AS A STATE.
THE U-N OVERWHELMINGLY VOTED YESTERDAY TO UPGRADE THE STATUS OF PALESTINE TO A NONMEMBER OBSERVER STATE.
THE VOTE WAS A LONG-SOUGHT VICTORY FOR PALESTINIANS BUT AN EMBARRASSING DIPLOMATIC DEFEAT FOR THE U.S.
SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON WAS CRITICAL OF THE VOTE TO RECOGNIZE SAYING IT PUTS OBSTACLES ON THE PATH TO PEACE.
Return to index of stories...
Hillary Clinton / U.S. Secretary of State:35 "unfortunate and counter-productive resolution that the united nations general assembly just passed, because it places further obstacles in the path to peace. we have been clear that only through direct negotiations between the parties can the israelis and palestinians achieve the peace they both deserve. two states for two people, with a sovereign, independent palestine living side by side in peace and security with a jewish and democratic israel."
THE UNITED STATES AND ISRAEL VOTED AGAINST RECOGNITION.
Return to index of stories...
NEW DEVELOPMENTS EMERGING IN THE DAVID PETRAEUS CONTROVERSY THIS MORNING.
THE FORMER C-I-A DIRECTOR SENT A LETTER TO A FELLOW GENERAL REGARDING HIS AFFAIR WITH PAULA BROADWELL.
IN THE LETTER TO GENERAL JAMES SHELTON, PETRAEUS ADMITS HE QUOTE "SCREWED UP ROYALLY, AND PAID THE PRICE APPROPRIATELY."
SHELTON SAYS WHILE HE WAS DISAPPOINTED TO LEARN OF THE AFFIAR, HE THINKS PETRAEUS MADE A ONE TIME MISTAKE.
Return to index of stories...
HOSTESS EXECS COULD GET *BONUSES EVEN THOUGH THE COMPANY DECLARED BANKRUPTCY.
THE MAKER OF TWINKIES, HO HO'S AND DING DONGS IS ASKING A COURT FOR PERMISSION TO GIVE HIGH-LEVEL OFFICIALS UP TO 1.8 *BILLION DOLLARS IN INCENTIVES.
HOSTESS SAYS THE BONUSES ARE NEEDED TO KEEP KEY LEADERS WITH THE COMPANY DURING THE LIQUIDATION PROCESS, WHICH COULD TAKE ABOUT A YEAR.
Return to index of stories...
A FIGHT IS BREWING THIS MORNING OVER CONTROL OF CAPE CORAL'S AGING FIRE FLEET.
THE FIRE CHIEF WANTS TO PUT A LIEUTENANT IN CHARGE OF MUCH-NEEDED MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS BUT THE CITY MANAGER SAYS NO, FOR NOW.
CURRENTLY, THE 'SERVICE SPECIALIST' POSITION IS HELD BY A CIVILIAN WHO HAS NO FORMAL TRAINING IN FLEET MANAGEMENT.
CHIEF BILL VAN HELDEN CLAIMS THE "WORKING" RELATIONSHIP *ISN'T WORKING.
Return to index of stories...
-The person put in the position wasn't necessarily trained as a mechanic or have fleet experience. It was just someone we inherited."
THE CITY MANAGER HAS ASKED A GROUP OF CITY EMPLOYEES TO LOOK INTO THE ISSUES AFFECTING THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
THEY WILL MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS TO HIM.
THE FIRE UNION PRESIDENT SUPPORTS THE FIRE CHIEF'S REQUEST TO TURN THE CIVILIAN JOB INTO A SWORN POSITION.
Return to index of stories...
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
ALL NEW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY, PROTECTING YOUR IDENTITY.
THIS MORNING ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CITY HAS A DEAL FOR YOU TO HELP KEEP YOUR PRIVATE INFORMATION SAFE.
STRAIGHT AHEAD IN A LIVE REPORT, WHY YOU'LL WANT TO VISIT THIS TRUCK IN CAPE CORAL TODAY.
Return to index of stories...
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.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
IDENTITY THEFT CAN BE SCARY AND COST YOU A LOT OF MONEY.
BUT THERE'S ONE WAY YOU CAN PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY.
SHRED YOUR DOCUMENTS!
TODAY THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS TEAMING UP WITH GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO HOST SHRED DAY.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT CAPE CORAL CITY HALL WITH HOW YOU CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS FREE OPPORTUNITY.
Return to index of stories...
HERE'S THE INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW.
Return to index of stories...
LIVE IN CAPE CORAL DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2/ABC-7
Return to index of stories...
NAPLES AND MARCO ISLAND MAY HAVE SOME OF THE WEALTHIEST RESIDENTS IN THE NATION.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO OUR NEWS PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS.
THE AVERAGE INCOME FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THAT AREA WAS MORE THAN 59 THOUSAND DOLLARS LAST YEAR.
THAT PLACES NAPLES-MARCO JUST AHEAD OF BOSTON AND NEW YORK CITY.
