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OBAMA: We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change.
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WE BEGIN THE WEEK WITH HEAVY HEARTS ---
PEOPLE ARE WEARING GREEN AND WHITE TODAY --- THOSE ARE THE SCHOOL COLORS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
YOU JUST HEARD PRESIDENT OBAMA'S REMARKS DURING A VIGIL HELD LAST NIGHT.
THIS MORNING THE SCHOOL WHERE THE SHOOTING HAPPENED ON FRIDAY IS CLOSED INDEFINITELY.
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AND AS WE LOOK AHEAD TODAY. THE PAINFUL TASK OF SAYING GOOD-BYE. AS AN ACHING COMMUNITY BEGINS TO LAY ITS VICTIMS TO REST.
FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD JACK PINTO.
THE FIRST GRADER WAS A HUGE NEW YORK GIANTS FAN.
SERVICES WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD NOAH POZNER, WHOSE TWIN SISTER SURVIVED THE SHOOTING IN A DIFFERENT CLASSROOM.
AMONG THE 28 WHO DIED IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WERE SIX TEACHERS -- ALL WOMEN -- AND 20 CHILDREN, AGES 6 AND 7.
OF THE CHILDREN, EIGHT WERE BOYS AND 12 WERE GIRLS.
THE TWO OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE SHOOTING WERE THE ALLEGED GUNMAN ADAM LANZO AND HIS MOTHER, NANCY LANZO.
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WE TURN NOW TO NBC'S DANIELLE LEIGH WITH THE LATEST IN THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTING, SHE'S LIVE IN NEWTOWN THIS MORNING, DANIELLE?
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PEOPLE THIS MORNING ARE COMFORTED BY THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE TO DO SOMETHING TO STOP FUTURE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.
BUT HERE IN NEWTOWN THAT COMFORT DOESN'T REPLACE THE IMMENSE SADNESS AS THIS COMMUNITY PREPARES TO LAY SOME OF ITS YOUNGEST VICTIMS- TO REST LATER TODAY.
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OVERWHELMING SORROW REVERBERATED FROM THIS NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- PACKED FULL. WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THE UNIMAGINABLE.
"you keep asking why, and there's no answer."
THIS AFTERNOON FAMILIES OF SOME OF THE YOUNGEST VICTIMS WILL SAY GOODBYE.
SIX-YEAR-OLDS JACK PINTO AND LITTLE NOAH POZNER WILL BE LAID TO REST.
"it's been an outpouring of love from all over the nation."
" … God has called them all home."
LAST NIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA JOINED THE GRIEVING AND PROMISED THEIR DEATHS WOULD NOT BE IN VAIN.
"We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change."
"He gave us a lot of hope in knowing that there is something going to be done."
POLICE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE A MOTIVE.
THEY SAY THE SHOOTER KILLED HIS MOTHER THEN BROKE INTO SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY FRIDAY MORNING KILLING 20 CHILDREN AND 6 WOMEN USING AN ASSAULT STYLE RIFLE.
"going to take many, many man hours to attempt to draw this picture together to put this puzzle together."
WITHOUT ANSWERS THIS COMMUNITY WAITS.
"it's just unimaginable and it's just horrible."
HEARTS HEAVY AS MANY QUESTION HOW TO CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY JUST ONE WEEK AWAY.
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SCHOOLS HERE REMAIN CLOSED TODAY- TOMORROW STUDENTS NOT ATTENDING SANDY HOOK WILL GO BACK TO CLASS- BUT THE DISTRICT IS STILL MAKING SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THOSE SANDY HOOK STUDENT WHO LIVED THROUGH THE SHOOTING.
I'M IN , NOW BACK TO YOU.
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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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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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WE'RE LEARNING MORE THIS MORNING ABOUT THE MAN A LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTY SHOT AND KILLED.
NBC-2'S STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE NEWEST DEVELOPMENTS, STACEY.
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THE DEPUTY WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE THIS MORNING.
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THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS 48- YEAR-OLD THOMAS KOLLMAN WAS ARMED-- WHEN HE WAS PULLED OVER FOR A TRAFFIC STOP EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SHOTS WERE FIRED, AND THE DEPUTY SHOT AND KILLED KOLLMAN.
IT HAPPENED SATURDAY BEHIND AN ICE CREAM SHOP ON SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
DARLENE RUSSO WORKED HIM AT THE MERMAID ON FORT MYERS BEACH FOR NEARLY TWO YEARS.
SHE SAYS HE WAS WELL-KNOWN AROUND ISLAND.
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he was a great worker and I really loved him, everybody here did
the way that I will remember him is he will always be that kind, gentle giant
FRIENDS TELL US KOLLMAN WAS A DRUMMER-- AND LOVED MUSIC.
LAST MONTH, DEPUTIES ARRESTED KOLLMAN FOR TWO MISDEAMNOR OFFENSES.
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THIS MORNING I AM WORKING TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EXACTLY HOW THIS SHOOTING HAPPENED.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
SOME PEOPLE ALONG FORT MYERS BEACH ARE UNDER A BOIL WATER NOTICE THIS MORNING.
THE EFFECTED AREAS INCLUDE ALL OF FAIRVIEW ISLES,
WHICH BEGINS AT ESTERO BOULEVARD AND INCLUDES ALBATROSS, FAIRVIEW, CLEARVIEW, SUNVIEW, PALMVIEW AND BAYVIEW BOULEVARDS TO THE SOUTH END OF THE ISLAND.
