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WE'RE ON SCENE OF BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT FIVE.
AUTHORITIES RIGHT NOW -- INVESTIGATING A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING NEAR U-S 41 AND ALICO ROAD.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUSPECT WAS KILLED.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS ON SCENE GATHERING ALL THE LATEST INFORMATION.
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Lt. Larry King, LCSO "The vehicle pulled over, the passenger of that vehicle we're told is the one that left that car and ran from the scene. Was armed and engaged deputies in an exchange of gunfire."
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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.
"Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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WE have more BREAKING NEWS FROM OVERNIGHT.
IT WAS A DEADLY NIGHT ON THE STREETS OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
WE HAVE TWO FATAL CRASHES TO TELL YOU ABOUT THIS MORNING.
ONE IN CAPE CORAL.
THE OTHER -- IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
IN CAPE CORAL -- AROUND 11:30 LAST NIGHT -
OFFICERS TELL US A MAN WAS WALKING DOWN VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARKWAY WHEN HE JUMPED IN FRONT OF AN ONCOMING LINCOLN TOWN CAR.
THAT TOWN CAR -- WE'RE TOLD WAS DRIVEN BY AN OLDER MAN -- GOING WEST ON VETERAN'S ABOUT A QUARTER MILE PAST COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
THE VICTIM DIED ON THE SCENE.
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THIS MORNING.
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AND WE HAVE BRAND NEW DETAILS IN ANOTHER DEADLY CRASH, THIS ONE IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
A MAN is dead AFTER BEING HIT BY A CAR.
IT HAPPENED LAST NIGHT JUST BEFORE 11 O'CLOCK AT THE INTERSECTION OF PONDELLA ROAD AND ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD.
ACCORDING TO TROOPERS, 42 YEAR OLD WILLIAM HARNEY OF NORTH FORT MYERS WALKED INTO THE PATH OF A CAR WHILE THE DRIVER HAD A GREEN LIGHT.
TROOPERS TELL US NO CHARGES ARE BEING FILED.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING
A DEATH INVESTIGATION AFTER A SHED FIRE IN EAST NAPLES.
THIS IS VIDEO CAPTURED ON A NEIGHBOR'S IPAD.
HE LIVES BEHIND THE HOME THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON CATT STREET IN EAST NAPLES.
NEIGHBORS TELL US THEY HEARD LOUD EXPLOSIONS -- THEN SCREAMS -- THEN SAW FLAMES AND SMOKE.
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56:27 i just heard some people screaming so i came out here to the back
56:30 56:42 we thought people were probably in trouble
DEPUTIES SAY AROUND 2:30 A SHED IN THE BACK CAUGHT FIRE.
FLAMES DESTROYED IT.
FIRE CREWS FOUND A MAN'S BODY AS THEY STARTED SIFTING THROUGH THE REMAINS.
DEPUTIES-- STILL HAVEN'T SAID WHO IT IS OR HOW HE DIED.
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IT'S RIGHT TO WORK FOR THE NEW CONGRESS.
THE 113TH CONGRESS WAS SWORN IN YESTERDAY
FIRST UP IN THE HOUSE TODAY -- A VOTE TO PROVIDE AID TO VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
PLUS -- A FIGHT LOOMING AHEAD ON DEFENSE SPENDING -- ENTITLEMENT CUTS AND THE DEBT CEILING.
TRACIE POTTS REPORTS THIS MORNING FROM WASHINGTON.
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WITH THE NEW CONGRESS NOW OFFICIALLY AT WORK. HERE'S WHAT'S HAPPENING TODAY:
A VOTE LATER THIS MORNING ON 9 BILLION IN AID FOR SUPERSTORM SANDY VICTIMS. THE FIRST PART OF A LARGER PACKAGE THEY'LL TAKE UP LATER THIS MONTH.
AND VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN PRESIDES AS LAWMAKERS OFFICIALLY COUNT ELECTORAL VOTES FROM LAST FALL'S ELECTION.
BUT THERE'S A BIG DEBATE AHEAD OVER DEFENSE AND OTHER BUDGET CUTS.
/ Hse. Minority Leader:28-:31
"We must ensure that innovation rests at the heart of our success."
Ohio:32-:40
"Our government has built up too much debt. Our economy is not producing enough jobs. These are not separate problems."
JOHN BOEHNER'S BACK AS SPEAKER TODAY. PRESIDING OVER A SLIGHTLY SMALLER REPUBLICAN MAJORITY.
IN THE SENATE. REPUBLICANS VOW NOT TO RAISE THE DEBT CEILING AGAIN UNLESS CONGRESS CUTS SPENDING.
/ Sen. Minority Leader:52-1:02
"The first step in this debate is for Democrats to get over their fanatical commitment to guarding every dime the government ever got its hands on. This has got to stop."
/ Sen. Majority Leader 1:03-1:10
"Any future budget agreements must balance the need for thoughtful spending reductions with revenue from the wealthiest among us."
THOSE BUDGET CUTS WERE PUSHED OFF TILL FEBRUARY. AROUND THE TIME AMERICA'S EXPECTED TO HIT ITS BORROWING LIMIT AGAIN
ANOTHER FISCAL CLIFF - ROUND TWO BEGINS TODAY.
audio outcue: Tracie Potts, NBC News, WASHINGTON.
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CLASSES ARE BACK IN SESSION FOR STUDENTS FROM SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY.
THEY HEADED BACK THURSDAY FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE LAST MONTH'S MASSACRE IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US NOW IN STUDIO WITH A LOOK AT THEIR FIRST DAY.
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CLAY, TODAY IS DAY 2 AT THE NEW SCHOOL FOR THE 400 STUDENTS.
TEACHERS TRIED TO MAKE THE NEW SURROUNDINGS AS FAMILIAR AS POSSIBLE.
THEIR OLD DESKS WERE BROUGHT IN.
POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE ON THE PROPERTY AGAIN TODAY, SURROUNDING THE SCHOOL.
COUNSELORS AND THERAPY DOGS WILL ALSO BE BACK TODAY IF STUDENTS ARE HAVING A TOUGH TIME.
THE ROUTE TO SCHOOL, IS STILL DECORATED WITH SIGNS OF SUPPORT FOR ALL THE STUDENTS AND STAFF AS THEY BEGIN TO GET USED TO A NEW NORMAL.
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WE'VE ALSO LEARNED FORMER ARIZONA GOVERNOR -- GABBY GIFFORDS WILL BE IN NEWTOWN TODAY.
SHE'LL BE ATTENDING A PRIVATE EVENT AND TALKING WITH FAMILIES OF CHILDREN KILLED IN THE SCHOOL SHOOTING.
GIFFORDS WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD TWO YEARS AGO DURING A SHOOTING IN TUCSON.
THAT SHOOTING KILLED SIX PEOPLE, INCLUDING A NINE YEAR OLD GIRL.
I'M LIVE IN STUDIO -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH -- NBC-2.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD:
THE DECEMBER JOBS REPORT COMES OUT TODAY.
THE ECONOMY ADDED 146-THOUSAND JOBS IN NOVEMBER.
ANALYSTS EXPECT BETWEEN 150-THOUSAND TO 200-THOUSAND JOBS WERE ADDED LAST MONTH.
BUT ECONOMISTS WARN THAT INCREASE COULD BE SHORT-LIVED --
AND DUE TO THE AFTER EFFECTS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
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CONGRESS.TAKING SO LONG TO SOLVE THE FISCAL CLIFF --
MIGHT AFFECT YOUR WALLET.
TAX REFUNDS COULD BE DELAYED THIS YEAR.
THAT'S BECAUSE THE I-R-S CAN'T PUT OUT THE 20-12 TAX FORMS -- UNTIL THEY KNOW WHAT THE TAX POLICY IS GOING TO BE.
SO FAR --
THE AGENCY HASN'T ANNOUNCED WHEN IT WILL START ACCEPTING TAX RETURNS.
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FLU SEASON GOT OFF TO A EARLY -- AND RATHER HARSH START THIS YEAR.
LATER TODAY, THE U-S CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION WILL RELEASE NEW NUMBERS ON FLU ACTIVITY NATIONWIDE.
THE SOUTHEAST HAS BEEN MOST AFFECTED-- WITH WIDESPREAD FLU CASES REPORTED.
DOCTORS SAY THE FLU VACCINE THIS YEAR APPEARS TO BE A GOOD MATCH FOR THE CIRCULATING VIRUS.
THERE IS STILL TIME TO GET THE VACCINE.
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THIS MORNING WE ARE HAPPY TO REPORT, OZZIE AND HARRIET'S SECOND EGG HAS HATCHED.
SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN GLUED TO THIS FOR WEEKS!
TAKE A LIVE LOOK NOW AT THIS GROWING FAMILY IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
WE WATCHED THE FIRST EGG HATCH EARLIER THIS WEEK, AND THE SECOND ONE JUST HATCHED LATE LAST NIGHT.
TWO MILLION PEOPLE. FROM AROUND THE WORLD. HAVE WATCHED THE EAGLES FROM THIS SPECIAL LIVE CAMERA ABOVE THEIR NEST.
THE EAGLES MADE THEIR HOME ON DICK PRITCHETT'S PROPERTY SIX YEARS AGO.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NBC2 ON THE SCENE OF BREAKING NEWS AT THIS HOUR -- A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.
OUR CREWS ARE ON SCENE, GATHERING NEW INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENED.
BUT PLEASE NOTE FOR YOUR MORNING COMMUTE, THE SOUTHBOUND LANES OF U-S 41 ARE SHUT DOWN AT ALICO ROAD.
DEPUTIES RECOMMEND TAKING ANOTHER ROUTE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE NEW MICHAEL G. RIPPE PARKWAY.
PLUS, ONE OF OUR OWN TAKES US BEHIND THE SCENES OF A NEW BROADWAY SHOW IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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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.
"Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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SO NOW THAT WE'VE AVOIDED GOING OVER THAT FISCAL CLIFF, THE QUESTION IS:
WHAT EFFECT WILL THAT HAVE ON YOU AND ME--
AND THE ANSWER IS "QUITE A LOT" EVEN IF YOU DON'T MAKE $400-THOUAND A YEAR!
HERE'S NBC'S CHRIS CLACKUM.
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FOR THOSE OF YOU IN HIGHER INCOME BRACKETS, YOU'RE LOSING SOME OF YOUR DEDUCTIONS THIS YEAR.
.AND FOR FAMILIES EARNING MORE THAN $450,000. YOUR TAX RATE'S GOING UP TO 39.6%.
BUT THE BIG CHANGE FOR EVERYBODY.THE SOCIAL SECURITY PAYROLL TAX HOLIDAY. IS OVER. THOSE TAXES GO UP 2-PERCENT.
"Most working people will see a reduction in their take-home paycheck that will reduce the amount of money they'll have for discretionary expenses and that will also reduce the amount of saving and investing dollars they'll be able to set aside"
FOR A FAMILY MAKING THE NATIONAL MEDIAN OF ABOUT 50-THOUSAND A YEAR.THAT'S ANOTHER THOUSAND DOLLARS IN TAXES.
"There are a lot of people that the only pay increase they saw in the last two years was that payroll tax holiday. Now, that it's going away, it's going to squeeze consumer buying power"
INVESTMENT INCOME WILL ALSO BE TAXED AT A HIGHER RATE.BUT, CHRISTINE BENZ AT MORNINGSTAR SAYS, AGAIN, ONLY FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGHER INCOMES.
