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PEOPLE ALL OVER THE MIDWEST ARE WISHING THEY WERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RIGHT NOW.
NEARLY A FOOT OF SNOW FELL ON MADISON, WISCONSIN TODAY--KNOCKING OUT POWER TO THOUSANDS.
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*CANCELLED*!
FROM THE MIDWEST TO THE GREAT LAKES--
A HEFTY WINTER STORM IS GROUNDING HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAY TRAVEL WEEKEND.
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FURTHER SOUTH IT'S POWERFUL STORMS AND POSSIBLE TORNADOES!
TREES FLATTENED AND HOUSES DAMAGED--
THIS LINE OF STORMS IS PUSHING OUR WAY--
AND SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROBERT VAN WINKLE IS HERE WITH DETAILS--
ROBERT--
WE'RE NOT TO GET IT THAT BAD THOUGH RIGHT?
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ALL THIS WILD WINTER WEATHER IS ALMOST LIKE A PRELUDE TO THE END OF THE WORLD!!
BUT IT'S NOT!!
IT'S JUST CAUSING A LOT OF HEADACHES FOR A LOT OF PEOPLE--
SIMPLY PREPARING FOR CHRISTMAS.
HERE'S APRIL WILLIAMS.
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EXTREME WEATHER IS SWEEPING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
"The lights just went off and I just heard a boom, real loud, and then the tornado was like over my house."
A POSSIBLE TORANDO IN MOBILE, ALABAMA TORE THROUGH TREES, DAMAGING BUILDINGS, OVERTURNING CARS, AND MANGLED THIS RED CROSS SETUP.
"I was in the living room, laying on the couch, and then my aunt came running down the hallway saying that there was a tornado. And um, I saw the firetrucks pull up and uh, the neighbors house was completely destroyed."
HEADING WEST, HIGH WINDS KICKING UP DUST STORMS THAT CAUSED A 23-CAR PILEUP THAT KILLED ONE PERSON ON I-27 NEAR LUBBOCK, TEXAS WEDNESDAY.
AND MORE THAN 30,000 PEOPLE WERE WITHOUT ELECTRICITY IN IOWA THURSDAY,
WHERE BLINDING SNOW CAUSED A 30-CAR PILE UP THAT SHUT DOWN PARTS OF INTERSTATE 35, ALSO KILLING ONE PERSON.
IN WISCONSIN, RESIDENTS LIKE DAVE BUSH ARE TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH THE FALLING SNOW.
"It's hard on the equipment when you get this real heavy, wet snow and you stay on top of it, you let it build up, it gets real heavy then. it's very difficult for your equipment."
AND THESE ARE NOT CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
HEAVY WINDS AND SNOW IN THE GREATER OMAHA AREA LEFT NEARLY 40,000 POWER CUSTOMERS IN THE DARK.
APRIL WILLIAMS, NBC2.
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FISCAL CLIFF COMPROMISE IS GOING NO WHERE.
SO TONIGHT REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON A BILL DUBBED "PLAN B.'
DON'T GET YOUR HOPES UP THOUGH.
NBC-2'S CHAD OLIVER IS HERE TO EXPLAIN WHY.
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THIS IS A POLITICAL GAME OF CHESS - WITH A LOT OF MONEY AT STAKE.
*REPUBLICANS* ARE PUTTING THIS PROPOSAL ON THE TABLE TODAY.
IT SETS THE BAR FOR TAX INCREASES AT ONE MILLION DOLLARS.
SPEAKER BOEHNER SAYS IT PROVES HE'S COMPROMISING.
DEMOCRATS SAY THAT DOESN'T GO FAR ENOUGH.
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THE MAYANS PREDICTED THE WORLD WOULD END TOMORROW-- BUT IN WASHINGTON THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO BE CREATING ANY URGENCY TO GET A FISCAL CLIFF DEAL.
SOT Boehner
"The president has called on the House again and again to pass a bill to
protect 98 percent of the American people from a tax hike. Well, today we're
going to do better than that."
BOEHNER'S MOVING FORWARD ON HIS PLAN B
A PROPOSAL THAT EXTENDS THE CURRENT TAX RATES FOR THOSE MAKING LESS THAN ONE
MILLION DOLLARS.99.81 PERCENT OF AMERICANS.
FOR THE REST MAKING MORE THAN A MILLION - TAX RATES GO UP.