THIS IS DUE TO A LOW PRESSURE DROP.
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR AT LEAST ONE MINUTE OR USE BOTTLED WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
THE NEW LEE COUNTY V-A CENTER IN CAPE CORAL OPENS TODAY.
THIS IS THE OFFICIAL RIBBON CUTTING THAT WAS HELD LAST WEEK.
EMPLOYEES ARE ALREADY HARD AT WORK IN THE NEW BUILDING.
THEY'RE TRAINING ON THE EQUIPMENT--
AND FAMILIARIZING THEMSELVES WITH HOW THE FACILITY WORKS.
IT REPLACES THE CURRENT FORT MYERS V-A OUTPATIENT CLINIC.
THE NEW FACILITY IS A VERY LARGE OUTPATIENT CARE CENTER--
BUT IS *NOT* A HOSPITAL.
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK --- A FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS PITCHER IS EXPECTED TO ACCEPT A PLEA DEAL FOR A D-U-I CRASH IN PUNTA GORDA.
THIS IS VIDEO OF POLICE ARRESTING MATT BUSH AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
IT HAPPENED BACK IN MARCH.
BUSH HIT 72-YEAR-OLD TONY TUFANO WHO WAS OUT RIDING HIS MOTORCYCLE.
HE'S NOW FACING MULTIPLE DUI-RELATED CHARGES, ALONG WITH CHARGES OF LEAVING THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT.
HIS FATHER SAYS BUSH WILL AGREE TO THE DEAL THAT INVOLVES A PRISON SENTENCE OF AT LEAST THREE MORE YEARS.
HE'S SCHEDULED TO BE BACK IN COURT ON TUESDAY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
A SUSPECT WHO FIRED ABOUT 50 GUNSHOTS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CROWDED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOPPING MALL IS BEING COOPERATIVE WITH OFFICERS THIS MORNING.
WITNESSES SAY PEOPLE RAN SCREAMING WHEN 42-YEAR-OLD MARCOS GURROLA FIRED A GUN INTO THE AIR SUNDAY.
IT HAPPENED AT THE OPEN-AIR FASHION ISLAND MALL IN NEWPORT BEACH.
POLICE SAY HE EVEN STOPPED TO RELOAD SEVERAL TIMES.
THEN THE SUSPECT PUT DOWN HIS GUN AND SURRENDERED.
NO ONE WAS SHOT, BUT ONE PERSON WAS HURT WHILE RUNNING AWAY.
SO FAR NO MOTIVE HAS BEEN GIVEN.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
TWO POLICE OFFICERS DIED OVERNIGHT AFTER A SHOOTING IN TOPEKA, KANSAS.
THE OFFICERS WERE SHOT WHILE RESPONDING TO A REPORT OF A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE SUNDAY NIGHT. OUTSIDE A FOOD MARKET.
INVESTIGATORS CALL THE SHOOTING UNSPEAKABLE, SAYING BOTH OFFICERS WERE SHOT IN THE HEAD.
THE SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECT IS ONGOING. NO MOTIVE WAS GIVEN.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
JUST 15 DAYS UNTIL WE HIT THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE.
NEGOTIATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS WEEK.
THERE WAS SOME MOVEMENT OVER THE WEEKEND TO AVOID HIGHER TAXES FOR EVERYONE AND HUGE BUDGET CUTS STARTING JANUARY 1ST.
REPORTS INDICATE REPUBLICAN SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER IS OFFERING TO SUPPORT RAISING TAXES FOR THOSE MAKING MORE THAN $1 MILLION, WHILE PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BACK MORE CUTS TO ENTITLEMENT SPENDING.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
WE HAVE SOME REALLY GOOD TRAVEL TIPS ---
BEFORE YOU HEAD OFF FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
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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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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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AS WE REMEMBER THE TRAGIC SCHOOL SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT,
ONE OF THE IMAGES OF THIS TRAGEDY--
IS IMPACTING A NAPLES MAN MUCH DIFFERENTLY THAN ANYONE.
THIS IMAGE OF AL TERIFAY'S GRANDCHILDREN WAS ON THE FRONT COVER OF THE NEW YORK POST SATURDAY.
ON THE LEFT IS 6 YEAR OLD HENRY TERIFAY, BESIDE HIS 9 YEAR OLD SISTER KELLY.
BOTH GRANDCHILDREN WERE INSIDE SANDY HOOK ELEMETARY DURING THE RAMPAGE.
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everyone also says send me pictures of the kids. They always want to see pictures of the kids. To get them showed under these circumstances is gut wrenching.
TERIFAY TELLS US HENRY WAS A STUDENT OF VICKI SOTO'S.
THE GRANDPARENTS SAY ONE OF THE CHILDREN KILLED, CHASE KOWALSKI, WAS HENRY'S BEST FRIEND.
THIS MORNING, HIS FAMILY IS STRUGGLING WITH HOW TO TELL HENRY HIS BEST FRIEND WAS KILLED.
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING INTO A STOLEN CAR THIS MORNING.
DEPUTIES TELL US MOMENTS AFTER THE CAR WAS REPORTED STOLEN--
THEY FOUND IT ON FIRE!
THIS IS JUST OFF FOGGIA STREET EAST AROUND EIGHT LAST NIGHT.
THE FIRE CALL SAID SOMEONE WAS TRAPPED IN THE CAR--
BUT THAT WAS NOT TRUE.