NATIONWIDE THE AVERAGE INCOME FOR THE COUNTRY WAS MORE THAN 41 THOUSAND A YEAR
THAT'S UP MORE THAN FIVE PERCENT FROM 2010.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU NEED A LITTLE HELP GETTING INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT--
THERE'S NO SHORTAGE OF HOLIDAYS EVENTS HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND.
IN CAPE CORAL TOMORROW IT'S THE HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS.
IT'S FROM 4 TO 10 P-M OFF CAPE CORAL PARKWAY, BETWEEN SOUTHWEST 15TH AVENUE AND CANDIA STREET.
YOU'LL FIND SANTA, A SNOWDRIFT SLIDE, A TREE LIGHTING, A TINY TOTS TRAIN AND LOTS OF HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES.
Return to index of stories...
A BIG ONE IS SNOWFEST IN COLLIER COUNTY.
IT'S TAKING PLACE AT GOLDEN GATE COMMUNITY PARK ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD, FROM 10 TO 5 SATURDAY.
THEY BRING IN 1-HUNDRED TONS OF SNOW TO PLAY WITH AND GO SLEDDING ON.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE EVENT FROM A PREVIOUS YEAR.
IT WILL COST YOU 2 DOLLARS A PERSON.
CHILDREN 3 AND UNDER ARE FREE.
Return to index of stories...
AND TODAY IS THE DAY LOCAL COUNTRY FANS HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR.
THE LAKESIDE COUNTRY BASH WILL KICK OFF TONIGHT AT LAKES REGIONAL PARK.
THE EVENT FEATURES COUNTRY MUSIC STAR ALAN JACKSON.
BUT OTHER ACTS LIKE RODNEY ATKINS WILL BE PERFORMING.
GATES OPEN AT 3 THIS AFTERNOON, MUSIC STARTS AT 5.
Return to index of stories...
THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
Return to index of stories...
HERE'S SOME INCREDIBLE NEW VIDEO.
THE FULL SCOPE OF SANDY'S AFTERMATH IS STILL BEING DETERMINED.
THIS IS A WILDLIFE REFUGE NEAR ATLANTIC CITY.
YOU CAN SEE BOATS WASHED UP ONTO DRY-LAND.
STATE OFFICIALS ARE CONCERNED ABOUT OIL AND FUEL LEAKING INTO THE MARSHES BUT, RESOURCES ARE LIMITED, AND RIGHT NOW, THERE'S NO IMMEDIATE PLAN TO REMOVE THE BOATS.
Return to index of stories...
AND CHECK THIS OUT, A MASSIVE SINKHOLE NEAR DOVER OHIO.
AN 8 MILE STRETCH OF THE ROAD IS CLOSED THEIS MORNING, AND SOME HOMES ARE THREATENED.
THE SINKHOLE IS ESTIMATED TO BE THE SIZE OF FOUR FOOTBALL FIELDS.
THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THINKS THE DREDGING MAY HAVE ERODED ENOUGH OF THE LAND NEAR THE POND TO CAUSE A COLLAPSE.
IT HAPPENED SO QUICKLY, EMPLOYEES HAD TO RUN TO THE ROAD TO WARN TRAFFIC THE ROAD HAD FALLEN IN.
Return to index of stories...
Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
Return to index of stories...
CYBER MONDAY WAS THE BIGGEST ONLINE SHOPPING DAY EVER.
NOW THE FLORIDA RETAIL FEDERATION IS TRYING HARD TO EVEN THE PLAYING FIELD.
IT'S PUSHING FOR LAWMAKERS TO PASS A BILL SO "ONLINE ONLY" RETAILERS, WITH NO PHYSICAL PRESENCE IN FLORIDA WILL START COLLECTING THE STATE'S 6 PERCENT SALES TAX.
Return to index of stories...
Jennifer Williams, Owner, Jennifer's "50:04 online companies have a huge advantage. They don't have a brick and mortar. They don't offer services. and to not be able to charge sales tax when the products are being consumed in the state is not fair."
IN 2012'S LEGISLATIVE SESSION, A BILL TO CHANGE THE INTERNET SALES TAX LAW MADE PROGRESS IN THE SENATE, BUT NOT THE HOUSE.
IF THE LAW WAS IN PLACE, IT WOULD ADD AN ESTIMATED THREE BILLION DOLLARS TO THE STATE'S SALES TAX BASE.
Return to index of stories...
THE U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION IS DRAWING ATTENTION TO EFFORTS TO KEEP FAMILIES SAFE FROM DANGEROUS TOYS AND HOLIDAY DECORATIONS THIS SEASON.
SO FAR, THE COMMISSION, WORKING WITH CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION, HAS SEIZED OVER TWO MILLION POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS TOYS AND CHILDREN'S PRODUCTS.
SINCE 2008, TOYS MAY HAVE GOTTEN SAFER.
COMPARED TO 172 TOY RECALLS THAT YEAR, ONLY 38 TOYS WERE RECALLED THIS YEAR.
Return to index of stories...
"Well, this is a children's chair, and the paint on this chair exceeds the lead limit, which is 90 parts per million, from the federal toy safety standard which is now mandatory. And it was manufactured in China. And before we just repeat ourselves about China, China, China I just want to say that over 90 percent of the toys that are imported into the Unites States come from China."
