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NBC2 FOLLOWING TWO DEVELOPING STORIES ON THIS NEW YEAR'S EVE --
ON YOUR LEFT -- A LIVE LOOK AT ONE OF THE BIGGEST PARTIES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE PACKED INTO DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TO RING IN 2013.
AND ON YOUR RIGHT -- DOWN TO THE WIRE.
WITH LESS THAN AN HOUR TO GO. THERE'S A POSSIBLE DEAL TO PREVENT TAX HIKES AND SPENDING CUTS -- KEEPING AMERICA FROM GOING OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF.
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WE START TONIGHT WITH THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE YEAR.
WE'RE LESS THAN AN HOUR AWAY FROM 2013.
AND WE'RE WATCHING THE CELEBRATIONS FROM NEW YORK TO L.A. AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
NBC2'S JULIAN'S JOHNSON IS LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS TONIGHT. WHERE 20-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE ALREADY CELEBRATING.
JULIAN.
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THE ATMOSPHERE OUT HERE IS DEFINITELY ELECTRIC.
PEOPLE DANCING DRINKING AND READY TO CELEBRATE 2013.
AND FROM THE LOOK OF THE GLOWING BIG BALL.
YOU CAN SEE THE NEW YEAR IS NOT TOO FAR OFF.
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NATS OF DRINKS
19:28-30
PARTIER: this is a great place we love it down here
18:09-11
DONNA POORE, PARTIER: this is a fabulous new years eve LIGHTS MUSIC AND A CERTAIN BIG BALL TRANSFORMED DOWNTOWN FM INTO WHAT MANY CALL THE HOTTEST NEW YEARS EVE SPOT IN SWFL.
NATS OF MUSIC
18:12-17
we've been on the beach before but this is so much better
LOCALS AND VACATIONERS ALIKE TAKING PART IN DOWNTOWN COUNTDOWN.
DONNA POORE AND HER SISTER CAME DOWN FROM CANADA.
AND SAY UNLIKE THEIR HOMETOWN THIS TIME OF YEAR.FORT MYERS IS.
18:56-19:01
warm its sunny we have had such a great time
MORE THAN 20 THOUSAND PARTIERS PACKED THE STREETS.
DANCING, EATING AND DRINKING AS THEY RING IN 2013.
A WELCOME SIGHT FOR BUSINESS OWNERS.
17:34-40
JASON KOHN, BUSINESS OWNER: all the activity all the people hopefully there's no issues and we look for a good night
A GOOD NIGHT COULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT.
DOWNTOWN HOUSE OF PIZZA OWNER JASON KOHN CALLS NEW YEARS EVE ONE OF HIS BUSIEST AND HIGHEST GROSSING NIGHTS OF THE YEAR.
16:25-31
JASON KOHN, BUSINESS OWNER: it can stressful it can be fun but we can't wait for the night to be over to tell you the truth -MUSIC NATS-
22:00-04
REBECCA SALCIDO, ENJOYING NEW YEARS WITH DAUGHTER: she loves the music the energy she loves to dance
BUT TONIGHT IS ALL ABOUT A GOOD PARTY.
EVEN IF IT IS THE FIRST NEW YEAR SOME WILL EVER CELEBRATE.
21:53-57
REBECCA SALCIDO, ENJOYING NEW YEARS WITH DAUGHTER: we really enjoy what this town has to offer so we're very thankful
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IN ABOUT 25 MINUTES EDWARDS WILL BE SHUTDOWN IN PREPARATION OF THE FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
YOU STILL HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT OUT HERE.
THE PARTY WILL GO UNTIL 2 AM.
REPORTING LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, JULIAN JOHNSON, NBC 2.
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IN NAPLES TONIGHT --
THERE WAS A SPECTACULAR FIREWORK SHOW AT THE PIER.
fireworks boom! boom!
THOUSANDS PACKED THE BEACH TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR EARLY.
THE SHOW IN NAPELS STARTED AT 7:30.
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MANY IN NAPLES TONIGHT WATCHED THE FIREWORKS FROM THE GULF --
AND WITH SO MANY EXTRA BOATS ON THE WATER -- THERE'S BOUND TO BE CONGESTION THAT RIVALS RUSH HOUR ON I-75 IN DOCTOR'S AND GORDON'S PASS.
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Bricen Roberts, Boater
14:11 "It's kinda of a concern on the way back, I'm sure it'll be kinda of a traffic jam in here."