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THIS MORNING INCREASED ACTIVITY AT A VOLCANO IN ECUADOR HAS PROMPTED A VOLUNTARY EVACUATION OF SURROUNDING AREAS.
THERE HAVE BEEN AT LEAST THREE EXPLOSIONS.
ONE EXPLOSION CREATED A COLUMN OF ASH MORE THAN A MILE HIGH THAT FELL OVER SEVERAL COMMUNITIES.
THE VOLCANO'S ACTIVITY LEFT FOUR DEAD AND TWO MISSING IN 2006.
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FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW-- FISHERMEN ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING ONE OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S MOST SOUGHT AFTER SEAFOODS.
THIS STONE CRAB SEASON IS A SLOW ONE.
AND AS DEMAND RISES, TRAPS COME UP EMPTY.
FISHERMAN TELL US ITS ONLY ABOUT A QUARTER OF WHAT IT SHOULD BE.
MEANTIME, MANY OF FISHERMAN HAVE HAD MORE SUCCESS FINDING MULLET.
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that's like a double edged sword, we want weather to move the stone crabs around and a good hard northwestern's gonna move the mullet out
WITH MORE THAN 5 MONTHS LEFT TO PULL TRAPS, STONE CRABBERS CAN ONLY HOPE SEASON PICKS UP.
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THE BOSTON RED SOX ARE SCOUTING FOR TALENT --
THE TEAM IS LOOKING FOR SINGERS TO PERFORM THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THIS YEAR'S SPRING TRAINING GAMES.
PEOPLE WHO ALREADY HAVE AUDITION APPOINTMENTS WILL BELT IT OUT TODAY AND TUESDAY FOR A SHOT AT THE JOB.
YOUR CHANCE TO AUDITION FOR THE RED SOX MAY HAVE COME AND GONE -- BUT YOU STILL HAVE ONE MORE WAY TO GET YOUR VOICE HEARD.
YOU CAN SUBMIT A RECORDING TO THE TEAM.
TO FIND OUT HOW -- HEAD TO NBC-2.COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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TRAVEL TIPS FROM THE T-S-A TOP TODAY'S CONSUMER NEWS.
WRAPPED GIFTS -ARE- ALLOWED, BUT NOT ENCOURAGED WHEN FLYING.
T-S-A OFFICERS MAY HAVE TO PEEK INSIDE, WHICH COULD RUIN YOUR WRAP JOB AND HOLD UP THE LINE.
WINE, LIQUOR, BEER, AND ALL OF YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES ARE PERMITTED IN YOUR "CHECKED" BAGGAGE, ALONG WITH FOODS WITH LIQUID OR GEL ITEMS, SYRUPS, AND SOUPS.
LOG ON NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS FOR MORE 2012 HOLIDAY TRAVEL TIPS. ESPECIALLY IF YOU'RE ONLY BRINGING A CARRY-ON.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
YOU MAY REMEMBER, IT WAS THE PERFECT PROPOSAL.
AND NOW WE HAVE PICTURES OF THEIR PERFECT WEDDING NEXT,
BUT FIRST PRESIDENT OBAMA PAYS TRIBUTE TO THE NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT VICTIMS, BY READING ALL OF THE CHILDREN'S NAMES,
green and white
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While delivering remarks at an interfaith prayer vigil in Connecticut, President Obama reads the names of the 20 children killed at Sandy Hook Elementary school
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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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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 MORNING WE'VE LEARNED A THREAT AGAINST AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN INDIANA,
WAS MADE BEFORE THE MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY, AND IT WAS MADE BY A MAN WITH DOZENS OF GUNS.
POLICE ARRESTED THIS MAN, 60-YEAR-OLD VON MEYER, SATURDAY MORNING.
A DAY BEFORE, THEY SAY HE THREATENED TO SET HIS WIFE ON FIRE.
HE'S ALSO ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO ENTER THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEAR THEIR CEDAR LAKE HOME, AND KILLING AS MANY PEOPLE AS HE COULD BEFORE AUTHORITIES ARRIVED.
POLICE SEIZED 47 GUNS FROM INSIDE MEYER'S HOME.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
A SPERM WHALE THAT WAS DRIFTING OFF AN EASTERN FLORIDA SHORE ON SUNDAY HAS DIED, ACCORDING TO NOAA.
THE AGENCY NOW PLANS TO LOOK INTO A REPORT FROM A RESIDENT OF POMPANO BEACH, NORTH OF FORT LAUDERDALE, WHO SAID SHE SAW THE WHALE ALIVE EARLIER IN THE DAY AND SAW ONE OF TWO SWIMMERS GET ON TOP OF THE WHALE.
NOAA SAID THE WHALE WAS LIKELY ILL OR INJURED AND THAT IS WHY IT CAME IN SO CLOSE TO SHORE.
NOAA ADDS THIS TYPE OF HARASSMENT COULD HAVE CAUSED MORE HARM AND ADDED STRESS TO AN ALREADY STRESSED WHALE AND ULTIMATELY CAUSED ITS DEATH.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR THE CHEAPEST IPHONE OR IPAD THAT ISN'T USED, WAL-MART IS THE FIRST PLACE YOU SHOULD TURN.
WALMART IS OFFERING THE 16 GIGABYTE IPHONE 5 FOR $127 DOLLARS. A SAVINGS OF MORE THAN $60 DOLLARS.