C-P-S-C IS STILL ON GUARD AGAINST POTENTIALLY UNSAFE TOYS, SENDING AGENTS INTO TOY STORES TO INVESTIGATE AND INSPECTING IMPORTED PRODUCTS CAREFULLY.
Return to index of stories...
WHEN IT COMES TO YOUR JOB, WHAT DO YOU WANT MOST AT WORK NEXT YEAR?
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND A WARNING FROM TRIPLE A ABOUT THE DANGER OF ETHANOL IN GAS.
Return to index of stories...
GOOD MORNING,
TRIPLE A -- CALLING ON THE E-P-A AND GASOLINE RETAILERS TO HALT THE SALE OF A NEW HIGH-ETHANOL BLEND!
SAYING THE "E 15" GAS -- COULD DAMAGE MILLIONS OF VEHICLES AND VOID CAR WARRANTIES ON ENGINE COMPONENTS.
TRIPLE A SAYS ONLY 12-MILLION OF THE MORE THAN 240-MILLION CARS ON THE ROAD HAVE MANUFACTURER APPROVAL TO RUN ON THE BLEND --
WHICH WAS INTRODUCED LAST SUMMER AND IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE IN KANSAS, IOWA AND NEBRASKA.
STANDARD BLEND IS 10-PERCENT ETHANOL.
ALL THIS ACCORDING TO U-S-A TODAY --
WHICH SAYS THE RENEWABLE FUELS ASSOCIATION CALLS E 15 SAFE FOR ALMOST ALL MODELS AFTER 2001.
*****
MEANTIME -- POSSIBLE PROBLEMS IMPORTING LAST-MINUTE HOLIDAY GIFTS!
A GROWING NUMBER OF CARGO VESSELS ARE STRANDED OFF THE WEST COAST --
AFTER WORKERS WALKED OFF THE JOB AT KEY LOS ANGELES PORTS.
******
AND -- IF YOU'RE HOPING TO SNAG THAT PAY RAISE NEXT YEAR -- THE PERSON IN THE NEXT CUBICLE IS LIKELY PLANNING THE SAME THING.
OC:
QUICK TRADING CHECK.
HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS -- ON INVESTOR OPTIMISM THAT LAWMAKERS WILL REACH A DEAL ON FEDERAL BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS.
*****
BURGER KING -- INTRODUCING A GINGERBREAD SUNDAE AND A GINGERBREAD COOKIE SHAKE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
THE LATEST IN A STEADY STREAM OF NEW AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY MENU ITEMS --
THAT'S HELPING THE FAST FOOD CHAIN LURE CUSTOMERS FROM MCDONALD'S.
*****
AND HAVE YOU MADE ANY NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS ABOUT YOUR JOB?
A SURVEY FROM GLASS DOOR SAYS --
TOP RESOLUTIONS FOR NEXT YEAR ARE GETTING A SALARY RAISE, LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB AND IMPROVING PERFORMANCE.
2-PERCENT SAY -- THEIR TOP RESOLUTION IS HELPING TO GET THE BOSS FIRED.
******
******
AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
Return to index of stories...
RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY -- THE PRESIDENT HITS THE ROAD TODAY TO PUSH HIS PLAN FOR AVOIDING THE FISCAL CLIFF.
Return to index of stories...
THE OWENR OF THE WINNING POWERBALL TICKET IN MISSOURI HAS BEEN CONFIRMED, OFFICIALS ARE EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE WHO THAT IS LATER TODAY.
Return to index of stories...
GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THANKS FOR WATCHING N-B-C- NEWS TODAY.
I'M STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
HALEY WEBB WILL BE ALONG WITH YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST IN JUST A MNINUTE BUT FIRST, TODAY'S TOP STORY.
Return to index of stories...
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS GETTING READY TO HIT THE ROAD TODAY TO TALK ABOUT AVOIDING THE FISCAL CLIFF.
HE HEADS TO A TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY IN PENNSYLVANIA.
YESTERDAY, NEGOTIATIONS BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT'S TOP ADVISERS AND REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS ENDED WITH HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER SAYING THERE HAS NOT BEEN ANY MAJOR PROGRESS.
MEMBERS OF BOTH PARTIES ARE BLAMING THE OTHER FOR THE STALEMATE.
Return to index of stories...
WE ARE STILL WAITING THIS MORNING TO FIND OUT WHO HOLDS THE WINNING POWERBALL TICKET IN MISSOURI.
OFFICIALS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT IT WAS BOUGHT IN DEARBORN
A NEWS CONFERENCE IS SCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS MORNING TO ANNOUNCE THE WINNER, OR WINNERS.
THE OTHER WINNING TICKET WAS BOUGHT IN ARIZONA BUT OFFICIALS HAVE NOT MADE ANY ANNOUNCMENT ABOUT WHO HOLDS THAT TICKET.
Return to index of stories...
AND EVEN THOUGH IT'S NOT THE 588-MILLION DOLLAR JACKPOT, DENISE JACKSON OF GRAND RIDGE, FLORIDA IS PROBABLY PRETTY HAPPY THIS MORNING
THE FLORIDA LOTTO ANNOUNCED YESTERDAY THAT THE 44-YEAR-OLD WAS A SMALLER WINNER.