"If you're below those thresholds, you really won't see a big impact in terms of the investment-related taxes that you'll owe"
IT MAY TAKE YOUR EMPLOYER A COUPLE OF WEEKS.BUT EXPECT NEW PAYCHECKS FOR 2013 TO BE NOTICEABLY SMALLER.
CHRIS CLACKUM, NBC NEWS.
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THIS MORNING -- A TALL SHIP IS DOCKED ON FORT MYERS BEACH,
AND YOU CAN CHECK IT OUT ALL MONTH.
THE "LYNX" PULLED IN YESTERDAY.
IT'S MODELED AFTER SHIPS USED IN THE WAR OF 1812.
THE SHIP IS PART OF A TOUR COMMEMORATING THE WAR'S 200TH ANNIVERSARY.
ITS DIRECTORS ARE THINKING ABOUT MAKING THIS PORT ITS WINTER HOME.
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Bud Nocera, Fort Myers Beach Chamber of Commerce:
4 sec
"Anytime you have a brand new tourism amenity people are going to come and look at it."
Erin Ohliger, visitor:
4 sec
"I mean definitely, we have little brothers who would love to see something like this"
DIRECTORS WILL SPEND THE NEXT MONTH TRYING TO FIGURE OUT HOW POPULAR THE SHIP IS WITH VISITORS AND SCHOOLS -- BEFORE IT LEAVES JANUARY 24TH.
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A NEW WAY TO FIGHT CRIME AFTER ONE OF THE DEADLIEST YEARS IN FORT MYERS.
WITH 30 UNSOLVED MURDERS IN THE CITY IN THE LAST 2 YEARS --
POLICE ARE TAKING A MORE "PERSONAL" APPROACH.
THIS YEAR, THEY ARE PATROLLING DUNBAR BY WALKING AND BIKING.
POLICE CHIEF DOUG BAKER HOPES GETTING OUT OF THE CAR BREAKS DOWN A BARRIER BETWEEN OFFICERS AND RESIDENTS.
THE GOAL IS TO BUILD A BETTER RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMMUNTY AND ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO COME FORWARD WITH INFORMATION ABOUT CRIME.
SOME NEIGHBORS DON'T LIKE THE UP CLOSE POLICE PRESENCE.
OTHERS SEE IT AS A POSITIVE CHANGE.
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ADA WILLIAMS, NEIGHBOR @ 26:34
they get to know the officers. They aren't out here to hurt them or harm them. They're out here to make things better.
OFFICERS ARE ALSO TEAMING UP WITH DUNBAR RELIGIOUS LEADERS TO DISCUSS COMMUNITY COOPERATION.
THE FIRST MEETING IS SCHEDULED FOR LATER THIS MONTH.
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THERE'S A NEW FOSTER HOME IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
AND THE FIRST THREE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN WELCOMED IN.
THIS IS THE FIRST TIME ANYONE HAS LIVED AT A-M-I KIDS CROSSROADS SINCE AUGUST.
MONTHS AGO, THE DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE STOPPED FUNDING THE FACILITY.
SINCE THEN, THE BOARD HAS PARTNERED WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO RENOVATE THE CAMPUS AND USE IT AS A GROUP FOSTER HOME.
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"This is what I was buit to do and what we were built to do so it's overall encouraging and exciting."
THREE MORE BOYS ARE SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE AT CROSSROADS NEXT WEEK.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR DONATING TO THE ORGANIZATION
VISIT OUR WEBSITE AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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LET'S GET TO SOME NEW VIDEO OF A GROUP LEAVING CENTRAL FLORIDA,
ON ITS WAY TO WASHINGTON, D-C.
THE ACTIVISTS ARE GOING ON A THOUSAND-MILE MARCH TO CHANGE IMMIGRATION LAWS.
THE "FORWARD-WITH-YOUR-PROMISE" CARAVAN PLANS TO ASK SENATOR MARCO RUBIO AND PRESIDENT OBAMA TO TAKE THE LEAD.
THE GROUP HOPES TO HOLD THE PRESIDENT TO A PROMISE HE MADE BACK IN 2008--
TO PASS A IMMIGRATION REFORM ALLOWING LONG TERM ILLEGAL RESIDENTS A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.
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ANIMAL CLINICS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHY ARCTIC BIRDS ARE MIGRATING TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND DYING WITHIN HOURS.
THE "RAZOR BILL" IS A MIGRATORY SEABIRD THAT ISN'T NATIVE TO FLORIDA.
RAZOR BILLS DONT NORMALLY MIGRATE ANY FURTHER SOUTH THAN VIRGINIA--
BUT FOR SOME REASON DOZENS ARE ENDING UP HUNDREDS OF MILES TOO FAR SOUTH.
FLORIDA'S WARM WEATHER AND CHANGE IN FISH IS MAKING IT HARD FOR MANY OF THE BIRDS TO SURVIVE.
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"They're very stressed by not having their normal food, not having the normal watcher the cooler weather."
EXPERTS ARENT SURE WHY THE BIRDS ARE HERE.
SOME BIOLOGISTS THINK HURRICANE SANDY MIGHT BE TO BLAME--
BLOWING THE BIRDS OFF-COURSE--
OR PUSHING THEIR FOOD SOURCE FURTHER SOUTH.
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YOU ONLY HAVE A FEW DAYS LEFT TO CATCH A BROADWAY SHOW AT THE BARBARA B. MANN PERFORMING ARTS HALL IN FORT MYERS.
"CATCH ME IF YOU CAN" IS RUNNING THROUGH JANUARY 6TH.
A FEW OF US CAUGHT THE SHOW EARLIER THIS WEEK -- PRETTY IMPRESSIVE.
AND ONE OF OUR OWN EVEN GOT TO GO BEHIND THE SCENES.
NICK CILETTI HUNG OUT WITH THE CAST YESTERDAY AND LEARNED SOME OF THE DANCE MOVES FROM THE SHOW.
