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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY---
ANOTHER DAY OF HEARTBREAK, AS THE COMMUNITY OF NEWTOWN PREPARES TO SAY GOODBYE TO FOUR MORE VICTIMS.
THIS, AS SOME STUDENTS RETURN TO CLASS FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE FRIDAY'S TRAGEDY AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
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PLUS, HELLO HAZE.
NBC2 FIRES UP THE FOG TRACKER THIS MORNING.
WHERE YOU'LL FIND THE WORST VISIBILITY ON YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
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AND THEY ARE GETTING CLOSER.
WITH EXACTLY TWO WEEKS TO THE FISCAL CLIFF DEADLINE -- A NEW OFFER IS ON THE TABLE THIS MORNING.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
WE BEGIN WITH BREAKING NEWS OUT OF SYRIA AND ALL NEW REPORTS OF AN NBC-2 CORRESPONDENT WHO WAS KIDNAPPED.
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HERE'S THE STATEMENT FROM NBC NEWS: "AFTER BEING KIDNAPPED AND HELD FOR FIVE DAYS INSIDE SYRIA BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP, NBC NEWS CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION CREW MEMBERS HAVE BEEN FREED UNHARMED.
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THEY ARE SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY."
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AND NEW VIDEO OVERNIGHT OF THE FOG!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE PATCHES WE RAN INTO IN LEE COUNTY ---
SO WILL THIS BE AN ISSUE FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE?
LET'S GO TO CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT STORM TRACKER CENTER, HALEY.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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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NOW WE TURN TO MORE FUNERALS HAPPENING TODAY IN CONNECTICUT --- THREE MORE STUDENTS AND A TEACHER.
WE TURN TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH LIVE IN STUDIO WITH THE DETAILS, STACEY.
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GOOD MORNING.
AS MOURNERS GATHER TO REMEMBER THE LITTLEST VICTIMS OF SHOOTING RAMPAGE,
NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT'S OTHER SCHOOLS ARE SET TO RE-OPEN TODAY.
FOUR FUNERALS ARE SCHEDULED TODAY AS WELL FOR STUDENTS CHARLOTTE BACON, JESSICA REKOS, DANIEL BERDEN AND TEACHER VICKI SOTO.
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EACH DAY LONG LINES OF CARS BRING THOUSANDS OF TEARFUL MOURNERS TO THIS LITTLE TOWN.
THEY'RE CARRYING CANDLES, LETTERS AND STUFFED ANIMALS AND LAYING THEM AT THIS CHRISTMAS TREE. ANYTHING TO HONOR THE 26 VICTIMS FROM SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
"we felt kind of helpless at home, we felt like we needed to do something to help out somehow.
THIS MORNING BRINGS ONE STEP TOWARD HEALING- AS STUDENTS GO BACK TO CLASS.
BUT NOT SANDY HOOK- POLICE HAVE INDEFINITELY LOCKED DOWN THE SCHOOL WHILE THEIR INVESTIGATION CONTINUES.
THE DISTRICT IS PREPARING A MIDDLE SCHOOL IN A NEIGHBORING TOWN.
"I'm not sure we're ever going to get back to normal whatever we can do to head that way, obviously we want to start doing that."
TODAY ALSO MARKS ANOTHER ROUND OF GRIEF- AS FAMILIES CONTINUE TO BURY THEIR LOVED ONES.
AMONG THE SERVICES TODAY- A VIEWING FOR VICKI SOTO, THE TEACHER WHO DIED SHIELDING HER STUDENTS
"What does anybody say to this family? It's very extremely difficult."
INVESTIGATORS CONFIRM THE SHOOTER HAD VISITED MULTIPLE GUN RANGES AHEAD OF THE MASSACRE.
THEY SAY HE WENT WITH HIS MOTHER, THE FIRST VICTIM OF HIS RAMPAGE AND LEGAL OWNER OF THE GUNS.
POLICE HAVE ALSO OBTAINED A BROKEN COMPUTER FOUND IN HIS MOTHERS HOME.
BUT DETERMINING A MOTIVE WILL STILL BE TEDIOUS.
"we're going to do everything that it takes that we uncover every bit of evidence."
SO- THIS COMMUNITY COMES TOGETHER AND WAITS FOR ANSWERS.
"seeing the town come together like this is just amazing. I'm proud to say that I'm from here."
HOPING THEIR LOSS WON'T BE IN VAIN.
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THIS MORNING SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IS STILL DESIGNATED A CRIME SCENE.
STATE POLICE SAY IT COULD BE MONTHS BEFORE POLICE TURN THE SCHOOL BACK OVER TO THE DISTRICT.
THE DISTRICT HAS MADE PLANS TO SEND SURVIVING SANDY HOOK STUDENTS TO A FORMER MIDDLE SCHOOL IN THE NEIGHBORING TOWN OF MONROE.
OFFICIALS AT THAT SCHOOL SAY IT COULD BE READY IN A DAY, BUT IT'S UNCLEAR THIS MORNING WHEN SANDY HOOK STUDENTS WILL GO BACK TO CLASS.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
A STORM SYSTEM THAT BATTERED THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SUNDAY AND MONDAY IS NOW HEADED EAST.
FLOODING AND SNOW HIT PARTS OF WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON. NOW DENVER AND SALT LAKE CITY COULD GET THREE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW TODAY.
