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JOHNNY STREETS, COUNCILMAN: I don't know whether its revenge I don't know whether its retaliation or anger but I do know its happening too often and too many times
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --- CLASS RESUMES AFTER A MURDER RIGHT IN FRONT OF A FORT MYERS SCHOOL.
AND LOOKING AT SCHOOL SAFETY IN A WHOLE NEW WAY.
THIS MORNING NBC-2 HAS ALL NEW DETAILS ON PLANS IN TWO SOUTHWEST FLORDIA SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
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PLUS,
A QUICKER PULLOUT.
THIS MORNING THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION SIGNALS WHEN IT WANTS TO WITHDRAW *ALL U.S. TROOPS FROM AFGHANISTAN.
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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.
ALL NEW THIS MORNING -- STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS, WHERE A MAN WAS JUST SHOT AND KILLED TWO DAYS AGO.
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THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE VICTIM -- KRISTOPHER SMITH -- HIS COUSINS TELL US HE WAS TAKING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH AT SCHOOL ON MONDAY.
THAT'S WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT OF APP-O-STOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TARGETED SMITH WHEN HE WAS SHOT.
EITHER WAY, HIS SON HAS LOST HIS FATHER --
BUT HE DOESN'T KNOW YET.
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21:06:00 "they haven't told him yet. they're trying to figure out how they're going to tell him. All he knows is someone got shot -- that's all he knows. He doesn't know anything else."
POLICE STILL DO NOT KNOW WHO DID THIS.
THEY ARE ASKING THE COMMUNITY TO CALL IN WITH TIPS
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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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A DEVELOPING STORY THAT AFFECTS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SCHOOOS.
ONE MONTH AFTER THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY IN CONNECTICUT.
THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL SOON VOTE ON PLANS TO INCREASE SECURITY.
AT TUESDAY NIGHT'S BOARD MEETING.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE TOLD BOARD MEMBERS ABOUT THE CHANGES.
THEY INCLUDE MAKING ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ONE WAY IN AND ONE WAY OUT FOR VISITORS.
RIGHT NOW, A HANDFUL OF SCHOOL ALREADY HAVE THIS.
THEY'RE ALSO FIXING AND REPLACING ABOUT 25 CAMERAS AND UPGRADING CLASSROOM DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK FROM THE INSIDE.
AS WELL AS DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
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We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.
THE SUPERINTENDENT IS STILL WORKING ON MORE CHANGES LIKE HAVING ONE LEE COUNTY DEPUTY AT EACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THAT IDEA COSTS ABOUT FOUR MILLION DOLLARS.
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AND THIS MORNING IN COLLIER COUNTY --- SCHOOL LEADERS ALSO SHARING THEIR PLANS TO ENSURE SAFETY.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON HAS REVEALED A PLAN TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HIGHLIGHTS AND RE-EMPHASIZES THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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34:09 'We've been progressive but that doesn't mean we rest on our laurels." Dr. Kamela Patton, Collier County Superintendent
AND DURING THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION --
THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION WILL PUSH FOR MORE MONEY DEVOTED TO SCHOOL SECURITY.
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AND ON THE NATIONAL LEVEL THIS MORNING --
THE WHITE HOUSE IS FIGHTING TO KEEP MOMENTUM ALIVE FOR NEW LEGISLATION MEANT TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
WE'VE LEARNED A REPRESENTATIVE WITH THE NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION WILL MEET AT THE WHITE HOUSE TOMORROW, AND PARTICIPATE IN VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN'S GUN VIOLENCE TASK FORCE.
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ANOTHER EMOTIONAL DAY IS EXPECTED IN COURT, FOR DAY THREE OF HEARINGS IN THE COLORADO THEATER SHOOTING.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THE HEARINGS ALL WEEK, SHE'S LIVE IN STUDIO WITH WHAT THE JUDGE HAS HEARD SO FAR, STACEY.
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PROSECUTORS ARE TRYING TO SHOW THE JDUGE THAT HOLMES ACTED DELIBERATLY WHILE THE DEFENSE IN CROSS EXAMINATIO NHAS FOCUSED ON HOW THE HOLMES WAS EMOTIONALLY DETACHED.
HOLMES HAS SAY UN-EMOTIONLESS, WHILE MANY OF THE VICTIMS' FAMILIES HAVE CRIED OPENING IN COURT.
YESTERDAY, A DETECTIVE TESTIFIED THAT HOLMES PRETENDED THE PAPER BAGS ON THAT WERE PUT ON HIS HANDS AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED TO PRESERVE GUNSHOT RESIDUE, WERE PUPPETS.
OTHER WITNESSES DESCRIBED WHAT IS WAS LIKE TO BE IN THE THEATRE.