Leslie Walford, Boater
10:39 "You don't want to be caught up in all that boat traffic coming back it's easier for me to just drop anchor and spend the night."
NAPLES POLICE HAD EXTRA PATROLS ON THE WATER TONIGHT HELPING BOATERS SAFELY GET HOME.
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IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LARGEST CITY --
THOUSANDS ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO 2013.
NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS LIVE AT CAPE HARBOUR TO FIND OUT SOME OF YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS.
GEORGE?
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GOOD EVENING GUYS
WE ARE JUST UNDER AN HOUR AWAY FROM RINGING IN 20-13
PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE GLOBE HAVE GATHERED HERE AT THE CAPE HARBOR READY TO CELEBRATE ---IN STYLE
THE BALL WILL BE DROPPING AS WE COUNTDOWN TO 2013.
THE ATMOSPHERE IS INCREDIBLE, PEOPLE ARE ENJOYING THEMSELVES LIKE IT'S DEFINITELY THE LAST PARTY OF THE YEAR.
AND MANY ARE ALREADY LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE.
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"My New Years Resolution is to come back to America next year.
-Exercise.
-My New Years Resolution is to get fit
-Stop making her angry
- Be nice to people
- Looking to make a good life New York.
-I'm not changing anything
- Better year than the past few.
-Spend more time with my kids."
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THE BALL WILL BE DROPPING SOON
EVERYONE IS READY TO WELCOME 20-13
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
LIVE AT THE CAPE HARBOUR, GS NBC 2
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SEVERAL LAWS IN FLORIDA WILL CHANGE AS WE RING IN THE NEW YEAR.
HERE ARE THREE OF THEM.
AFTER MIDNIGHT, IT WILL NO LONGER BE ILLEGAL TO FLASH YOUR LIGHTS TO WARN OTHER DRIVERS THAT POLICE ARE NEAR.
THE MINIMUM WAGE IS ALSO GOING UP, FROM 7-67 TO 7-79.
THERE WILL ALSO BE A CHANGE IN AUTO INSURANCE.
PIP REFORM WILL REQUIRE YOU TO REPORT INJURIES WITHIN 14 DAYS OR THEY WON'T BE COVERED.
MASSAGE THERAPY AND ACCUPUNTURE TREATMENT ARE ELIMINATED.
THE NEW LAWS ARE EXPECTED TO CUT PREMIUMS DOWN THE ROAD.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --
IT LOOKS LIKE THE WHITE HOUSE AND SENATE REPUBLICANS HAVE REACHED AN AGREEMENT TO AVERT THE SO-CALLED FISCAL CLIFF.
THE MEASURE WOULD PREVENT ACROSS-THE-BOARD TAX INCREASES AND SPENDING CUTS.
A NEW YEAR'S EVE VOTE IN THE SENATE TO RATIFY THE DEAL IS POSSIBLE LATER TONIGHT -- BARRING OPPOSITION FROM MAJORITY DEMOCRATS.
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YOU'VE SEEN THIS BEFORE -- WE'RE SHOWING IT TO YOU AGAIN --
SO YOU KNOW WHAT GOING OVER THE FISCAL CLIFF MEANS FOR YOUR PAYCHECK.
PAYROLL TAXES ALONE WILL INCREASE BY TWO PERCENT.
FOR EXAMPLE -- IF YOU EARN $25-THOUSAND DOLLARS A YEAR, YOUR TAXES WILL INCREASE BY $42 DOLLARS A MONTH.
THOSE EARNING $45-THOUSAND A YEAR WILL HAVE $75-DOLLARS LESS A MONTH IN THEIR PAY CHECKS.
AND IF YOU EARN $65-THOUSAND A YEAR. EXPECT TO LOSE AN EXTRA $108-DOLLARS IN YOUR PAYCHECK EACH MONTH.
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IF WE GO OFF THE FISCAL CLIFF, ANALYSTS WITH TRIPLE-A THINK GAS PRICES COULD GO DOWN BECAUSE CONSUMER CONFIDENCE WOULD DROP.
RIGHT NOW WE'RE PAYING AN AVERAGE OF 3-36 IN THE CAPE CORAL - FORT MYERS AREA.
IT'S THE SAME AS YESTERDAY, BUT IT'S SEVEN CENTS MORE THAN A WEEK AGO.
