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THIS MORNING.
WE'RE HEARING FROM WITNESSES WHO SAW GOOD SAMARITANS WHO PULLED A MAN OUT FROM UNDER A CAR AFTER AN ACCIDENT IN LEHIGH ACRES.
PLUS.
WE HIT A RECORD TEMPERATURE YESTERDAY AND IT COULD HAPPEN AGAIN TODAY.
HAILEY WEBB TRACKING UNSEASONABLY WARM CONTITIONS ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
and there was a lion that ran across the street a baby lion. oh ok where.
what kind of animal? a lion a baby lion
AND WHAT YOU SEE THERE GOT AN ENTIRE NEIGHBORHOOD INTO AN UPROAR.
WE'LL TELL YOU ALL ABOUT IT IN THIS HOUR OF NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
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THANKS FOR JOINING US ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY AT SIX.
I'M CLAY MILLER
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG
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WE'RE WORKING FOR NEW DETAILS IN A VIOLENT LATE-NIGHT CRASH.
A MAN ON A MOTORCYCLE CRASHED IN LEHIGH ACRES - THEN, HE WAS RUN OVER BY ANOTHER CAR.
RIGHT NOW, THE VICTIM OF THE CRASH IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
THE ACCIDENT HAPPNED ON ALABAMA ROAD AND NAVAJO AVENUE IN LEHIGH ACRES.
DEPUTIES TELL US THE MOTORCYCLE CLIPPED THE BACK OF A CAR AND WENT DOWN - THE RIDER, THEN SLID OFF HIS BIKE.
GOOD SAMARITIANS RAN OUT TO TRY AND HELP HIM.
THEY WERE YELLING FOR TRAFFIC TO STOP BUT ANOTHER CAR CAME THROUGH AND RAN OVER THE MAN ON THE GROUND.
NEIGHBORS WERE ABLE TO LIFT THE CAR OFF THE MAN.
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Lorena Mendoza Lives Nearby
right next to the motor cycle we saw the body and then you see all the people trying to help him and then all the sudden you see this car coming and everyone was yelling at him to stop
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THE VICTIM'S NAME IS NOT BEING RELEASED BUT WE'RE TOLD HE'S IN HIS 40S.
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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.
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.
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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 LEHIGH ACRES FAMILY IS AT A HUGE LOSS THIS MORNING.
THIEVES BROKE INTO THEIR HOME AND STOLE EVERYTHING FROM JEWELRY TO ELECTRONICS -- BUT THEY DIDN't STOP THERE.
THEY ALSO TOOK A COLLECTION OF SIGNED BASEBALLS.
ADAMARIS OSORIO, HOME BURGLARIZED: Carlos Beltran, Sammy Sosa, Mark McGwire
AND THAT'S JUST TO NAME A FEW, ACCORDING TO HOMEOWNER ADAMARIS OSORIO.
HE SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE USED A ROCK TO SMASH A SIDE WINDOW.
THE COLLECTION TOTALED ABOUT 40 SIGNED BASEBALLS.
THE ESTIMATED COST--- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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TRANSLATION OF FATHER: translation "to him that was something really important because that's what he grew up wanting to do
ALSO STOLEN FROM THE HOUSE --
ADAMARIS' SOCIAL SECURITY CARD. AND *NEW DRIVER'S LICENSE.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CALL POLICE.
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THE GOLDEN GATE FIRE CHIEF IS ASKING IF HE CAN QUIT HIS JOB BEFORE HIS CONTRACT IS UP.
CHIEF ROBERT METZGER SAYS IT WILL SAVE THE DISTRICT 59-HUNDRED DOLLARS, PLUS PENSION COSTS.
METZGER HAS ALREADY ANNOUNCED HE'S LEAVING FOR A NEW JOB IN CALIFORNIA.
HIS DEPARTURE HAS LEFT THE DISTRICT WONDERING WHO WILL BECOME INTERIM CHIEF.
TYPICALLY--THE ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF WOULD BECOME INTERIM.
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THAT WAS NOLAN SAPP, THE CURRENT ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF IN GOLDEN GATE.
THE DISTRICT CHAIRMAN RECOMMENDED SAPP TAKE OVER.BUT COULD NOT GET ANOTHER MEMBER TO SECOND THE MOTION SO THAT DECISION IS STILL IN LIMBO.
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FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL PAM BONDI'S FATHER HAS DIED.