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IT'S 4:--
WE'RE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING -- WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE OF A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING-- IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY.
WE'RE TOLD THE SUSPECT WAS SHOT AND KILLED --
AND WE'VE GOT NEED TO KNOW DETAILS AND A LIVE REPORT COMING UP AT FIVE OCLOCK.
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Day Planner
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.
"Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THERE'S A MYSTERIOUS SHARK ALERT ON FLORIDA'S EAST COAST.
LIFEGUARDS HAD TO SHUT DOWN TWO MARTIN COUNTY BEACHES THIS WEEK AFTER SPOTTING SHARKS IN THE WATER.
MARINE SCIENTISTS SAY THIS IS STRANGE BECAUSE SHARKS TYPICALLY FOLLOW BAIT FISH, BUT THERE HAVEN'T BEEN ANY REPORTS OF LARGE BAIT FISH IN THE AREA.
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A LOT OF YOU ARE "SHARING" AND "LIKING" THIS VIDEO ON THE NBC 2 FACEBOOK PAGE.
IT'S AN ALLIGATOR CROSSING SAN CAP ROAD, ON SANIBEL YESTERDAY,
ABOUT A HALF MILE NORTH OF THE SANIBEL REC CENTER.
A VIEWER SENT US THE VIDEO.
YOU CAN SEE PEOPLE STOPPING TO LET THE GATOR GO,
AND THEN IT WENT INTO THE WOODS.
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HOLIDAY ONLINE SALES MAY HAVE BEEN HURT BY FISCAL CLIFF WORRIES.
AND K-F-C WANTS TO BE THE OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF COUCH-GATING!
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
WHEN IT COMES TO TRYING TO GET PEOPLE TO RELAX AND EAT WHILE WATCHING T-V --
K-F-C -- DOING MORE THAN OFFERING FREE GAMEDAY COUCHES AS PRIZES.
KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN'S APPLIED TO REGISTER THE TRADEMARK --
"OFFICIAL SPONSOR OF COUCH-GATING."
THE CHAIN BY THE WAY, NOT LISTED AS A SPONSOR FOR THIS YEAR'S SUPERBOWL.
WATCH FOR *SUPERMODELS* THO, AT SUPER BOWL 47!
GO DADDY -- NAMING "BAR REFAELI" ITS NEWEST GO DADDY GIRL FOR ITS AD CAMPAIGN FOR THE BIG GAME, ACCORDING TO U-S-A TODAY.
MERCEDES BENZ -- USING KATE UPTON FOR ITS GAME SPOT.
BOTH ARE FORMER SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT MODELS.
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AND -- MORE HINTS A "COOLER" DORITOS LOCOS TACOS FLAVOR IS ON ITS WAY.
TACO BELL'S TIMELINE PHOTOS ON FACEBOOK -- NOW SHOW A TACO AND A PACK OF COOL RANCH DORITOS, TITLED "ANYTHING COULD HAPPEN IN 2013."
TACO BELL ALSO PLANS TO LAUNCH A SPICY "FLAMAS" FLAVOR, AS IT CONTINUES TO CAPITALIZE ON THE PROPRIETARY PRODUCTS.
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AND WHAT'S THE LEAST STRESSFUL JOB IN THE COUNTRY?
I'LL TELL YOU, AFTER THIS:
OC:
INVESTORS TODAY, LOOKING AT THE DECEMBER JOBS REPORT OUT TODAY.
ONLINE RETAILERS ALSO IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
WITH COMSCORE SAYING ONLINE HOLIDAY SPENDING ONLY JUMPED 14-PERCENT IN 2012 -- AS FISCAL CLIFF WORRIES WEIGHED ON COMSUMERS.
A SLIGHT PULLBACK FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY, AFTER HUGE GAINS WEDNESDAY FOLLOWING THE FISCAL CLIFF DEAL.
*****
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AND -- ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A JOB WITH LESS STRESS?
HOW ABOUT BEING A UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR, A SEAMSTRESS, OR A MEDICAL RECORDS TECHNICIAN.
CAREERCAST.COM SAYS THOSE WILL BE AMONG 2013'S LEAST STRESSFUL JOBS.
THE MOST STRESSFUL JOBS INCLUDE ENLISTED MILITARY PERSONNEL AND PUBLIC RELATIONS EXECUTIVE.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY -- BREAKING NEWS.
A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING OVERNIGHT IN LEE COUNTY. AND THIS WILL CAUSE SOME TRAFFIC ISSUES ON A MAJOR ROAD.
OUR CREWS, LIVE ON SCENE GATHERING NEW INFORMATION.
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AND A DEADLY NIGHT ON THE ROADS IN BOTH NORTH FORT MYERS AND CAPE CORAL -- AS TWO PEOPLE ARE KILLED CROSSING MAJOR ROADS.
WE HAVE NEW INFORMATION ON WHAT HAPPENED.
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BREAKING OVERNIGHT -- TWO FATAL CRASHES ON SOUTHWEST FLORIDA STREETS.
IN CAPE CORAL -- AROUND 11:30 LAST NIGHT -
OFFICERS TELL US A MAN WAS WALKING DOWN VETERAN'S MEMORIAL PARKWAY WHEN HE JUMPED IN FRONT OF AN ONCOMING LINCOLN TOWN CAR.
THAT TOWN CAR -- WE'RE TOLD WAS DRIVEN BY AN OLDER MALE -- GOING WEST ON VETERAN'S ABOUT A QUARTER MILE PAST COUNTRY CLUB ROAD.
THE VICTIM DIED ON THE SCENE.
POLICE ARE INVESTIGATING THIS MORNING.
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AND NBC-2 IS WORKING TO GET NEW INFORMATION RIGHT NOW ON A DEADLY CRASH IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY ONE PERSON DIED IN THIS CRASH AT PONDELLA ROAD AND ORANGE GROVE BOULEVARD LAST NIGHT.