AND THE 16 GIGABYTE IPHONE 4S FOR $47 DOLLARS.
THEY'RE ALSO SELLING THE THIRD-GENERATION IPAD FOR $399.
MAY THE SHOPPING GODS BE WITH YOU.
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SOUTHWEST AIRLINES REMAINS THE ONLY BIG U.S. CARRIER THAT DOESN'T CHARGE CUSTOMERS FOR CHANGING THEIR FLIGHT PLANS.
BUT NOW IT'S SAYING ITS GOING TO TIGHTEN ITS RULES.
BEGINNING SOMETIME NEXT YEAR, SOUTHWEST WILL ADD A "NO-SHOW" FEE.
IT WILL APPLY TO CUSTOMERS WHO MISS A FLIGHT BUT FAIL TO CANCEL THEIR SEAT PRIOR TO TAKEOFF.
NO WORD YET ON THE PRICE OF THE FEE OR EXACTLY WHEN IT WILL TAKE EFFECT.
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IT WAS THREE AND A HALF YEARS IN THE MAKING.
AND NOW WE HAVE THE PERFECT WEDDING TO GO WITH THE PERFECT PROPOSAL.
BACK IN FEBRUARY.
CHASE AND KATIE AND FOUR OTHER COUPLES TOOK PART IN OUR PERFECT PROPOSAL CONTEST.
THE WINNER WAS ANNOUNCED ON N-B-C TWO. AND THE PRIZE WAS A FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR RING FROM DUNKINS DIAMONDS.
WELL OVER THE WEEKEND, THE TWO MARRIED IN A LOVELY CEREMONY.
AND THIS MORNING WE HAVE THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS.
KATIE TELLS US SHE KNEW CHASE WAS THE ONE FOR HER, FOR A LONG TIME.
AND NOW MEMORIES OF THEIR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING, WILL LAST FOREVER TOO.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF DEEDEE RIDGWAY LOPES 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!
DEE DEE - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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A SOMBER SCENE OVERNIGHT WHEN ALL THE CAMERAS LEAVE.
IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT --- CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ARE TURNING INTO A GROWING MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL ---
WHILE THE INVESTIGATION CONTINUES THIS MORNING.
Since I've been president, this is the fourth time we have come together to comfort a grieving community torn apart by mass shootings
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA PROMISES TO TRY AND PREVENT ANOTHER SHOOTING LIKE THIS FROM HAPPENING. WILL CONGRESS ADDRESS GUN CONTROL?
PLUS, THE FIRST OF THE FUNERALS FOR THE VICTIMS WILL BE HELD LATER TODAY.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY STARTS NOW.
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I am very mindful that mere words cannot match the depths of your sorrow, nor can they heal your wounded hearts.
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IN THE COMING WEEKS, PRESIDENT SAYS HE'LL USE WHATEVER POWER THIS OFFICE HOLDS TO ENGAGE FELLOW CITIZENS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, PARENTS AND EDUCATORS, TO PREVENT TRAGEDIES LIKE THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL SHOOTING.
PEOPLE ARE WEARING GREEN AND WHITE TODAY --- THOSE ARE THE SCHOOL COLORS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
TODAY THE COMMUNITY BEGINS TO LAY ITS VICTIMS TO REST.
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FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD JACK PINTO.
THE FIRST GRADER WAS A HUGE NEW YORK GIANTS FAN.
SERVICES WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD NOAH POZNER, WHOSE TWIN SISTER SURVIVED THE SHOOTING IN A DIFFERENT CLASSROOM.
AMONG THE 28 WHO DIED IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WERE SIX TEACHERS -- ALL WOMEN -- AND 20 CHILDREN, AGES 6 AND 7.
OF THE CHILDREN, EIGHT WERE BOYS AND 12 WERE GIRLS.
THE TWO OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE SHOOTING WERE THE ALLEGED GUNMAN ADAM LANZA AND HIS MOTHER, NANCY LANZA.
WE TURN TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE INVESTIGATION, STACEY.
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THIS MORNING, MANY PEOPLE ARE FINDING COMFORT IN THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE TO DO SOMETHING TO STOP FUTURE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.
AND PEOPLE IN NEWTOWN ARE WAKING UP WITH UNIMAGINABLE PAIN AS THEY GET TO READY TO SAY GOODBYE TO TWO OF THE YOUNGEST VICTIMS.
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OVERWHELMING SORROW REVERBERATED FROM THIS NEWTOWN HIGH SCHOOL- PACKED FULL. WITH PEOPLE TRYING TO MAKE SENSE OF THE UNIMAGINABLE.
"you keep asking why, and there's no answer."
THIS AFTERNOON FAMILIES OF SOME OF THE YOUNGEST VICTIMS WILL SAY GOODBYE.
SIX-YEAR-OLDS JACK PINTO AND LITTLE NOAH POZNER WILL BE LAID TO REST.
"it's been an outpouring of love from all over the nation."
" … God has called them all home."
LAST NIGHT PRESIDENT OBAMA JOINED THE GRIEVING AND PROMISED THEIR DEATHS WOULD NOT BE IN VAIN.
"We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change."
"He gave us a lot of hope in knowing that there is something going to be done."
POLICE ARE TRYING TO DETERMINE A MOTIVE.
