4PM NBC2 |
4PM NBC2 |
1:33:30 this is injustice and we have the power to change this, we have the power to see someone brought to justice 35
FAME, POWER AND MONEY -- WILL IT BE ENOUGH TO CRACK A NEARLY 10-YEAR OLD MISSING PERSONS CASE IN COLLIER COUNTY.
NBC2 IS LIVE WITH THE STORY THAT'S PLAYING OUT LIKE A HOLLYWOOD SCRIPT.
THE WORST FLU SEASON IN TEN YEARS IS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW IN FLORIDA -- AND FIRST AT FOUR: WE'RE LEARNING MAJOR CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTY ARE IN A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY.
PLUS BIG CHANGES FOR EVERY WOMAN WHO TAKES AMBIEN TO GET A GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP.
YOU MIGHT BE GETTING MUCH *LESS OF THE DRUG IF THE F-D-A GETS ITS WAY.
Return to index of stories...
NEW DEVELOPMENTS AS WE START OFF OUR NEWSCAST THIS HOUR.
THE COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF SAYS THIS MAN REMAINS A PERSON OF INTEREST IN A NEARLY DECADE LONG MYSTERY IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF TWO MEN.
FORMER DEPUTY STEVE CALKINS WAS SEEN WITH
BOTH MEN BEFORE THEY VANISHED - NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN.
THE 2 DISAPPEARED MONTHS APART.
NOW, A NEW YEAR MARKS THE NINTH ANNIVERSARY IN THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FELIPE SANTOS AND TERRANCE WILLIAMS.
Return to index of stories...
TODAY, STAR POWER HOPES TO UNCOVER NEW EVIDENCE IN THE MYSTERY.
HOLLYWOOD FILM DIRECTOR AND ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND REVEREND AL SHARPTON HELD A PRESS CONFERENCE IN NAPLES.
TYLER PERRY IS NOW OFFERING A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO AN ARREST.
NBC-2'S GABY FLEISCHMAN IS LIVE NEAR WIGGINS PASS WHERE CREWS SEARCHED JUST A FEW MONTHS AGO FOR THE MISSING MEN.
GABY -
Return to index of stories...
Since williams and santos disappeared, law enforcement has received dozens of tips. One led them to this wooded area near wiggins pass around 6 months ago. Search teams and cadaver dogs scoured the area and turned up nothing. All of the tips that have come in have led nowhere-- now some big names are hoping to change that.
Return to index of stories...
mini pkg:
Big time celebrity tyler perry, reverend al sharpton and naacp president ben jealous in collier county to heat up two cold cases.
Ben jealous, naacp
47:04 this give us hope the only way to turn a cold case into a live case is to turn up the heat."
Perry announced a 100-thousand dollar reward for information leading to an arrest in the nearly decade old missing persons cases of 23 year old felipe santos and 29 year old terrance williams.
Both men disappeared within months of one another-- both were last seen alive by deputy calkins.
Tyler perry
1:32:35 should be outraged that this is happening in america in 2013. It is beyond offensive that someone, a deputy, Someone who is entrusted by us, the community, and two people both put in his car and disappeared 1:33:00
Calkins is a person of interest in the case--
He was fired after detectives say he was untruthful and uncooperative about the disappearances. He has since refused to talk but was never named a suspect.
Marcia williams, terrance williams mom
"48:58 we won't give up, you know I'll never give up. Terrance has four children, I have to have answers, I demand to have answers 49:08"
The williams and santos families-- along with the collier county sherriffs office are hoping todays renewed attention on the cases will encourage people to come forward with information.
Perry
1:33:30 this is injustice and we have the power to change this, we have the power to see someone brought to justice 35
Return to index of stories...
If you have any info call ccso, crime stoppers, fdle.
We also have video of a man who came up to the podium crying. Saying that he has information about the williams case but has stayed quiet out of fear for his safety. He is being interviewed by collier detectives right now. I'm working on that angle of the story new for NBC2 news at 5.
Return to index of stories...
BREAKING NEWS, FIRST AT FOUR.
A STUDENT IS IN CUSTODY AND ANOTHER IS INJURED AFTER A SHOOTING AT A CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL.
IT HAPPENED THIS MORNING IN SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY - ABOUT 120 MILES NORTHWEST OF LOS ANGELES.
THE STUDENT SHOT IS 16 YEARS-OLD AND IS IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDITION.
THE SUSPECT IS ALSO A STUDENT, AND USED A SHOTGUN IN THE ATTACK.
WE'RE ALSO GETTING WORD THE SHOOTER WAS TALKED INTO SURRENDER BY TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER.
NBC-2 WILL BRING YOU UPDATES ON THE STORY THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON.
Return to index of stories...
THE SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA IS THE LATEST ROUND OF GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COUNTRY.
LAST MONTH, A GUNMAN KILLED 20 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
FOLLOWING THE SHOOTING, PRESIDENT OBAMA ORDERED VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN TO LEAD A PANEL TO CRACK DOWN ON GUN SAFETY LAWS.
AS NBC'S STEVE HANDELSMAN REPORTS, BIDEN WILL BE READY TO SHARE HIS FINDINGS BY NEXT WEEK.
Return to index of stories...
ANOTHER SWAT TEAM AT A SCHOOL.
ANOTHER SHOOTING INCIDENT.
THE IMAGES FROM NEAR BAKERSFIELD, CALIFORNIA HIT CABLE NEWS NETWORKS.
AS VICE PRESIDENT BIDEN SAID HE'LL SEND TO PRESIDENT OBAMA ON TUESDAY A PROPOSAL TO CHANGE U-S GUNS LAWS.
"Diminish the probability that what we've seen in these mass shootings will occur and diminish the probability that our children are at risk in their schools."
BIDEN, WHO MET WITH HUNTING GROUPS TODAY, AND THE N-R-A,
IS EXPECTED TO RECOMMEND A NEW BAN ON ASSAULT WEAPONS AND LARGE CAPACITY CLIPS
AND SETTING UP A STRONGER BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM.
NO EXCEPTIONS FOR GUN SHOWS AND THE INTERNET MARKET WHERE 40% OF GUNS GET SOLD NOW WITHOUT ANY CHECK TO STOP SALES TO CRIMINALS OR THE MENTALLY ILL.
A MASS SHOOTING SURVIVOR SAYS CHANGING THAT IS JOB ONE.
"Not taking guns from every american. Not removing the second amendment from everybody. That's not what we're taking about. We're talking about making sure guns don't get in the wrong hands. And how do we do that? That's a background check."