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"I just wanted to look into his eyes and kind of see what I could read from him as a person"
"Not only is this not a "whodunnit,' but it's very likely a mission, from the defense perspective, just to save their client's life."
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ALSO TUESDAY, PROSECUTORS PLAYED THE FIRST 911 CALLS FROM THE SHOOTING.
ONE THING WAS UNMISTAKABLE: THE SOUND OF GUNSHOTS, AT LEAST 30 IN 27 SECONDS.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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BACK HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING ---
THE D-C-F INVESTIGATION INTO A DAYCARE IS NOW COMPLETE.
NICAEA ACADEMY ON CHIQUITA BOULEVARD IN CAPE CORAL WAS GIVEN TWO WRITTEN WARNINGS FOR INADEQUATE SUPERVISION AND CREATING AN UNSAFE ENVIRONMENT.
BOTH STEMMED FROM A BROKEN WINDOW THAT WAS BEING HELD OPEN WITH A BROOMSTICK AND BLOCK -- THE WINDOWN SLAMMED ON A LITTLE GIRL'S HAND AND BROKE HER FINGERS.
THE ACADEMY HAS ALWAYS MAINTAINED THAT A DISGRUNTLED TEACHER MADE THE COMPLAINTS -- AND SAYS, -QUOTE- "THE TEACHER THAT COMMENCED THE COMPLAINTS IS THE VERY TEACHER WHO ALLOWED THE WARNING VIOLATIONS."
THE SCHOOL TELLSNBC2 THAT TEACHER NO LONGER WORKS THERE.
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THE FAMILY OF A FORMER FBI AGENT WHO WAS KIDNAPPED IN IRAN, HAS RELEASED NEW IMAGES OF THE 64-YEAR-OLD MAN.
THIS MORNING U-S INTELLIGENCE OFFICIALS BELIEVE THE IRANIAN GOVERNMENT, SPECIFICALLY ITS INTELLIGENCE SERVICES, IS BEHIND THE NEW IMAGES.
THIS IS ROBERT LEVINSON AND HE WAS LAST SEEN IN 2007, ON THE IRANIAN ISLAND OF KISH.
HE WAS WORKING AS A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR AND A CASE LED HIM THERE.
IRANIAN LEADERS HAVE INSISTED THEY KNOW NOTHING ABOUT HIS DISAPPEARANCE.
LEVINSON'S WIFE HOPES THESE NEW PHOTOS WILL GENERATE PUBLIC PRESSURE FOR HIS RELEASE.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
AFGHAN PRESIDENT HAMID KARZAI WILL MEET WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA THIS WEEK.
THE VISIT COMES AS THE WITHDRAWAL OF U-S AND NATO TROOPS APPROACHES.
BY THE END OF THE YEAR, TROOPS ARE EXPECTED TO HAND OVER THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COUNTRY'S SECURITY.
AND WE'VE LEARNED THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION IS CONSIDERING REMOVING ALL U.S. TROOPS IN AFGHANISTAN AT THE END OF 2014.
THAT'S ALSO WHEN KARZAI IS EXPECTED TO STEP DOWN AND WHEN ELECTIONS ARE HELD.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
THE IRS WILL BEGIN PROCESSING ALMOST ALL TAX RETURNS AT THE END OF THE MONTH.
THERE WAS CONCERN OVER A POSSIBLE DELAY BECAUSE OF THE NEW FISCAL CLIFF LEGISLATION.
NOW THE AGENCY SAYS IT WILL BEGIN PROCESSING THE VAST MAJORITY OF TAX RETURNS ON JANUARY 30, JUST OVER A WEEK LATER THAN PLANNED.
CERTAIN TAXPAYERS, INCLUDING THOSE CLAIMING RESIDENTIAL ENERGY CREDITS, DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY OR GENERAL BUSINESS CREDITS WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY OR MARCH TO FILE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
NEW ALLEGATIONS THIS MORNING AGAINST LANCE ARMSTRONG. WHAT HE'S ACCUSED OF DOING NOW.
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AND ALL NEW VIDEO OF A GREAT WHITE SIGHTING THIS MORNING. AND IT WAS RIGHT OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA. WHERE PEOPLE ARE BEING WARNED TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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 IT'S THE FIRST FULL DAY FOR THE NEW CHARLOTTE COUNTY SHERIFF.
BILL PRUMMELL OFFICIALLY ACCEPTED HIS NEW JOB YESTERDAY MORNING.
"This is something I've discussed for a very long time. They all knew it was coming, they've all been very receptive to it, they've all stepped up to the plate and they're taking on these extra responsibilities and duties without an issue."
PRUMMELL SAYS HE'LL CRACK DOWN ON DRUGS AND IMPROVE TECHNOLOGY THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE USES.
THE OLD SHERIFF, BILL CAMERON, WILL BE THE UNDERSHERIFF IN MONROE COUNTY.