SHE CAPTURED A *ONE-MILLION DOLLAR POWERBALL PRIZE FROM WEDNESDAY'S DRAWING.
HER WINNINGS ARE, OF COURSE, PART OF THE RECORD JACKPOT.
Return to index of stories...
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.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU'VE EVER BEEN TO FORT MYERS BEACH FOR A PEACEFUL DAY IN THE SUN AND BEEN BOTHERED BY THE SOUND OF PASSING JETS, THAT'S ABOUT TO CHANGE.
AFTER NEARLY TWO YEARS OF LISTENING TO RESIDENTS' COMPLAINTS, A SPECIAL COMMITTEE MADE SIX RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FLIGHT PATTERN CHANGES THAT WOULD CUT NOISE ON THE BEACH BY ABOUT SIX DECIBELS.
THE PROPOSED CHANGES INCLUDE ALTERED ROUTES, ENGINE SETTINGS, AND ALTITUDES, ALL TO REDUCE NOISE OVER FORT MYERS BEACH, ESTERO AND THE FOREST.
Return to index of stories...
'by using the back bay and some of these other approaches they're talking about, it will not impact those communities and as I say it won't be moving it from one area to another and making it somebody else's inconvenience. This is really a good solution for a lot of people."
THE BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET IN JANUARY TO DECIDE WHETHER TO ASK THE F-A-A TO MAKE THESE CHANGES.
THE F-A-A WILL THEN HAVE SIX MONTHS TO MAKE A DECISION.
Return to index of stories...
PEOPLE IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE WONDERING WHAT'S KILLING SO MANY CATFISH.
THEY'RE FLOATING THROUGH HENDERSON CREEK IN NAPLES AND WASHING ASHORE ON MARCO ISLAND BEACH.
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERTS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY *ONLY CATFISH ARE DYING.
THEY SAY SINCE IT'S ONLY ONE KIND OF FISH THAT'S BEING AFFECTED.
RED TIDE LIKELY ISNT TO BLAME.
Return to index of stories...
"There's a virus possibly affecting these catfish so with that in mind some of our staff have collected tissue samples."
RESEARCHERS ARE HOPING THOSE SAMPLES WILL GIVE THEM SOME ANSWERS TO WHAT IS KILLING THE CATFISH.
AT THIS POINT IT'S STILL UNCLEAR IF THE DEAD FISH POSE ANY HEALTH RISKS.
Return to index of stories...
THE DEVELOPER TRYING TO BRING MAJOR CHANGES TO ONE OF LEE COUNTY'S SMALL ISLANDS SENT US TWO NEW RENDERINGS OF HIS PLANS.
A PUBLIC HEARING STARTED YESTERDAY TO DECIDE WHETHER OWNERS CAN BUILD NEARLY 300 NEW CONDOS, HOTEL TOWERS, MARINAS, SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS ON SAN CARLOS ISLAND.
THE PROJECT'S MANAGER SAYS THEY'RE STILL MORE THAN THREE YEARS AWAY FROM BUILDING BECAUSE THEY NEED TO FIND FINANCING FIRST.
BUT THEY WANT APPROVAL *NOW SO THEY'RE READY WHEN THEY GET THE MONEY.
Return to index of stories...
FISHERMEN AND DIVERS MAY SOON HAVE A NEW HANGOUT IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY
TWO WEEKS AGO, WE TOLD YOU A GROUP INTERESTED IN SAVING THE OLD MATLACHA BRIDGE RAISED 20 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THAT'S ENOUGH TO MOVE ONE 250-TON LOAD OF BRIDGE DEBRIS, AND ADD IT TO THE NOVAK REEF, 3 MILES OFF THE COAST OF THE COUNTY.
THAT COULD HAPPEN AS EARLY AS NEXT MONTH.
YESTERDAY, COUNTY LEADERS DECIDED THEY'LL RENAME THE PORTION OF THE REEF "THE MATLACHA BRIDGE REEF."
Return to index of stories...
SOME TROUBLING NEWS THIS MORING FOR THE FLORIDA EDUCATION SYSTEM.
THE U-S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RELEASED A STATE BY STATE RANKING OF GRADUATION RATES.
FLORIDA TIED FOR 45TH PLACE WITH LOUISIANA, MAKING IT ONE OF THE WORST STATES IN THE COUNTRY.
THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT SAYS JUST 71 PERCENT OF HIGH SCHOOLERS GRADUATED IN THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR.
IOWA TOPPED THE LIST WITH 88 PERCENT OF TEENS GETTING THEIR DIPLOMA.
Return to index of stories...
A HOUSTON HOSPITAL THINKS DOCTORS WILL RELEASE FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
HE'S BEEN THERE GETTING TREATMENT FOR A LINGERING COUGH SINCE THE DAY AFTER THANKSGIVING.
METHODIST HOSPITAL SAYS THE 88-YEAR-OLD HAS BEEN IN AND OUT OF THE HOSPITAL RECENTLY FOR COMPLICATIONS RESULTING FROM BRONCHITIS.