IN THE WAKE OF THE MOVIE MASSACRE IN AURORA.
"If assault weapons and rifles"
"were NOT allowed in this country - my son would still be alive."
COLORADO'S GOVERNOR IS THE LATEST TO TAKE UP NEW GUN LAWS.
Colorado :xx-:xx too short to super?
"We have obligation to prevent similar tragedies.
GUN RIGHTS ADVOCATES ARE PUSHING BACK.
"The best response have a good guy with a gun at the scene and to do that you need more people who are good guys with guns
THAT'S WHAT THE POWERFUL NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION SAYS.
insert ends
audio outcue: I'm Steve Handelsman, NBC News, Washington.
Return to index of stories...
NEW RIGHT NOW, A JUDGE IS EXPECTED TO HAND DOWN A DECISION AFTER THIS WEEK'S PRELIMINARY HEARING IN THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING.
THE JUDGE WILL ANNOUNCED IF JAMES HOLMES WILL STAND TRIAL FOR LAST JULY'S THEATER SHOOTING THAT KILLED 12 PEOPLE INJURED DOZENS MORE.
JUDGE WILLIAM SYLVESTER WILL ISSUE A WRITTEN RULING BY TOMORROW ON IF AND WHEN A TRIAL MIGHT BEGIN
LEGALS EXPERTS SAY THE CASE WILL LIKELY END WITH A PLEA AGREEMENT WITH HOLMES PLEADING GUILTY ON ALL COUNTS AND RECEIVING LIFE IN PRISON WITHOUT PAROLE.
Return to index of stories...
ALL NEW, FIRST AT FOUR.
A STATE REPRESENTATIVE HAS FILED A BILL THAT WILL REPEAL FLORIDA'S "STAND YOUR GROUND" LAW.
THE LAW ALLOWS PEOPLE TO USE DEADLY FORCE IF THEY FEEL THEIR LIFE IS IN DANGER.
DEMOCRATIC REPRESENTATIVE ALAN WILLIAMS FILED THE BILL YESTERDAY.
THE STAND YOUR GROUND LAW MADE NATIONAL HEADLINES LAST YEAR.
GEORGE ZIMMERMAN FACES SECOND DEGREE MURDER CHARGES FOR SHOOTING AND KILLING TRAYVON MARTIN.
ZIMMERMAN SAYS HE SHOT THE TEEN IN SELF DEFENSE
HE BELIEVES HE SHOULD BE PROTECTED UNDER FLORIDA'S STAND YOUR GROUND LAW.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT ORDERED THE LAW TO BE REVIEWED.
AND HE APPOINTED MEMBERS TO A TASK FORCE--
BUT THEY OFFERED FEW CHANGES.
Return to index of stories...
THERE'S A BRAND NEW REMINDER FOR DRIVERS ON FORT MYERS BEACH TO LOOK OUT FOR PEOPLE WALKING ALONG ESTERO ISLAND.
TIME AFTER TIME, WE'VE TOLD YOU ABOUT PEDESTRIANS BEING HIT ALONG THE BUSY ROAD.
TODAY, CITY LEADERS UNVEILED NEW BANNERS TO ALERT DRIVERS.
NBC-2'S LAUREN DISPIRITO JOINS US LIVE ON THE ISLAND WITH OUR FIRST LOOK.
Return to index of stories...
THREE OF THESE BANNERS HANG THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND--
THEY'LL STAY UP YEAR ROUND--
REMINDING PEOPLE WHEN THEY GET ON ISLAND, THEY NEED TO SHARE THE ROAD.
Return to index of stories...
take vo
AFTER SEVERAL CRASHES LAST BUSY SEASON--
THE BEACH COMMUNITY'S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE DECIDED TO PUT CHANGES IN PLACE FOR THIS SEASON.
THEY WANT TO REDESIGN CROSSWALKS, TO MAKE THEM SAFER--
AND SPENT ABOUT 900 DOLLARS HANGING 3 NEW BANNERS.
NEXT, THEY'LL DESIGN A BROCHURE-- TO ADVISE TOURISTS TO SLOW DOWN WHILE DRIVING-- AND GIVE PEOPLE WHO WALK AND BIKE SAFETY TIPS TOO.
Return to index of stories...
THIS IS THE FIRST CHANGE PEOPLE ON THE ISLAND ARE SEEING-- NEXT YOU'LL SEE THE COUNTY MOVE SOME CROSSWALKS TO MATCH UP WITH LIGHTS, TO MAKE THEM SAFER.
LIVE ON FMB LD NBC2
Return to index of stories...
DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON, CREWS STAND WATCH OVER A GAS LEAK ALONG U-S 41 IN FORT MYERS.
A CONSTRUCTION CREW HIT A PROPANE TANK AT THE SITE OF THE OLD CLARION INN THIS MORNING.
A GAS COMPANY COULD NOT VACUUM OUT THE PROPANE, SO THEY ARE BURNING IT OFF.
THAT'S THE FLAME YOU SEE.
THE GAS COMPANY ESTIMATES ABOUT 400 GALLONS OF FUEL NEEDS TO BE BURNED.
NO BUSINESSES OR HOMES WERE EVACUATED.
IF YOU LIVE IN THE AREA AND SMELL SOMETHING FUNNY, IT'S NOT HARMFUL.
OUR CREWS WILL STAY OUT THERE TO MONITOR THE LEAK.
Return to index of stories...
NEW INFORMATION FROM THE LABOR DEPARTMENT SUGGESTS THE JOB MARKET MAY BE STABILIZING.
APPLICATIONS FOR UNEMPLOYMENT ROSE LAST WEEK BY 4-THOUSAND.
BUT THE FOUR-WEEK AVERAGE FOR JOBLESS BENEFITS IS A LOT BETTER THAN EXPERTS PREDICTED.
IT'S AROUND 365-THOUSAND RIGHT NOW.
Return to index of stories...
BUSINESS OWNERS AT THE BAYFRONT SHOPS IN NAPLES ARE SMILING AFTER A WEEKEND CONCERT
MORE THAN 2-THOUSAND PEOPLE ATTENDED, SPENDING MONEY AT NEARBY STORES.
BUT THERE'S A GROWING PROBLEM.
STRAIGHT AHEAD, WHY PEOPLE LIVING IN THE APARTMENTS WANT TO PUT IT TO A STOP.
Return to index of stories...
NO MORE MUSIC!
THAT'S THE MESSAGE COMING FROM RESIDENTS IN ONE UPSCALE NAPLES NEIGHBORHOOD.
