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LOOKING AHEAD
"November Jobs & Fiscal Cliff"
BREAKING NEWS
"Japan Earthquake"
DEVELOPING STORY
"Right To Work"
ALL NEW THIS FRIDAY MORNING --
THE GOVERNMENT WILL RELEASE ITS CLOSELY WATCHED MONTHLY JOBS REPORT. WHAT EFFECT THE FISCAL CLIFF IS HAVING ON HIRING THIS MORNING.
AND BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ---
AN EARTHQUAKE ROCKS JAPAN TRIGGERING A TSUNAMI WARNING. WE HAVE THE LATEST.
PLUS.
nats of protesters yelling
MAYHEM IN MICHIGAN!
AND ANGRY PROTESTS FROM UNIONS.
THIS MORNING SOME CALL IT AN ATTACK ON WORKER RIGHTS.
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HAPPY FRIDAY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
THE BIG TALK THIS MORNING --- THE LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF,
AND HOW IT WILL EFFECT THIS MORNING'S NEW JOBS REPORT.
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AS OF TODAY WE ARE JUST 25 DAYS AWAY FROM THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE.
AND MANY THINK THAT WILL EFFECT THIS MORNING'S NEW JOBS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER.
RIGHT NOW THE CURRENT NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE STANDS AT 7 POINT 9 PERCENT.
MANY EXPECT WEAK NEW JOB NUMBERS OUT THIS MORNING BECAUSE OF THE LOOMING FICAL CLIFF. WE'LL BE SURE TO PASS ALONG THOSE NEW NUMBERS AT SOON AS WE GET THEM.
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AS FAR AS FISCAL CLIFF NEGOTIATIONS GO THIS MORNING ---
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE TWO SIDES REMAIN WIDE OVER HOW TO AVERT THE TAX INCREASES AND SPENDING CUTS THAT LOOM IN JANUARY.
THE TWO SIDES NONETHELESS HAVE ALLOWED ROOM FOR COMPROMISE,
EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE SPENT THE PAST TWO WEEKS STAKING OUT THEIR MOST EXTREME POSITIONS.
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"For them to be burdened unnecessarily because Democrats and Republicans aren't coming together to solve those problems gives you a sense of the costs on personal terms."
Kentucky
"the president actually isn't interested in a balanced agreement"
"I am skeptical but i do think it can be done early next year before it does significant damage."
BUT WITH BOTH SIDES STUCK ON TAX HIKES FOR THE TOP TWO PERCENT- ECONOMISTS WONDER IF LAWMAKERS WILL REACH A DEAL THIS YEAR.
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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AN AUTOPSY ON A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE IS SET TO TAKE PLACE TODAY.
POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE, NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.
THEY SAY IT'S AN OLDER MAN.
THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK WHEN HE NOTICED A MAN'S HEAD POKING OUT OF THE WATER.
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MICHAEL NUNNINK, FOUND BODY: "I wanted to throw up first when you see a dead body it's not a pleasant thing.I'm a little shaken up right now it's not good to see something like that"
HE ALSO TOLD US OFFICERS BELIEVE THE MAN IS A VETERAN AND THAT'S WHY THEY COVERED HIS BODY WITH A FLAG, BUT POLICE HAVEN'T CONFIRMED THAT.
INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHETHER FOUL PLAY WAS INVOLVED.
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WE COULD KNOW TODAY IF ROBERT DUNN IS HEADED FOR DEATH ROW.
THE JURY IN THE SENTENCING PHASE WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS AT NINE O CLOCK THIS MORNING.
THEN, WE EXPECT THEM TO START DELIBERATING.
THEY'LL RECOMMEND A SENTENCE TO THE JUDGE, EITHER LIFE IN PRISON, OR THE DEATH PENALTY.
JURORS CONVICTED DUNN OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, CHRISTINE, INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN 2008.
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FLAGS WILL FLY AT HALF STAFF TODAY HERE IN FLORIDA AND ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, FOR PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY.
ON DECEMBER 7TH, 1941, OUR NATION SUFFERED ONE OF THE MOST DEVASTATING ATTACKS EVER.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN STUDIO WITH DETAILS ON CEREMONIES TAKING PLACE TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
TODAY MARKS THE 71-ST ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR, THE DAY THE JAPANESE LAUNCHED SURPRISE AIR ATTACKS ON THE U-S.
MORE THAN 23-HUNDRED AMERICANS DIED.
THERE WILL BE A MEMORIAL PARADE IN HAWAII LATER TODAY.
AND IN NEW YORK, PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS WILL COMMEMORATE THE ANNIVERSARY WITH A CEREMONY AT THE INTREPID SEA, AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM.
THE MUSEUM; HOWEVER, IS STILL CLOSED BECAUSE OF HURRICANE SANDY.
THIS IS VIDEO OF LAST YEAR'S EVENT AT THE INTREPID.