THE FORMER PRESIDENT IS SAID TO BE ANXIOUS TO GET UP AND AROUND.
ONE OF HIS DOCTORS DESCRIBED HIM AS HAPPY, JOKING AND READY TO GET OUT OF THE HOSPITAL.
Return to index of stories...
SINCE THE START OF THE RECESSION, THE BIRTH RATE IN AMERICA HAS BEEN DECLINING.
LAST YEAR IT PLUNGED TO ITS LOWEST LEVEL SINCE AT LEAST 1920.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO A STUDY RELEASED BY THE PEW RESEARCH CENTER.
THE OVERALL BIRTH RATE IN 2011 WAS 63-POINT-2 PER ONE THOUSAND WOMEN OF CHILDBEARING AGE.
THE BIGGEST DIP IN RECENT YEARS IS AMONG IMMIGRANT WOMEN.
THE BIRTH RATE FOR U-S BORN WOMEN DECLINED 6-PERCENT IN THAT SAME PERIOD
Return to index of stories...
A SIX YEAR OLD SOUTH FLORIDA GIRL IS DEAD THIS MORNING IN A TERRIBLY SAD CASE.
DETECTIVES THINK HER FATHER KILLED HER, AND THEN KILLED HIMSELF.
DAVIE POLICE FOUND THE BODIES OF 30 YEAR OLD PAUL ANDRADE AND HIS DAUGHTER INSIDE A MINIVAN.
IT WAS PARKED IN FRONT OF THE HOME OF PAUL'S EX WIFE, WHO IS ALSO THE GIRL'S MOTHER.
OFFICERS TELL REPORTERS THEY FOUND A PIPE ATTACHED TO THE MINIVAN'S EXHAUST THAT FED INTO THE THE VEHICLE.
Return to index of stories...
FLORIDA ATLANTIC UNIVERSITY WAS ON LOCKDOWN FOR SEVERAL HOURS AFTER A GUNMAN ROBBED A STUDENT ON CAMPUS.
THE SCHOOL IN BOCA RATON SAYS THE MAN PUT A GUN TO THE VICTIM'S HEAD YESTERDAY, ROBBED THE STUDENT AND RAN OFF.
AUTHORITIES SEARCHED THE SCHOOL'S BUILDINGS AND PARKING LOTS, BUT THEY DIDN'T FIND THE GUNMAN.
THEY LIFTED THE LOCKDOWN LAST NIGHT.
Return to index of stories...
THE U-S ARMY PRIVATE CHARGED WITH THE BIGGEST SECURITY BREACH IN U-S HISTORY SAYS HE WAS UNFAIRLY TREATED WHEN HE WAS ARRESTED AND PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT.
ON THE THIRD DAY OF HIS PRETRIAL HEARING AT FORT MEADE, PRIVATE BRADLEY MANNING TOLD THE COURT HE FELT LIKE A CAGED ANIMAL WHEN HE WAS PLACED IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT IN A TINY CELL AT QUANTICO MARINE BASE.
MANNING IS ACCUSED OF SENDING CLASSIFIED MATERIAL TO WIKILEAKS.
HIS ATTORNEYS ARE ATTEMPTING TO HAVE ALL THE CHARGES AGAINST HIM DISMISSED CONTENDING THAT HIS PRETRIAL CONFINEMENT WAS UNNECESSARILY HARSH.
Return to index of stories...
THE UNITED NATIONS HAS OFFERED A 20-THOUSAND DOLLAR PRIZE TO ANYONE WHO CAN INVENT A CHEAP AND RENEWABLE ENERGY SOLUTION FOR THREE-THOUSAND BOSNIAN FAMILIES WITHOUT POWER.
THE FAMILIES RETURNED TO THEIR HOMES AFTER THE WAR IN THE 1990S WHERE THERE IS NO ACCESS TO ELECTRICITY.
THE WINNING SOLUTION WOULD HELP PEOPLE WHO LIVE FAR OFF THE BOSNIAN POWER GRID AND POSSIBLY MANY OTHERS AS WELL.
RENEWABLE ENERGY KITS DO EXIST IN THE FORM OF SOLAR PANELS, BUT WHAT THE U-N WANTS IS SOMETHING LESS EXPENSIVE AND SUITABLE FOR BOSNIA'S HARSH CLIMATE.
Return to index of stories...
EMOTIONAL TESTIMONY IN A SENATE HEARING AS LAWMAKERS ADDRESSED THE DEADLY DEVASTATION OF HURRICANE SANDY.
"A ten foot wave came across the road, her vehicle stalled, she took her children out of the car, she tried to get them to higher land, and they were taken from her arms. These children were two years old and four years old and the mother could do nothing about it because the storm was so strong."
SENATORS FROM NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY FORMALLY ADDRESSED COMMITTEE MEMBERS YESTERDAY ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE SUPERSTORM THAT HIT A MONTH AGO.
SOME SENATORS ALSO USED THE HEARING TO PUSH FOR MONEY FOR FLOOD PROTECTION.
Return to index of stories...