THEY SAY THE SHOOTER KILLED HIS MOTHER THEN BROKE INTO SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY FRIDAY MORNING KILLING 20 CHILDREN AND 6 WOMEN USING AN ASSAULT STYLE RIFLE.
"going to take many, many man hours to attempt to draw this picture together to put this puzzle together."
WITHOUT ANSWERS THIS COMMUNITY WAITS.
"it's just unimaginable and it's just horrible."
HEARTS HEAVY AS MANY QUESTION HOW TO CELEBRATE THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY JUST ONE WEEK AWAY.
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SCHOOLS IN NEWTOWN ARE CLOSED TODAY.
TOMORROW SANDY HOOK STUDENTS WILL RETURN TO A NEARBY SCHOOL THAT IS NOT BEING USED.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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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THIS MORNING THERE'S A PROTEST WAR GOING ON.
HACKTIVIST GROUP ANONYMOUS PUBLISHED WHAT IT CLAIMS TO BE PERSONAL INFORMATION OF MEMBERS OF THE WESTBORO BAPTIST CHURCH. AFTER THE GROUP ANNOUNCED IT WOULD PICKET SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHERE 26 CHILDREN AND ADULTS WERE KILLED.
THE WESTBORO GROUP HOLDS PROTESTS AT MILITARY FUNERALS, AND TARGETS VARIOUS CULTURES AND DEMOGRAPHICS, PARTICULARLY GAY PEOPLE.
THE GROUP BLAMES THEM FOR TRAGEDIES SUCH AS SHOOTINGS, SAYING IT'S GOD'S PUNISHMENT FOR THEIR ACTIONS.
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THE TRAGEDY IN CONNECTICUT HAS RE-IGNITED THE DEBATE OVER WHETHER THE U-S SHOULD BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS.
THIS MORNING SOME MEMBERS OF CONGRESS SAY TOUGHER LAWS WON'T SAVE LIVES.
BUT SOME OTHER LAWMAKERS SAY IT'LL BE FIRST ON THEIR AGENDA IN JANUARY:
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New York
"We ought to make sure we ban the assault weapons, limit the number of bullets in a clip, and prevent mentally ill people from getting guns."
"No set of laws can eliminate evil from the world, or prevent every senseless act of violence in our society. But that can't be an excuse for inaction. Surely, we can do better than this."
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California
"It will ban the sale, the transfer, the importation, and the possession not retroactively, but perspectively. And it will ban the same for big clips, drums or strips of more than 10 bullets."
FEARING NEW RESTRICTIONS. GUN ENTHUSIASTS ARE BUYING NOW.
AND STORES ARE SEEING RECORD SALES.
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WE NOW HAVE A PICTURE OF THE MAN KILLED BY A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY OVER THE WEEKEND.
AND NBC-2 IS WORKING NOW TO FIND OUT EXACTLY HOW THE SHOOTING WENT DOWN.
THIS IS 48-YEAR OLD THOMAS KOLLMAN OF FORT MYERS.
A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY WAS TRYING TO PULL OVER A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
KOLLMAN WAS IN THAT JEEP WRANGLER,
ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS, THE DEPUTY SAW HE WAS ARMED.
SHOTS WERE FIRED BEHIND LOVE BOAT ICE CREAM ON SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THE DEPUTY KILLED THE DRIVER.
ONE OF THE BULLETS ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH JOANNE MORRIS' HOME NEARBY.
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18:53 i've never been this close to anything like this. It was amazing the trajectory of the line.
THE DEPUTY WAS NOT INJURED AND IS ON PAID PADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE THIS MORNING.
IT IS STILL UNKNOWN IF THE DRIVER FIRED ANY SHOTS.
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THE NEW VA HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CAPE CORAL IS OPENING ITS DOORS TODAY.
IT REPLACES THE FORT MYERS VA CLINIC. EXPANDING SERVICES AND REDUCING THE NEED TO DRIVE HUNDREDS OF MILES FOR SERVICES.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE FROM THE NEW CLINIC WITH MORE.
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IT'S AN EXCITING DAY FOR THE MORE THAN 200-THOUSAND VETERANS WHO WILL POTENTIALLY BE ABLE TO USE THIS FACILITY.
IF YOU'VE EVER LOOKED AT THE OLD VA CENTER IN FORT MYERS, YOU CAN ALREADY TELL THIS IS AN IMPROVEMENT, SIMPLY BY THE SIZE.
THIS NEW CENTER IS THREE TIMES THE SIZE OF THE OLD CLINIC IN FORT MYERS.
AND WILL BE OFFERING MANY MORE SERVICES.
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THIS CENTER HAS A NEW WOMEN'S CENTER FOR THE GROWNING NUMBER OF FEMALE VETERANS.
IT ALSO HAS OPERATING ROOMS, EXPANDED PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND A SLEW OF OTHER SERVICES.
FOR MANY OF THESE SERVICES, VETERANS WERE FORCED TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO THE VA CENTER IN ST. PETERSBURG FOR TREATMENT.
IT'S ALSO ADDING NEW JOBS.
THE CENTER IS HIRING 70 NEW EMPLOYEES, UP TO 400 PEOPLE NOW.
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THIS IS STRICTLY AN OUTPATIENT CENTER. SO THERE ARE NO HOSPITAL BEDS HERE, BUT IT WILL STILL OFFER SOME SURGERIES.
THE PRICE TAG. ABOUT 60-MILLION-DOLLARS.