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LOCALLY --- A FLAG CEREMONY WILL BE HELD AT THIS MORNING AT 10 AT THE ESTERO BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
IT WILL INCLUDE THE HONOR GUARD, THE SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, TAPS AND BAGPIPES.
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AND IN PUNTA GORDA ---
THE PEARL HARBOR EVENT STARTS AT 5 TONIGHT, AND WILL INCLUDE A FLYOVER BY THE WAR BIRDS SQUADRON.
SINCE THIS WEEKEND ALSO MARKS THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PUNTA GORDA, DOWNTOWN WILL BE VERY BUSY.
THE OFFICIAL TREE LIGHTING IS TONIGHT AND THERE WILL ALSO BE A VISIT FROM SANTA.
I'M LIVE IN STUDIO THIS MORNING, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH, NBC-2.
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A NEW V-A HEALTHCARE CENTER IS SET TO BE DEDICATED IN LEE COUNTY, TODAY.
THE NEW FACILITY IS LOCATED ON DIPLOMAT PARKWAY EAST IN CAPE CORAL.
A DEDICATION CEREMONY IS PLANNED OUTSIDE THE FRONT ENTRANCE AT 10 AM.
AND NBC-2 PLANS TO BE THERE.
CAPE CORAL MAYOR JOHN SULLIVAN WILL JOIN OTHERS IN THE DEDICATION.
THE EVENT WILL BE OPEN TO VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
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protesters yelling
ANGRY PROTESTERS STORMING THE MICHIGAN CAPITOL.
DESPITE STRENUOUS PROTESTS FROM UNIONS,
REPUBLICANS PUSHED TWO DIFFERENT FORMS OF "RIGHT TO WORK" LEGISLATION THROUGH ITS CHAMBERS YESTERDAY.
NOW THE TWO CHAMBERS HAVE TO AGREE ON A SINGLE BILL.
MICHIGAN STATE REPUBLICANS USED THEIR SIX-VOTE ADVANTAGE IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO APPROVE MEASURES PROHIBITING PRIVATE UNIONS FROM REQUIRING NON-UNION EMPLOYEES TO PAY FEES.
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ALL NEW DETAILS OVERNIGHT ON A DEADLY FIRE AT A FACTORY THAT MADE CLOTHES FOR THE U-S.
112 WORKERS DIED WHEN THEY BECAME TRAPPED INSIDE.
A FIRE OFFICIAL NOW SAYS THE GARMENT FACTORY LOST ITS FIRE SAFETY CERTIFICATION IN JUNE.
AND THE FACTORY'S OWNER SAYS HE WAS AUTHORIZED TO BUILD A THREE-STORY FACILITY. BUT HAD EXPANDED IT *ILLEGALLY TO EIGHT STORIES,
AND WAS ACTUALLY ADDING A NINTH AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE.
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THIS MORNING SYRIA IS ON THE BRINK OF CIVIL WAR.
RIGHT NOW THE REGION IS ON HIGH ALERT OVER A CHEMICAL WEAPONS THREAT.
AND U-S LEADERS ARE CLOSELY WATCHING.
THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT MAY BE PREPARING TO LAUNCH CHEMICAL WEAPONS ON ITS OWN PEOPLE.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS MADE IT CLEAR, THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT WILL FACE CONSEQUENCES IF IT MOVES FORWARD.
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AND NOW TO THE POLITICAL CRISIS IN EGYPT --- TODAY MORE MASS PROTESTS AND CLASHES ARE PLANNED.
AND THIS MORNING PRESIDENT MORSI IS NOT WAVERING ON HIS DECREES THAT GIVE HIM NEAR ABSOLUTE POWER.
FEIRCE BATTLES HAVE BEEN ONGOING OUTSIDE HIS CAIRO PALACE. LEAVING AT LEAST SIX DEAD AND NEARLY 700 INJURED.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE.
A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS COMING TO THE CONTROVERSIAL LEE COUNTY INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD AND THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN A NEARBY COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN PUSHING FOR A LIGHT HERE SINCE THE ROAD OPENED IN OCTOBER.
THEY'VE SEEN SEVERAL CRASHES THERE ALREADY, INCLUDING ONE THAT HAPPENED JUST YESTERDAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
PAYING BACK THOSE STUDENT LOANS.
A NEW VERSION OF THE PAYMENT PROGRAM STARTS TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY.
PLUS.
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THE MILLION DOLLAR MUSTACHE MAN.
YOU'LL WATCH THIS 40 YEAR OLD FACIAL HAIR COME OFF ON LIVE TV. THE BIG BET THIS FAMOUS GUY LOST, SO THAT OTHERS COULD BE WINNERS, NEXT.
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WILL UPDATE FLU ACTIVITY IN THE U-S TODAY.
SO FAR, FLU SEASON IS OFF TO AN EARLY AND STRONG START.
WITH SOME SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE AND MICHIGAN CANCELING CLASSES BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS.
EXPERTS AT THE CDC SAY THE LAST TIME THEY SAW THIS MANY PATIENTS VISITING DOCTORS FOR THE FLU WAS IN 2004, AND NEARLY EVERY STATE HAS REPORTED SOME FLU ACTIVITY.