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IN LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING --- COMMISSIONERS ARE WORKING TO ADJUST THE FORT MYERS MIRACLE SCHEDULE AND LOCATION, DURING ONGOING CONSTRUCTION.
YESTERDAY THEY APPROVED A ONE YEAR EXTENSION TO KEEP THE MIRACLE PLAYING AT HAMMOND STADIUM.
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HE'S AN ATHLETE CARVING HIS NAME IN HISTORY --- AND HE'S LEAVING FORT MYERS THIS MORNING.
CHRIS NICHOLAS WILL PEDAL OUT OF FORT MYERS AT 9 AM.
HE IS 23-HUNDRED MILES INTO HIS 6-THOUSAND MILE JOURNEY.
NICHOLAS IS RIDING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
BUT THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME HE HAS TRAVELED ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
HE RAN THE 3-THOUSAND MILES LAST YEAR.
BOTH JOURNIES-ARE MAKING HIM THE FIRST ATHLETE TO TRAVEL SOLO TWICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN A 12 MONTH SPAN.
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100-PERCENT OF THE MONEY HE RAISES WILL GO TO ST JUDE, THE WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT AND MAKE A WISH.
LAST YEAR --
NICHOLAS RAISED A TOTAL OF EIGHT-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE CHARITIES.
THIS YEAR, HE'S HOPING FOR 25-THOUSAND.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
THERE ARE NEW ALLEGATIONS AGAINST CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG.
ONE OF HIS REPRESENTATIVES TRIED TO DONATE A QUARTER OF A MILLION DOLLARS TO THE U-S ANTI-DOPING AGENCY BEFORE IT LAUNCHED AN INVESTIGATION AGAINST HIM.
THAT'S WHAT USADA CHIEF TRAVIS TYGART TOLD "60 MINUTES."
THE INVESTIGATION EVENTUALLY LED TO THE CYCLIST BEING STRIPPED OF HIS RECORD SEVEN TOUR DE FRANCE VICTORIES.
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NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING AS AUTHORITIES AND SCIENTISTS ARE TRACKING A GREAT WHITE SHARK OFF THE COAST OF FLORIDA.
JACKSONVILLE POLICE ARE URGING PEOPLE TO STAY OUT OF THE WATER THIS MORNING.
THE SHARK ENTERED THE SURF ZONE TUESDAY MORNING, PROMPTING THE WARNINGS.
THEY NAMED HER MARY LEE -- AND SHE'S ABOUT 16 FEET.
THE CHANCES OF ENCOUNTERING THIS ONE INDIVIDUAL SHARK ON A WHOLE STRETCH OF COASTLINE ARE PRETTY MINIMAL.
BUT AGAIN THERE IS THAT POSSIBILITY.
YOU CAN ACTUALLY TRACK THE SHARK YOURSELF. WE PUT THE LINK ON OUR WEBSITE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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FLYING THE UNFRIENDLY SKIES.
PHOTOS OF A MAN FROM ICELAND WERE RECENTLY POSTED ONLINE AFTER A DRUNKEN RAMPAGE DURING A NEW YORK BOUND FLIGHT.
YOU PROBABLY SAW THAT. BUT WHAT ABOUT THIS?
VIDEO OF THE INCIDENT HAS NOW BEEN RELEASED.
THIS IS AMATEUR VIDEO SHOT ON THE PLANE.
REPORTS SAY HE CONSUMED AN ENTIRE BOTTLE OF ALCOHOL AND ACCOSTED SEVERAL PASSENGERS. SCREAMING AT THEM, EVEN SPITTING ON THEM. BEFORE BEING DUCT-TAPED TO HIS SEAT AND GAGGED.
NO CHARGES HAVE BEEN FILED AND THE NAME OF THE PASSENGER WAS NOT RELEASED.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
SCHOOLS THAT RULE!
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AND 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 RIGHT NOW UNTIL 7AM!
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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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IT'S TIME FOR SCHOOLS THAT RULE!
EVERY WEEK, NBC-2 SEARCHES OUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO FIND SCHOOLS DOING NEAT THINGS!
THIS WEEK WE HEAD TO LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK JOINS US LIVE FROM FORT MYERS WITH HOW STUDENTS ARE TAKING A GROWING APPROACH TO SCIENCE.
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WE ARE OUTSIDE AT LITTLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL'S STUDENT GROWN HYDROPONICS GARDEN. STACKED 4 FEET TALL.
SHOW TELL
BUT IT'S HOW THE STUDENTS ARE UTILIZING THIS GARDEN THAT HAS THESE STUDENTS GROWING TO NEW HEIGHTS.
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WELCOME TO MRS HASSETT'S SCIENCE CLASS
NAT BREAK-- SHOW TEACHER TEACHING STUDENTS
WHERE THESE FIFTH GRADERS ARE MORE THAN JUST STUDENTS. THEY'RE SCIENTISTS.