EXPERTS SAY SPECULATORS IN THE GLOBAL MARKET DRIVE PRICES *HIGHER AS OPTIMISM IN THE ECONOMY GOES *UP.
ANALYSTS SAY IF LAWMAKERS REACH A DEAL TO AVOID THE CLIFF, DRIVERS CAN EXPECT GAS PRICES TO RISE.
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NEW RIGHT NOW--
POLICE HAVE ARRESTED THE MAN THEY BELIEVE BUSTED INTO A WOMAN'S HOME AND STABBED HER.
OFFICER SAY JOHN MAATSCH TURNED HIMSELF IN TODAY.
5 DAYS AFTER THE CRIME.
MAATSCH IS ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO A HOUSE IN THE PASEO COMMUNITY OF FORT MYERS.
AND ATTACKING AND STABBING A WOMAN IN HER BED.
SHE SURVIVED.
POLICE SAY MAATSCH IS HER NEIGHBOR.
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A PILOT IS DEAD AFTER A PLANE CRASH IN MANATEE COUNTY.
THE PLANE WENT DOWN IN A COW PASTURE IN NEAR BRADENTON TODAY.
THE PILOT WAS THE ONLY PERSON ON BOARD.
THE F-A-A WILL NOT INVESTIGATE THE CRASH BECAUSE THE AIRCRAFT WAS A HOMEMADE EXPERIMENTAL ULTRALIGHT.
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A METEORITE MYSTERY IS ALMOST SOLVED.
CROOKS STOLE 100 SPACE ROCKS FROM A SCIENCE CENTER IN NORTH CAROLINA.
AUTHORITIES THINK THEY CAUGHT TWO THIEVES, BUT THERE'S STILL A LOT OF WORK TO BE DONE.
PLUS: HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY.
THE COUNTDOWN IS ON.
THERE'S LESS THAN AN HOUR TO GO, UNTIL 2013.
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TAKE A LOOK AT ALL THESE CARS.
IT'S NOT A MALL PARKING LOT.
THESE 15 THOUSAND VEHICLES WERE DAMAGED IN HURRICANE SANDY.
THEY'RE PARKED IN A RARELY USED AIRPORT ON LONG ISLAND.
ALL OF THE CARS WILL BE AUCTIONED OFF.
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TODAY WE LEARNED PETER LANZA, THE FATHER OF THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTER, ADAM LANZA, HAS CLAIMED HIS SON'S REMAINS.
A SPOKESMAN FOR PETER SAYS HE DID IT LAST THURSDAY.
ADAM LANZA'S BODY IS AT AN UNDISCLOSED FUNERAL HOME.
ALL DETAILS ABOUT FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS ARE PRIVATE.
INVESTIGATORS THINK LANZA SHOT AND KILLED HIS MOTHER, THEN WENT ON A RAMPAGE AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BEFORE KILLING HIMSELF.
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DOCTORS SAY SECRETARY OF STATE HILLARY CLINTON IS MAKING EXCELLENT PROGRESS, AND THEY THINK SHE'LL FULLY RECOVER FROM A BLOD CLOT IN HER HEAD.
SHE IS STILL IN A NEW YORK HOSPITAL.
SHE'LL BE THERE UNTIL AT LEAST WEDNESDAY.
DOCTORS SAY SHE HAS A BLOOD CLOT FROM A CONCUSSION SHE SUFFERED EARLIER THIS MONTH WHEN SHE FAINTED, FELL AND HIT HER HEAD.
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AUTHORITIES THINK THEY CAUGHT TWO MEN WHO STOLE 100 METEORITES FROM A NORTH CAROLINA RESEARCH INSTITUTE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY SURVIELLANCE VIDEO SHOWS THIEVES BREAKING IN ON CHRISTMAS EVE, STEALING THE SPACE ROCKS THAT WERE ON LOAN TO THE SCIENCE EDUCATION CENTER IN TRANSYLVANIA COUNTY.
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if you want me to say tears were flowing, i'd say so, on a few, that is true because it's personal.
DEPUTIES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR MORE SUSPECTS.
A DETECTIVE SAYS MOST OF THE STOLEN ITEMS WERE RECOVERED FROM ONE OF THE SUSPECT'S HOMES.
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A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA PILOT WAS COMING IN TO LAND, WHEN HE LOOKED AT HIS HOUSE AND SAW SOMEONE IN HIS DRIVEWAY.
HE SAYS THE GUY WAS STEALING A TRAILER FROM HIS PROPERTY!