HOW IT HAPPENED AND THE NAME OF THE VICTIM HAVE NOT YET BEEN RELEASED.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL IS ALSO INVESTIGATING THIS MORNING.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING
A DEATH INVESTIGATION AFTER A SHED FIRE IN EAST NAPLES.
THIS IS VIDEO CAPTURED ON A NEIGHBOR'S IPAD.
HE LIVES BEHIND THE HOME THAT CAUGHT FIRE ON CATT STREET IN EAST NAPLES.
NEIGHBORS TELL US THEY HEARD LOUD EXPLOSIONS -- THEN SCREAMS -- THEN SAW FLAMES AND SMOKE.
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56:27 i just heard some people screaming so i came out here to the back
56:30 56:42 we thought people were probably in trouble
DEPUTIES SAY AROUND 2:30 A SHED IN THE BACK CAUGHT FIRE.
FLAMES DESTROYED IT.
FIRE CREWS FOUND A MAN'S BODY AS THEY STARTED SIFTING THROUGH THE REMAINS.
DEPUTIES-- STILL HAVEN'T SAID WHO IT IS OR HOW HE DIED.
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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.
"Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NOW TO THAT BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW IN SOUTH LEE COUNTY THAT NICK WAS SHOWING COULD AFFECT YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
IT'S BECAUSE OF A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING OVERNIGHT.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 2 THIS MORNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF U-S 41 AND ALICO ROAD.
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON SCENE TO PIECE IT ALL TOGETHER FOR US.
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WE'RE TOLD THIS STARTED AS A LARGE FIGHT AROUND 2:00 THIS MORNING AT A PLACE CALLED CADILLAC JACKS. THAT'S NEAR ISLAND PARK ROAD ON US 41.
BETWEEN 25 AND 50 PEOPLE IN WHAT IS DESCRIBED AS A BRAWL IN THE PARKING LOT THERE.
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WHEN DEPUTIES RESPONDED, THEY WERE GIVEN THE DESCRIPTION OF A CAR THAT HAD LEFT THE FIGHT.
THEY PULLED THAT VEHICLE OVER, THAT'S WHEN DEPUTIES SHOT AND KILLED THE PASSENGER OF THE CAR.
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DEPUTIES AND INVESTIGATORS ARE NOW CONTINUING THEIR INVESTIGATION AT CADILLAC JACKS TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN FIGURE OUT THERE.
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After
infuriating northeastern politicians by delaying a vote on a broad
Superstorm Sandy relief package, the House is expected to vote on a portion
of the legislation today. The new Congress gets down to business today
after some lighthearted moments during Thursday's swearing in ceremonies.
But the face still remains-Congress faces the same ideological disputes that
plagued the dysfunctional 112th Congress, one of the least productive in
more than 60 years.
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THERE WERE SOME LIGHTHEARTED MOMENTS DURING THE SWEARING IN, BUT TODAY IT GETTING DOWN TO BUSINESS.
THE NEW CONGRESS FACING SOME BIG ISSUES.
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The newly sworn in 113th Congress gets down to business today.
First upa vote on a $9 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy.
But that's only a fraction of the $60 billion in aid the Senate had approved
. The House adjourned earlier in the week before a votewhich set off a
firestorm.
Northeastern politicians erupted.
Lowey-SOT-
REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP HAS TURNED THEIR BACKS ON NEW YORKERS.
Gov. Chris Christie-SOT-
WE SENT THEM THERE TO DO THE WORK FOR US NOT SIT DOWN THERE AND PLAY WITH
EACH OTHER.
And Northeast residents, some of whom lost everything during Sandy, voiced
their anger.
Grace Geremia, homeowner-SOT-
THEY'RE SUPPOSED TO BE REPRESENTING US.
The $9 billion aid package Congress will take up today would cover flood
insurance for regions impacted by Sandy. The House leadership has promised
a vote on a separate $51 million-dollar package later this month.
With Sandy relief seemingly resolved.the new Congress will turn its
attention to two big looming battles that will surely give new members a
taste of Washington's bitter partisan divide.
Amy Walter, ABC News Political Director-SOT-
IT'S A LITTLE BIT LIKE WALKING INTO A DINNER PARTY WHERE THE COUPLE HOSTING
IT IS ALREADY IN THE MIDDLE OF A FIGHT.
Congress must address the automatic across-the-board spending cuts that will
take effect in two months. And the possible default of the US government
when the country reaches the debt ceiling.
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JOHN BOEHNER WAS RE-ELECTED SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
THE OHIO REPUBLICAN SURVIVED A MINI REBELLION AMONG THE MOST CONSERVATIVE MEMBESR OF HIS PARTY.
LIVE IN STUDION -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2
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FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE HORRIFIC MASS SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-- STUDENTS HAVE GONE BACK TO CLASS.
SOT: "Most of the kids were excited, they were anxious to get in, the teachers had the same response, they were all glad to see them all together."
THERE WAS IMMENSE POLICE PRESENCE AS SCHOOL RESUMED IN A DIFFERENT BUILDING THIS MORNING.
GUIDANCE COUNSELORS WILL BE THERE FOR MONTHS.
SANDY HOOK'S *FORMER* PRINCIPAL, DONNA PAGE, CAME OUT OF RETIREMENT TO HELP.
PRINCIPAL DAWN HOCHSPRUNG WAS ONE OF THE SIX ADULTS WHO DIED WITH TWENTY CHILDREN IN THE ATTACK.
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NBC-2 IS WORKING TO GET YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED --
SO WE'VE LAUNCHED A NEW FRANCHISE -
WE'RE CALLING IT - 'GOOD QUESTION.'
YESTERDAY -- GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT SPENT THE DAY IN LEE COUNTY --
GIVING US A CHANCE TO GET TO WORK ON THE NEW PROJECT.