THE FORMER HEAD OF THE INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND HAS REACHED AN AGREEMENT WITH THE NEW YORK HOTEL MAID WHO ACCUSED HIM OF ATTEMPTED RAPE.
NO AGREEMENT HAS YET BEEN SIGNED BETWEEN FORMER I-M-F CHIEF DOMINIQUE STRAUSS-KAHN AND HOUSEKEEPER NAFISSATOU DIALLO.
LAWYERS FOR THE TWO ARE SCHEDULED TO MEET IN COURT NEXT WEEK, SETTING A POSSIBLE TIMETABLE FOR ENDING THE CIVIL CASE.
STRAUSS-KAHN WAS ARRESTED ON CRIMINAL CHARGES IN 2011 AFTER DIALLO ALLEGED THAT THE FORMER FRENCH POLITICAL LEADER SEXUALLY ASSAULTED HER IN HIS ROOM AT A NEW YORK HOTEL.
Return to index of stories...
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY
A GEYSER IN THE MIDDLE OF SAN DIEGO?
WE'LL EXPLAIN WHAT HAPPENED WHEN N-B-C 2 NEWS TODAY RETURNS.
Return to index of stories...
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.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
Return to index of stories...
A NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER IS QUICKLY BECOMING A WORLD-WIDE HERO.
AND IF IT WASN'T FOR A TOURIST SNAPPING A PHOTO --
HE WOULDN'T BE GETTING THE RECOGNITION HE DESERVES.
OFFICER WAS LARRY DE PRIMO WAS ON PATROL ON A COLD NIGHT IN NEW YORK --
WHEN HE SAW A BAREFOOT HOMELESS MAN.
THE OFFICER WENT RIGHT INTO THE NEAREST SHOE STORE,
BOUGHT A PAIR OF WATER-PROOF BOOTS WITH HIS OWN MONEY, AND GAVE THEM TO THE MAN.
A TOURIST WITNESSING THE ACT SNAPPED WHAT HAS NOW BECOME A FAMOUS PHOTO.
Return to index of stories...
"You could see the blisters were about the size of my hands. My heart just went out to this man. I didn't think anything of it. I just went towards him, asked him if he wanted a pair of socks. He said no, but thanks and god bless you for asking.
OFFICER DEPRIMO WENT TO GET THE MAN BOOTS.
OFFICER DEPRIMO NEVER FOUND OUT THE NAME OF THE MAN HE HELPED, BUT HE REMEMBERS HIS REACTION.
A BIG HEARTWARMING SMILE
HE SAYS HE'S KEEPING THE RECEIPT FOR THE SHOES IN HIS VEST AS A REMINDER OF THOSE LESS FORTUNATE.
OFFICER DE PRIMO WILL BE ON THE TODAY SHOW THIS MORNING.
Return to index of stories...
A UNIVERSITY STUDENT IN CALGARY IS ANGRY OVER BEING CHARGED WITH TRANSACTION FEES FOR HIS TUITION PROTESTED BY PAYING WITH 230 POUNDS IN ROLLED COINS.
DEVIN DEFRAINE IS A SECOND YEAR GEOLOGY STUDENT AT MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY.
THE SCHOOL USED TO COVER THE TAB FOR A THIRD PARTY TO HANDLE CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS.
BUT NOW IT'S PASSING THOSE COSTS DIRECTLY ONTO THE STUDENTS.
DEFRAINE SAYS THAT MEANS HE WOULD PAY AN EXTRA 60 DOLLARS IN FEES PER SEMESTER.
HE PROTESTED BY PAYING IN CASH.230 POUNDS OF IT.
Return to index of stories...
"If they're going to nickel and dime me, I'm going to nickel and dime them."
THE SCHOOL ACCEPTED DEFRAINE'S PAYMENT.
DEFRAINE FEELS HE MADE HIS POINT EVEN IF NOTHING CHANGES.
Return to index of stories...
CHECK THIS OUT.
30 FEET OF WATER, SHOOTING INTO THE AIR IN SAN DIEGO THURSDAY.
A COMMERCIAL TRUCK APPARENTLY HIT A FIRE HYDRANT THEN SMASHED INTO A BAR.
YOU CAN SEE THE VIEW FROM THE SKY, WATER SPRAYING EVERYWHERE AND THE BACK END OF THE TRUCK HANGING OUT OF THE BUILDING.
FIRE CREWS WORKED TO SHUT OFF THE WATER AND CLOSED OFF THE AREA.
NOBODY WAS SERIOUSLY HURT, AUTHORITIES SAID.
Return to index of stories...
THE LOWRY PARK ZOO IN TAMPA HAS A NEW RESIDENT.
THE EARLY CHRISTMAS GIFT, A BRAND NEW BABY PYGMY HIPPO.
THIS SWEET LITTLE GIRL WAS BORN ABOUT TWO WEEKS AGO, BUT MADE HER PUBLIC DEBUT ON THURSDAY.
SHE'S A LITTLE UNSURE ON HER FEET STILL BUT A BIG FAN OF DOING WHAT MOM DOES WHICH IS MOSTLY EVERYTHING IN THE WATER.