BUT HIS PLAN B DOESN'T ADDRESS SPENDING CUTS OR THE DEBT CEILING.
TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPOKESMAN WAS BLUNT.
SOT Carney
"Plan B, which is the only thing the House of Representatives -- the
Republicans in the House are focused on right now, is a multi-day exercise
in futility at a time when we do not have the luxury of exercises in
futility."
BUT BOEHNER SAYS HE'S DONE HIS PART - THE WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE DEMOCRATS
HAVEN'T DONE THEIRS.
SOT Boehner
"Their plan B is just slow-walk us over the fiscal cliff."
THE HOUSE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON PLAN B LATER TONIGHT- AND SOME CONSERVATIVE
REPUBLICANS HAVE COME OUT AGAINST IT BECAUSE OF THE TAX INCREASES.
BOEHNER IS CONFIDENT IT WILL PASS THE HOUSE.
BUT AFTER THAT, IT WILL HIT A BRICK WALL IN THE DEMOCRATICALLY CONTROLLED
SENATE.
SOT Reid
"So let me be absolutely clear. Speaker Boehner's plans are nonstarters in
the Senate."
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THIS COULD COME DOWN TO THE FINAL HOURS.
IT TAKES TWO TO TANGO IN WASHINGTON.
LEADERS OF BOTH PARTIES HAVE TO COMPROMISE.
THEN A PLAN MUST PASS BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE.
BUT SENATORS WON'T BE BACK TO WORK UNTIL AFTER CHRISTMAS.
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MORE TEARS AND HEARTACHE IN NEWTOWN TODAY AS THE COMMUNITY SAYS GOODBYE TO MORE VICTIMS OF LAST WEEK'S SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
LAID TO REST TODAY.
STUDENTS JESSE LEWIS.
BENJAMIN WHEELER. CATHERINE HUBBARD AND ALLISON WYATT.
ALONG WITH -- HEROIC TEACHERS LAUREN ROUSSEAU AND ANNE MARIE MURPHY.
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MEANTIME VICE PRESDIENT JOE BIDEN CONVENED THE *FIRST* MEETING OF THE NEW FEDERAL GUN TASK FORCE.
THE PRESIDENT PUT HIM IN CHARGE OF FINDING A COMPREHENSIVE SOLUTION TO GUN CONTROL AND VIOLENCE.
IT'S A DIRECT RESPONSE TO THE NEWTOWN VIOLENCE --
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the president is absolutely committed to keeping his promise, that we will act, and act in a way that we find a plan even if we save one life. We have to take action.
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE N-R-A WERE ON HAND--
AS WELL AS MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
THE GROUP HAS UNTIL THE END OF NEXT MONTH TO DEVELOP A PLAN.
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CONGRESS IS STILL TRYING TO UNRAVEL WHAT HAPPENED IN THE DEADLY BENGHAZI ATTACKS.
TODAY WAS THE FIRST OF TWO DAYS OF HEARINGS.
AND THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE AND HIS AIDES ADMITTED TO MISTAKES--
A REPORT ISSUED TUESDAY--
BLAMED "SYSTEMATIC FAILURES IN LEADERSHIP" AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT--
THAT LEFT THE U-S CONSULATE VULNERABLE.
FOUR AMERICANS DIED IN THE ATTACK--
INCLUDING THE U-S AMBASSADOR.
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THE RINGLEADER OF A 2009 FIERY ATTACK ON A CLASSMATE--
FOUND OUT HIS SENTENCE TODAY.
18-YEAR OLD MATTHEW BENT WILL SPEND THE NEXT 11-YEARS IN JAIL.
A JURY FOUND HIM GUILTY OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY--
FOR HIS ATTACK ON MICHAEL BREWER.
WITNESSES SAY THE TWO GOT INTO A FIGHT--
BENT POURED ALCOHOL ON HIM AND SET HIM ON FIRE.
TWO OTHER TEENS ARE ALREADY SERVING TIME FOR ROLE IN THE CRIME.
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THE FEDS ARE TAKING NEW STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR THE PRIVACY OF CHILDREN ONLINE.
THE NEW RULES MAKE IT TOUGHER FOR MOBILE PHONE APPS, SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS TO COLLECT CHILDREN'S PERSONAL DATA.
THE F-T-C SAYS REVISIONS WERE MADE--
BECAUSE OF CHANGES IN TECHNOLOGY.