EVEN NORTHERN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO ARE EXPECTING A FEW INCHES.
AS THE STORM CONTINUES TO MOVE EAST, SNOW COULD HIT NEBRASKA, IOWA AND WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS ALSO EXPECTING A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
EXACTLY TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE WE HIT THE FISCAL CLIFF DEDLINE,
AND SOME POSSIBLE GOOD NEWS TO REPORT THIS MORNING ON NEGOTIATIONS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER MET ON MONDAY AND AIDES SAID A DEAL IS SHAPING UP - WITH SPEAKER BOEHNER ACCEPTING SOME TAX INCREASES ON THE RICH AND PRESIDENT OBAMA AGREEING TO MORE SPENDING CUTS.
BOEHNER IS EXPECTED TO BRIEF HOUSE REPUBLICANS ON THE PROPOSAL TODAY.
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SCHOOL WILL RESUME AS SCHEDULED TODAY AT NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL,
AFTER A BOMB THREAT YESTERDAY.
AND DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY THERE WILL BE LARGER POLICE PRESENCE ON CAMPUS.
POLICE SAY AN ANONYMOUS PERSON POSTED THE THREAT ON FACEBOOK YESTERDAY MORNING.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS DID NOT EVACUATE THE SCHOOL.
THE DISTRICT WORKS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DETERMINE THE CREDIBILITY OF A THREAT BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER TO EVACUATE THE BUILDING.
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Shauna and Micah, North Port HS Students "I thought it was really messed up bc why would you do that , talk about it or anything. Just make up another lie, especially after a national tragedy." Micah and Shauna, NPHS Students
STUDENTS CONTINUED GOING TO CLASS ON A LIMITED LOCKDOWN BASIS MONDAY.
AUTHORITIES AND BOMB SNIFFING DOGS DID NOT FIND ANY EXPLOSIVES IN THE BUILDING.
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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING IN THE D-U-I CASE INVOLVING A FORMER TAMPA BAY RAYS MINOR LEAGUE PITCHER.
WE HAVE LEARNED THAT MATT BUSH WILL TAKE A PLEA DEAL TODAY
THIS IS VIDEO OF HIS ARREST BACK IN MARCH.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY HE RAN OVER TONY TUFANO AND THEN TOOK OFF.
COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU THE DETAILS WHEN THE DEAL IS FINALIZED.
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THIS MORNING -- A FOLLOW UP TO A MURDER-SUICIDE IN IMMOKALEE,
AND TWO TEENS THAT DIED.
INVESTIGATORS NOW SAY THEY KNOW FOR SURE WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US 18-YEAR-OLD COBY DELEON, SHOT HIS GIRLFRIEND, 17-YEAR-OLD, NATALIA TREJO, BEFORE SHOOTING HIMSELF.
IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK AT A HOME ON NORTH 6TH STREET IN COLLIER COUNTY.
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A CAPE CORAL TEEN ACCUSED OF STABBING HIS FATHER TO DEATH--SAYS HE DID IT BECAUSE OF AN ARGUMENT THEY WERE HAVING.
AND NOW THE STATE WILL DECIDE IF HE WILL BE CHARGED AS AN ADULT.
POLICE ARRESTED 17 YEAR OLD BARON VERZI.
THEY SAY HE CONFESSED TO STABBING HIS FATHER--69 YEAR OLD THOMAS VERZI SENIOR MULTIPLE TIMES.
COPS FOUND VERZI SENIOR DEAD IN HIS HOME ALONG 16TH TERRACE IN CAPE CORAL TWO DAYS AGO.
THEY SAY HIS SON ALSO STABBED HIMSELF AFTER HE REALIZED WHAT HAPPENED.
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55-1:02 LT SIZEMORE "we found his father on the floor of the family room he was also suffering apparent stab wounds in a pool of blood "
BARON CURRENTLY FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
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THIS MORNING HE'S BEING REMEMBERED AS AN INFLUENTIAL DEMOCRAT AND WORLD WAR TWO HERO,
THAT PLAYED KEY ROLES IN THE WATERGATE AND IRAN-CONTRA INVESTIGATIONS.
THE MOST SENIOR DEMOCRAT IN THE U-S SENATE HAS PASSED AWAY.
HAWAII'S DANIEL INOUYE DIED MONDAY OF RESPIRATORY COMPLICATIONS.
THE 88-YEAR-OLD WAS THE LONGEST SERVING CURRENT SENATOR AND WAS PRESIDENT PRO TEM OF THE SENATE, THIRD IN THE LINE TO THE PRESIDENCY.
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TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE NORTH KOREA LEADER KIM JONG IL'S DEATH.
HIS BODY HAS BEEN PUT ON DISPLAY AT A MAUSOLEUM IN THE COUNTRY'S CAPITAL.
KIM IS STILL DRESSED IN HIS TRADEMARK KHAKI JUMPSUIT.
HE IS PRESENTED LYING BENEATH A RED BLANKET, WITH A SPOTLIGHT SHINING ON HIS FACE.