WE'LL TELL YOU HOW DEPUTIES EVENTUALLY CAUGHT HIM.
PLUS: HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT TEMPERATURES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
SENIOR CHIEF METEOROLOGIST ROBERT VAN WINKLE IS UP NEXT WITH YOUR NEW YEAR'S EVE FORECAST.
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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.
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IT PAYS TO KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED.
A GLADES COUNTY MAN SAYS HE WAS FLYING OVER HIS HOUSE WHEN HE SAW A GUY STEALING A TRAILER.
THE PILOT WAS FLYING BACK FROM A TRIP SUNDAY.
HE CIRCLED HIS HOUSE BEFORE LANDING AT THE LABELLE AIRPORT.
HE LOOKED DOWN, SAW A TRUCK IN HIS DRIVEWAY AND WATCHED A MAN PEER THROUGH HIS WINDOWS.
THE PILOT CONTINUED TO CIRCLE HIS HOME AND LOWER HIS PLANE TO GET A CLOSER LOOK.
HE CLAIMS HE SAW THE MAN HOOK UP HIS TRAILER TO HIS TRUCK AND DRIVE OFF.
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David Zehntner, Pilot
"The gentleman had a plane at several points circling him at close altitude and never once thought I guess that somebody might be watching me."
THE PILOT CALLED 9-1-1 AND 59 YEAR OLD GARY HAINES OF VIRGINIA WAS PULLED OVER ON I75 ABOUT 40 MINUTES LATER IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
HAINES WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH GRAND THEFT.
HE COULD ALSO FACE ADDITIONAL CHARGES AS GLADES COUNTY IS ALSO INVESTIGATING.
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WE HAVE MORE PROOF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S ECONOMY IS GETTNIG BETTER.
THE OVERALL JOBLESS RATE IN OUR AREA IS TWO POINTS LOWER THAN LAST YEAR.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE REGIONAL ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT FGCU.
IT ALSO REPORTS IMPROVEMENTS IN THE LOCAL HOUSING AND FINANCIAL MARKETS.
CONSUMER SPENDING INCREASED SEVEN PERCENT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA OVER LAST YEAR.
PASSENGER TRAFFIC AT R-S-W ALSO WENT UP.
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TOMORROW YOU CAN DO SOMETHING YOU SEE ON T-V EVERY YEAR.
JUMP IN THE COOL GULF OF MEXICO WATERS.
THERE ARE THREE POLAR BEAR PLUNGES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
IN NAPLES: BIG DAVE'S POLAR PLUNGE TAKES PLACE AT 9 A-M AT LOWDERMILK PARK.
THE SANIBEL POLAR BEAR PLUNGE HAPPENS AT NOON AT TARPON BAY BEACH.
AND, THE FORT MYERS BEACH POLAR BEAR JUMP WILL START AT TWO O CLOCK NEAR THE HOLIDAY INN.
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THE F-G-C-U MENS AND WOMENS BASKETBALL TEAMS ARE RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR TOGETHER.IN GEORGIA.
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THE MEN AND WOMEN OPENED CONFERENCE PLAY WITH A DOUBLE-HEADER AT KENNESAW STATE.
THE EAGLE MEN HAD TROUBLE WITH THE 1-AND-11 OWLS.
AARON ANDERSON'S TIP-IN.GAVE KENNESAW THE 2-POINT LEAD.
FGCU GOES ON A 10-0 RUN.BERNARD THOMPSON.GIVES THE EAGLES THE LEAD.
SHERWOOD BROWN.3 OF HIS TEAM-HIGH 19.
EAGLES PULL AWAY.68-59 WIN.
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THE WOMEN.COMING OFF THAT HUGE WIN OVER L-S-U ON FRIDAY NIGHT.
GOT OFF TO A QUICK START.BRITTANY KENNEDY.LAYS IT IN.2 OF HER 14.
MINUTE LATER.BETSY ADAMS GETS THE LOOSE BALL.TAKES IT ALL THE WAY.
PART OF A 10-NOTHING RUN.
FGCU TAKES CONFERENCE OPENER.EASILY.BY 27.62 TO 35.
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BOTH TEAMS WILL PLAY AGAIN ON WEDNESDAY IN A DOUBLE-HEADER AT MERCER. WHICH WILL ONCE AGAIN BE THE SITE OF THIS MARCH'S CONFERENCE TOURNAMENT.