THE BABY HIPPO DOESN'T HAVE A NAME YET.
LOWRY PARK ZOO OFFICIALS ARE LEAVING THAT LITTLE DETAIL UP TO THE PUBLIC.
Return to index of stories...
A DOG CHEATED DEATH IN CENTRAL FLORIDA --
DESPITE CROSSING PATHS WITH A POISONOUS SNAKE.
THE DOG'S CARETAKER SAYS THE DOG "DANTE" SAVED HER FROM THE SNAKE -- AND MODERN TECHNOLOGY SAVED DANTE.
The snake turned around and went after him into the embankment viciously and got him right here."
A WATER MOCCASIN WAS WAITING IN THE GRASS FOR HER AND HER DOG NEAR ORLANDO.
THE DOG GOT BETWEEN HER AND THE SNAKE, GRABBED IT IN ITS TEETH AND TOSSED IT.
Return to index of stories...
"The snake turned around and went after him into the embankment viciously and got him right here."
WITHIN THREE DAYS, DANTE'S FACE WAS EXTREMELY SWOLLEN.
THE S-P-C-A IN LAKELAND JUST INSTALLED A HYPERBARIC THERAPY UNIT.
THE REPEATED DOSES OF CONCENTRATED OXYGEN SAVED THE DOG'S LIFE.
Return to index of stories...
LOOK, CLOSELY -- YEP, THAT'S A CAT.
THE UNWELCOME GUEST WALKED RIGHT ONTO A UNIVISION NEWS SET IN MIAMI DURING A METEOROLOGIST'S LIVE BROADCAST.
YOU CAN SEE THE WEATHERMAN KEEPS HIS COOL THE ENTIRE TIME.
THE UNIVISION 23 TEAM SAYS THE CAT IS ONE OF MANY THAT USUALLY WANDER OUTSIDE IN THE PARKING LOT.
THIS ONE, THOUGH, SOMEHOW MANAGED TO MAKE IT INSIDE TO STEAL THE SPOTLIGHT.
Return to index of stories...
A POPULAR DRUG AND PARTICLES OF GLASS FOUND IN THE PILLS.
UP TO FOUR MILLION AMERICANS RELY ON THE GENERIC VERSION OF THE DRUG LIPITOR TO CONTROL CHOLESTEROL.
AND NOW THE MANUFACTURER HAS SHUT DOWN *ALL PRODUCTION.
RANBAXY CANNOT FIGURE OUT HOW SMALL GLASS PARTICLES GOT INTO IT'S PILLS --
AND IT HASN'T LED TO ANY PATIENT PROBLEMS --
BUT STILL, CONSUMERS ARE BEING TOLD TO RETURN THE MEDS AND GET ANOTHER BRAND.
EVEN THOUGH IT'S THE LARGEST MAKER OF GENERIC LIPITOR --
THERE *ARE ENOUGH MANUFACTURERS TO MAKE UP FOR ANY SHORTAGES.
Return to index of stories...
KAYAK ENTHUSIASTS THINK CAPE CORAL SHOULD BE AN INTERNATIONAL DESTINATION FOR THE SPORT.
SOME TOP ATHLETES ALREADY SPEAK HIGHLY OF THE WATERWAYS.
THURSDAY -- HALL OF FAMER ADRIAN RICHARDSON SPENT TIME PADDLING ON THE NORTH SPREADER CANAL.
SOUTH FLORIDA CANOE KAYAK CLUB HELPED BRING THE CANADIAN ATHLETE HERE.
THEY WANT TO CONVINCE OTHER TOP PERFORMERS INCLUDING OLYMPIC HOPEFULS TO TRAIN ON CAPE CORAL CANALS.
Return to index of stories...
4002 "this place is good. If not better than most places because you can paddle all year round."
4540 "we had a build it and they will come mentality. However, once everyone realized what we were doing. They started coming and we don't have the facilities."
A DANISH TEAM ALREADY PLANS TO TRAIN IN THE CITY IN MARCH.
THREE OTHER TEAMS FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM ALSO ARE CONSIDERING CAPE CORAL.
Return to index of stories...
CRAVING A GOOD OLD-FASHIONED BOY-BAND BATTLE---
SUPPOSEDLY NEW YORK ISN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR ONE DIRECTION AND THE WANTED.
THEY'VE STARTED AN ONLINE TWITTER FIGHT.
THE FEUD BEGAN EARLY LAST WEEK,
BUT THINGS REALLY HEATED UP WHEN ZAYN MALIK -- OF ONE DIRECTION MADE FUN OF MAX GEORGE - OF THE WANTED -- FOR TWEETING A PICTURE OF HIMSELF WITH PSY.
SINCE THEN -- THEY'VE BEEN TRADING INSULTS BACK AND FORTH --
WHO KNOWS HOW LONG IT WILL LAST -- BUT THEY'RE BOTH IN NEW YORK -- DOING A SHOW TOGETHER -- SO MAYBE THEY CAN WRK OUT THEIR DIFFERENCES.
Return to index of stories...
KIM KARDASHIAN WAS GREETED BY SCREAMING FANS IN KUWAIT CITY.