THE DAY OF MOURNING TODAY IS MIXED WITH PRIDE OVER A RECENT SATELLITE LAUNCH THAT WAS AMONG HIS LONG-HELD GOALS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT THEY ARE DEALING WITH UNIMAGINABLE LOSS ---
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BUT AS WE HAVE SEEN OVER AND OVER, PEOPLE. FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS, STRANGERS, AND EVEN SOME *PETS. ARE BRINGING COMFORT IN WAYS BIG AND SMALL.
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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.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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 A GROUP OF DOGS FROM CHICAGO IS HELPING EASE THE PAIN IN THE GRIEF STRICKEN COMMUNITY OF NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
THEY ARE THERAPY DOGS JUST TRYING TO PROVIDE A DIFFERENT KIND OF COMFORT. THAT ONLY A 4-LEGGED FRIEND CAN PROVIDE.
TEN GOLDEN RETRIEVERS AND 14 HANDLERS FROM LUTHERAN CHURCH CHARITIES TRAVELED ALL THE WAY FROM CHICAGO TO SANDY HOOK.
JESSICA WATSON BROUGHT HER DAUGHTER MADELEINE TO THE MAKESHIFT MEMORIAL IN TOWN.
MADELEINE IS A KINDERGARTNER AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY AND WASN'T THERE FRIDAY MORNING.
THESE DOGS ARE GIVING HER A CHANCE TO SMILE.
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"It's a chance to bring mercy and compassion to people and the dogs are good at their unconditional love."
EACH DOG CARRIES A BUSINESS CARD - HAS A FACEBOOK PAGE - AND AN E-MAIL ADDRESS TO KEEP IN CONTACT WITH PEOPLE THEY'VE TOUCHED.
THE COMFORT-DOG INITIATIVE FIRST STARTED IN 2008 AT NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AFTER A GUNMAN KILLED FIVE STUDENTS.
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IN LIGHT OF WHAT HAPPENED IN NEWTOWN, LEE COUNTY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT, DR. JOSEPH BURKE, IS TRYING TO RE-ASSURE PARENTS THAT SAFETY IS THE TOP CONCERN.
BUT BURKE ADMITS SCHOOLS NEED TO WORK ON IDENTIFYING STUDENTS WITH POTENTIAL MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS.
51:30 we have people out there in our society who are very ill and who have access to guns and they act on impulse and they act on these sort of insane, maniacal kinds of scenarios. 52:00
DR. BURKE STRESSED THAT EVERYONE AT THE SCHOOLS MUST BE ON HEIGHTENED VIGILANCE - WHILE MAINTAINING THEIR PRIMARY PURPOSE - EDUCATING THE STUDENTS.
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THIS MORNING A GOLDEN GATE ESTATES WOMAN MUST BE OUT OF HER HOUSE BY 10AM -- OR ELSE SHE'LL BE EVICTED.
AFTER BATTLING TO KEEP HER PROPERTY, CINDY BALTERMAN MAY BE HOMELESS FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.
NOW SHE'S LOOKING FOR AN EXTENSION --- HOPING TO KEEP THE HOUSE UNTIL AFTER THE HOLIDAYS.
BALTERMAN'S HOUSE FELL INTO FORECLOSURE MONTHS BACK -- SELLING AT A COLLIER PUBLIC AUCTION IN JUNE.
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THE SALVATION ARMY NEEDS YOUR HELP THIS MORNING.
THE RED KETTLE CAMPAIGN IS ONLY HALFWAY TO ITS GOAL.
THE CHARITY HOPES TO RAISE 55-THOUSAND DOLLARS PER DAY TO MEET THEIR GOAL OF 720-THOUSAND.
RIGHT NOW WE'RE JUST SIX DAYS FROM CHRISTMAS EVE.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
NAPLES LEADS THE COUNTRY IN GENEROSITY THIS MORNING.
WE'VE LEARNED THAT THE TOYS R US STORE IN NAPLES, LEADS THE NATION IN THE AMOUNT OF LAYAWAY ORDERS PAID OFF BY A GENEROUS INDIVIDUAL.
TOYS R US SAYS A RECORD 38 LAYAWAY ORDERS HAVE BEEN PAID OFF THIS HOLIDAY SEASON in naples.
99 OTHER LAYAWAY ORDERS HAVE BEEN PAID OFF AT TOYS R US STORES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
SO TOYS R US IS DONATING ALMOST 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO MATCH THE GENEROSITY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
HASBRO SAYS IT WILL SOON REVEAL THE NEW GENDER-NEUTRAL EAST BAKE OVEN IN 2013 --- AFTER MEETING WITH A YOUNG GIRL WHO STARTED A CAMPAIGN TO MAKE ONE THAT APPEALS TO BOYS AND GIRLS.
THIS IS THE LATEST DESIGN, BUT THE NEW UNISEX ONE WILL BE BLACK AND SILVER.
13 YEAR OLD MCKENNA POPE OF NEW JERSEY GOT MORE THAN 40-THOUSAND SIGNATURES ON HER ONLINE PETITION, AFTER HER BROTHER SHOWED AN INTEREST IN THE EASY BAKE OVEN.
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PEOPLE MAGAZINE'S SEXIEST MAN ALIVE IS GOING TO BE A DADDY.
CHANNING TATUM AND WIFE, JENNA DEWAN-TATUM, CONFIRMED TO "PEOPLE" THAT THEY ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD NEXT YEAR.