LIVE IN CAPE CORAL, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2 / ABC7.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --- NBC-2 CHECKING THE LATEST GAS PRICES AS WE HEAD INTO THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL WEEK.
NATIONALLY IT'S $3.25 PER GALLON FOR REGULAR UNLEADED.
IN FLORIDA IT'S $3.26
AND IN THE CAPE AND FORT MYERS IT'S $3.30.
CHECK AND COMPARE PRICES ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON PUMP PATROL.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
FREE HOLIDAY SHIPPING FOR YOU LAST MINUTE HOLIDAY SHOPPERS!
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW NEXT!
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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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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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TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!
CHRISTMAS IS ABOUT A WEEK AWAY AND IT'S TIME FOR PROCRASTINATORS TO KICK INTO GEAR.
LUCKY FOR THEM-- THERE'S A DAY FOR THAT.
TODAY MARKS FREE SHIPPING DAY.
IT'S A ONE DAY ONLINE SHOPPING EVENT WHEN THOUSANDS OF RETAILERS OFFER FREE SHIPPING WITH DELIVERY BY CHRISTMAS.
NBC 2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE IN OUR NBC2 INTERACTIVE CENTER.
DANIELLE, YOU DID SOME DIGGING AND FOUND IT DOESN'T MEAN EVERYTHING COUNTS.
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IF YOU'RE A PROCRASTINATOR OR JUST DON'T HAVE THE TIME TO DRIVE FROM RETAIL TO RETAIL STORE THEN TODAY COULD BE YOUR BEST OPTION.
OVER 15 HUNDRED TOP RETAILERS ARE IN ON THE DAY AND GUARANTEE YOUR GIFTS WILL BE DELIVERED BY CHRISTAMS, BUT BEFORE YOU CLICK AND BUY AWAY-- THERE IS A DOWNSIDE TOO.
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SOME RETAILERS PLACE RESTRICTIONS ON WHICH ITEM QUALIFIES OTHERS REQUIRE MINIMUM ORDERS SO YOU HAVE TO PLACE CLOSE ATTENTION TO EACH RETAILER.
FOR EXAMPLE TOYS-R-US IS OFFERING FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS 59 DOLLARS OR MORE, BUT EXCLUSIONS APPLY.
THEN WHEN YOU CLICK TO GO TO THE SITE, IT TELLS YOU, YOU WILL GET FREE SHIPPING FOR QUALIFYING ITEMS.
I CHECKED TO SEE IF A BABY CRIB WOULD SHIP FOR FREE-- EVEN THOUGH IT'S OVER 59 DOLLARS, IT DOES NOT COUNT.
SO WHILE THERE MAY BE GOOD DEALS TODAY, IT'S ALSO NOT TO LATE TO SHIP IT YOURSELF. HERE ARE THE DEADLINES TO HAVE ITEMS DELIVERED BY CHRISTMAS
FOR U-P-S YOU HAVE UNTIL THE END OF THE DAY FOR GROUND SERVICE AND THE 21ST FOR NEXT DAY SHIPPING.
FOR FED EX- TODAY IS YOUR DEADLINE FOR GROUND SERVICE AND CHRISTMAS DAY FOR SAME DAY SERVICE.
AND FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE, DECEMBER 22ND IS YOUR LAST DAY TO SHIP EXPRESS MAIL.WE ARE PAST THE DEADLINE FOR GOUND SERVICE.
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IN THE STUDIO DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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LOOKING AHEAD THIS WEEK ---
WE'LL KNOW WHAT THE NEW FLORIDA LICENSE PLATE WILL LOOK LIKE.
HERE ARE THE OPTIONS YOU VOTED ON.
VOTING IS NOW OVER.
STATE LEADERS SAY THE NEW DESIGN WILL BE EASIER FOR TOLL BOOTH AND TRAFFIC CAMERAS TO READ.
AGAIN, WE EXPECT THE WINNER SOMETIME THIS WEEK.
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IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS THAT ALTHOUGH MILK IS A GREAT SOURCE OF VITAMIN D AND CALCIUM FOR KIDS. IT SHOULD BE CONSUMED IN MODERATION.
IT FINDS COW'S MILK CAN DECREASE KIDS' IRON LEVELS.
BUT RESEARCHERS SAY TWO CUPS A DAY IS SUFFICIENT TO BOOST VITAMIN D AND OTHER NUTRIENTS IN MOST CHILDREN -- WITH A MINIMUM IMPACT ON IRON LEVELS.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
DIET PEPSI IS QUIETLY CHANGING ITS SWEETENER.
CANS OF DIET PEPSI AROUND THE COUNTRY NOW LIST A MIX OF TWO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.
PREVIOUSLY, DIET PEPSI USED ONLY ASPARTAME, WHICH IS SENSITIVE TO HEAT AND BREAKS DOWN MORE EASILY.
A PEPSICO SPOKESWOMAN SAYS THE NEW DIET PEPSI STARTED HITING SHELVES THIS MONTH,
AND WILL BE MORE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN THE COMING WEEKS.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
IF YOU WANT TO BURN FAT, IT'S BETTER TO HIT THE TREADMILL THAN THE WEIGHT ROOM.
THE RESULTS OF A NEW STUDY SHOW AEROBIC WORKOUTS ARE BETTER THAN RESISTANCE TRAINING FOR REDUCING FAT MASS.
AND A WORKOUT THAT COMBINES THE TWO ACTIVITIES - LIFTING WEIGHTS AND RUNNING - IS NO BETTER AT BURNING FAT THAN RUNNING ALONE.