IN FACT NOW IN LEE COUNTY, THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS MONITORING ALL STRAINS OF THE FLU.
AND REMEMBER, IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT.
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ALL NEW THIS MONING ---
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT NEW STUDENT LOAN STRUCTURE. AND A PAY AS YOU GO OPTION.
IT'S A NEW VERSION OF THE INCOME-BASED FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM. AND IT'S MORE FAVORABLE TO MANY BORROWERS.
THE NEW VERSION WILL GO INTO EFFECT STARTING DECEMBER 21ST.
THAT'S EXACTLY TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY.
ACCORDING TO REGULATORS -- IMPORTANT DETAILS WILL BE PUBLISHED LATER TODAY.
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FUTURE ENTREPRENEURS GET A CHANCE TO PITCH THEIR BUSINESS IDEAS TO BILLIONAIRE AND BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY CEO WARREN BUFFETT.
STUDENTS AGES 7 THROUGH 16 CAN ENTER THE "GROW YOUR OWN BUSINESS" CONTEST BY SUBMITTING THEIR IDEAS ONLINE FROM NOW UNTIL FEBRUARY 15TH.
IN MAY,WINNING TEAMS WILL BE FLOWN TO OMAHA, NEBRASKA TO PRESENT THEIR IDEAS TO MR. BUFFETT IN PERSON.
GRAND PRIZE WINNERS WILL EACH RECEIVE $5,000.
TO PARTICIPATE, JUST HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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NO MORE MOVEMBER.
AFTER RAISING $1 MILLION DOLLARS FOR CHARITY, OBAMA ADVISOR DAVID AXELROD IS SHAVING HIS STACHE LIVE ON "MORNING JOE" THIS MORNING.
AXELROD WILL FINALLY SHAVE OFF HIS 40-YEAR-OLD MUSTACHE.
IT'S PART OF A WAGER HE MADE WITH MSNBC'S JOE SCARBOROUGH.
IT WAS MADE IN THE WAKE OF THE ELECTION-NIGHT RESULTS, AND AXELROD SAID HE'D SHAVE OFF THE 'STACHE IF JOE COULD RAISE $1 MILLION FOR HIS EPILEPSY CHARITY, CITIZENS UNITED FOR RESEARCH IN EPILEPSY.
ALL THAT SAID, JOE IS MAKING GOOD ON THE PLEDGE.
WHICH MEANS AXELROD IS GETTING A CLEAN SHAVE, ON AIR TODAY.
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WHY DID THE GATOR CROSS THE ROAD?
TO GET TO THE OTHER SIDE OF SANIBEL!
PEOPLE WHO WENT TO THE DING DARLING NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE DEFINITELY SAW WILDLIFE UP CLOSE YESTERDAY.
THE REFUGE POSTED THIS PICTURE ON ITS FACEBOOK PAGE.
THE POST SAYS THE GATOR WAS CROSSING THE ROAD TO FIND WATER.
IT CAUSED A TRAFFIC JAM, AND VISITORS STOPPED TO LET IT WALK ACROSS.
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THIS MORNING IT'S CAUSING A BIG STINK.
AND NO ONE KNOWS HOW LONG A DEAD WHALE WILL BE LEFT TO ROT ON A CALIFORNIA BEACH.
THE 41-FOOT WHALE WAS FOUND MONDAY MORNING IN MALIBU ON A BEACH CALLED LITTLE DUME.
THE CITY OF MALIBU ASSUMED THE COUNTY WOULD REMOVE THE DEAD WHALE CARCASS.
BUT THE COUNTY INSISTED LITTLE DUME IS A PRIVATE BEACH, AND THEREFORE NOT THEIR RESPONSIBILITY.
THE ISSUE OVER JURISDICTION DELAYED MOVEMENT OF THE WHALE FOR SO LONG IT'S STARTED TO DECOMPOSE -- MEANING TOWING IT TO SEA IS NO LONGER AN OPTION.
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"The tides is very high and the fact that the whale is in a pretty significant state of decomposition. So removing it off the beach via tow might be a difficult proposition right now."
THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION SAYS MOVING THE WHALE NOW COULD CREATE A MESS IF THE DECOMPOSING CARCASS BREAKS APART.
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HAPPENING TODAY,
YOU WILL HAVE YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE BRAND NEW RIVER BASIN PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
THE OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING TAKES PLACE AT 4 THIS EVENING.
THE FIVE-POINT-THREE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT CREATED MORE WATERFRONT PROPERTY.
PLANNERS ALSO DESIGNED THE AREA TO FLOW WITH THE CURRENT DOWNTOWN DESIGN.
THERE'S ALSO CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYING IN THE AREA AND FREE WI-FI.
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38:46 this is the vision the well known planners in the world have given us that this will be for the people to come out and enjoy:54
AGAIN THE OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING TAKES PLACE AT 4 P-M.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THE OFFICIAL COLOR OF 2012 HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED.