A STRING OF CONCERTS KICKED OFF AT THE BAYFRONT COMMUNITY LAST SATURDAY -- IT'S ALL PART OF ITS "ROCKING BY THE BAY" SERIES.
THE GOAL IS TO BRING HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO THE AREA AND BOOST OF BUSINESS.
SATURDAY'S CONCERT DID JUST THAT -- BUT RESIDENTS LIVING THERE SAY THE MUSIC WAS TOO LOUD -- DESCRIBING IT AS "OUTRAGEOUS."
THE CONCERT WRAPPED UP BY NINE.
THE CITY DID RECEIVED SEVERAL COMPLAINTS AND ISSUED BAYFRONT A CITATION -- ASSURING THAT THIS SATURDAY'S CONCERT WILL BE WATCHED CLOSELY.
Return to index of stories...
FORECAST OPEN
Return to index of stories...
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.
RECORD HEAT CONTINUES
We broke the record yesterday with a high of 88 degrees. The old record was 85 set back in 1974. That 88 also ties the all time warmest day in January.
This morning is starting off warm and through the day, we will be hot again. We'll see partly cloudy skies with only the small chance for a stray shower to come across our skies. High pressure keeps all of the big storms and cold fronts away from our area for at least the next week. It also means that southeasterly breeze will continue to send in warm, humid air. We will stay about 10 degrees above normal for the next few days. In fact, we'll be right around the record high of 86 degrees this afternoon and could tie or break that record. Through the next 7 day we'll stay warm with no good rain chances coming our way.
Return to index of stories...
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION STEPS IN WITH A NEW MANDATE FOR MAKERS OF POPULAR SLEEPING PILLS.
WHY THE FEDERAL AGENCY IS MAKING THEM CUT THE DOSAGE IN HALF - JUST FOR WOMEN!
Return to index of stories...
STOCKS CONTINUE TO CLIMB HIGHER TODAY WITH THE DOW UP 80 POINTS AND THE S&P 500 NOW UP OVER 3%.
WELLS FARGO ADVISOR NICK CHLUMSKY IS HERE TODAY TO TALK ABOUT THIS NEW YEAR FOR INVESTORS.
NICK WHERE DO YOU THINK THE OPPORTUNITIES WILL BE IN 2013?
Return to index of stories...
You know, 2012 was a tough year for investors. From the political news and noise out of Washington surrounding the fiscal cliff deal, to the presidential election, recession in Europe, a possible hard landing for the economy in China…the list goes on and on.
· But despite all this news and noise, equity markets here in the US did very, very well. The problem is that many investors sat on the sidelines underinvested and in cash and missed out on a great year for stocks. At the same time, they abandoned altogether exposure to international equities in developed and emerging markets.
· And this is an area where we think investors should pay closer attention to in the coming year. And here's why.
Return to index of stories...
First, it appears that the gloomy fog in Europe is beginning to lift and that their economy is in a bottoming process right now. So from a valuation standpoint, it's probably a pretty good time to buy equities with exposure to European countries.
Second, the fear that China, the world's second largest economy, is going to make a hard landing I think is now fading away. Recent economic data coming out of China suggests that they are probably going to have a soft-landing and that their recent economic growth is sustainable into the future.
Third, although our analysts are forecasting are pretty decent year for US equities projecting a 7 to 10% increase in the S&P 500 in 2013, markets are already close to hitting their 5 year highs which might suggest that investors can get better valuations in equities coming out of countries in the EuroZone and China.
Last, fixed income investors have done very well in the last two calendar years. But that's only by virtue of the fact that interest rates have fallen to record lows. In fact just this last year, the 10 year treasury hit an all-time low of around 1.43%. With interest rates so low, investors will have to venture out of their comfort zone to continue generating the returns they have been used to in recent years.
And exposure to both international fixed income and international equities is a place you should consider. Now when we talk about adding international equities to your portfolio, we mean that only a part of your overall portfolio should be allocated to international stocks and bonds.
Return to index of stories...
Remember, developed and emerging market equities and fixed income tend to be more volatile than their US counterparts. So before you consider adding these to your retirement income plan, consult with your financial advisor to determine just how much exposure you should have and the risk and benefits associated with owning them.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE WELLS FARGO ADVISORS YOU CAN CALL THEM OR VISIT THEM.
THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF THEIR FORT MYERS BRANCH IS LISTED ON THE SCREEN.
Return to index of stories...
COMING UP ON THE NEWS, FIRST AT FOUR.
A NEW FORK MAY BE JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO LOSE WEIGHT.
BUT IT ISN'T ANY REGULAR PIECE OF SILVERWARE.
WHEN WE RETURN, HOW THIS HIGH-TECH FORK PROMISES TO CUT CALORIES FROM YOUR MEALS.
Return to index of stories...
LOSING WEIGHT IS A POPULAR NEW YEARS RESOLUTION.
AND IF YOU'RE TAKING-ON THAT CHALLENGE, MAYBE YOU NEED A VIBRATING FORK IN YOUR SILVERWARE DRAWER.
NO, WE'RE NOT JOKING.
IT'S A NEW GADGET ON DISPLAY AT THIS YEAR'S CONSUMER ELECTRONICS SHOW IN LAS VEGAS.
THE VIBRATING FORK GIVES A SLIGHT SHAKE WHEN YOU EAT TOO FAST.
EATING SLOWER HELPS YOU FEEL FULL, FASTER.
INVENTORS SAY THE JOLTING FORK WILL HELP CUT CALORIES BY 11 PERCENT.
Return to index of stories...
THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION HAS ISSUED A NEW WARNING ABOUT POPULAR SLEEP DRUGS -- AFTER STUDIES SHOW THEY DON'T LEAVE YOUR SYSTEM AS QUICKLY AS PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT.
NEW INFORMATION SHOWS SOME SLEEP DRUGS LIKE AMBIEN CAN STILL BE ACTIVE THE MORNING AFTER USE, AND DRIVING COULD BE IMPACTED.
JAY GRAY REPORTS.
Return to index of stories...
nats
A WELL TRAVELED ROAD TO A GOOD NIGHTS SLEEP. COULD LEAD TO SERIOUS PROBLEMS BEHIND THE WHEEL ACCORDING TO THE FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION.
"The FDA advised that current manufactures of sleeping pills, particularly Ambien or Zolpidem, should reduce their dose."
CUT BY ONE-HALF FOR FEMALE PATIENTS, WHO METABOLIZE THE DRUG MUCH SLOWER THAN MEN.