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A NEW POLL SAYS FLORIDA VOTERS ARE SPLIT ON GAY MARRIAGE--
BUT OPPOSE LEGALIZING MARIJUANA.
QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY FOUND THAT 45 PERCENT OPPOSE GAY MARRIAGE--
WHILE 43 PERCENT SUPPORT IT.
THAT'S A CHANGE FROM LAST MAY WHEN 50 PERCENT OPPOSED SAME-SEX MARRIAGE.
52- PERCENT ARE OPPOSED TO MAKING MARIJUANA LEGAL--
WHILE 42 PERCENT SAY THE DRUG SHOULD BE LEGAL.
WASHINGTON STATE AND COLORADO RECENTLY LEGALIZED SMALL AMOUNTS.
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GIFT CARDS ARE POPULAR AT CHRISTMAS--
BUT BUYER BEWARE!
NOT ALL GIFT CARDS ARE CREATED EQUAL.
SHOPPERS COULD PAY 25-DOLLARS OR MORE IN PURCHASE AND SHIPPING FEES.
AND THAT'S BEFORE THE MAINTENANCE FEES KICK IN.
BANK ISSUED CARDS ARE THE BIGGEST CULPRITS FOR THOSE MAINTENANCE FEES--
AND REMEMBER--
MOST GIFT CARDS HAVE EXPIRATION DATES--
SO USE THEM-- OR LOSE THEM.
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A LEE COUNTY FAMILY GETS A BIG SURPRISE JUST IN TIME FOR SANTA'S SLEIGH LANDING!
THE SACKETTS ARE GETTING A NEW ROOF PUT ON THEIR SAN CARLOS PARK HOME.
IT'S BEING PAID FOR THROUGH BUILDERS CARE.
THE OLD ROOF WAS IN REALLY BAD SHAPE AND STARTED TO LEAK.
THE FAMILY IS ALSO STRUGGLING TO TAKE CARE OF THEIR GRANDCHILDEN.
SINCE BIRTH, THEIR 6 YEAR OLD GRANDDAUGHTER HAD 3 OPEN HEART SURGERIES.
SHE NEEDS TO UNDERGO SURGERY EVERY FEW YEARS FOR THE REST OF HER LIFE.
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32:57 - 33:12
So it's really relieved us a lot. We don't really need anything, but we needed a new roof really bad. And I just thank god that g-d our prayers have been answered.
THIS YEAR--
BUILDERS CARE HELPED 31 FAMILIES.
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IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT A NEW CAR FOR THE NEW YEAR--
YOU WANT TO HEAR WHAT A NATIONAL SAFETY GROUP SAYS ABOUT WHICH CARS ARE SAFEST!
IT SAYS THROW OUT WHAT YOU THINK YOU KNOW!
AND YOU ARE LOOKING LIVE AT THE "EAGLE CAM" IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
WE'VE GOT AN UPDATE ON OUR MOMMA EAGLE ABOUT TO GIVE BIRTH!
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THE RESULTS A SERIES OF CRASH TESTS DESIGNED TO DETERMINE WHO HAS THE SAFEST CARS.
TURNS OUT--
SOME OF THE MORE *AFFORDABLE* FAMILY CARS--
DID BETTER THAN THE MOST EXPENSIVE ONES!
HERE'S NBC2's KRISTA FOGELSONG.
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THE INSURANCE INSTITUTE FOR HIGHWAY SAFETY CALLS THEM SMALL OVERLAP FRONTAL CRASHES.
.WHERE JUST THE FRONT CORNER OF THE VEHICLE HITS ANOTHER VEHICLE, STRUCTURE, TREE OR POLE.
.OFTEN WITH CATASTROPHIC CONSEQUENCES. 25-PERCENT OF SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATHS OCCUR IN THESE TYPE COLLISIONS.
"The wheel, the front wheel will actually push back into the wheel well which will then be pushed back into the occupant's leg space.we've seen instrument panels coming back.and heads and chests actually striking this intruding structure"
SO, FOR 2013 MODELS, THE INSTITUTE ADDED A SMALL OVERLAP CRASH TEST. TO OTHER TESTS IT CONDUCTS ON NEW CARS.
. WITH SURPRISING RESULTS: THE MORE MODERATELY PRICED MIDSIZED. TESTED BETTER THAN THEIR LUXURY COUNTERPARTS.