THE STUDY IS PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL OF APPLIED PHYSIOLOGY.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY ---
AT THE WEEKEND BOX OFFICE, "THE HOBBITT" SET A RECORD FOR THE BIGGEST DECEMBER DEBUT EVER.
HAULING IN NEARLY 85 MILLION DOLLARS, "THE HOBBITT" BEAT THE THREE OTHER "LORD OF THE RING" FILMS.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
INCLUDING THE SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN. HERE'S a memorial set up near the Sandy Hook Fire house where those kids were evacuated to on Friday
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.
We'll be tracking two weather systems this week, both cold fronts, which will give us at least a slight chance of rain in the coming days. The first front is set to arrive Tuesday and the second one on Thursday night.
Before the first front arrives tomorrow, we're in store for a pretty warm and humid Monday with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will start well above average in the morning with lows only in the mid to upper 60s. Daytime highs will easily reach 80 this afternoon, and the increasing humidity will make the air feel a bit warmer. Our rain chances will stay pretty slim today, but a spotty shower isn't completely out of the question.
During the morning and midday hours Tuesday, a weakening "cool" front will slide through Southwest Florida. In fact, we'll only notice a slight dip in temperatures Wednesday morning as lows slip into the upper 50s, so this front won't be known for its temperature change. The main side effect from this front will actually be felt Wednesday as humidity levels briefly drop off, but even this change won't be too dramatic. There will be a slight chance of rain during the first part of Tuesday as the front passes, but rain should be fairly isolated and spotty.
Despite the lack of power front Tuesday front, our weather looks very nice Wednesday in its wake. Humidity will be noticeably lower, and temperatures will be quite pleasant as daytime highs warm into the upper 70s and low 80s.
We'll notice a sharp increase in humidity and warmth Thursday as our winds turn more southerly, but then temperatures will drop fairly quickly Friday once the next front clears Southwest Florida. We'll see a chance for scattered showers Thursday night into early Friday as the front works into the area, but our rain chance looks to be around 30-40%.
Our weather Friday will be cool, breezy, and much less humid as a very dry Canadian air mass filters into Southwest Florida. Afternoon temperatures will struggle to reach the 70s, and by Friday night, temperatures will even have a chance to fall into the 40s.
The weather for the upcoming weekend looks phenomenal with lots of sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the mid 70s.
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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.
PEOPLE ARE WEARING GREEN AND WHITE TODAY --- THE SCHOOL COLORS AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
OBAMA: We can't tolerate this anymore. These tragedies must end. And to end them, we must change.
PEOPLE THIS MORNING ARE COMFORTED BY THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE TO DO SOMETHING TO STOP FUTURE SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.
BUT IN NEWTOWN THAT COMFORT DOESN'T REPLACE THE IMMENSE SADNESS AS THIS COMMUNITY PREPARES TO LAY SOME OF ITS YOUNGEST VICTIMS- TO REST LATER TODAY.
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FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD THIS AFTERNOON FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD JACK PINTO.
THE FIRST GRADER WAS A HUGE NEW YORK GIANTS FAN.
SERVICES WILL ALSO BE HELD FOR SIX-YEAR-OLD NOAH POZNER, WHOSE TWIN SISTER SURVIVED THE SHOOTING IN A DIFFERENT CLASSROOM.
AMONG THE 28 WHO DIED IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT WERE SIX TEACHERS -- ALL WOMEN -- AND 20 CHILDREN, AGES 6 AND 7.
OF THE CHILDREN, EIGHT WERE BOYS AND 12 WERE GIRLS.
THE TWO OTHERS WHO DIED IN THE SHOOTING WERE THE ALLEGED GUNMAN ADAM LANZA AND HIS MOTHER, NANCY LANZA.
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AND THIS MORNING NEW PHOTOS OF NANCY ARE SURFACING.
POLICE SAY ADAM LANZA KILLED HER, WITH MULTIPLE GUNSHOTS TO THE HEAD, BEFORE EMBARKING ON HIS HORRIFIC ATTACK AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
THE 20-YEAR-OLD THEN SHOT HIMSELF AS POLICE CAME ON THE SCENE.
FRIENDS TODAY RECALL THAT NANCY LANZA HAD WORRIED HER SON ADAM WAS "GETTING WORSE" AND THAT SHE WAS HAVING TROUBLE REACHING HIM.
NANCY WAS A GUN ENTHUSIAST WHO OWNED MULTIPLE FIREARMS AND TAUGHT HER SON TO SHOOT.
THOSE WHO KNEW HER SAY SHE WAS A RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNER AND DEVOTED TO HER SON'S CARE.
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AND IN NEWTOWN ON SUNDAY, POLICE ENTERED THE ST. ROSE OF LIMA CHURCH AND ORDERED EVERYONE INSIDE TO LEAVE IMMEDIATELY, ACCORDING TO WITNESSES.
MORE THAN A DOZEN HEAVILY ARMED OFFICERS ENTERED THE CHURCH'S EDUCATION CENTER, BUT GAVE THE ALL-CLEAR AN HOUR LATER.
POLICE SAY A THREAT WAS MADE AGAINST THE CHURCH AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, BUT THEY HAVEN'T YET REVEALED THE NATURE OF THE THREAT.
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WE NOW HAVE A PICTURE OF THE MAN KILLED BY A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY OVER THE WEEKEND.