"They found that current medication levels were a little high to impair driving risk in the morning."
RESEARCHERS AT OHIO UNIVERSITY HAVE USED A DRIVING SIMULATOR TO STUDY THE ISSUE.
"It's actually just as bad as drinking and driving."
THERE HAVE BEEN SEVERAL DRIVING INCIDENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE EFFECTS OF SLEEPING PILLS.
"I remember getting on the highway, and then I have no memory."
KERRY KENNEDY HAD AMBIEN IN HER SYSTEM AFTER AN ACCIDENT. SO DID HER COUSIN. CONGRESSMAN PATRICK KENNEDY WHEN HE CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE BARRIER IN 2006.
AFTER MIXING ALCOHOL AND AMBIEN, A WOMAN IN TEXAS SAID SHE HAD NO MEMORY OF RUNNING OVER A MOM AND HER TWO YOUNG GIRLS.
AND IN ILLINOIS, 12 HOURS AFTER HE TOOK 4 AMBIEN. A DRIVER CRASHED INTO A CONSTRUCTION SITE. KILLING ONE AND INJURING THREE OTHERS.
DOCTORS STRESS THE NEW F-D-A REQUIREMENTS SHOULD SERVE AS A WAKE-UP CALL FOR PATIENTS.
Return to index of stories...
NEW DEVELOPMENTS RIGHT NOW AS WE CONTINUE OUR NEWSCAST.
FOR WEEKS, WE'VE TOLD YOU ABOUT BLAME BEING PASSED BETWEEN CAPE CORAL OFFICIALS AND FIREFIGHTERS OVER THE AGING FIRE FLEET.
COMING UP, NBC-2 DISCOVERS HOW THE BATTLING AGENCIES ARE COMING TOGETHER TO FIX THE PROBLEM.
AND - PREPARE TO CRINGE.
SOME OF THE GERMIEST PLACES TO PICK UP THE FLU - AND ANYTHING ELSE.
Return to index of stories...
RIGHT NOW, ONE OF HOLLYWOOD'S HIGHEST PAID DIRECTOR'S AND ACTORS IS OFFERING A 100-THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD FOR INFORMATION ABOUT A NINE-YEAR OLD CRIME.
TYLER PERRY WAS JOINED BY THE REVERED AL SHARPTON IN NAPLES THIS MORNING.
THE HIGH-PROFILE MEN WANT ANSWERS FOR THE DISAPPEARANCE OF FELIPE SANTOS AND TERRANCE WILLIAMS.
BOTH MEN VANISHED WITHIN THREE MONTHS OF EACH OTHER.
NBC-2 IS GETTING DETAILS ABOUT TIPS COMING IN FROM TODAY'S PRESS CONFERENCE.
Return to index of stories...
ON FORT MYERS BEACH, CITY LEADERS HOPE A NEW WARNING SYSTEM WILL IMPROVE SAFETY FOR PEOPLE WALKING ALONG THE MAIN ROAD.
THREE BANNERS HANG THROUGHOUT THE ISLAND, REMINDING DRIVERS AND TOURISTS THAT THEY NEED TO SHARE THE ROAD.
Return to index of stories...
NEW DETAILS RIGHT NOW ABOUT A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
A TEENAGER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING SHOT BY A FELLOW STUDENT.
THIS HAPPENED ABOUT 120 MILES NORTHWEST OF LOS ANGELES.
WE'RE TOLD A TEACHER OR STAFF MEMBER HELPED TALK THE SHOOTER INTO SURRENDERING.
Return to index of stories...
COUNT YOURSELF LUCKY IF YOU HAVEN'T BEEN HIT WITH THE FLU.
ALL OF THOSE TINY RED DOTS INDICATE WHERE THERE IS A GROWING FLU TREND.
TAMPA IS HIT WITH ONE OF THE DOTS -- IN FACT, FLORIDA'S SURGEON GENERAL SAYS THIS IS THE WORST FLU SEASON FOR OUR STATE IN 10 YEARS.
IN A LITTLE BIT, WE'LL SHOW YOU THE WEBSITE THAT'S CONSTANTLY UPDATED WITH SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT THE VIRUS NEAR YOU.
BUT FIRST, NBC'S ERIKA EDWARDS TAKES A CLOSER LOOK AT THE SICKNESS THAT'S PUTTING SOME OF THE NATION'S LARGEST CITIES ON A HEALTH ALERT.
Return to index of stories...
THE COUNTRY IS DIVIDED INTO TWO GROUPS: THOSE WHO ARE SICK.
"I couldn't breathe. I couldn't breathe anymore."
. AND THOSE WHO ARE DOING EVERYTHING POSSIBLE TO AVOID GETTING SICK.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION WORKERS IN BOSTON ARE WIPING DOWN HEAVILY TOUCHED SURFACES.
"Our staff is washing their hands twice as many times as what they normally mandate."
EVERYONE IS TRYING TO AVOID WHAT'S BECOMING ONE OF THE BIGGEST FLU SEASONS ON RECORD.
IN ONE WISCONSIN SCHOOL DISTRICT -- 1 OUT OF ABOUT EVERY 5 STUDENTS IS OUT SICK WITH FLU SYMPTOMS.
"We had to put hand sanitizer on just because a lot of kids were missing."
SOME HOSPITALS IN MILWAUKEE ARE SO OVERRUN THAT PATIENTS ARE BEING DIVERTED TO OTHER MEDICAL CENTERS.
BRIGHAM AND WOMEN'S HOSPITAL IN BOSTON HAS BEEN FORCED TO LINE UP PATIENT BEDS IN THE HALLWAY.
"We've seen a huge increase in patients coming in."
THE SICKEST ARE BEING ADMITTED. BUT DOCTORS SAY THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE SHOULD RECOVER ON THEIR OWN.
"Generally there's not much we can do other than give home remedies."
KEEP HYDRATED. REST, AND QUARANTINE YOURSELF.
"Don't go to school. Don't go to work."
EVEN CHURCHES ARE CHANGING THE WAY THEY WORSHIP. FOREGOING WINE DURING COMMUNION AND HAND-SHAKING AND HUGS DURING SERVICES.
"I'm an old lady and I'm a hugger I try not to but it just comes."
FOR MANY DOCTORS, FAITH LIES IN THE FLU VACCINE -- WHICH IS STILL AVAILABLE NATIONWIDE.
ERIKA EDWARDS, NBC NEWS.
Return to index of stories...
WE WANT TO GIVE YOU A CLOSER LOOK AT THE WEBSITE THAT PINPOINTS GROWING TRENDS IN FLU CASES.