THE REALITY TV STAR WAS THERE FOR THE OPENING OF A MILKSHAKE SHOP.
HER TRIP FOLLOWS A SERIES OF TWEETS ABOUT THE PALESTINIAN - ISRAELI CONFLICT.
SHE INITIALLY TWEETED "PRAYING FOR EVERYONE IN ISRAEL" AND A SHORT TIME LATER --
SHE TWEETED "PRAYING FOR EVERYONE IN PALESTINE AND ACROSS THE WORLD"
BUT SHE LATER DELETED BOTH OF THOSE.
Return to index of stories...
A REP FOR BRITNEY SPEARS IS RESPONDING TO REPORTS
THE POP STAR AND HER EX-HUSBAND KEVIN FEDERLINE OWE UNPAID INCOME TAXES.
ACCORDING TO DOCUMENTS OBTAINED BY T-M-Z,
THE PAIR OWE MORE THAN 37-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO THE CALIFORNIA FRANCHISE TAX BOARD FOR INCOME TAXES FROM 2004.
SPEARS' SPOKESWOMAN SAYS, QUOTE, "THE LIEN IS ERRONEOUS AND WILL BE RECTIFIED."
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
Return to index of stories...
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.
From today through the upcoming weekend, our weather will stay under the influence of a large area of high pressure, offering us mix of sun and clouds along with comfortably warm temperatures during the day and cool conditions at night.
The strong flow around the high pressure cell to our north will keep the easterly breeze pretty stiff for the next few days. Winds will generally range from 10-15 mph with gusts getting as high as 25 mph.
One thing we won't see very much of around here for the next several days is rain. Overall, our rain chance from today through the weekend will stay around 10% or less, but it's not out of the realm of possibilities to get a few passing sprinkles during the afternoon.
While rain will be pretty hard to come by today, clouds will not. In fact, there could be periods today when we have more clouds than sun; there's actually a very weak weather system passing through the area, which is why we expect the extra cloud cover. The weekend shouldn't be as cloudy as today, but we'll still have a fair share of patchy fair-weather clouds.
Our temperatures from today through most of next week will stay very seasonable, if not just a couple degrees above average. The average high for this time of year is 79, and the average low is 60. That's exactly where temperatures will be for our Friday. After starting the morning with temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, we'll end up in the upper 70s and low 80s during the afternoon. Temperatures over the weekend might be just a couple notches warmer with daytime highs around 82.
Don't expect any dramatic swings in our temperatures next week, either. We're tracking a cool front that will make an approach toward North Florida by mid week, but models hint at this front being too weak to bring much of a change to Southwest Florida. As a result, our forecast will stay pretty consistent through next week. We'll continue to have partly cloudy skies, highs close to 80, and very low rain chances.
Return to index of stories...
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
Return to index of stories...
TOMORROW MARKS THE START OF DECEMBER, WHEN THE HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON REALLY KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR.
AND IF YOU ARE ONE OF THE MANY PEOPLE HEADING OUT, YOU MAY WANT TO SKIP PLACES LIKE THE MALL AND THE INTERNET TO GET A GOOD DEAL.
NBC2'S CHRIS CLACKUM EXPLAINS.
Return to index of stories...
"Slightly damaged meaning there's a slight paint chip, there's a slight crack.in many cases you really can't see it at first glance, you really have to examine the item
SHE ALSO SAYS THERE ARE BARGAINS IN CLOTHING AT OUTLET MALLS. FOR THE SAME REASONS.
. WITH AN ADDED BONUS IF YOU'RE BUYING CLOTHES FOR CHRISTMAS. FOR A CHILD.
"You're not really concerned whether it's going to last you 5, 6, 7 years down the line. So, you buy a ton of stuff cheap for your kids"
LIKE YOU SHOULD BEFORE SHOPPING ANYWHERE, SHE SAYS CHECK OUT THE OUTLET'S WEBSITE. IN SEARCH OF COUPONS.
"That offer an additional percentage off the already lower prices at the outlet locations.so, that's definitely something that shoppers should take advantage of 0821
OUTLETS ARE TYPICALLY FAR OUTSIDE SUBURBAN AREAS. BUT RARELY TOO FAR FOR FAITHFUL HOLIDAY BARGAIN HUNTERS.
CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS.
Return to index of stories...
REDUCE YOUR RISK OF BECOMING AN IDENTITY THEFT VICTIM.
JOIN US FOR A SPECIAL COMMUNITY WIDE SHRED IT EVENT. ALL THE DETAILS YOU NEED IN A LIVE REPORT.
Return to index of stories...
PLUS, IT'S RAINING $100 DOLLAR BILLS!
WHERE A WEALTHY MAN IS SPENDING HIS TIME POSING AS A SECRET SANTA THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
Return to index of stories...
AND THE NEXT GENERATION SMARTPHONE.
THIS PRODUCT IS ON A LEVEL ALL ITS OWN. WHEN THIS INCREDIBLE NEW BENDY PHONE IS EXPECTED TO GO ON SALE. WHEN WE SEE YOU AT 6.
Return to index of stories...
DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
Return to index of stories...
HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
Return to index of stories...