IT'S PRETTY SELF EXPLANATORY -- YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS - WE GET YOU THE ANSWERS.
GOVERNOR SCOTT TOURED SEVERAL BUSINESSES YESTERDAY --
CHAD OLIVER SPOKE ONE-ON-ONE WITH GOVERNOR SCOTT -- ASKING YOUR GOOD QUESTIONS.
GARY ISRAEL WANTS TO KNOW THE GOVERNOR'S REASON FOR BEING AGAINST SLOTS AT DOG TRACKS --
SAYING WE COULD USE SOME TOURISM BESIDES THE BEACHES.
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What sort of gaming do we want? Where do we want it? There are certain parts of the state that are more interested in it than other parts."
THIS PAST NOVEMBER LEE COUNTY VOTERS GAVE THE THUMBS UP FOR SLOT MACHINES AT THE DOG TRACK IN BONITA.
BUT THE STATE LEGISLATURE MUST APPROVE IT.
AND WE WANT TO HEAR YOUR GOOD QUESTION'S -- JUST GO TO NBC-2.COM -- CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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A NEW REPORT FROM THE PENTAGON IS GRABBING A LOT OF ATTENTION THIS MORNING.
MORE SOLDIERS COMMITTED SUICIDE LAST YEAR, THAN DIED IN COMBAT.
THROUGH NOVEMBER, 177 ACTIVE-DUTY SOLDIERS HAD TAKEN THEIR OWN LIVES, UP FROM 165 DURING ALL OF 2011 AND 156 IN 2010.
IN ALL OF 2012, 176 SOLDIERS WERE KILLED IN ACTION -- ALL WHILE SERVING IN OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM,
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THE GREEN BAY PACKERS TAKE ON MINNESOTA SATURDAY.
COMING UP, WHAT THE TEAM IS GETTING RID OF AT HALF-TIME--
TO MAKE SURE FANS STAY ON THEIR BEST BEHAVIOR.
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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.
"Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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IT'S CALLED "THE GREATEST SHOW ON EARTH"--
AND IT'S HAPPENING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
RINGLING BROTHERS AND BARNUM AND BAILEY CIRCUS KICKS OFF ITS FULLY CHARGED EDITION AT GERMAIN ARENA.
THE FOUR DAY EVENT FEATURES ACROBATS, CLOWNS, ELEPHANTS AND HIGH ROPE WALKERS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD--
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"The best part about this circus is how close the audience is to everything we're doing. You see the sweat you see the strain, you see how difficult it is for these live performers to do these incredible things."
THE EVENT ALSO OFFERS A PRE-SHOW.
WHERE FAMILIES CAN GET A HANDS ON EXPERIENCE WITH THE TALENT--
EVEN LEARN TRICKS!
TICKETS START AT 16 DOLLARS.
WE HAVE THE INFORMATION ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC-2.COM.
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ELMO AND BIG BIRD ARE HELPING RESEARCHERS LEARN HOW A CHILD'S BRAIN DEVELOPS.
EXPERTS STUDIED 27-CHILDREN AND 27-ADULTS.
WHILE THEY WATCHED "SESAME STREET".
THERE WAS SOMETHING ABOUT THAT SHOWED THAT HELPED SHOW WHICH KIDS HAD MORE SOPHISTICATED BRAIN ACTIVITY.
RESEARCHERS SAY THIS GIVES THEM AN OPTION OTHER THAN "WRITTEN TESTS"--
FOR ASSESSING I-Q.
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HAVE AN IDEA TO STOP ROBOCALLS--
THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION WANTS TO HEAR FROM YOU.
IT'S PUTTING MONEY ON THE LINE IN A NEW CONTEST.
THE WINNER RECEIVES 50-THOUSAND DOLLARS--
AND A TRIP TO WASHINGTON TO PRESENT THE SOLUTION.
THE F-T-C HAS ALREADY RECEIVED 230 IDEAS.
THE DEADLINE TO "SEND IDEAS" IS JANUARY 17TH.
THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED ON APRIL 15TH.
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WHAT'S THE WORST COMPANY IN AMERICA TO WORK FOR?
WELL, ACCORDING TO THE WEBSITE 24-7 WALL STREET, IT'S DISH NETWORK.
THE SITE RESEARCHED ANOTHER WEBSITE WHERE PEOPLE GOSSIP ABOUT THEIR JOBS.
THEY FOUND MORE PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT DISH THAN ANY OTHER COMPANY.
DILLIARDS WAS SECOND WORST.
RADIO SHACK FINISHED THIRD FROM THE BOTTOM.
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IT'S BECOME AN INTERNET SENSASTION --
AND NOW ONE COUPLE IS HOPING IT WILL BRING THEM JUSTICE.
THE SEARCH IS ON FOR THESE THIEVES.
THEY'RE CAUGHT ON TAPE, BREAKING INTO A HOUSE IN NORTH CAROLINA.
WHAT THE BAD GUYS DIDN'T NOTICE WAS NIGHT VISION CAMERAS WERE SNAPPING EXCELLENT PICTURES OF THEIR FACES.
MATT AND BETH ROBINSON INSTALLED THE CAMERAS WHILE THEY WERE AWAY FOR CHRISTMAS TO KEEP TRACK OF THEIR PETS.
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SOT MATT ROBINSON / HOMEOWNER: "When they entered the home they did not notice the cameras. But they did manage to find this one eventually and cut it."
MATT AND BETH HOPE THE VIDEO WILL HELP SOMEONE WILL IDENTIFY THE CROOKS, AND SEND THEM TO JAIL.
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SHOCKING VIDEO TO SHOW YOU THIS MORNING -
AN OHIO MAN IS CAUGHT ON TAPE MOCKING HIS 10 YEAR OLD HANDICAPPED NEIGHBOR.