IT'S ACTUALLY THROUGH GOOGLE.
JUST SEARCH FOR FLU TRENDS.
YOU CAN FIND TRENDS AROUND THE WORLD OR IN SPECIFIC CITIES.
WE'RE LOOKING AT INFORMATION ACROSS THE STATE OF FLORIDA.
EVERY RED DOT YOU SEE HAS A GROWING TREND IN FLU.
WHEN YOU CLICK ON THE DOTS, YOU CAN TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT SPECIFIC TIMES WHEN FLU CASES STARTED TO GROW.
MOST OF THE CITIES IN FLORIDA STARTED TO SPIKE IN DECEMEBER AND CONTINUE TO GROW.
IF YOU WANT TO CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE, WE'VE PROVIDED A LINK ON NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
Return to index of stories...
CAPE CORAL AND CITY FIREFIGHTERS BACK DOWN FROM AN INTENSE BATTLE OVER AGING AND FAILING EQUIPMENT.
THE UNION WANTED A NEW POSITION TO OVERSEE ALL THE MAINTENANCE CONCERNS.
AMID GROWING PUBLIC PRESSURE, CITY MANAGER JOHN SZERLAG ORDERED A FULL REPORT ON THE CURRENT SYSTEM.
FIRST AT FOUR -- NBC2'S STEVE CAMPION JOINS US LIVE FROM OUR CAPE CORAL MOBILE NEWSROOM BREAKING THE COMMITTEE'S FINDINGS.
STEVE?
Return to index of stories...
ONE CLEAR THING EMERGES FROM THIS LENGTHY REPORT -- THERE'S PLENTY OF WORK TO DO BEFORE PUBLIC SAFETY CONCERNS FADE AWAY.
WE'VE SPENT THE DAY POURING THROUGH THE COMMITTEE'S FINDINGS.
THEY'VE OUTLINE A LAUNDRY LIST OF STEPS THE CITY MUST TAKE TO ENSURE FIRST RESPONDERS ARE PLACED IN THE BEST POSSIBLE EQUIPMENT ON THE ROAD.
Return to index of stories...
FOR YEARS -- CASH STRAPPED CAPE CORAL PUT OFF REPLACING VITAL PUBLIC SAFETY EQUIPMENT AND FILLING NEEDED POSITIONS.
THE MOVE LEFT THE CITY DIVISION "FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES" PLAGUED WITH PROBLEMS.
A COMMITTEE -- MADE UP OF THE CITY'S FIRE CHIEF, POLICE CHIEF, PUBLIC WORKS, AND UNION LEADERS -- FINDS THEIR WEAKNESS ABUNDANT.
THE LIST INCLUDES POOR COMMUNICATION, LACK OF TRAINING, AND POOR SCHEDULING JUST TO NAME A FEW.
THE SOLUTIONS INCLUDE NEW SPENDING -- SUCH AS HIRING A NEW "FLEET ADMINISTRATOR," OUTLING AND FUNDING A FIVE YEAR REPLACEMENT PLAN, AND IMPROVING MAINTENANCE REPORTING.
Return to index of stories...
THE COMMITTEE ALSO CALLS FOR A NEW JOB TO BE FORMED IN FIRE RESCUE TO STRICTLY DEAL WITH EQUIPMENT ISSUES.
WE REACHED OUT TO THE CITY'S FIRE CHIEF AND UNION PRESIDENT TO TALK ABOUT WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PUBLIC SAFETY MOVING FORWARD -- THEY ALL DECLINED TO SPEAK WITH US.
INSTEAD, THEY SAY THEY'LL ADDRESS THE REPORT AT MONDAY'S CITY COUNCIL MEETING.
LIVE IN CAPE CORAL, STEVE CAMPION, NBC2.
Return to index of stories...
IT'S BEEN FOUR YEARS NOW SINCE THE DISAPPEARANCE OF LITTLE ADJI DESIR.
THE 6-YEAR OLD WAS LAST SEEN PLAYING IN HIS GRANDMOTHER'S YARD IN IMMOKALEE.
THEN HE SIMPLY VANISHED.
THAT WAS ON JANUARY 10TH -- 2009.
OVER THE YEARS MORE THAN A THOUSAND LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND VOLUNTEERS HAVE SEARCHED FOR ADJI.
AND THERE HAVE BEEN NUMEROUS LEADS. BUT NOTHING CREDIBLE.
YOUNG ADJI IS STILL MISSING.
Return to index of stories...
LEE COUNTY MOVES ONE STEP CLOSER TO FINDING A REPLACEMENT FOR MEDSTAR.
THE COMMITTEE THAT WILL RECOMMEND A FINALIST TO COUNTY COMMISSION MET FOR THE FIRST TIME.
HERE'S THEIR 4 FINALISTS:
THE LAST ONE- KEYSTONE WAS VOTED OFF THE LIST BECAUSE OF A LACK OF EXPERIENCE AND UNPREDICTABLE COSTS.
BOARD MEMBERS CITED CONCERNS WITH THE OTHER 3 BIDS AS WELL BUT OPTED TO ASK EACH PROVIDER MORE QUESTIONS.
SINCE MEDSTAR WAS GROUNDED IN AUGUST,
THE TAMPA GENERAL AND AEROMED COMBINATION HAS BEEN PROVIDING EMERGENCY HELICOPTER MEDICAL SERVICES TO LEE COUNTY.
THEIR PROPOSAL AS A PERMANENT REPLACEMENT OFFERS REGION WIDE APPROACH.
Return to index of stories...
Take sot-
Scott Tuttle
Lee County EMS Operations Manager
10:33:54-11
" The Tampa general plan does not specifically state that they going to use our hanger facility, their proposal lists that they would like to be located somewhere near the lee- Charlotte county line and we would like to se them at our hanger."
THE COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING START DATES, COST, EXPERIENCE AND SAFETY BEFORE FORWARDING THEIR DECISION TO COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
Return to index of stories...
16 PEOPLE ARE INJURED AFTER A SCHOOL BUS FLIPPED IN NEW JERSEY.
THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED THIS MORNING NEAR THE NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK STATE LINE.
THERE WERE NO STUDENTS ON THE SCHOOL BUS, BUT THE CRASH CAUSED A COMMUTER BUS TO HIT A TREE.
SEVEN OF THE 16 PEOPLE ON THE BUS ARE IN THE HOSPITAL.
THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
Return to index of stories...
TODAY INVESTIGATORS ARE LOOKING INTO WHAT CAUSED A FERRY TO CRASH INTO A NEW YORK CITY PIER.