PLUS, WHAT'S BEING DONE TODAY, ABOUT WILD PIGS TEARING UP A SOUTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
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mary nelson/NEIGHBOR 52:54 we're being invaded. We can't go out at night. we're afraid to walk our dogs at night
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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A TEXAS MAIL CARRIER IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING ---
FROM A LEMUR ATTACK.
MARLA REEVES SAYS SHE WAS FINISHING UP HER ROUTE TUESDAY WHEN A FAMILY'S PET LEMUR JUMPED INTO HER VEHICLE, BIT HER AND JUMPED OUT.
REEVES HAS WOUNDS FROM TWO BITES -- ONE TO HER WRIST ANOTHER TO HER FOREARM.
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" I looked at my hand and the lemur was on my hand and I lifted my arm up like this and blood was all down my arm
THE OWNER OF THE LEMUR WAS ABLE TO GET HIM INSIDE A METAL CAGE.
THE SHERIFF SAYS THE LEMUR WILL BE ON QUARANTINE FOR 30 DAYS TO BE SURE IT DOES NOT HAVE RABIES
A REQUEST WAS ALSO MADE TO THE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE TO DETERMINE IF ANYMORE LEGAL ACTION CAN BE TAKEN.
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WILD PIGS ARE TEARING UP A SOUTH FORT MYERS COMMUNITY.
SO THIS MORNING, A FENCING COMPANY WILL COME IN AND PUT UP A MUCH HEAVIER FENCE.
NEIGHBORS SAY GROUPS OF 20 HOGS HAVE FORCED THEIR WAY INTO THE CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY -- OFF DANIELS PARKWAY.
THEY'RE DESTROYING THE LANDSCAPING.
THEY'RE COMING THROUGH A FENCE THAT SEPARATES THIS COMMUNITY FROM THE SIX MILE CYPRESS SLOUGH.
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mary nelson/NEIGHBOR 52:54 we're being invaded. We can't go out at night. we're afraid to walk our dogs at night. it's dangerous to people our age.
THE CROSS CREEK COMMUNITY IS ALSO BRINGING IN DOGS TO SCARE THE PIGS AWAY.
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NO NEED TO WALK DOWN ANY YELLOW BRICK ROADS.
IN 2013, EVERY CITY IS AN EMERALD CITY!
EVERY YEAR THE PANTONE COLOR INSTITUTE SCOURS THE WORLD FOR INSPIRATION, TO BRING US THEIR OFFICIAL COLOR OF THE YEAR.
LAST YEAR YOU MAY REMEMBER IT WAS TANGERINE TANGO.
CELEBS FROM KATE MIDDLETON TO KRISTIN WIIG HAVE ALREADY BEEN SPOTTED IN THIS BRIGHT EMERALD TONE, AND TO BE ON TREND, EXPERTS SAY MAKE SURE TO HAVE EMERALD PICKS IN YOUR CLOSET FOR THE NEW YEAR.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF JOAN DEMICHAEL HENRY 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!
JOAN - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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sot melinda vega, unemployed "christmas and things of that nature are probably off the table."
ALL NEW THIS FRIDAY MORNING ---
THE LATEST ON FISCAL CLIFF NEGOTIATIONS, AND WHAT ALL THE UNCERTAINTY MEANS FOR THIS MORNING'S NEW JOBS REPORT.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
BEAR ISSUES IN LEHIGH ACRES HAVE BECOME CHRONIC!.
WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY TO COMBAT THE PROBLEM.
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HAPPY FRIDAY SWFL!
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
TOPPING THE NEWS RIGHT NOW ---
WE CAN EXPECT WEAK JOB CREATION WHEN NEW GOVERNMENT NUMBERS ARE RELEASED THIS MORNING.
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ECONOMISTS BLAME EVERYTHING FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY TO WORRIES OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
THE CURRENT NATIONAL UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS 7 POINT 9 PERCENT.
WE'LL BRING YOU NEW NUMBERS AS SOON AS WE GET THEM.
AND AS OF TODAY WE ARE JUST 25 DAYS AWAY FROM THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE LATEST, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
THE FISCAL CLIFF IS STILL THREE WEEKS AWAY, BUT THE ECONOMY MAY HAVE ALREADY TAKEN A HIT.
ECONOMISTS PREDICT THE GOVERNMENT'S MONTHLY JOBS REPORT -- DUE OUT LATER THIS MORNING -- WILL SHOW THAT EMPLOYERS ADDED FEWER THAN 100-THOUSAND WORKERS IN NOVEMBER.
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SOT Obama
"it's very important that we get this done now, that we don't wait."
SOT Sen. Mitch McConnell
"he showed what he's really after is assuming unprecedented power to spend
taxpayer dollars, without any limit at all."
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AIDES TO PRESIDENT OBAMA AND SPEAKER BOEHNER MET YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, BUT THE MEETING ENDED WITH NO SIGNS OF PROGRESS.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC2.