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"Anyone can be a scientist. You just have to make observations about the world around you. And I tell them the only difference is a scientist will write it down, a scientist will take measurements."
TODAY'S DOCUMENTATION."PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER. USING A LETTUCE LEAVES FROM THEIR HYDROPONICS GARDEN. FULLY EQUIPT WILL DOZENS OF FRUITS AND VEGETABLES.WHERE EVERY INCH DOWN TO THE WATER IS PUT TO USE.
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"The minerals will help keep the water in the soil where they live and it will help keep the water in, and it also helps it grow faster."
WITH A SNIP OF THE STEM THEIR HOME GROWN LEAVES BECOME THEIR STUDY- BREAKING DOWN THE PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF MATTER.
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"It's important for them to think outside the box and think, 'oh, this lettuce leaf is matter."
AND SO THEY DO.
LEAF IN HAND-- A RULER, MICROSCOPE, AND SCALE ARE PUT TO WORK AS THE SCIENTISTS OBSERVE AND RECORD THEIR BACKYARD FINDINGS.
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"You can really like see like how the lettuce is."
DOWN TO THE TASTE.
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"It's good!!! Excellente!"
A TASTE WITH THE SWEET SATISFACTION THAT THESE YOUNG SCIENTISTS ARE LEARNING MORE THAN JUST THE SUBJECT OF MATTER.
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COVER THIS WITH VIDEO
"I hope that they take with them a courage to explore, an enthusiasm for learning and most of all just the confidence that they can do anything."
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS SARAH BOSHER OF NAPLES.
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!
SARAH - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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we don’t want to give the kids a message they need to be frightened
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
LOOKING AT SCHOOL SAFETY IN A WHOLE NEW LIGHT.
TWO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SHOOTING AT SANDY HOOK.
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"It's a delusion to believe in this utopia where legislation - ANY law - can fix all problems."
THIS MORNING AMERICA IS AT A TIPPING POINT WHEN IT COMES TO CURBING GUN
VIOLENCE, AND POLITICIANS WILL TACKLE THE ISSUE.
PLUS, THE HIGH POWER MEETINGS HAPPENING TODAY.
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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.
ALL NEW THIS MORNING -- STUDENTS HEAD BACK TO SCHOOL TODAY AFTER A MURDER RIGHT IN FRONT OF IT JUST TWO DAYS AGO.
WE'LL GET TO THAT IN A MOMENT.
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BUT FIRST ---
SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON MAJOR SECURITY CHANGES.
WE BEGIN THIS MORNING IN LEE COUNTY.
NBC 2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE WITH SPECIFIC SAFETY PROPOSALS. FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING, GOOD MORNING CLIFTON.
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THIS IS JUST ONE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT'S 50 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, LEE COUNTY HAS MORE THAN 100 SCHOOLS.
BOARD MEMBERS HAVE BEEN HEARING FROM CONCERNED PARENTS ABOUT THE SECURITY OF OUR SCHOOLS.
LAST NIGHT. THE SUPERINTENDENT OUTLINED WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW, AND WHAT'S IN THE WORKS.
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THEY INCLUDE MAKING ALL SCHOOLS HAVE ONE WAY IN AND ONE WAY OUT FOR VISITORS.
RIGHT NOW, A HANDFUL OF SCHOOL ALREADY HAVE THIS.
THEY'RE ALSO FIXING AND REPLACING ABOUT 25 CAMERAS.
DOING MORE LOCKDOWN DRILLS.
AND UPGRADING CLASSROOM DOOR LOCKS TO LOCK FROM THE INSIDE.
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We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.
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COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL LEADERS ALSO SHARED THEIR SAFETY PLANS IN A MEETING LAST NIGHT.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON PLANS TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HIGHLIGHTS AND REEMPHASIZES THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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IN THE MONTH SINCE THE SANDY HOOK SHOOTING, THE THE LEE COUNTY VIRTUAL SCHOOL, WHICH IS A SCHOOL ONLINE, HAS SEEN A BOOST IN INTEREST FROM PARENTS.
THE FLORIDA SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION WILL PUSH FOR AN INCREASE IN FUNDING FOR SCHOOL SECURITY IN THE UPCOMING LEGISLATIVE SESSION.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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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ALL NEW THIS MORNING -- STUDENTS go BACK TO SCHOOL IN FORT MYERS, WHERE A MAN WAS JUST SHOT AND KILLED TWO DAYS AGO.
THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE VICTIM -- KRISTOPHER SMITH -- HIS COUSINS TELL US HE WAS TAKING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON LUNCH AT SCHOOL ON MONDAY.
THAT'S WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT OF APP-O-STOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
OFFICERS SAY SOMEONE TARGETED SMITH WHEN HE WAS SHOT.