"What we find good about this is that it means that the public doesn't have to spend a lot of money to get state of the art crash protection"
13 MIDSIZE CARS LIKE THE HONDA ACCORD. DODGE AVENGER. FORD FUSION. VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT AND NISSAN ALTIMA. ALL DID WELL ENOUGH TO EARN THE INSTITUTE'S NEWEST RATING OF TOP SAFETY PICK PLUS.
BUT NOT TOYOTA'S CAMRY.AND PRIUS V.
"We're still going to say that the Toyota Camry and Prius are a Top Safety Pick but they can't get the Top Safety Pick Plus award because of their poor performance in the small overlap crash test"
TOYOTA POINTED OUT IT HAS MORE TOP SAFETY PICKS THAN ANY OTHER AUTOMAKER.
AND, IN A STATEMENT, ADDED: "WITH THIS NEW TEST, THE INSTITUTE HAS RAISED THE BAR AGAIN AND WE WILL RESPOND TO THIS CHALLEMNGE AS WE DESIGN NEW VEHICLES".
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KRISTA FOGELSONG REPORTING.
WE HAVE A LOT MORE INFORMATION ON THE LATEST REPORT ON OUR WEBSITE.
JUST HEAD TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK NEWSLINKS.
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ARE YOU FLYING OUT FOR CHRISTMAS?
NBC2 HAS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU FLY--
PLUS THE LATEST ON ALL THE CANCELLATIONS CAUSED BY THAT MASSIVE WINTER STORM.
AND GREAT NEWS--
YOU'RE GETTING AN UNEXPECTED PRESENT AT THE PUMP THIS CHRISTMAS!!
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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 COLD BLAST FROM THE PAST
Our weather on Thursday was rather quiet, but if you traveled to North Florida - you encountered some wicked storms. They experienced damaging wind, heavy rain, and even a few tornados. Their severe activity was instigated by a strong cold front that will soon bring us rain, and yes, cold temperatures.
So let me set the stage for you. Our arctic cold front is pushing through the Deep South right now, and its ETA for Southwest Florida is early Friday morning. The front will first bring with it added clouds and a line of rain. Once it pushes through we'll see the skies begin to clear.
… The sunshine will not help us warm up.
We're expecting highs for Friday to be around 65, and from there they get even colder! A cold air mass will funnel into the area in the wake of this cold front, and morning lows on Saturday and Sunday will be in the lower 40s. If you live deeper inland, you may even see some mid to upper 30s. The afternoon temperatures will rebound, but still stay cold. They'll continue to linger in the 60s.
The last time we saw temperatures this cold was last winter. So get ready for the cold blast from the past!
Along with the cold we'll see a deep blue sky above, and a brisk wind coming from the north.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day are in view, and both days look nice. However, they'll jump start a warming trend for us. Lows will be around 60 with highs near 80 under mostly sunny skies.
Enjoy!
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BREAKING NEWS:
SOURCES CONFIRM TO NBC2 ONE OF THE U-S MARCHALS MOST-WANTED CRIMINALS WAS CAPTURED TODAY IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
FELIPE TORREALBA IS WANTED FOR MURDER IN BROWARD COUNTY BACK IN MARCH.
LAW ENFORMCEMENT TRIED TO CAPTURE HIM IN CAPE CORAL BACK IN AUGUST BUT HE GOT AWAY.
TORREALBA WAS CAPTURED LATE THIS AFTERNOON ON DUBLIN CIRCLE OFF KELLY ROAD IN THE IONA-MCGREGOR AREA.
NBC2 HAS SEVERAL CREWS WORKING ON THE STORY -- EXPECT NEW DETAILS AND A LIVE REPORT AT SIX.
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THE WEATHER WILL PLAY A BIG ROLE FOR ANYONE FLYING THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
NBC2's JOELLE PARKS IS OUT AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT--
WITH THE LATEST ON CANCELLED AND DELAYED FLIGHTS--
JOELLE.
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Right now at the airport. Flights have been cancelled due to the weather.
Those planes were mostly to Chicago and Milwaukee.
Another concern- parking.
For thanksgiving- both of the off site parking lots and the one HERE at the airport were over capacity.
So what is the best deal and advice to park?
Here's what I found.
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Mary Carrera is traveling for the holidays.
Sot Mary Carrera, traveler
3:26:25-29
We're getting Ready to get on a plane and fly back to the Washington, D.C. Area for Christmas.