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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ALL NEW DETAILS RIGHT NOW ON BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ---
A STRONG EARTHQUAKE SHAKES NORTHEASTERN JAPAN, AND A TSUNAMI WARNING THAT WAS ISSUED, HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED.
WE'RE TOLD THE 7 POINT 3 MAGNITUDE QUAKE CAUSED BUILDINGS TO SWAY.
BUT NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE. There were some injuries, but all said to be minor.
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AND TAKE A LOOK.
YOU CAN SEE A TOWER CAMERA IN THE REGION. SHAKING DURING THE EARTHQUAKE.
THIS REGION IS THE SAME ONE THAT WAS HIT BY A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN MARCH OF LAST YEAR. AND MANY OF US REMEMBER VERY WELL. THAT ONE CAUSED THE NUCLEAR PLANT DISASTER.
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NEW THIS MORNING --- THE AMERICAN RED CROSS ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO SEND WORDS OF GRATITUDE TO AMERICA'S HEROES THIS SEASON.
TODAY IS AN IMPORTANT DEADLINE FOR HOLIDAY MAIL FOR TROOPS.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE WITH THE DETAILS WE NEED TO KNOW, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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VISIT LOCAL IBERIABANK LOCATIONS
OR SEND TO
Holiday Mail for Heroes
P.O. Box 5456
Capitol Heights, MD 20791-5456
MUST BE POSTMARKED BY TODAY
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY BEAR ISSUES IN LEHIGH ACRES HAVE BECOME CHRONIC DUE TO EASY ACCESS OF FOOD AND TRASH.
AND THEY SAY TRAPPING BEARS IS NOT THE SOLUTION.
THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION IS CONDUCTING A NEWS BRIEFING REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF BEARS IN TRASH.
IT'S HAPPENING THIS MORNING AT 10:45 IN LEHIGH ACRES.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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IT IS DAY THREE OF A TEENAGER ON TRIAL FOR KILLING HIS MOTHER.
AND TODAY MORE WITNESSES ARE EXPECTED TO TAKE THE STAND.
JONATHAN ROWLES WAS JUST 13 WHEN HE ALLEGEDLY SHOT KELLY-ANN ROWLES TWO YEARS AGO IN THEIR NAPLES HOME.
HE IS NOW 15, FACING A MANSLAUGHTER CHARGE IN JUVENILE COURT.
THE STATE BEGAN CALLING WITNESSES TO THE STAND YESTERDAY.
JONATHAN'S DAD TESTIFIED ABOUT TEACHING HIS SON HOW TO SHOOT GUNS SAFELY.
HE SAYS JONATHAN HAD SHOT THE RIFLE USED TO KILL HIS MOM TWICE BEFORE.
A NEIGHBOR RECALLED HEARING GUNSHOTS ON THE DAY OF THE MURDER.
HE SAID A FRANTIC AND SCARED JONATHAN TOLD HIM A MAN SHOT HIS MOTHER.
A COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE ADVOCATE ALSO TESTIFIED THAT JONATHAN SAID IT WAS SOMEONE ELSE WHO COMMITTED THE CRIME.
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Thomas macdonald, neighbor "21:07 jonathan was there and he said a man came to the door and shot his mother 10"
Saw the man, he was bald and wearing black clothes."
ROWLES LATER CONFESSED TO THE CRIME.
HE TOLD DETECTIVES HE SHOT HIS MOM BY ACCIDENT WHILE PLAYING WITH HIS DADS RIFLE.
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GEORGE ZIMMERMAN IS SUING NBC UNIVERSAL.
ZIMMERMAN.WHO IS CHARGED WITH MURDERING TRAYVON MARTIN CLAIMS THE NETWORK DEFAMED HIM WHEN IT EDITED HIS 9-1-1 CALL TO MAKE IT SOUND LIKE HE WAS RACIST.
ZIMMERMAN'S MURDER TRIAL IS EXPECTED TO START NEXT YEAR.
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SOFTWARE GURU JOHN MCAFEE IS NOW BACK IN A DETENTION CENTER IN GUATEMALA.
HE WAS TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL THURSDAY FOR WHAT HIS LAWYER DESCRIBED AS TWO MILD HEART ATTACKS.
MCAFEE'S ATTORNEY SAID HIS CLIENT SUFFERS FROM ANXIETY AND HYPERTENSION.
THE SOFTWARE PIONEER IS BEING HELD BY GUATEMALAN AUTHORITIES FOR ENTERING THE COUNTRY ILLEGALLY FROM BELIZE.
MCAFEE FLED BELIZE AFTER AUTHORITIES THERE SAID THEY WANTED TO QUESTION HIM ABOUT THE DEATH OF ONE OF HIS NEIGHBORS.
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THROUGHOUT THE SHOW WE'VE TALKED A LOT ABOUT TODAY BEING PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY.