HERE'S A PICTURE OF PAM.
HER FATHER, JOSEPH BONDI, PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY AFTER A LONG BATTLE WITH LEUKEMIA.
THE NAVY VETERAN WAS AN AUTHOR, COLLEGE PROFESSOR AND MAYOR DURING HIS CAREER.
HE WAS 76.
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A NEW BILL WOULD AUTOMATICALLY REGISTER FLORIDIANS TO VOTE, WHEN THEY APPLY FOR OR RENEW THEIR DRIVER'S LICENSE.
UNDER THE BILL--
PEOPLE WHO DIDN'T WANT TO REGISTER TO VOTE, WOULDN'T HAVE TO.
THEY COULD OPT OUT.
THE SPONSOR OF THE BILL CLAIMS THE PROCESS WOULD EASE RECENT CONTROVERSY OVER REGISTRATION EFFORTS.
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A TEMPORARY BRIDGE IN COLLIER COUNTY IS CAUSING OUTRAGE IN ONE COMMUNITY.
TRASH DAY TOOK ON A WHOLE NEW MEANING AT 23RD STREET SOUTHWEST IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES-- LEAVING TRASH CANS DESTROYED AND MAILBOXES RIPPED OUT OF THE GROUND.
TRAFFIC IS BEING RE-ROUTED THERE-- WHILE CREWS WORK ON A ONE POINT NINE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT TO REBUILD THE WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.
PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE SAY WHAT USED TO BE A DEAD END STREET IS TOO NARROW FOR LARGE TRUCKS AND CARS TO PASS EACH ANOTHER.
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Tony Jacobsen/Golden Gate Estates
"I heard a noise, I saw my neighbors trashcan totally destroyed and the mailbox pulled completely out of the ground."
Dr. Fritz Lemoine/Golden Gate Estates
"One of the big issues is we've said from the beginning that the street was barely big enough for one car."
THE COUNTY INSTALLED SIGNS AND SPEED BUMPS TO TRY TO SLOW TRAFFIC.
THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE IS EXPECTED TO BE UP UNTIL SUMMER.
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FOLLOWING THE FIRST MURDER OF THE YEAR.
FORT MYERS POLICE CHIEF DOUG BAKER IS UNVEILING NEW TACTICS TO STOP VIOLENT CRIMES.
IT INCLUDES AN EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY POLICING.
1:34:25 obviously the officers can't be everywhere at once so it's important that we receive that informational info from the tips from the community 32
NBC-2 RODE ALONG WITH FORT MYERS POLICE OFFICER TONY BROWN.
HE'S KNOWN FOR HIS SOLID RELATIONSHIP WITH RESIDENTS.
HIS PHILOSOPHY IS BUILDING TRUST TO HELP SOLVE CRIMES.
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1:02:18 you create a repoire with these people so they're more willing to tell you hey this person did it or this person right here did it. 25
WHILE OFFICERS RENEW THEIR EFFORTS,
THE CHIEF IS LOOKING INTO ENACTING AN ORDINANCE THAT FORCES CONVICTED FELONS WHO USE GUNS IN THEIR CRIMES TO REGISTER WITH POLICE ONCE THEY'RE OUT OF JAIL.
ANOTHER IDEA IS TO ADD MORE REWARDS FOR TIPSTERS WHO OFFER ACCURATE INFORMATION.
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CHIEF BAKER WANTS TO REMIND FAMILIES OF MURDER VICTIMS THAT HIS DEPARTMENT IS WORKING TO BRING CLOSURE TO FAMILIES. AND JUSTICE TO KILLERS.
"We have not forgotten our victims or the victims family regardless of the criminal history or what the association or motive is of those homicides those violent crimes."
THE CITY'S FIRST MURDER VICTIM OF THIS YEAR, IS A 27 YEAR OLD FATHER NAMED KRISTOPHER SMITH.
HIS FAMILY TELLS US HE WAS GUNNED DOWN IN HIS CAR, OUTSIDE HIS SON'S SCHOOL MONDAY MORNING.
NO CHILDREN WERE HURT.
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CAPE CORAL POLICE OFFICERS HAVE SHUT DOWN A TOWING COMPANY FOLLOWING A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS.
POLICE SUSPENDED THE PERMIT FOR AMERICA TOWING'S FOR TWO MONTHS.