80 PEOPLE WERE INJURED WEDNESDAY WHEN THE HIGH SPEED FERRY SLAMMED INTO THE PIER.
THE U-S COAST GUARD SAYS THE BOAT WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 16 MILES PER HOUR.
ACCORDING TO REPORTS THE FERRY RECENTLY HAD A MAJOR UPGRADE TO ITS ENGINE.
IT'S TOO SOON TO KNOW IF THAT UPGRADE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CRASH.
Return to index of stories...
ATTORNEYS FOR JERRY SANDUSKY ARE BACK IN COURT AND LOOKING TO REGAIN HIS FREEDOM.
THE FORMER PENN STATE COACH WAS SENTENCED TO 30-TO-60 YEARS IN PRISON FOR ABUSING TEN BOYS DURING A 15 YEAR PERIOD.
SANDUSKY IS EXPECTED TO APPEAR IN COURT WITH HIS LEGAL TEAM TO MAKE A POST SENTENCE MOTION.
HIS LAWYERS ARE SAYING THERE WAS INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE TO CONVICT HIM AND THEY DID *NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO PREPARE FOR TRIAL.
THE SEX ABUSE SCANDAL LED TO THE FIRING OF HEAD FOOTBALL COACH JOE PATERNO AND UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT, GRAHAM SPANIER.
Return to index of stories...
THE U-S SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE IF POLICE CAN ORDER A BLOOD TEST FOR PEOPLE SUSPECTED OF DRUNKEN DRIVING WITHOUT USING A WARRANT.
A MISSOURI MAN PROMPTED THE DISCUSSION WHEN HE WAS STOPPED TWO YEARS AGO AND GIVEN A BLOOD TEST DESPITE HIS OBJECTIONS AND WITHOUT A WARRANT.
STATE COURTS ARE DIVIDED ON WHETHER THE TEST SHOULD BE USED AS EVIDENCE.
POLICE SAY THE MAN FAILED A SOBRIETY TEST AND REFUSED TO TAKE A BREATHALYZER. The U-S Supreme Court is considering whether police can order a blood test for drunken driving suspects without a warrant.
The court was clearly divided in oral arguments Wednesday.
The court is considering the appeal of Tyler McNeely, who was stopped two years ago for speeding in Missouri.
Police say he failed field sobriety tests, refused to take a breathalyzer test, and was given a blood test without a warrant, despite his objections.
State courts were subsequently divided over whether the test could be admitted as evidence, prompting the Supreme Court appeal.
-----END-----CNN.SCRIPT-----
Return to index of stories...
IN OUR HEALTHCAST TODAY.
THE GERMIEST PLACES YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF THIS FLU SEASON.
SOME OF THE AREAS MADE US CRINGE, BUT THIS WAY YOU'LL BE ABLE TO PROTECT YOURSELF.
RESTAURANT MENUS.
IT SEEMS LIKE A NO BRAINER, BUT HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE COULD TOUCH THOSE MENUS.
MAKE SURE YOU DON'T LET IT TOUCH YOUR PLATE OR SILVERWARE.
AND KEEP THAT HAND SANITIZER NEARBY FOR A QUICK WIPE FOR YOURSELF.
NEXT UP, LEMONS WEDGES.
ACCORDING TO THE JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH, NEARLY 70 PERCENT OF LEMON WEDGES THAT COME WITH DRINKS CARRY DISEASE-CAUSING MICROBES
TO BE SAFE, ASK YOUR WAITER TO LEAVE OUT THE LEMON.
DOCTOR'S OFFICE.
IF YOU HAVE TO GO SEE THE DOC TO HELP GET OVER THE FLU.
BRING YOUR OWN MAGAZINES. IT WILL HELP YOU FROM PICKING UP OTHER DISEASES FROM PATIENTS.
Return to index of stories...
PATIENTS WITH HEART DISEASE AND ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK CAN REDUCE THEIR RISK OF DEATH BY UNDERGOING CARDIAC REHABILITATION. SOUNDS SIMPLE ENOUGH- BUT AS AMY OSHIER REPORTS, IT TAKES WORK. HERE'S OUR HEALTH MATTERS REPORT.
Return to index of stories...
STUDIES SHOW CARDIAC REHAB CAN BE A LIFE-SAVER, BUT THE MAJORITY OF PEOPLE WHO COULD USE IT, AREN'T.
ALEXIS COLLINS/REGISTERED NURSE
RUNS:
2:13 The general Medicare guidelines, which most insurances follow, go from heart attack, angina, stent, heart transplant, open heart surgery- which can include the bypass graphs or valve repair.
THAT ADDS UP TO MILLIONS OF POTENTIAL PATIENTS. ONLY ONE IN FOUR IS TAKING ADVANTAGE. REGISTERED NURSE ALEXIS COLLINS WORKS ON LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION.
ALEXIS COLLINS/REGISTERED NURSE
RUNS:
4:10: We want you to not only have the dietary, the exercise benefits, but to maintain your smoking sensation, to control your blood pressure, control your blood cholesterol. When you are with us for up to 12 weeks we're reinforcing that. You are becoming accountable for yourself.
HERE'S WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A CARDIAC REHAB PROGRAM LIKE THE ONE AT CAPE CORAL HOSPITAL: YOU'LL BEGIN WITH AN EVALUATION OF YOUR HISTORY AND MEDICAL CONDITION, GO ON TO A PERSONAL TREATMENT PLAN, GET COUNSELING ON HEALTHY CHOICES AND TAKE PART IN SUPERVISED EXERCISE.
GEORGE HAYS/CARDIAC EXERCISE SPECIALIST
RUNS:
10:10: Oh yeah, it's wonderful to watch them to get stronger. They feel better, they are doing more, they are able to do more at home. Nothing breeds success like success.
AMY OSHIER/REPORTING
RUNS:
A study from the Mayo Clinic found cardiac graduates were 50% less likely to die within 5 years of their heart event. Lowering risk factors while raising fitness levels adds up to a change of heart.
GEORGE HAYS/CARDIAC EXERCISE SPECIALIST
RUNS:
10:59 That's what we try to get across to them. So we try to encourage them to work outside of here to develop some independence.
ALEXIS COLLINS/REGISTERED NURSE
RUNS:
4:10.and not see you come back as a patient.
FOR LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, I'M AMY OSHIER.
Return to index of stories...