She says parking to fly out of southwest Florida international airport is now even more convenient because of off site parking
Sot Mary
3:27:15-19
It's a lot easier than having to schlep everything ourselves."
Mary chose executive valet.
The company offers detail work while you're away,
Plus insurance in case anything happens to your car.
Sot guy piccolo, executive valet owner
3:20:21-29
Were full service. We're not a parking lot like the other options, we park the car for you, we pull it up for you when you come back."
Allyssa seider went with Drive 'n FLY OUT self park down the road on treeline avenue for one reason.
Sot Allyssa Seider, traveler
3:38:04-09
I just chose to park here honestly because its cheaper honestly."
Take ss 1
In terms of cost-
At Drive 'n FLY OUT is 9 dollars a day or 60 bucks a week for covered self parking.
6 dollars a day , 40 dollars a week for uncovered.
Take ss 2
At executive valet it's 9 bucks a day or 54 dollars a week to valet.
7 dollars per day or 42 a week to self park.
Take ss3
At the airports long term parking,
You'll pay 11 dollars a day or 60 dollars a week.
The spots- a hot commodity.
Right now- all 3 lots are at more than 50 percent capacity.
All of them expect to be full by Christmas Day.
Sot Jessica Spence, Drive 'n FLY OUT operations manager
3:32:32-40
Definitely secure your spot because we will be busy and it will expedite your time coming here to have a reservation so we can just check ou in and send you off."
Some additional advice?
Sot Mary
3:27:00-03
if you book it online you can get 30 to 50 percent discounts."
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If you park at the airport obviously you can just walk out into the lot and get your car 24/7.
Both off site locations also offer pickups no matter when you get in.
We've attached links to all 3 parking providers on our web site.
Head to nbc-2.com
Cick on news links.
Reporting live Jp.
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HAVE YOU NOTICED, YOU'RE PAYING LESS FOR GAS THESE DAYS?
IT'S A WELCOME GIFT - ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS - AS MANY PEOPLE GET READY TO HIT THE ROADS.
HERE IS NBC ANCHOR HEATHER TURCO
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IN DOING THE RESEARCH TODAY - THESE PRICES - ARE ACTUALLY THE LOWEST WE'VE SEEN IN A YEAR!
AND IT'S ALMOST LIKE WE'D DON'T WANT TO SAY ANYTHING TO POSSIBLY JINX THE TREND!
SERIOUSLY - GOOGLE GAS PRICES - AND YOU'LL FIND PRICES ARE DOWN ALL OVER THE NATION - AND WE COULD SEE THEM GO EVEN LOWER NEXT YEAR!
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TC Heller SOT #1
---SOT--- Brenda Smith/ AAA
"We think that the national average could be anywhere from $3.20 to $3.40. That would be nationwide. Here in Florida, we're continuing to see gasoline prices drop day by day so Santa Claus has been very good to us here with gasoline prices."
YOU HEARD RIGHT!
THE AVERAGE PRICE AT THE PUMP IS $3.24 A GALLON IN FLORIDA. THAT'S DOWN NEARLY 10 CENTS IN JUST THE LAST WEEK.
IN THE FORT MYERS AREA, THE AVERAGE IS 3.27.
TRIPLE-A SAYS WE CAN EXPECT THE TREND TO CONTINUE.
TC Heller SOT #2
---SOT--- Smith "The price of a barrel of crude oil has dropped too, which always helps the gasoline prices to decrease.
AND EVEN WITH THE HIGHER DEMAND - PRICES - SURPRISINGLY, STILL STAYING LOWER.
TC Heller SOT #2
Right now we expect the demand for fuel to be higher than it has been since September because of all the holiday travelers, especially by automobile. But even with that, the good news is gasoline prices are falling and we expect them to continue to fall."
SOMETHING MANY FLORIDA DRIVERS AGREE IS GREAT GIFT THIS SEASON.
TC Heller SOT #3
---SOT--- Ray Bartell/ Motorist
"It's been good for me because I commute a good distance to work every week. I've got a 40-minute drive to Jefferson County so, yeah, it's been helpful."
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LUNDBERG UPDATE - SOME AREAS ARE SEEING EVEN LOWER PRICES.
ONE TALLAHASSEE GAS STATION IS CURRENTLY SELLING REGULAR GAS FOR $3.12 A GALLON!