THE COUPLE CO-STARRED IN THE DANCE FLICK "STEP UP" IN 2006, AND MARRIED IN 2009.
NO WORD ON IF THE DUO WILL ENROLL THEIR BABY IN BREAKDANCE CLASSES.
BUT THE "MAGIC MIKE" STAR SAYS HE IS "READY" FOR FATHERHOOD.
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TODAY THE NATION'S PREMIER HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT TIPS OFF IN FORT MYERS.
14 OF THE TOP 25 SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY WILL BE RIGHT HERE BATTLING IN THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC.
AND IT'S NOT JUST THE TEAMS.
MANY OF THE TOP PLAYERS WILL HIT THE HARDCOURT AT BISHOP VEROT THROUGHOUT THE WEEK.
THE BEST WAY TO SORT THROUGH THE NEAR TWO-DOZEN TEAMS, PLAYER PROFILES AND GAME SCHEDULE--
SIMPLY GO TO NBC-DASH-2 DOT COM AND CLICK ON THE SPORTS SECTION.
A TRAFFIC NOTE -- YOU MAY WANT TO AVOID SUMMERLIN ROAD THIS AFTERNOON AS THE CLASSIC GETS UNDERWAY.
THERE COULD BE LOTS OF TRAFFIC RIGHT AROUND BISHOP VEROT.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
INSTAGRAM NOW SAYS IT HAS THE RIGHT TO SELL YOUR PHOTOS.
THE NEW POLICY AND HOW TO OPT OUT BEFORE ITS TOO LATE, NEXT.
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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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HAPPENING TODAY ---
THE UCONN HUSKIES WILL HONOR THE VICTIMS OF SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THE HUSKIES WILL HOLD SPECIAL PRE-GAME CEREMONIES BEFORE THE MEN'S BASKETBALL GAME TONIGHT AND BEFORE THE WOMEN'S GAME ON WEDNESDAY.
PLAYERS WILL ALSO WEAR SANDY HOOK PATCHES ON THEIR UNIFORMS.
OTHERS WILL BE WEARING SPECIAL GREEN AND WHITE RIBBONS, WHICH ARE SANDY HOOK'S SCHOOL COLORS.
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THIS MORNING A VIOLENT TARANTINO MOVIE PREMIERE HAS BEEN CANCELED IN THE WAKE OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING.
ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT REPORTS THAT "DJANGO UNCHAINED," QUENTIN TARANTINO'S 'SOUTHERN' GUN-SLINGING FILM, HAS BECOME THE LATEST FILM TO CANCEL ITS PREMIERE OUT OF RESPECT FOR THOSE AFFECTED BY THE SHOOTING LAST WEEK.
THE PREMIERE WAS ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR TODAY, DECEMBER 18TH.
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MARTIN SCORSESE IS TEAMING UP WITH H-B-O FOR A DOCUMENTARY ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON.
THE LEGENDARY DIRECTOR CALLS THE 42nd PRESIDENT "A TOWERING FIGURE WHO REMAINS A MAJOR VOICE IN WORLD ISSUES."
CLINTON GIVES THE PROJECT HIS BLESSING.
SAYING HE WILL SHARE HIS PERSPECTIVE ON HIS YEARS AS PRESIDENT, AND HIS WORK IN YEARS SINCE.
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IF YOUR ONE OF MANY FANS OF INSTAGRAM -- YOU'LL WANT TO HEAR THIS.
INSTAGRAM, THE POPULAR PHOTO-SHARING SITE,
NOW BASICALLY HAS THE RIGHT TO SELL USERS' PHOTOGRAPHS WITHOUT PAYMENT OR NOTIFICATION.
IT'S A DRAMATIC POLICY SHIFT THAT'S SPARKED PUBLIC OUTCRY.
THE NEW POLICY, WHICH TAKES EFFECT JANUARY 16TH, COMES THREE MONTHS AFTER FACEBOOK COMPLETED ITS ACQUISITION OF INSTAGRAM.
SO UNLESS INSTAGRAM USERS DELETE THEIR ACCOUNTS BEFORE THE JANUARY DEADLINE, THEY CANNOT OPT OUT.
ONE ANNOYED TWITTER USER SAID -QUOTE- "INSTAGRAM IS NOW THE NEW iSTOCKPHOTO, EXCEPT THEY WON'T HAVE TO PAY YOU ANYTHING TO USE YOUR IMAGES."
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF DENNIS POOL 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!
DENNIS- HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
FOUR MORE FUNERALS ARE SET FOR TODAY IN CONNECTICUT --- DETAILS ON THREE LITTLE VICTIMS AS WELL AS A TEACHER WHO WILL BE LAID TO REST.
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PLUS, NBC-2 IS LIVE AT THE SALVATION ARMY THIS MORNING ---
WE'VE GOTTEN WORD THEY ARE DESPERATE TO BRING HOLIDAY CHEER TO AREA KIDS, BUT WON'T BE ABLE TO WITHOUT SOME HELP. AND QUICK!
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
FOR A SECOND DAY NOW --- THE COMMUNITY OF NEWTOWN CONTINUES BURYING ITS LITTLEST VICTIMS.
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FUNERALS TODAY ARE BEING HELD FOR THREE STUDENTS AND ONE TEACHER.