EITHER WAY, HIS SON HAS LOST HIS FATHER --
BUT HE DOESN'T KNOW YET.
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21:06:00 "they haven't told him yet. they're trying to figure out how they're going to tell him. All he knows is someone got shot -- that's all he knows. He doesn't know anything else."
JONEISHA SYKES, VICTIM'S COUSIN: it makes no sense he had friends everywhere everyone loved him
POLICE STILL DO NOT KNOW WHO DID THIS.
THEY ARE ASKING THE COMMUNITY TO CALL IN WITH TIPS
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ----
THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY IS SHIFTING ITS FOCUS TO GUN CONTROL. TRYING TO KEEP THE MOMENTUM FOR STRICTER LAWS AFTER THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH is LIVE IN our STUDIO THIS MORNING, WITH A WARNING FROM REPUBLICANS, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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IT APPEARS THIS MORNING THAT GUN CONTROL MAY BE ON THE BACK BURNER BECAUSE OF THE LOOMING DEBT CEILING AND FISCAL CLIFF PART 2 LOOMING.
TODAY THE PRESIDENTS TASK FORCE KICKS INTO HIGH GEAR.
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN SITS DOWN TODAY WITH GUN CONTROL GROUPS AND TOMORROW HE MEETS WITH THE NRA.
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"We cannot have a long conversation about this. We've got to have action and we've got to have action quickly or it WILL fade."
"It's a delusion to believe in this utopia where legislation - ANY law - can fix allproblems."
THIS MORNING I'M HEARING IT COULD BE SPRING BEFORE CONGRESS DEALS WITH GUN CONTROL.
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THE WHITE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN, WHICH WOULD LIMIT AMMUNITION SALES AND CLOSE SOME LOOPHOLES.
THE NRA IS CAMPAIGNING AGAINST STRICTER LAWS.
A RECENT POLL FINDS THERE IS PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR TOUGHER LAWS.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC2.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
FORMER FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH WILL BE IN LEE COUNTY.
SHE'LL BE IN BOCA GRANDE FOR A RIBBON CUTTING AT MOTE MARINE LABRATORY'S NEW OFFICE.
THE BUSH FAMILY HAS VACATIONED FOR YEARS ON THE ISLAND --
THE FORMER FIRST LADY IS AN ADVOCATE FOR CONSERVATION IN THE GULF.
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AND NOW AN NBC-2 FOLLOW UP ---
JUST WHAT CAUSED THOSE LONG LINES IN NOVEMBER THAT LEFT MANY UNABLE TO VOTE IN LEE COUNTY?
THAT'S THE QUESTION THAT THE FLORIDA HOUSE AND SENATE WANT TO ANSWER NEXT WEEK WHEN THEY MEET IN TALLAHASSEE.
LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON IS AMONG THOSE SET TO TESTIFY ON MONDAY.
JUST YESTERDAY TWO FLORIDA LAWMAKERS DRAFTED LEGISLATION TO REINSTATE EARLY VOTING THE SUNDAY BEFORE ELECTION DAY.
NBC 2 WILL BE IN TALLAHASSEE FOR THOSE HEARINGS.
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RELIEF THIS MORNING FOR A WOMAN WHO WAS ATTACKED WHILE SLEEPING INSIDE HER SOUTH FORT MYERS HOME.
the state did the right thing this guy's not safe. So everyone can sleep a little easier tonight I know I will
TRACY MARAZZI WAS REACTING TO A JUDGE'S DECISION TO DENY BAIL TO JOHN MAATCH.
HE'S ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO HER HOME AND STABBING MARAZZI IN THE CHEST 3 TIMES.
THEY BOTH LIVE IN THE GATED PASEO NEIGHBORHOOD AND MARAZZI ARGUED THAT MONITORING MAATCH WITH A GPS TRACKER WOULD NOT GUARANTEE HER SAFETY.
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ACTOR AND DIRECTOR TYLER PERRY IS COMING TO NAPLES THIS WEEK --
TO TALK ABOUT THE CASE OF TWO MISSING COLLIER COUNTY MEN.
PERRY IS PLANNING TO HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE ON THURSDAY WITH REVEREND AL SHARPTON AND THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P.
THEY PLAN TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR STEPS FORWARD AFTER TERRANCE WILLIAMS AND FELIPE SANTOS VANISHED NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
BOTH MEN WERE LAST SEEN ALIVE BY A FORMER COLLIER DEPUTY --
WHO WAS FIRED WHEN HE BECAME UNCOOPERATIVE WITH INVESTIGATORS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
AN UPDATE ON THE GROWING FLU OUTBREAK SPANNING THE COUNTRY and swfl THIS MORNING.