AND NBC-2 IS WORKING NOW TO FIND OUT EXACTLY HOW THE SHOOTING WENT DOWN.
THIS IS 48-YEAR OLD THOMAS KOLLMAN OF FORT MYERS.
A LEE COUNTY DEPUTY WAS TRYING TO PULL OVER A SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE EARLY SATURDAY MORNING.
KOLLMAN WAS IN THAT JEEP WRANGLER,
ACCORDING TO INVESTIGATORS, THE DEPUTY SAW HE WAS ARMED.
SHOTS WERE FIRED BEHIND LOVE BOAT ICE CREAM ON SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THE DEPUTY KILLED THE DRIVER.
ONE OF THE BULLETS ACTUALLY WENT THROUGH JOANNE MORRIS' HOME NEARBY.
NO ONE IN THE HOME WAS HURT.
THE DEPUTY IS ON PAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE THIS MORNING.
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THE NEW VA HEALTHCARE CENTER IN CAPE CORAL IS OPENING ITS DOORS TODAY.
IT REPLACES THE FORT MYERS VA CLINIC. EXPANDING SERVICES AND REDUCING THE NEED TO DRIVE HUNDREDS OF MILES FOR SERVICES.
THIS CENTER HAS A NEW WOMEN'S CENTER FOR THE GROWNING NUMBER OF FEMALE VETERANS.
IT ALSO HAS OPERATING ROOMS, EXPANDED PRIMARY CARE, MENTAL HEALTH AND A SLEW OF OTHER SERVICES.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
SOME PEOPLE ALONG FORT MYERS BEACH ARE UNDER A BOILW ATER NOTICE THIS MORNING.
THE EFFECTED AREAS INCLUDE ALL OF FAIRVIEW ISLES,
WHICH BEGINS AT ESTERO BOULEVARD AND INCLUDES ALBATROSS, FAIRVIEW, CLEARVIEW, SUNVIEW, PALMVIEW AND BAYVIEW BOULEVARDS TO THE SOUTH END OF THE ISLAND.
THIS IS DUE TO A LOW PRESSURE DROP.
BOIL YOUR WATER FOR AT LEAST ONE MINUTE OR USE BOTTLED WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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A SUSPECT WHO FIRED ABOUT 50 GUNSHOTS IN THE PARKING LOT OF A CROWDED SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SHOPPING MALL IS BEING COOPERATIVE WITH OFFICERS THIS MORNING.
WITNESSES SAY PEOPLE RAN SCREAMING WHEN 42-YEAR-OLD MARCOS GURROLA FIRED A GUN INTO THE AIR SUNDAY.
IT HAPPENED AT THE OPEN-AIR FASHION ISLAND MALL IN NEWPORT BEACH.
POLICE SAY HE EVEN STOPPED TO RELOAD SEVERAL TIMES.
THEN THE SUSPECT PUT DOWN HIS GUN AND SURRENDERED.
NO ONE WAS SHOT, BUT ONE PERSON WAS HURT WHILE RUNNING AWAY.
SO FAR NO MOTIVE HAS BEEN GIVEN.
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THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED A THREAT AGAINST AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN INDIANA,
WAS MADE BEFORE THE MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY, AND IT WAS MADE BY A MAN WITH DOZENS OF GUNS.
POLICE ARRESTED THIS MAN, 60-YEAR-OLD VON MEYER, SATURDAY MORNING.
A DAY BEFORE, THEY SAY HE THREATENED TO SET HIS WIFE ON FIRE.
HE'S ALSO ACCUSED OF THREATENING TO ENTER THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL NEAR THEIR CEDAR LAKE HOME, AND KILLING AS MANY PEOPLE AS HE COULD BEFORE AUTHORITIES ARRIVED.
POLICE SEIZED 47 GUNS FROM INSIDE MEYER'S HOME.
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JUST 15 DAYS UNTIL WE HIT THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE.
NEGOTIATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THIS WEEK.
THERE WAS SOME MOVEMENT OVER THE WEEKEND TO AVOID HIGHER TAXES FOR EVERYONE AND HUGE BUDGET CUTS STARTING JANUARY 1ST.
REPORTS INDICATE REPUBLICAN SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER IS OFFERING TO SUPPORT RAISING TAXES FOR THOSE MAKING MORE THAN $1 MILLION, WHILE PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL BACK MORE CUTS TO ENTITLEMENT SPENDING.
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IT WAS THREE AND A HALF YEARS IN THE MAKING.
AND NOW WE HAVE THE PERFECT WEDDING TO GO WITH THE PERFECT PROPOSAL.
BACK IN FEBRUARY.
CHASE AND KATIE AND FOUR OTHER COUPLES TOOK PART IN OUR PERFECT PROPOSAL CONTEST.
THE WINNER WAS ANNOUNCED ON N-B-C TWO. AND THE PRIZE WAS A FIVE THOUSAND DOLLAR RING FROM DUNKINS DIAMONDS.
WELL OVER THE WEEKEND, THE TWO MARRIED IN A LOVELY CEREMONY.
AND THIS MORNING WE HAVE THE BEAUTIFUL PHOTOS.
KATIE TELLS US SHE KNEW CHASE WAS THE ONE FOR HER, FOR A LONG TIME.
AND NOW MEMORIES OF THEIR ENGAGEMENT AND WEDDING, WILL LAST FOREVER TOO.
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