TAKE A LOOK.
YOU SEE 43-YEAR-OLD BILL BAILEY WALKING WITH A LIMP.
OFFICERS SAY HE'S MOCKING HIS NEIGHBOR.
SHE HAS CEREBRAL PALSY AND WALKS WITH TWO CRUTCHES.
THE FAMILIES HAVE HAD A LONG-STANDING FEUD, BUT BAILEY SAYS HE WAS LIMPING BECAUSE OF A WORK INJURY.
A JUDGE CONVICTED BAILEY OF MENACING AND HE'S NOW SERVING A 29 DAY SENTENCE.
HE ALSO WROTE AN APOLOGY TO THE GIRL AND HER FAMILY AT HIS SENTENCING IN NOVEMBER.
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HE GAVE HIS SPERM TO HELP A GAY COUPLE GET PREGNANT.
NOW YEARS LATER -- HE FACES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
AND IT'S NOT THE COUPLE DEMANDING HE PAY. IT'S THE STATE OF KANSAS.
WILLIAM MOROTTA ANSWERED AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST -- TWO WOMEN OFFERING 50 DOLLARS FOR A DONOR.
HE AND HIS WIFE OFFERED HIS SERVICES FOR FREE.
A CHILD WAS BORN, BUT THE COUPLE SPLIT UP AND ONE MOTHER FELL ILL.
WHEN SHE APPLIED FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THE STATE FOUND OUT THE COUPLE DIDN'T USE A PHYSICIAN FOR ARTIFICIAL INSEMINATION. LEAVING MOROTTA WITH THE BILL.
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sot / linda elrod / WASHBURN UNIVERSITY
18:26:44 the idea is state of kansas shouldn't be paying support if there is a person who is legally obligated to pay support*
01:32:55:00 with what I know now, I don't think I would have been a sperm donor.
MOROTTA SAYS HE SIGNED A LEGAL CONTRACT WITH THE BIOLOGICAL MOTHER AND HER PARTNER GIVING UP ANY PARENTAL RIGHTS.
BUT THE STATE IS STILL ENTITLED TO PURSUE CHILD SUPPORT COSTS.
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THIS SATURDAY -- THE GREEN BAY PACKERS TAKE ON RIVAL MINNESOTA VIKINGS IN THE NFL PLAYOFFS.
THE PACKERS ARE AMPING UP SECURITY AT LAMBEAU FIELD TO MAKE SURE FANS BEHAVE THEMSELVES --
BECAUSE THIS WILL BE A HIGH STAKES GAME FOR THE TEAM.
THEY'RE GOING THE EXTRA STEP -- BY CUTTING OFF ALCOHOL SALES AFTER HALF-TIME!
MANY FANS -- AS YOU CAN IMAGINE AREN'T TOO HAPPY.
NORMALLY THE TAP RUNS THROUGH THE END OF THE THIRD QUARTER.
BUT FOR THIS GAME -- TEAM OFFICIALS DON'T WANT TO TAKE CHANCES.
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"There's not going to be as many warnings for those that are using obscene language or inappropriate behaviors. We're just going to escort them out."
GREEN BAY POLICE SAY THEY'LL HAVE ADDITIONAL OFFICERS BOTH AT THE STADIUM AND IN THE PARKING LOT.
THE PACKERS ARE ALSO ASKING FANS TO HELP OUT THE TEAM BY REPORTING POOR CONDUCT TO STADIUM AND LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL.
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HERE'S A REASON TO WATCH WHAT YOU POST ON FACEBOOK.
OREGON POLICE ARRESTED A TEEN -- FOR A SUSPECTED HIT AND RUN
AFTER HIS STATUS LED SOMEONE TO TURN HIM IN.
JACOB COX-BROWN REPORTEDLY POSTED THIS MESSAGE TO FACEBOOK.
SAYING " DRIVING DRUNK -- CLASSIC. BUT TO WHOEVER'S VEHICLE I HIT, I AM SORRY."
THE MESSAGE WAS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF ASTORIA POLICE,
THEY WERE ALREADY INVESTIGATING A HIT AND RUN CRASH.
POLICE WERE ABLE TO MATCH THE DAMAGE TO A CAR FOUND AT THE TEEN'S HOUSE.
THE 18 YEAR OLD IS NOW CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF FAILING TO PERFORM THE DUTIES OF A DRIVER.
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STARBUCKS WANTS YOU TO HELP CUT BACK ON WASTE.
STARTING TODAY -- CHAINS ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL START SELLING REUSABLE PLASTIC CUPS.
THEY'RE JUST ONE DOLLAR.
CUSTOMERS WHO USE THE CUP -- OR ANY OTHER REUSABLE CONTAINER GET A TEN CENT DISCOUNT FOR EACH REFILL.
STARBUCKS TESTED THIS OUT IN STORES IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST --
AND THEY SAW A 26 PERCENT BOOST IN RESUABLE CUP USAGE.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
AND-- IF YOU'RE JUST JOINING US.WE WANT TO TELL YOU UPDATE YOU ON BREAKING NEWS. A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING.THAT COULD AFFECT YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
IT'S SOUTHBOUND ON U-S 41.WE'LL HAVE THE DETOURS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT.
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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.
Not as sunny, still warm"
After a pretty nice day on Thursday, our Friday promises to be a bit cloudier as a slow moving cool front makes its way across Southwest Florida.
Fog could be an issue once again this morning, however it should only be patchy in nature where skies have stayed clear through the overnight hours mainly for locations south of the Caloosahatchee River and across our inland locations. As this front stalls across our part of the state, more cloud than sun will remain in the forecast through the afternoon, with a few rays of sunshine from time to time. Despite the cloud cover, temperatures will rebound from the middle to upper 60s back into the upper 70s near 80°. There is a chance for a brief shower or two anytime during the day, however the vast majority of us will stay dry as we round out the week.