CHARLOTTE BACON, JESSICA REKOS, DANIEL BARDEN, AND TEACHER VICKI SOTO.
ALL ARE BEING HELD TODAY IN CONNECTICUT.
YESTERDAY WERE THE FIRST TWO FUNERALS. HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE CAME OUT TO PAY THEIR RESPECTS TO
SIX-YEAR-OLDS NOAH POZNER AND JACK PINTO.
AND MORE FUNERALS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS WEEK.
AS THE MOURNING CONTINUES. SO DOES THE INVESTIGATION.
POLICE SAY SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY WILL BE CONSIDERED A CRIME SCENE INDEFINITELY.
IT'S UNCLEAR THIS MORNING WHEN SURVIVING SANDY HOOK STUDENTS WILL GO BACK TO CLASS.
BUT STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS IN NEWTOWN RETURN TO SCHOOL TODAY.
WE TURN NOW TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH WITH MORE ON THE INVESTIGATION, STACEY?
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CLAY, INVESTIGATORS ARE SAYING THIS MORNING, THAT THE SHOOTER HAD VISITED MULTIPLE GUN RANGES AHEAD OF THE MASSACRE.
THEY SAY HE WENT WITH HIS MOTHER WHO WAS THE FIRST VICTIM OF HIS RAMPAGE. SHE WAS ALSO THE LEGAL OWNER OF THE GUNS.
POLICE HAVE ALSO OBTAINED A BROKEN COMPUTER FOUND IN HIS MOTHERS HOME, BUT THEY SAY DETERMINING A MOTIVE WILL STILL BE TEDIOUS.
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AND AS THE MOURNING FOR THE VICTIMS CONTINUES, TALK OF NEW GUN LAWS CONTINUE.
BUT RIGHT NOW IT REMAINS TO BE SEEN WHETHER PRESIDENT OBAMA AND CONGRESS WILL TURN THEIR RHETORIC INTO ACTION.
THE SENATE HELD A VIGIL LAST NIGHT. AFTER MOMENTS OF SILENCE IN BOTH CHAMBERS.
THE SENATE'S ALREADY ANNOUNCED GUN CONTROL HEARINGS EARLY NEXT YEAR.
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/ Sen. Majority Leader:30-:34
"We need to accept the reality that we are not doing enough to protect our citizens."
West Virginia:51-1:02
"I don't know of anybody that goes hunting with a assault rifle. I don't know anybody that NEEDS those types of multiple clips as far as ammunition in a gun."
AND PROTESTERS HAVE BEEN DEMONSTRATING OUTSIDE THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION -- THE GROUP'S BEEN SILENT SINCE FRIDAY'S SHOOTINGS.
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A WASHINGTON POST POLL TAKEN SINCE THE SHOOTINGS FINDS 54 PERCENT FAVOR TOUGHER LAWS, BUT 7 IN 10 OPPOSE A BAN ON HANDGUNS.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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AND NEW VIDEO OVERNIGHT OF THE FOG!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE PATCHES WE RAN INTO IN LEE COUNTY ---
SO WILL THIS BE AN ISSUE FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE?
LET'S GO TO CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB IN THE NBC-2 FIRST ALERT STORM TRACKER CENTER, HALEY.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
THE PRESIDENT AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER ARE CLOSE TO A DEAL ON THE FISCAL CLIFF.
AND GOOD THING BECAUSE WE ARE TWO WEEKS OUT FROM THE DEADLINE AS OF THIS MORNING.
ACCORDING TO MULTIPLE REPORTS OUT OF WASHINGTON,
TAX RATES WOULD GO UP FOR ANYONE MAKING MORE THAN 400 THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR.
AND THE PRESIDENT HAS OFFERED MORE SPENDING CUTS.INCLUDING FROM PROGRAMS LIKE SOCIAL SECURITY.
TODAY COULD BE A PIVOTAL DAY. BOEHNER IS EXPECTED TO SEE IF FELLOW REPUBLICANS IN CONGRESS WILL GO FOR THE DEAL.
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AND COME DECEMBER 29TH. ABOUT 2 MILLION AMERICANS WILL LOSE THEIR EXTENDED UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. THAT'S IF LAWMAKERS DON'T RENEW THEM AS PART OF A DEAL TO AVOID THE "FISCAL CLIFF."
OFFICIALS SAY THAT EVEN THOUGH THE ISSUE HAS BEEN FAR LESS PUBLICIZED THAN OTHER PARTS OF THE FISCAL CLIFF, SUCH AS INCOME TAX INCREASES AND SPENDING CUTS, A CUT OFF IN BENEFITS COULD HAVE FAR MORE IMPACT ON THE WELL-BEING OF MILLIONS OF AMERICANS.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD -- A NEWS CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD TODAY TO DISCUSS GUN VIOLENCE IN AMERICA.
DAN GROSS, PRESIDENT OF THE BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE, AND DEMOCRATIC CONGRESSMAN DAVID CICILLINE OF RHODE ISLAND WILL SPEAK.
IT'S IN RESPONSE TO NEWTOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SHOOTINGS.
THEY WILL ALSO BE JOINED BY SURVIVORS OF MASS SHOOTINGS AND PEOPLE WHO HAVE LOST LOVED ONES IN ATTACKS.