THERE'S ALSO ANOTHER BIG ANNIVERSARY TODAY ---
IT'S THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE APOLLO 17 LAUNCH. THAT WAS THE LAST MISSION TO PUT MAN ON THE MOON.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
GET OUT AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY SEASON!
THIS MORNING WE'RE TAKING YOU TO A SPECTACULAR A HOLIDAY LIGHT DISPLAY.
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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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IT'S BEEN A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TRADITION FOR 56 YEARS!
THE LANGFORD KINGSTON AND BURROUGHS HOMES IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS ARE LIT FOR THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE TO SHOW US!, GOOD MORNING DANIELLE.
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THE HOLIDAY HOUSE FEATURING THE HISTORIC BURROUGHS AND LANGFORD KINGSTON HOMES ARE DECORATED TO A "TEE".
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-EVERY YEAR THE HOMES ARE DECORATE WITH A THEME-- THIS YEAR IT'S "CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD"
-FORT MYERS WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB PUTS THIS TOGETHER EVERY YEAR AS THEIR GIFT TO THE COMMUNITY. THEY DECORATED THE HOMES IN 2 DAYS!
-HOMES WERE BUILT IN THE EARLY 19th CENTURY.
THE LANGFORD KINGSTON AND BURROUGHS HOMES IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS ARE LIT FOR THEIR ANNUAL HOLIDAY HOUSE.
THE FORT MYERS WOMEN'S COMMUNITY CLUB PUTS ON THE EVENT AND THE THEME THIS YEAR IS CHRISTMAS AROUND THE WORLD.
MET A LOT OF GREAT PEOPLE.
NBC 2 IS A PROUD SPONSOR.
ONLY 5 DOLLARS TO GET IN FOR ADULTS.KIDS TEN AND UNDER ARE FREE.AND SANTA WILL BE THERE EVERY NIGHT FOR PICTURES WITH THE KIDS.
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IT'S OUR BIG FINAL PUSH!. TIME IS RUNNING OUT IF YOU WANT TO HELP A LOCAL SENIOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
TODAY. TODAY! IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR GIFT, FOR THE "GIVING TREE."
N-B-C TWO AND THE FORT MYERS EDISON KIWANIS CLUB DISTRIBUTED SIX THOUSAND GIFT TAGS TO LOCAL PERKINS RESTAURANTS.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE WAREHOUSE WHERE THOSE GIFTS ARE SORTED OUT.
AT LAST CHECK ONLY ABOUT A THIRD OF THE GIFTS HAD BEEN RETURNED.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GRAB A TAG OFF A TREE AT ANY PERKINS, BUY THE GIFT -- WRAP IT AND RETURN IT TO PERKINS.
WE'LL DELIVER THE GIFTS TO AREA NURSING HOMES.
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MOVIE CRITIC ROGER EBERT IS DOING OKAY THIS MORNING AFTER BEING HOSPITALIZED WITH A HIP FRACTURE.
HIS WIFE JOKED ON TWITTER THAT THE FRACTURE WAS CAUSED BY "TRICKY DISCO DANCE MOVES."
WE'RE TOLD HE'S DOING MUCH BETTER, BUT IT'S UNCLEAR WHEN HE'LL LEAVE THE HOSPITAL.
THE 70 YEAR OLD HAS HAD HEALTH PROBLEMS OVER THE PAST SEVERAL YEARS, INCLUDING A BATTLE WITH CANCER IN HIS THYROID AND SALIVARY GLANDS, THAT CAUSED HIM TO LOSE HIS ABILITY TO SPEAK AND EAT.
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A MYSTERY VIRUS IS SWEEPING THROUGH SOUTHWEST FLORIDA NURSING HOMES.
THE COLLIER COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT LEARNED ABOUT THE CASES LATE LAST MONTH.
TWO COLLIER NURSING HOMES ARE AFFECTED---ONE IS TUSCANY VILLA ON EAST TAMIAMI TRAIL IN NAPLES.
ANOTHER HOME REMAINS UNIDENTIFIED.
A THIRD NURSING HOME IN BONITA SPRINGS, THE EMERITUS--ALSO CONFIRMS IT HAS SICK EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS.
MANAGERS ASKING RESIDENTS TO STAY IN THEIR BEDS--URGING FAMILY TO CUT BACK ON VISITING HOURS.
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ARE YOU A CAR BUYER WHO TRUSTS WHAT YOU READ ON THE WINDOW STICKER?
NEW FINDINGS BY CONSUMER REPORTS MAY MAKE YOU THINK TWICE.
THE MAGAZINE SAYS ITS TESTS SHOW THE NEW FUSION HYBRID AND C-MAX HYBRID DON'T LIVE UP TO FORD'S CLAIMS THAT THEY GET 47 MILES PER GALLON.
THEY SAY IT'S MORE LIKE 37 MPG.
FORD SAYS IT'S FUEL ECONOMY RANGES, INCLUDING SOME REPORTS ABOVE 47 MPG.
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NO MORE AIRPLANE MODE.