Tonight, mostly cloudy skies will remain overhead with the possibility of a passing shower. Typical overnight lows should be in the middle 50s for this time of year, and tonight's numbers will be several degrees above that as they settle into the middle 60s.
The first half of the weekend looks to be a bit sunnier as this front begins to retreat northward. That means the warm and humid weather will continue with highs in the low 80s. Sunday offers us our best rain chance as this front will get another push southbound with a few scattered showers during the late afternoon and carrying over into the evening hours. A lingering shower is not out of the question early Monday morning across our most southern locations with a clearing trend throughout the day. Don't expect much a cool down with this next front, as highs will stay near 80° with lows in the 60s.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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RESEARCHERS IN SPAIN SAY THEY CAN NOW STOP H-I-V FROM GROWING.
THEY DEVELOPED A THERAPEUTIC VACCINE.
IT TEMPORARILY LOWERS THE LEVEL OF H-I-V IN THE BLOOD FOR PEOPLE INFECTED.
BUT IT CAN ONLY DO THAT FOR A COUPLE OF MONTHS.
STILL, IF YOU'RE INFECTED, YOU CAN NOW LIVE FOR SOME TIME WITHOUT TAKING MULTIPLE MEDICINES EVERY DAY.
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THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF DEBATE OVER WHETHER WOMEN SHOULD TAKE ANTIDEPRESSANTS WHILE THEY'RE PREGNANT.
NOW THERE'S PROMISING NEWS --
RESEARCHERS SAY TAKING A COMMON TYPE OF ANTIDEPRESSANT --
DOES *NOT* INCREASE THE RISK OF HAVING A STILLBORN CHILD OR LOSING AN INFANT EARLY IN LIFE.
WOMEN TAKING DRUGS LIKE ZOLOFT WERE STUDIED --
AND RESEARCHERS FOUND THERE WASN'T MUCH OF A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THOSE WHO TOOK THE DRUG AND THOSE WHO DIDN'T.
OF COURSE - BE SURE TO TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY MEDICATION.
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IF YOUR NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION IS TO LOSE WEIGHT --
WE WANT TO SHARE SOME OTHER WEBSITES.
SEVERAL ARE OFFERING MONEY IF YOU HIT YOUR WEIGHT LOSS GOAL.
HERE'S THE CATCH.
YOU HAVE TO PUT UP YOUR OWN MONEY AND WAGER AGAINST YOUR OWN WILLPOWER.
THE NAMES OF SEVERAL OF THOSE SITES ARE ON YOUR SCREEN,.
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FIRST COMES LOVES, THEN COMES MARRIAGE, THEN THOSE VOWS!
A 60 MINUTES -- VANITY FAIR POLL PUBLISHED THIS WEEK REVEALS WHICH VOWS MEN AND WOMEN STRUGGLE WITH MOST TO KEEP. AND THE RESULTS ARE GENDER DIVIDED.
"TO BE FAITHFUL" WAS THE MOST POPULAR CHOICE AMONG MEN --
FOLLOWED BY "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE,"
THEN "FOR RICHER OR FOR POORER."
AS FOR WOMEN, "FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE" WAS CHOSEN AS THE TOUGHEST VOW TO KEEP
FOLLOWED BY "TO BE FAITHFUL,"
THEN "IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH."
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LOOKING FOR A GREAT BEACH TO CALL HOME?
WE HAVE PLENTY IN OUR OWN BACKYARD.
HERE'S A LOOK AT SANIBEL ISLAND.
WE MENTIONED A COUPLE OF DAYS AGO IT MADE THE 'DOCTOR BEACH' LIST. THE DR CLAIMS TO BE A BEACH EXPERT.
BUT, IT'S NOT THE NOTABLE ONLY FLORIDA BEACH.
THE LIST ALSO NAMES CLEARWATER, SIESTA KEY, KEY WEST DELRAY - JUST TO NAME A FEW.
LAST YEAR SIESTA KEY WAS NAMED BEST BEACH IN AMERICA.
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SOMEONE STOLE THE PUPPY SANTA BROUGHT ONE FAMILY IN LEHIGH ACRES.
THE PUG PUPPY NAMED MOCHA WENT MISSNG WEDNESDAY MORNING.
THE FAMILY SAYS IT PUT THE TWO MONTH OLD IN ITS CAGE, ON THE PORCH RIGHT BY THE FRONT DOOR.
DURING THE 20 MINUTES HE WAS OUTSIDE-
SOMEONE SNEAKED INTO THE YARD--
UNLOCKED THE PUPPY'S CAGE--
AND STOLE HIM.
THE CHILDREN DISCOVERED MOCHA'S EMPTY CRATE.
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33:16 " i was crying about it last night because i'm really worried about him. i don't know whose hands he's in."
THESE CHILDREN ARE DETERMINED TO GET THEIR PUPPY BACK.
THEY'VE MADE SIGNS TO PUT UP IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD- ASKING ANYONE WHO'S SEEN THEIR PUPPY TO CALL.
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WE'RE STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING -
COMING UP AT SIX -- WE'VE GOT THE LATEST INFORMATION ON A DEPUTY INVOVLED SHOOTING.
WE'RE WORKING TO BRING YOU A LIVE REPORT.
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NBC-2 IS ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS IN LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING ---
AND WE HAVE NEW VIDEO TO SHOW YOU.
A DEPUTY INVOLVED SHOOTING LEAVES ONE SUSPECT DEAD.
DRIVERS HEADING SOUTH ON US 41 TOWARD ALICO CANNOT GET THROUGH THE ALICO INTERSECTION BUT CAN TURN ONTO ALICO ROAD AND HEAD EAST TOWARD 75.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A FIGHT AND A CHASE.
MORE BREAKING NEW INFORMATION IN A LIVE REPORT COMING UP AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR.
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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