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AND SHOULD SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVERS BE FORCED TO GIVE A BLOOD SAMPLE? WHY THE ISSUE IS GETTING A LOT OF ATTENTION TODAY.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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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THIS MORNING IT'S TURNING OUT TO BE A WHOPPER OF A FLU SEASON.
NOW A PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL IS PUTTING TRIAGE TENTS UP OUTSIDE OF ITS EMERGENCY ROOM.
IT'S NOT A QUARANTINE. THOUGH IT SORT OF LOOKS LIKE ONE.
THEY HAD TO DO SOMETHING BECAUSE OF THE SPIKE IN FLU CASES THAT HAVE FLOODED THEIR E.R.
AND THE FEAR OF FLU IS A POWERFUL MOTIVATOR.
WE'RE SEEING PHARMACIES FLOODED WITH PEOPLE WANTING FLU SHOTS.
AND THIS MORNING DOCTORS SAY COMMON SENSE PREVENTION IS STILL THE BEST DEFENSE. SO WASH THOSE HANDS AND WIPE SURFACES DOWN WITH SANITARY WIPES.
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THIS MORNING A DISTURBING NEW LOOK AT THE GROWING PROBLEM OF BINGE DRINKING IN AMERICA.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL WARN. EXCESSIVE DRINKING IS A BIG PROBLEM AND IT RESULTS IN THE DEATHS OF SOME 23-THOUSAND WOMEN AND GIRLS EACH YEAR.
BINGE DRINKING IS DEFINED AS AT LEAST 4 DRINKS IN ONE OCCASION.
NEARLY 14 MILLION WOMEN BINGE DRINK ABOUT THREE TIMES A MONTH. THAT'S 1 IN 8 WOMEN.
AND FOR HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS, IT'S 1 IN 5.
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AND NEW THIS MORNING ---
PARENTS COULD BE ABLE TO BUY ALCOHOL FOR THEIR UNDERAGE CHILDREN AT COLORADO BARS AND RESTAURANTS IF THEY WERE 18 OR OLDER. UNDER A NEW PROPOSAL.
FOR EXAMPLE, IT WOULD LET PARENTS BUY THEIR 20 YEAR OLD CHILD A DRINK AT DINNER,
OR IF PARENTS OF RETURNING SERVICEMEN WANT TO BUY THEIR KID A DRINK AT A BAR.
WISCONSIN HAS A SIMILAR LAW.
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HAPPENING TODAY --- THE U-S SUPREME COURT WILL HEAR ARGUMENTS ON WHETHER POLICE CAN FORCE SUSPECTED DRUNK DRIVERS TO HAVE BLOOD DRAWN.
AT ISSUE IS WHETHER A BLOOD TEST CONSTITUTES AN "UNREASONABLE SEARCH," WHICH IS PROHIBITED BY THE FOURTH AMENDMENT.
MISSOURI PROSECUTORS HAVE ARGUED THAT BECAUSE ALCOHOL IN THE BODY QUICKLY DISSIPATES, POLICE NEED TO ACT QUICKLY TO GET A BREATH TEST OR A BLOOD TEST. 31 OTHER STATES AND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION AGREE.
THE ACLU ARGUES THAT A POLICE OFFICER MUST OBTAIN A SEARCH WARRANT FIRST.
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AN ELABORATE SCAM ON FORT MYERS BEACH TO REPORT THIS MORNING.
STUDENTS VISITING FROM SOUTH AMERICA ARE SCAMMED OUT OF MORE THAN 5 THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE SEVEN STUDENTS FROM ARGENTINA SAY THEY CAME TO FLORIDA AS PART OF A TEMPORARY WORK PROGRAM.
AND THEY PRE-PAID TO LIVE NEAR THE BEACH-
BUT WHEN THEY GOT HERE, THEY FOUND OUT THEY HAD BEEN SCAMMED -- AND THE HOUSE THEY THOUGHT THEY PAID FOR -- WAS NOT FOR RENT.
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Agustina Carrica, visiting from Argentina 44:00 we were alone we don't have a house we don't have nothing we have to go to work and we don't know how, it was horrible 44:09
THE GROUP SAYS THEY CANCELLED A CHECK-- TO GET BACK NEARLY 2 THOUSAND OF THE SEVEN THOUSAND DOLLARS THEY PAID.
AND ACTUALLY IT WAS PEOPLE ON THE BEACH THAT HELPED THEM FIND A NEW HOME TO RENT.
ANOTHER PERSON WAS HURT IN THIS SCAM-PAULA KIKER, WIFE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER LARRY KIKER
THE SCAMMERS USED HER NAME ON THE FICTIOUS LEASE, AND BECAUSE SHE USED TO OWN THE HOME, SHE SAYS SHE'S BEEN HIT WITH THE SAME TYPE OF FRAUD THREE TIMES BEFORE.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
THE BOEING 787 DREAMLINER AND ONGOING PROBLEMS.