A STORY YOU HEARD FIRST ON NBC2--
TOWN OF FORT MYERS BEACH IS GETTING SOME NEWS IT'S BEEN HOPING FOR--
25:35 "I am very pleased to have the honor to say that we have chosen to stay here as our winter home port. "
THE TALLSHIP LYNX HAS BEEN DOCKED AT SNUG HARBOR MARINA IN THE BACK BAY SINCE SINCE JANUARY 3RD-- AS PART OF TRIAL RUN, TO MEAUSURE IT'S POPULARIRTY HERE.
IT'S MODELED AFTER THE BALTIMORE CUTTERS THAT DEFENED THE U-S IN THE WAR OF 1812.
THE SHIP'S FOUNDATION PRESIDENT SAYS DUE TO AN
OVERWHELMING RESPONSE-- TICKETS TO DAYTIME SAILS HAVE BEEN SELLING OUT-- THEY'VE DECIDED NOT TO LOOK ELSEWHERE IN FLORIDA --LIKE ST. PETERSBURG--FOR A WINTER HOME.
Return to index of stories...
alan mandel, vice mayor, fort myers beach
0101 it will be good for students and schools as well the tourists coming so we're just thrilled that this announcment was made 0107
THE SHIP'S OWNERS HOPE TO ATTRACT VISITORS LOOKING FOR AN EDCATIONAL EXPERIENCE.
AND TOWN LEADERS SAY SO MANY PEOPLE HAVE COME TO TAKE A LOOK AT THE SHIP--IT'S ALREADY BOOSTING TOURISM-- WITH SOME BUSINESSES ALREADY REPORT INCREASED SALES.
Return to index of stories...
AND THE NOMINEES ARE.
SOME OF HOLLYWOOD'S BIGGEST STARS ARE UP FOR ACADEMY AWARDS THIS YEAR.
BUT IT'S WHO *ISN'T IN THE LINE-UP THAT'S MAKING HEADLINES.
WE'LL EXPLAIN.
AND -
GFX 911 nats 911. Where's your emergency?
I'm driving down Granby Street right before the zoo and there's a lion that
ran across the street! A Baby lion!
SEEING A BABY LION DOWN THE STREET MAKES FOR A GOOD STORY.
AFTER THE BREAK, WE'LL EXPLAIN WHY THIS 9-1-1 CALLER WAS FEELING A LITTLE FOOLISH AFTER THE CALL TO 9-1-1.
Return to index of stories...
PAUSE FOR AHEAD AT 5:00 CLIP
ACTOR TYLER PERRY, THE REVERAND AL SHARPTON AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P ALL IN NAPLES OFFERING CASH FOR INFORMATION ON A COLD COLLIER COUNTY CASE.
WE TOLD YOU ABOUT THAT AT FOUR --
AT FIVE -- A POSSIBLE LEAD.
i'm here for my safety man. Crying officer and 3 other deputies chased me on the beach
COULD THAT MAN'S OUTBURST BE THE KEY TO FINALLY FINDING OUT WHAT REALLY HAPPENED. WE'RE WORKING ON THAT FOR NBC2 NEWS AT 5.
Return to index of stories...
FORECAST OPEN
Return to index of stories...
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.
NEAR RECORD HEAT FOR ANOTHER WEEK
We broke the record yesterday with a high of 88 degrees. The old record was 85 set back in 1974. It also became the all time warmest day in January history for Southwest Florida.
High pressure is to blame for our near record heat. It's also keeping storms and cold fronts away from our area, and it'll continue to do so for at least the next week.
We will stay about 10 degrees above normal for the next few days. In fact, we'll be right around the record high of 86 degrees tomorrow afternoon. I wouldn't be surprised if we actually tie or even break that record.
Same story on Friday.
Through the next seven days, we'll stay warm with no good rain chances coming our way. It'll simply be partly sunny each afternoon with highs in the lower to mid 80s after starting off around 65 to 70 degrees.
As mentioned above our rain chances are very low. I don't expect any showers or storms for us, but with this type of heat one or two rogue showers cannot be completely ruled out. We all discovered that on Tuesday!
Thankfully if one does pop up… It'll last less than 10 minutes. As you can see this is a pattern that gives us weather tantamount to summer.
Return to index of stories...
THIS SUNDAY HOLLWOOD WILL SHINE WITH ITS BIGGEST STARS--
IT'S AWARD SEASON AND UP FIRST -- THE GOLDEN GLOBES.
BUT THE STAR-STUDDED EVENT MIGHT BE OVERSHADOWDED THIS YEAR. BY THE OSCARS.
THE OSCAR NOMINEE LIST WAS RELEASED TODAY -- AND IT'S A DISAPPOINTMENT FOR MANY A-LIST ACTORS. AND BOX OFFICE HITS.
HERE'S MARK BARGER.
Return to index of stories...
nats
IT GRABBED THE MOST GOLDEN GLOBE NOMINATIONS A MONTH AGO.AND NOW, "LINCOLN" HAS ADDED THE MOST OSCAR NOMINATIONS
TO ITS HAUL.12 OVERALL.INCLUDING BEST PICTURE, BEST DIRECTOR FOR STEVEN SPIELBERG AND BEST ACTOR FOR DANIEL DAY LEWIS.
AMONG THE EIGHT OTHER FILMS VYING FOR BEST PICTURE ARE THE FRENCH LOVE STORY "AMOUR", THE MYSTICAL INDEPENDENT HIT "BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD", THE MUSICAL "LES MISERABLES", THE OFFBEAT ROMANCE "SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK" AND THE FANTASTICAL SURVIVAL TALE "LIFE OF PI".
nats
"ZERO DARK THIRTY" IS ALSO IN THE BEST PICTURE HUNT.BUT ITS DIRECTOR, KATHYRN BIGELOW DID NOT GET A BEST DIRECTOR NOMINATION.NEITHER
DID THE DIRECTORS OF THE TWO OTHER BEST PICTURE NOMINEES, BEN AFFLECK FOR THE IRAN HOSTAGE THRILLER "ARGO".AND QUENTIN TARANTINO FOR THE SLAVE REVENGE SAGA "DJANGO UNCHAINED".
Quentin is the director's director in Hollywood and that is stunning to me.
THE FIELD FOR BEST ACTRESS OFFERS A STARK CONTRAST."AMOUR" STAR EMANUELLE RIVA IS THE OLDEST EVER NOMINEE IN THE CATEGORY AT THE AGE OF 85.WHILE 9 YEAR OLD QUVENZHANE WALLIS IS THE YOUNGEST EVER NOMINEE FOR "BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD".
nats
THEY'RE UP AGAINST JENNIFER LAWRENCE FOR "SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK", NAOMI WATTS FOR "THE IMPOSSIBLE", AND JESSICA CHASTAIN FOR "ZERO DARK THIRTY".