ACCORDING TO THE NEW YORK TIMES, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE F-C-C IS URGING THE F-A-A TO ALLOW MORE ELECTRONICS ABOARD PLANES.
APPARENTLY, THE COMMUNICATIONS LEADER HAS A SOFT SPOT FOR AMERICANS WHO HAVE GROWN DEPENDENT UPON THE DEVICES.
THE F-A-A REQUIRES PASSENGERS TO TURN OFF THEIR PHONES, TABLETS AND COMPUTERS DURING TAKEOFF, EVEN THOUGH THERE'S BEEN NO PROOF THEY INTERFERE WITH FLIGHT SERVICES.
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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.
"Warm weather continues"
An upper level disturbance that brought clouds and widely scattered showers to the area yesterday has finally pushed east of the state. This means we will end the work week on a drier note with warmer than average temperatures.
We'll start the day with temperatures in the lower 60s with the possibility of some patchy fog, which should lift a couple of hours after sunrise. Sunshine will prevail through the late morning hours with partly sunny skies during the afternoon. With a bit more sunshine across our Southwest Florida skies, temperatures will warm into the low 80s with a cooling seabreeze by the coast. The vast majority of us will stay dry during the day, however with sufficient moisture still in place a stray shower can't be ruled out.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear to partly cloudy and lows will be rather mild for this time of year in the mid 60s.
Some tropical moisture looks to return to the area over the weekend with the chance for a stray shower or two each and every afternoon. Temperatures will continue to run warmer than average in the lower to middle 80s with overnight lows in the mid 60s.
Partly sunny skies will remain in the forecast early next week with increasing clouds on Tuesday ahead of an approaching cold front. This front doesn't look to bring any cold air; just more clouds and a boost in our rain prospects.
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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.
THE LAST JOBS REPORT OF 2012 IS DUE OUT LATER THIS MORNING -- BUT IT MIGHT NOT BE USHERING IN MUCH HOLIDAY CHEER.
MANY ARE EXPECTING THE NUMBERS TO BE WEAK DUE TO HURRICANE SANDY, WHICH PUMMELED THE NORTHEAST AT THE END OF OCTOBER.
AND THE LOOMING FISCAL CLIFF.
THE CURRENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE IS 7 POINT 9 PERCENT.
WE HAVE JUST 25 DAYS UNTIL THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE.
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WE COULD KNOW TODAY IF ROBERT DUNN IS HEADED FOR DEATH ROW.
THE JURY IN THE SENTENCING PHASE WILL HEAR CLOSING ARGUMENTS AT NINE O CLOCK THIS MORNING.
THEN, WE EXPECT THEM TO START DELIBERATING.
THEY'LL RECOMMEND A SENTENCE TO THE JUDGE, EITHER LIFE IN PRISON, OR THE DEATH PENALTY.
JURORS CONVICTED DUNN OF KILLING HIS ESTRANGED WIFE, CHRISTINE, INSIDE A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN 2008.
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AN AUTOPSY ON A BODY FOUND FLOATING IN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE IS SET TO TAKE PLACE TODAY.
POLICE RESPONDED TO THE SCENE, NEAR CENTENNIAL PARK IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, YESTERDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY'RE STILL TRYING TO IDENTIFY THE BODY.
THEY SAY IT'S AN OLDER MAN.
THE MAN WHO FOUND IT SAYS HE WAS WALKING ON THE DOCK WHEN HE NOTICED A MAN'S HEAD POKING OUT OF THE WATER.
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FLAGS WILL FLY AT HALF STAFF TODAY HERE IN FLORIDA AND ALL OVER THE COUNTRY, FOR PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY.
IN PUNTA GORDA ---
AN EVENT STARTS AT 5 TONIGHT, AND WILL INCLUDE A FLYOVER BY THE WAR BIRDS SQUADRON.
SINCE THIS WEEKEND ALSO MARKS THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF PUNTA GORDA, DOWNTOWN WILL BE VERY BUSY.
THE OFFICIAL TREE LIGHTING IS TONIGHT AND THERE WILL ALSO BE A VISIT FROM SANTA.
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AND A FLAG CEREMONY WILL BE HELD THIS MORNING AT 10 AT THE ESTERO BEACH AND TENNIS CLUB ON FORT MYERS BEACH.
IT WILL INCLUDE THE HONOR GUARD, THE SINGING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM, TAPS AND BAGPIPES.
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A NEW V-A HEALTHCARE CENTER IS SET TO BE DEDICATED IN LEE COUNTY, TODAY.
THE NEW FACILITY IS LOCATED ON DIPLOMAT PARKWAY EAST IN CAPE CORAL.
A DEDICATION CEREMONY IS PLANNED OUTSIDE THE FRONT ENTRANCE AT 10 AM.
THE EVENT WILL BE OPEN TO VETERANS, THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS, AND MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY.
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THIS MORNING SYRIA IS ON THE BRINK OF CIVIL WAR.
RIGHT NOW THE REGION IS ON HIGH ALERT OVER A CHEMICAL WEAPONS THREAT.