THE JET SUFFERING ITS SECOND MISHAP IN TWO DAYS, WITH THE SAME AIRLINE, AT THE SAME AIRPORT. IT'S THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF SETBACKS THAT HAVE HEIGHTENED SAFETY CONCERNS OVER THE NEW AIRCRAFT.
A FUEL LEAK FORCED A 787 TO CANCEL TAKEOFF AT BOSTON'S LOGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TUESDAY, JUST ONE DAY AFTER AN ELECTRICAL FIRE ON ANOTHER 787 AFTER A FLIGHT TO BOSTON FROM TOKYO.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW, THE DASH DIET EATING PLAN HAS BEEN NAMED THE BEST OVERALL DIET BY U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT.
DASH WAS DEVELOPED BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH FOR PEOPLE WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE.
AND UNLIKE MANY DIET PLANS, DASH DOESN'T CUT OUT OR EXTREMELY RESTRICT CERTAIN FOODS.
ITS FOCUS IS ON LIMITING YOUR DAILY SALT INTAKE.
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OPRAH WINFREY WILL SIT DOWN WITH CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG FOR HIS FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE HE WAS BANNED FROM THE SPORT FOR LIFE.
THE INTERVIEW IS BILLED AS A "NO-HOLDS BARRED" EXCHANGE WITH ARMSTRONG.
HE IS EXPECTED TO TALK ABOUT THE DOPING SCANDAL AND THE ACCUSATIONS THAT HE CHEATED AND USED PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS.
THE 90 MINUTE SPECIAL IS SET TO AIR ON "OWN" ON THURSDAY JANUARY 17-TH.
IT WILL ALSO BE SIMULCASTED ON OPRAH DOT COM.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY --- THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
WAXING A 3 YEAR OLD'S BROWS TO PREVENT BULLYING.
TEEN MOM STAR, FARRAH ABRAHAM, HAS CAUSED OUTRAGE AFTER SHE WROTE ABOUT WAXING HER THREE-YEAR-OLD DAUGHTER'S UNIBROW ON HER TWITTER PAGE.
THE 21-YEAR-OLD SINGLE MOTHER UNLEASHED A TORRENT OF CRITICISM FOR PUTTING THREE-YEAR-OLD SOPHIA UNDER THE HOT WAX.
FARRAH, WHO'S HAD HER OWN SHARE OF COSMETIC SURGERY, DECIDED TO PLAY AMATEUR BEAUTICIAN TO HER CHILD.
IS THIS CRUEL TO THE CHILD OR IS SHE PREVENTING BULLYING FROM OTHER KIDS?
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THE DUCHESS OF CAMBRIDGE CELEBRATES A BIRTHDAY TODAY. HER SECOND SINCE JOINING BRITAIN'S ROYAL FAMILY.
THE FORMER KATE MIDDLETON --- MARRIED TO PRINCE WILLIAM FOR NEARLY TWO YEARS --- IS 31 YEARS OLD.
SHE IS CURRENTLY PREGNANT WITH THEIR FIRST CHILD. AND IS EXPECTED TO SPEND HER BIRTHDAY PRIVATELY WITH THE MIDDLETON FAMILY.
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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.
The warm, humid weather will stay locked in across Southwest Florida for the next several days, and there's even a chance we'll match or break today's record high of 85°.
We were only one degree shy of tying the record yesterday, and today will be another close call.
Even this morning, temperatures will be several degrees above average with morning lows only in the upper 60s and low 70s; normal for this time of year is 54°.
Like yesterday, we'll again see the potential for some fog and low clouds forming, which should only stay with us through mid morning. For the remainder of the day, we'll enjoy a mix of sun and clouds with very warm temperatures as daytime highs reach the mid 80s.
A balmy breeze will also develop out of the southeast today with winds coming in from 5-15 mph with some higher gusts.
A stray shower may develop during the heat of the day, but any shower activity will be pretty spotty.
We really don't expect to see too many changes in our weather through the next several days. There are no cold fronts set to arrive through the remainder of the week, and the long-range forecast models don't hint at another cold coming to Southwest Florida until Thursday of next week.
Until then, the forecast stays warm, humid, and sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s.
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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.
LEE AND COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL BOARDS MEET FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE THE SANDY HOOK TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
We want to do all of the things that we can responsibly do to help our schools be as safe as possible and thats what we're gonna do.
SUPERINTENDENT, DOCTOR JOSEPH BURKE, TELLS US THE BOARD IS LOOKING AT ADDING EXTRA OFFICERS AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
BUT IT WOULD COST 4 MILLION DOLLARS.
THEY ARE ALSO CONSIDER A PLAN TO MAKE CLASSROOM DOORS LOCK FROM THE *INSIDE.