BRADLEY COOPER IN "SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK" IS AMONG DANIEL DAY LEWIS' COMPETITORS FOR BEST ACTOR.SO ARE HUGH JACKMAN FOR "LES MISERABLES", JOAQUIN PHOENIX FOR "THE MASTER" AND DENZEL WASHINGTON FOR "FLIGHT".
THE ACADEMY AWARDS WILL BE HANDED OUT FEBRUARY 24TH.
MARK BARGER, NBC NEWS.
Return to index of stories...
A LION ON THE LOOSE. THOSE WERE THE CALLS 9-1-1 OPERATORS RECEIVED IN NORFOLK VIRGINIA.
GFX 911 nats 911. Where's your emergency?
I'm driving down Granby Street right before the zoo and there's a lion that
ran across the street! A Baby lion!
POLICE PUT IN A CALL TO THE LOCAL ZOO TO MAKE SURE ONE OF ITS LIONS HADN'T MADE A DARING ESCAPE.
TAKE A LOOK.
IT TURNS OUT THIS 3 YEAR OLD LAB-RA-DOODLE WITH A MANE WAS THE CAUSE.
NOW THE DOG STORY HAS GONE VIRAL.
HE ALREADY HAS 11 THOUSAND LIKES ON HIS FACE BOOK PAGE.
Return to index of stories...
STARBUCKS CUSTOMERS ARE DIGGING THE NEW REUSEABLE CUPS.
THE COMPANY IS OFFERING THE ECO-FRIENDLY CUPS FOR JUST ONE DOLLAR.
YOU BUY ONE AND BRING IT BACK FOR YOUR NEXT CUP AND THE ONE AFTER THAT AND THE ONE AFTER THAT. YOU GET IT.
THEY'LL BE AVAILABLE SOON AT ALL STARBUCKS NATIONWIDE.
Return to index of stories...
IF YOU WANT TO IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS WITH TRIVIA DURING THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION, HERE YOU GO.
DURING THIS YEARS INAUGURATION PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL USE TWO DIFFERENT BIBLES.
THE SAME BIBLE PRESIDENT LINCOLN USED WHEN HE TOOK OFFICE AND THE BIBLE ONCE USED BY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR.
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST TIME KING'S BIBLE IS USED FOR A PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION.
MONDAY JANUARY 21ST IS ALSO MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY. WHEN PRESIDENT OBAMA TAKES THE OATH OF OFFICE THIS MONTH. IT WON'T BE WITH ONE BIBLE. BUT INSTEAD TWO OF THEM.
IN A PUBLIC CEREMONY MONDAY, JANUARY 21ST, THE PRESIDENT WILL USE THE SAME BIBLE PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN USED WHEN HE TOOK THE OATH OF OFFICE. AS WELL AS ANOTHER BIBLE THAT WAS ONCE USED BY CIVIL RIGHTS LEADER DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JUNIOR.
Return to index of stories...
SO YOU WANTED TO BE AN ASTRONOMER WHEN YOU GREW UP, BUT IT JUST DIDN'T WORK OUT.
NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.
A WEBSITE IS PUBLISHING MILLIONS OF IMAGES TAKEN BY THE MARS ROVER.
ORGANIZERS OF THE WEBSITE NEED YOU TO LOOK AT THE PICTURES AND SEE IF YOU SPOT ANYTHING OUT OF THE NORM.
THE PROJECT IS RUN COMPLETELY BY SCIENCE FANS.
IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN CHECKING OUT THE PICTURES, WE'VE PROVIDED A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
Return to index of stories...
A FAMILY OF KILLER WHALES IS SAFE AFTER BECOMING TRAPPED IN THE HUDSON BAY.
FIRST AT FOUR - HOW MOTHER NATURE CAME TO THE RESCUE OF STRANDED WHALES WHEN PEOPLE COULDN'T.
BUT FIRST, OUR FOUR AT FOUR: THE TOP FOUR STORIES GETTING THE MOST ATTENTION ON OUR WEBSITE: NBC-DASH-TWO-DOT-COM.
Return to index of stories...
1. Tyler Perry offers $100K in Collier missing men case
2. Historic ship officially makes FMB its winter home
3. Record heat continues
4. Mug shot gallery - 1/9/13
Return to index of stories...
A FAMILY OF KILLER WHALES IS SAFE AFTER AN ALARMING DISCOVERY IN THE HUDSON BAY.
THEY WERE TRAPPED FOR TWO DAYS WHEN TEMPERATURES SUDDENLY DROPPED--
AND THEY GOT STUCK UNDER THICK ICE.
NBC'S CHRIS CLACKUM HAS THE STORY.
Return to index of stories...
A pod of killer whales trapped under the ice in Canada's frozen north may have freed themselves.
Tribal elders say a break in the weather created a break in the ice, freeing the trapped whales.
The whales had been stuck under the thick arctic ice for days, each taking turns to breathe through a hole considered tiny. given how big they are.
The opening was in the middle of a massive ice field. with the nearest open water miles away.
The town's mayor first sounded the alarm, asking the government to send ice breakers to free the whales, because their hole was shrinking.
"We are very concerned. Icebreaker is the only option, but there is no icebreaker around here presently."
The Canadian government dispatched a team of scientists and researchers to the area to see what could have been done.
And with no icebreakers nearby, officials said the only hope for the whales survivival would have been a lucky break in the weather.
And it looks like that's exactly what happened.
CC, NBC News.
Return to index of stories...
THAT WRAPS UP THE NEWS FIRST AT FOUR.
PETER BUSCH AND KELLIE BURNS JOIN US WITH DEVELOPING STORIES AT FIVE.
Return to index of stories...
OUR BIG STORY AT FIVE IS THE PLEA FROM ACTOR AND DIRECTOR TYLER PERRY TO HAVE A LOCAL COLD CASE SOLVED -- AND THE MADE-FOR-A-MOVIE MOMENT WHEN A MAN JUMPED FROM THE AUDIENCE IN TEARS.
IT'S A CAN'T MISS STORY.
PLUS MAJOR CHANGES FOR WOMEN WHO TAKE AMBIEN --
A PROMISE FROM THE VICE-PRESIDENT ON GUN CONTROL --
AND NEW INFORMATION AS WE GO ON THE AIR ABOUT A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN CALIFORNIA.
NBC2 NEWS AT FIVE IS NEXT.
Return to index of stories...