AAA REPORTS SOME AREAS IN THE SOUTHEAST HAVE ALREADY SEEN GAS PRICES DROP BELOW $3 A GALLON.
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THE COUNTDOWN IS ON FOR THE BIRTH OF BABY EAGLES IN NORTH FORT MYERS!
FOR WEEKS--
WE'VE WATCHED A PAIR OF EAGLES NAMED "OZZIE AND HARRIETT"--
NURSE THEIR EGGS.
DICK PRITCHETT REAL ESTATE INSTALLED THE CAMERA IN AUGUST--
AND NOW THE WORLD IS WATCHING.
EXPERTS SAY THE EGGS SHOULD HATCH RIGHT AROUND CHRISTMAS--
SO WE'RE KEEPING TABS.
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SANTA MADE A STOP IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY THIS MORNING--
TO MEET FIREFIGHTERS.
FOR THE 14th YEAR--
THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT OPENED ITS DOORS--
BY SERVING A PANCAKE BREAKFAST.
THE FREE HOLIDAY TRADITION GIVES FIRE FIGHTERS THE CHANCE TO THANK THE COMMUNITY--
AND SHOWCASE THE FIRE HOUSE.
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they do a lot for us, they bring things to fire station throughout the year, they support us very well and it's time to give back.
SANTA WILL MAKE ONE LAST STOP AT ANOTHER STATION TOMORROW--
BEFORE HEADING BACK TO THE NORTH POLE.
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A LEHIGH HOUSE WENT UP IN FLAMES!
TESTS SHOW IT WAS ARSON!
SO WHO STARTED THE FIRE, AND WHY.
TONIGHT NBC2 IS ALONGSIDE INVESTIGATORS SEARCH FOR ANSWERS.
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AN EARLY MORNING DUPLEX FIRE IN LEHIGH ACRES HAS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ON EDGE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY IT'S A CASE OF ARSON!
THE FIRE TOOK OUT ONE SIDE OF THE HOUSE NEAR 28TH STREET SOUTHWEST THIS MORNING.
NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS THERE--
HE JOINS US LIVE FROM OUR LEHIGH ACRES MOBILE NEWSROOM--
GEORGE.
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THIS YELLOW TAPE MARKS A CRIME SCENE, WHERE FORTUNATELY NO ONE WAS HURT.
BUT MANY IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD ARE UNEASY THAT A CRIME HAPPENED SO CLOSE TO HOME.
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IT WAS JUST BEFORE 1:30 THIS MORNING THAT 82 YEAR OLD ROMAN WOKE UP TO A NIGHTMARE UNFOLDING BEFORE HIS VERY EYES.
"What's with these lights, all these big lights. It was a fire on the other side of the building."
THE DUPLEX WAS ENGULFED IN FLAMES.
LEHIGH ACRES FIRE OFFICIALS SAY NO ONE WAS HOME WHEN IT STARTED, BECAUSE NO ONE LIVES HERE.
SOME HAD BROKEN IN, AND STARTED THE FIRE.
"We're going to label it as an arson fire, there shouldn't have been anybody inside of the house, it did not have electricity."
LATE THIS AFTERNOON, LEHIGH FIRE OFFICIALS TOLD US THE ARSON INVESTIGATION IS NOW THE HANDS OF THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE.
WHO TOOK SAMPLES OF THE DEBRIS YOU SEE HERE TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED THE BLAZE.
"He took the sample of it where we believe the area of origin is and he'll send it up to his lab in Tallahassee."
NEIGHBORS NEARBY SAY THERE ARE SCARED, BUT ARE COUNTING THEIR BLESSINGS TONIGHT
"It's just terrible, I'm just glad that nobody was in there. That's the main thing. Thank God nobody got hurt."
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AS WE'VE BEEN HERE--
MANY IN THIS NEIGHBORHOOD HAVE BEEN STOPPING BY, AND TAKING PICTURES.
WE'RE TOLD THE SAMPLES THAT WERE COLLECTED COULD TAKE WEEKS EVEN MONTHS TO COME BACK WITH RESULTS.
AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, MANY PREFER SOONER RATHER THAN LATER FOR PEACE OF MIND, IN LA GS NBC-2
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ONE OF THE U-S MARSHALS MOST WANTED JUST CAPTURED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
- EXCLUSIVE BREAKING DETAILS AT 6.
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