THE GROUP WILL PRESENT A LETTER SIGNED BY FAMILIES AFFECTED,
AND IT WILL BE DELIVERED TO THE WHITE HOUSE AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AFTER THE EVENT.
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DEVELOPING NOW ---
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR AT LEAST TWO MEN INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT BREAK-IN.
BOUND AND BLIND FOLDED.
A FORT MYERS WOMAN SURVIVED THE HOME INVASION.
IT HAPPENED OFF MCGREGOR BOULEVARD-- ON ASTARIAS CIRCLE.
AND THIS MORNING IT'S LEFT SOME NEIGHBORS THINKING MORE ABOUT THEIR OWN SECURITY.
DEPUTIES SAY AT LEAST TWO MEN PRIED THE FRONT DOOR OPEN AND GRABBED THE WOMAN INSIDE.
THEY TIED HER UP WITH DUCT TAPE, BLINDFOLDED HER AND USING THEIR GUNS, THEY BEGAN DEMANDING MONEY, GOLD, AND JEWELRY.
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45:27 i was definitely shocked after hearing i dont know her well but to think she was violated and tied up and bound is quite frightening 45:40
DEPUTIES SAY THEY GOT AWAY WITH A T-V, A LAPTOP, JEWELRY AND THE WOMAN'S B-M-W.
NEIGHBORS TELL NBC-2 THEY'RE SO SCARED --
THEY RAMPED UP THEIR ALARM SECURITY.
SOME EVEN CALLED A-D-T AND HAD AN ALARM SYSTEM PUT THE SAME DAY THE HOME INVASION HAPPENED.
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THE SALVATION ARMY IN COLLIER COUNTY IS IN DESPERATE NEED OF TOYS FOR NEEDY CHILDREN THIS HOLIDAY.
TODAY, THEY'RE ASKING FOR YOUR HELP.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE SALVATION ARMY TOY STORE IN NAPLES.
CLIFTON, A LOT OF NEED HERE TODAY.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE FROM OUR COLLIER COUNTY MOBILE NEWSROOM.
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THE SALVATION ARMY HERE HAS INCREASED HOW MANY PEOPLE IT WILL BE HELPING THIS HOLIDAY, BUT TOY DONATIONS ARE DOWN ABOUT 25 PERCENT. AND TIME IS RUNNING OUT.
EVERY YEAR THE SALVATION ARMY IN COLLIER COUNTY OPENS THEIR TOY STORE TO HUNDREDS OF NEEDY FAMILIES.
ALL OF THE TOYS HERE WERE DONATED TO THE CAUSE.
THIS YEAR. MANY MORE TOYS ARE NEEDED TO HELP THESE FAMILIES AND THEIR CHILDREN.
THE SALVATION ARMY IS ASKING FOR PEOPLE TO DONATE AGE APPROPRIATE GIFTS AND TOYS.
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THOSE GIFTS NEED TO BE DONATED TO THE SALVATION ARMY BY TOMORROW.
YOU CAN BRING THEM HERE TO THE SALVATION TOY STORE ON 2100 TRADE CENTER WAY BETWEEN 9:00 AND 2:30
OR DROP THEM OFF AT THE SALVATION ARMY ON ESTEY AVENUE.
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LAST YEAR THE SALVATION ARMY HELPED OUT MORE THAN 10-THOUSAND PEOPLE WITH GIFTS AND FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAY.
THEY SAY WITH YOUR HELP, THEY CAN REACH OUT TO EVEN MORE PEOPLE THIS CHRISTMAS.
LIVE IN NAPLES, CF, NBC2.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
MILLIONS OF PACKAGES ARE BEING SHIPPED THIS HOLIDAY SEASON.
NEXT ON NBC 2 NEWS TODAY WE TAKE YOU LIVE INSIDE A FED EX FACILITY WITH AN EXCLUSIVE LOOK AT HOW IT'S ALL DONE.
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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.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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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A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WOMAN IS COLLECTING DONATIONS FOR FAMILIES OF THE VICTIMS OF THE SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CONNECTICUT.
LAURIE DEPALMA LIVES ON PINE ISLAND NOW.
BUT SHE USED TO LIVE IN NEW FAIRFIELD, CONNECTICUT. WHICH IS 15-MINUTES FROM NEWTOWN.
SHE RAISED HER CHILDREN THERE, AND STILL CALLS IT HOME.
DEPALMA IS COLLECTING TEDDY BEARS AND CARDS WITH MESSAGES OF SUPPORT.
SHE WILL THEN SHIP THEM UP NORTH.
IF YOU'D LIKE TO HELP, YOU CAN DROP OF DONATIONS AT THE MATLACHA-PINE ISLAND FIRE STATION.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
DICK'S SPORTING GOODS IS PULLING CERTAIN KINDS OF SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLES OFF ITS SHELVES NATIONWIDE.
IN A STATEMENT TO C-N-N, THE STORE SAYS IT'S ALSO REMOVING ALL GUNS FROM ITS STORE NEAREST TO NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
THE RETAILER SAYS THE CHANGE COMES OUT OF RESPECT FOR THE VICTIMS AND FAMILIES OF LAST WEEK'S MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
IT'S UNCLEAR HOW LONG THE STORE WILL KEEP THE SUSPENSION IN PLACE.