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AND THIS MORNING IN COLLIER COUNTY --- SCHOOL LEADERS ALSO SHARING THEIR PLANS TO ENSURE SAFETY.
SUPERINTENDENT DOCTOR KAMELA PATTON HAS REVEALED A PLAN TO CREATE A NEW VIDEO THAT WILL BE SHOWN TO ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HIGHLIGHTS AND RE-EMPHASIZES THE SCHOOL'S SAFETY GUIDELINES.
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JOHNNY STREETS, COUNCILMAN: I don't know whether its revenge I don't know whether its retaliation or anger but I do know its happening too often and too many times
CLASS RESUMES THIS MORNING AFTER A MURDER RIGHT IN FRONT OF A FORT MYERS SCHOOL.
THIS IS A PHOTO OF THE VICTIM -- KRISTOPHER SMITH -- HIS COUSINS TELL US HE WAS TAKING HIS FIVE-YEAR-OLD SON TO LUNCH AT SCHOOL ON MONDAY.
THAT'S WHEN HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN THE PARKING LOT OF APP-O-STOLIC REVIVAL CENTER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL.
STILL NO SUSPECT IN THE SHOOTING THIS MORNING.
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sot- dow constantine
"if we can prevent just one child, one innocent bystander from being the
victim or a random accident or target of an ustable person, it will be well
worth our time and effort."
sot robyn marzullo "people want the option to be able to protect themselves."
THIS MORNING CONGRESS MAY CONSIDER NEW LEGISLATION IN RESPONSE TO THE NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL SHOOTING. BY THIS SPRING.
THE WHITE HOUSE IS CONSIDERING AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN. LIMITS ON AMMUNITION SALES. AND CLOSING THE GUN SHOW LOOPHOLE.
VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN IS HEADING A TASK FORCE TO CONSIDER NEW GUN LAWS. HE'S MEETING WITH VICTIMS GROUPS AND GUN-SAFETY ADVOCATES TODAY. BIDEN MEETS WITH THE NRA TOMORROW.
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IT IS NOW DAY THREE OF HEARINGS IN THE COLORADO THEATRE SHOOTING.
A DETECTIVE SAYS THE ALLEGED GUNMAN, JAMES HOLMES, ACTED VERY STRANGELY DURING AN INTERVIEW JUST AFTER THE ATTACK.
THE DETECTIVE TESTIFIED HOLMES PLAYED WITH THE BAGS PLACED OVER HIS HANDS TO TEST FOR GUN RESIDUE AS IF THEY WERE PUPPETS.
HE ALSO TESTIFIED THAT HOLMES' PUPILS' WERE DILATED, SOMETHING THAT HAD ALSO BEEN NOTED BY THE OFFICER WHO ARRESTED HIM.
THE HEARINGS THIS WEEK WILL DETERMINE IF THERE'S ENOUGH EVIDENCE FOR TRIAL.
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FLORIDA LAWMAKERS ARE SET TO BEGIN HEARINGS INTO WHAT WENT WRONG ON ELECTION DAY IN FLORIDA.
AS YOU KNOW HUNDREDS OF VOTERS IN LEE COUNTY WAITED HOURS TO VOTE.
SOME NEVER GETTING THE CHANCE.
LEE COUNTY ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON IS AMONG 10 SET TO TESTIFY ON MONDAY IN FRONT OF THE ETHICS AND ELECTIONS COMMITTEE.
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THE IRS WILL BEGIN PROCESSING THE VAST MAJORITY OF TAX RETURNS ON JANUARY 30, JUST OVER A WEEK LATER THAN PLANNED.
CERTAIN TAXPAYERS WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL LATE FEBRUARY OR MARCH TO FILE.
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HE'S AN ATHLETE CARVING HIS NAME IN HISTORY --- AND THIS MORNING CHRIS NICHOLAS WILL PEDAL OUT OF FORT MYERS AT 9 AM.
HE IS 23-HUNDRED MILES INTO HIS 6-THOUSAND MILE JOURNEY. RIDING ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
AND THIS ISNT THE FIRST TIME HE'S TRAVELED CROSS-COUNTRY.
HE RAN THE 3-THOUSAND MILES LAST YEAR.
BOTH JOURNIES-ARE MAKING HIM THE FIRST ATHLETE TO TRAVEL SOLO TWICE ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN A 12 MONTH SPAN.
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THIS MORNING IT'S OFFICIAL --- U.S. TEMPERATURES WERE OFF THE CHARTS DURING 2012, A YEAR MARKED BY DROUGHT AND A BARELY-THERE WINTER.
NOAA SAYS THE AVERAGE TEMP WAS 55-POINT-3-DEGREES.
THAT MAKES IT THE HOTTEST YEAR ON RECORD FOR THE CONTINENTAL UNITED STATES.
AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA. WE'RE ALMOST BREAKING RECORDS IN 2013, TOO!
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