AND U-S LEADERS ARE CLOSELY WATCHING.
THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT MAY BE PREPARING TO LAUNCH CHEMICAL WEAPONS ON ITS OWN PEOPLE.
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS MADE IT CLEAR, THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT WILL FACE CONSEQUENCES IF IT MOVES FORWARD.
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ANGER HAS BEEN GROWING IN EGYPT AFTER PRESIDENT MOHAMED MORSI ISSUED DECREES THAT GAVE HIM NEARLY ABSOLUTE POWER.
ALL EYES WILL BE ON OPPOSITION FORCES. THEY ARE STILL GOING AHEAD WITH PLANS FOR A MILLION MAN MARCH IN TAHRIR SQUARE AND OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENTIAL PALACE TODAY.
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ANGRY PROTESTERS STORMING THE MICHIGAN CAPITOL.
DESPITE STRENUOUS PROTESTS FROM UNIONS,
REPUBLICANS PUSHED TWO DIFFERENT FORMS OF "RIGHT TO WORK" LEGISLATION THROUGH ITS CHAMBERS YESTERDAY.
NOW THE TWO CHAMBERS HAVE TO AGREE ON A SINGLE BILL.
MICHIGAN STATE REPUBLICANS USED THEIR SIX-VOTE ADVANTAGE IN THE HOUSE AND SENATE TO APPROVE MEASURES PROHIBITING PRIVATE UNIONS FROM REQUIRING NON-UNION EMPLOYEES TO PAY FEES.
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FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY BEAR ISSUES IN LEHIGH ACRES HAVE BECOME CHRONIC DUE TO EASY ACCESS OF FOOD AND TRASH.
AND THEY SAY TRAPPING BEARS IS NOT THE SOLUTION.
THE FLORIDA FISH AND WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION IS CONDUCTING A NEWS BRIEFING REGARDING SOLUTIONS TO THE PROBLEM OF BEARS IN TRASH.
IT'S HAPPENING THIS MORNING AT 10:45 IN LEHIGH ACRES.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS.
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HAPPENING TODAY,
YOU WILL HAVE YOUR CHANCE TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE BRAND NEW RIVER BASIN PROJECT IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
THE OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING TAKES PLACE AT 4 THIS EVENING.
THE FIVE-POINT-THREE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT CREATED MORE WATERFRONT PROPERTY.
PLANNERS DESIGNED THE AREA TO FLOW WITH THE CURRENT DOWNTOWN DESIGN.
THERE'S ALSO CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYING IN THE AREA AND FREE WI-FI.
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A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS COMING TO THE CONTROVERSIAL LEE COUNTY INTERSECTION OF BRIARCLIFF ROAD AND THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE IN A NEARBY COMMUNITY HAVE BEEN PUSHING FOR A LIGHT HERE SINCE THE ROAD OPENED IN OCTOBER.
THEY'VE SEEN SEVERAL CRASHES THERE ALREADY, INCLUDING ONE THAT HAPPENED JUST YESTERDAY.
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THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WILL UPDATE FLU ACTIVITY IN THE U-S TODAY.
SO FAR, FLU SEASON IS OFF TO AN EARLY AND STRONG START.
WITH SOME SCHOOLS IN TENNESSEE AND MICHIGAN CANCELING CLASSES BECAUSE OF WIDESPREAD ILLNESS.
EXPERTS AT THE CDC SAY THE LAST TIME THEY SAW THIS MANY PATIENTS VISITING DOCTORS FOR THE FLU WAS IN 2004.
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A STRONG EARTHQUAKE SHAKES NORTHEASTERN JAPAN, AND A TSUNAMI WARNING THAT WAS ISSUED, HAS NOW BEEN CANCELED.
WE'RE TOLD THE 7 POINT 3 MAGNITUDE QUAKE CAUSED BUILDINGS TO SWAY.
BUT NO REPORTS OF DAMAGE. THERE WERE SOME INJURIES, BUT ALL SAID TO BE MINOR.
THIS REGION IS THE SAME ONE THAT WAS HIT BY A MASSIVE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI IN MARCH OF LAST YEAR. AND MANY OF US REMEMBER VERY WELL. THAT ONE CAUSED THE NUCLEAR PLANT DISASTER.
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IT'S OUR BIG FINAL PUSH!. TIME IS RUNNING OUT IF YOU WANT TO HELP A LOCAL SENIOR THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY YOU CAN DROP OFF YOUR GIFT, FOR THE "GIVING TREE."
N-B-C TWO AND THE FORT MYERS EDISON KIWANIS CLUB DISTRIBUTED SIX THOUSAND GIFT TAGS TO LOCAL PERKINS RESTAURANTS.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS GRAB A TAG OFF A TREE AT ANY PERKINS, BUY THE GIFT -- WRAP IT AND RETURN IT TO PERKINS.
WE'LL DELIVER THE GIFTS TO AREA NURSING HOMES.
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