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SOMETHING EXCLUSIVE JUST FOR OUR NBC 2 VIEWERS THIS MORNING.
WE'RE GOING INSIDE FED-EX.
TO SEE HOW THE HOLIDAY SHIPPING SEASON ALL GOES DOWN.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE AT THE FED EX FACILITY IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING ---
WHERE THOUSANDS OF GIFTS ARE ON THE WAY TO THEIR LOVED ONES.
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-280 MILLION SHIPMENTS WILL BE MOVED THROUGH FED EX THIS HOLIDAY SEASON- -AS IT WILL BE A RECORD BREAKING YEAR.
-300 THOUSAND EMPLOYEES WILL MAKE SURE YOUR GIFT IS DELIVERED BY CHRISTMAS
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TO MAKE SURE YOUR GIFTS ARE DELIVERED TO YOUR LOVED ONES IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS, HERE ARE THE IMPORTANT DEADLINES FOR THE TOP THREE SHIPPING COMPANIES.
SHIPPING DEADLINES:
UPS- DEC 20 SECOND DAY AIR, DEC 21 NEXT DAY
FED-EX DEC 20 2DAY SERVICE, DEC 25 FOR SAME DAY SERVICE
USPS DEC 22 EXPRESS MAIL
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LIVE IN FORT MYERS DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC-2.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT - A TOY THAT ABSORBS WATER AND CAN EXPAND TO 400 TIMES ITS ORIGINAL SIZE, HAS BEEN VOLUNTARILY RECALLED AFTER A REPORT THAT A BABY INGESTED ONE AND NEEDED SURGERY TO REMOVE IT.
THAT ACCORDING TO THE CPSC.
NEARLY 95-THOUSAND WATER BALZ TOYS WERE SOLD FROM 2010 TO NOVEMBER OF THIS YEAR.
YOU'RE URGED TO STOP USING THIS PRODUCT IMMEDIATELY.
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WHETHER IT'S CHRISTMAS OR REALLY ANYTIME OF THE YEAR.SCAMMERS ARE ON THE PROWL.
OFTEN ONCE YOU'VE BEEN SCAMMED THERE'S NO WAY TO GET YOUR MONEY BACK.
there's really nothing that law enforcement can do for them because these crimes occur overseas or out of the jurisdiction of not only local authorities but state and federal authorities as well."
NOW THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE IS DEDICATING MORE RESOURCES TO PREVENTION.
THEY SET UP A HOTLINE SO PEOPLE CAN FIND OUT IF THEY ARE ABOUT TO GET SCAMMED.
THE NUMBER IS 252-CALL AND IT'S FREE.
IF YOU FEEL AN ONLINE OR PHONE TRANSACTION IS SUSPICIOUS--
THE HOTLINE IS OPEN MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM 8 A-M TO 4 P-M.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
OFFICIALS IN LONDON SAY THE INQUEST INTO THE DEATH OF SOUL SINGER AMY WINEHOUSE WAS OVERSEEN BY A CORONER WHO LACKED THE PROPER QUALIFICATIONS,
AND WILL BE RE-HEARD NEXT MONTH.
WINEHOUSE WAS FOUND DEAD IN HER LONDON HOME IN JULY 2011 AT AGE 27.
AN INQUEST IN OCTOBER 2011 FOUND THE "BACK TO BLACK" SINGER HAD DIED OF ACCIDENTAL ALCOHOL POISONING.
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JAPAN'S JIROEMON KIMURO IS NOW OLDEST PERSON IN THE WORLD AFTER THE DEATH OF AN IOWA WOMAN ON MONDAY.
JIROEMON IS 115 YEARS OLD, THE THIRD OLDEST AGE FOR A MAN EVER RECORDED.
BORN IN APRIL OF 1897, HE WAS SIX WHEN THE WRIGHT BROTHERS FLEW FOR THE FIRST TIME AT KITTY HAWK.
HE LIVES WITH HIS FAMILY AND ATTRIBUTES HIS LONGEVITY TO SUNLIGHT AND HIS EFFORTS TO KEEP HIS MIND SHARP.
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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.
A very weak front will push through Southwest Florida today, bringing with it some thin clouds and perhaps one or two spotty showers during the first part of the day. A clearing trend will begin by midday, so look for plentiful sunshine this afternoon with temperatures peaking in the low 80s once the front clears.
The key word with this front will be "weak" because there won't be much of a cool down in its wake. By early Wednesday morning, most spots should cool into the upper 50s, but temperatures will quickly rebound to the low 80s by Wednesday afternoon. One thing that will be nice is the drop in humidity Wednesday, but expect this to be a modest drop and a very brief one.
Humidity levels will come roaring back Thursday as winds turn southerly, and morning temperatures are right back in the 60s. With a nice supply of sunshine in place, daytime highs should easily reach the low 80s.
For those ready for a nice cool spell, we won't have to wait too long. In fact, the coldest air we've seen so far this season will move in behind a strong cold front Thursday night into early Friday morning. Some scattered rain will be possible as the front slide through overnight Thursday, and skies should start to clear after sunrise Friday. A brisk northerly wind will keep temperature quite cool through the day, and it's very possible our daytime highs won't even be able to reach the 70s.