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CHICK-FIL-A BOWL IN ATLANTA.
ONE OF THE BEST MATCH-UPS GOING IN. LSU AND CLEMSON.BOTH HAD RECORDS OF 10-AND-2.
NIGHTMARE OF A START FOR CLEMSON.FORT MYERS' SAMMY WATKINS.ON THE FIRST DRIVE OF THE GAME.HIT.FUMBLES.
THE CLEMSON SOPHOMORE WIDE RECEIVER LEFT THE GAME WITH A RIGHT ANKLE INJURY.
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U-S-C STARTED THE SEASON RANKED #1 IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
SEASON ENDED IN EL PASO.IN THE SUN BOWL.VS. 6-AND-7 GEORGIA TECH.
Tevin Washington to Orwin Smith who scampers in for the 17 yard TD catch.
SCORE: 21-7 Yellow Jackets.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 19-15.VANDERBILT.HAS WON 9 GAMES IN A FOOTBALL SEASON.
THE 9TH WIN GAME.BASICALLY IN A HOME GAME. THE MUSIC CITY BOWL IN NASHVILLE.VS. N-C STATE.
THE JORDANS.RODGERS TO MATTHEWS.18 YARDS.FOR THE 28-14 LEAD BEFORE HALF-TIME.
VANDY'S 7TH STRAIGHT WIN. 38-24 FINAL.
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JAY CUTLER WEARING HIS VANDERBILT HAT.SUPPORTING HIS ALMA MATER OF VANDERBILT.
THE CHICAGO BEARS STARTING QUARTERBACK ADMITTED MONDAY.HE SHOULD HAVE DONE MORE TO HELP LOVIE SMITH KEEP HIS JOB AS THE BEARS HEAD COACH.
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SMITH WAS ONE OF 7 N-F-L HEAD COACHES FIRED BEFORE MONDAY AT NOON.
IT WAS THE MOST SURPRISING OF THE SEVEN FIRINGS.
THE BEARS BEAT DETROIT SUNDAY.FINISHED THE SEASON.SMITH'S 9TH WITH THE BEARS.AT 10-AND-6.BUT MISSING THE PLAYOFFS AFTER A 7-AND-1 START TO THE SEASON.
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FROM EAST TO WEST.
AFTER 14 SEASONS.ANDY REID OUT IN PHILLY.
THE BUFFALO BILLS FIRED CHAN GAILEY.
IN CLEVELAND.THE PAT SHURMUR ERA IS OVER AFTER 2 SEASONS
IN KANSAS CITY.ROMEO CRENNEL IS DONE AFTER THEIR 2-AND 14 SEASON.
ARIZONA DISMISSED KEN WHISENHUNT. HE COACHED THE CARDS TO THEIR ONLY SUPER BOWL APPEARANCE.
IN SAN DIEGO.NORV TURNER IS DONE AFTER 7 SEASONS.
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THE N-F-L PLAYOFFS BEGIN RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 THIS SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
IT'S A RE-MATCH OF LAST YEAR'S WILD CARD GAME.AS THE TEXANS HOST THE BENGALS.
4-30 KICK-OFF IN HOUSTON.
THEN IN PRIME-TIME.THE RE-MATCH OF SUNDAY'S THRILLING SEASON FINALE.
AS THE VIKINGS NOW HAVE TO GO TO LAMBEAU FIELD TO FACE THE PACKERS.
SHOULD BE A NICE COOL EVENING IN GREEN BAY
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THE NFL DRAFT ORDER RELEASED TODAY.
CHIEFS GET TOP PICK.JAGUARS.TWO.
DOLPHINS AND BUCS.12 AND 13 RESPECTIVELY.
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WE'RE A LITTLE MORE THAN A HALF HOUR AWAY FROM 2013.
HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT TIMES SQUARE IN NEW YORK CITY.
MILLIONS OF PEOPLE ARE WATCHING ON T-V, AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS ARE THERE, MAKING IT THE BIGGEST NEW YEAR'S EVE PARTY ON THE PLANET.
WE'LL SEND YOU BACK THERE IN A FEW MINUTES.
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CLOSER TO HOME, THIS IS A LIVE LOOK AT DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS.
PEOPLE ARE HAVING A GOOD TIME, GETTING READY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR.
IT'S JUST ONE OF MANY CELEBRATIONS ACROSS SOUTWHEST FLORIDA.
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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.
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AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT
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