The stage will be set for the coldest night of the season Friday as temperature drop into the low to mid 40s across urban Southwest Florida by Saturday morning. The inland cold spots will likely record temperatures even colder with lows in the mid to upper 30s around sunrise Saturday.
The upcoming weekend looks cool and sunny with highs Saturday only in the upper 60s and highs Sunday breaking into the 70s.
Temperatures should start to rebound as we head into Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Highs will be close to the mid to upper 70s and lows in the 50s.
At this point, Christmas Day looks nice and dry with lots of sun!
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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.
ALL NEW OVERNIGHT OUT OF SYRIA. NEW REPORTS OF AN NBC-2 CORRESPONDENT WHO WAS KIDNAPPED.
HERE'S THE STATEMENT FROM NBC NEWS: "AFTER BEING KIDNAPPED AND HELD FOR FIVE DAYS INSIDE SYRIA BY AN UNKNOWN GROUP, NBC NEWS CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT RICHARD ENGEL AND HIS PRODUCTION CREW MEMBERS HAVE BEEN FREED UNHARMED.
WE ARE PLEASED TO REPORT THEY ARE SAFELY OUT OF THE COUNTRY."
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FUNERALS TODAY ARE BEING HELD FOR THREE STUDENTS AND ONE TEACHER FROM THE NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT TRAGEDY.
CHARLOTTE BACON, JESSICA REKOS, DANIEL BARDEN, AND TEACHER VICKI SOTO.
MORE FUNERALS ARE EXPECTED LATER THIS WEEK.
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AS THE MOURNING CONTINUES. SO DOES THE INVESTIGATION.
POLICE SAY SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY WILL BE CONSIDERED A CRIME SCENE INDEFINITELY.
IT'S UNCLEAR THIS MORNING WHEN SURVIVING SANDY HOOK STUDENTS WILL GO BACK TO CLASS.
BUT STUDENTS FROM OTHER SCHOOLS IN NEWTOWN RETURN TO SCHOOL TODAY.
INVESTIGATORS CONFIRM THE SHOOTER, ADAM LANZA, HAD VISITED MULTIPLE GUN RANGES AHEAD OF THE MASSACRE.
THEY SAY HE WENT WITH HIS MOTHER, NANCY LANZA, WHO WAS THE FIRST VICTIM OF HIS RAMPAGE AND LEGAL OWNER OF THE GUNS.
POLICE HAVE ALSO OBTAINED A BROKEN COMPUTER FOUND IN HIS MOTHERS HOME.
BUT DETERMINING A MOTIVE WILL STILL BE TEDIOUS.
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SCHOOL WILL RESUME AS SCHEDULED TODAY AT NORTH PORT HIGH SCHOOL,
AFTER A BOMB THREAT YESTERDAY.
AND DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY THERE WILL BE LARGER POLICE PRESENCE ON CAMPUS.
POLICE SAY AN ANONYMOUS PERSON POSTED THE THREAT ON FACEBOOK YESTERDAY MORNING.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS DID NOT EVACUATE THE SCHOOL.
THE DISTRICT WORKS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT TO DETERMINE THE CREDIBILITY OF A THREAT BEFORE DECIDING WHETHER TO EVACUATE THE BUILDING.
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THIS MORNING -- A FOLLOW UP TO A MURDER-SUICIDE IN IMMOKALEE,
AND TWO TEENS THAT DIED.
INVESTIGATORS NOW SAY THEY KNOW FOR SURE WHO PULLED THE TRIGGER.
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES TELL US 18-YEAR-OLD COBY DELEON, SHOT HIS GIRLFRIEND, 17-YEAR-OLD, NATALIA TREJO, BEFORE SHOOTING HIMSELF.
IT HAPPENED LAST WEEK AT A HOME ON NORTH 6TH STREET IN COLLIER COUNTY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
EXACTLY TWO WEEKS TO GO BEFORE WE HIT THE FISCAL CLIFF DEDLINE,
AND SOME POSSIBLE GOOD NEWS TO REPORT THIS MORNING ON NEGOTIATIONS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA AND SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER MET ON MONDAY AND AIDES SAID A DEAL IS SHAPING UP - WITH SPEAKER BOEHNER ACCEPTING SOME TAX INCREASES ON THE RICH AND PRESIDENT OBAMA AGREEING TO MORE SPENDING CUTS.
BOEHNER IS EXPECTED TO BRIEF HOUSE REPUBLICANS ON THE PROPOSAL TODAY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
A STORM SYSTEM THAT BATTERED THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST SUNDAY AND MONDAY IS NOW HEADED EAST.
FLOODING AND SNOW HIT PARTS OF WASHINGTON STATE AND OREGON. NOW DENVER AND SALT LAKE CITY COULD GET THREE TO SIX INCHES OF SNOW TODAY.
EVEN NORTHERN ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO ARE EXPECTING A FEW INCHES.
AS THE STORM CONTINUES TO MOVE EAST, SNOW COULD HIT NEBRASKA, IOWA AND WISCONSIN WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.
THE CITY OF CHICAGO IS ALSO EXPECTING A SLIGHT ACCUMULATION.
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AND NEW VIDEO OVERNIGHT OF THE FOG!
TAKE A LOOK AT THE PATCHES WE RAN INTO IN LEE COUNTY ---
SO WILL THIS BE AN ISSUE FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE?
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