OFFICERS TELL US THE COMPANY OFTEN CHARGED FAR MORE THAN ALLOWED UNDER THE LAW.
THEY SAY THE COMPANY MADE DRIVERS PAY STORAGE FEES EVEN WHEN THEY DIDN'T HAVE TO.
AND THINK THERE ARE MORE VICTIMS OUT THERE.
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"We believe there may have been others who've grinned and barred it. We're looking for you."
IF YOU SUSPECT YOU'VE PAID TOO MUCH -- YOU'RE URGED TO CALL THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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ACTOR AND DIRECTOR TYLER PERRY ALONG WITH REVERAND AL SHARPTON WILL BE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TODAY TO DISCUSS THE CASE OF TWO MISSING COLLIER COUNTY MEN.
THEY TWO WILL HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE WITH THE N-DOUBLE-A-C-P.
THEY PLAN TO ADDRESS THE DISSPAREANCES OF TERRANCE WILLIAMS AND FELIPE SANTOS.
THEY BOTH WENT MISSING MONTHS APART NEARLY TEN YEARS AGO.
BOTH MEN WERE LAST SEEN ALIVE BY A FORMER COLLIER DEPUTY --
WHO WAS FIRED WHEN HE BECAME UNCOOPERATIVE WITH INVESTIGATORS.
STAY WITH US.
IN THE NEXT HALF HOUR WE'LL HAVE A LIVE REPORT.
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STAY WITH US.
IN ABOUT FIVE MINUTES.
WE TALK ABOUT WHAT'S GOING ON TODAY ON CAPITOL HILL -- WHAT THE NATION WILL DO ABOUT GUN CONTROL.
VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS ON A MANDATE FROM THE PRESIDENT TO GET PUBLIC INPUT ON THE ISSUE, WE'LL BREAK IT ALL DOWN FOR YOU.
FIRST A LOOK AT WHAT IT'S LIKE OUTSIDE.
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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.
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.
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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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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT GUN CONTROL TODAY ON CAPITOL HILL -- THIS TIME WITH THE N-R-A.
YESTERDAY, HE PUSHED FOR A PUBLIC EFFORT TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR ACTION.
BIDEN PROMISES QUICK WORK BY HIS TASK FORCE, MANDATED BY THE PRESIDENT -- EVEN GOING SO FAR AS TO SUGGEST MOVING PAST LEGISLATION ALL-TOGETHER.
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"But the president is going to act. There are executive orders, executive action that can be taken. We haven't decided what that is yet"
THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION WILL MAKE ITS RECOMMENDATIONS AT THE END OF THE MONTH.
WHILE TOP LEADERS REMAIN RESERVED ON ALL-OUT ASSAULT WEAPONS BANS--
THE RECOMMENDS WILL LIKELY INCLUDE POINTS ON MENTAL HEALTH AND HIGH-CAPACITY MAGAZINES.
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LOOKING AHEAD IN THE AURORA COLORADO SHOOTING CASE.
THE JUDGE MUST DECIDE WHETHER THERE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO TRY ACCUSED SHOOTER JAMES HOLMES -- HE WILL MAKE HIS RULING BY FRIDAY.
THE DEFENSE TEAM DECIDED NOT TO CALL WITNESSES TO EXPLAIN HOLMES' MENTAL HEALTH.
THE HEARING LAID OUT THE EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM.
PROSECUTORS SAID HOLMES ACTED DELIBERATELY AND CASED THE MOVIE THEATER BEFORE THE ATTACK.
THEY ALSO SHOWED PHOTOS HOLMES TOOK OF HIMSELF. SOME SHOWED HIM POSING WITH WEAPONS.
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS WON THE RIGHT TO CALL WITNESSES DURING THE HEARING BUT CHANGED THEIR MINDS.
OLMES IS CHARGED WITH KILLING 12 AND INJURING 70 OTHERS IN A MASS SHOOTING LAST JULY.
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FORMER FIRST LADY LAURA BUSH WAS OUT AND ABOUT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WEDNESDAY.
MRS. BUSH WAS AT THE RIBBON CUTTING FOR THE NEW MOTE MARINE RESEARCH OFFICE IN BOCA GRANDE.
THE BUSH FAMILY FREQUENTLY VISITS THE AREA.
RESIDENTS TELL US THEY TRY TO TREAT THE BUSHES LIKE ANY OTHER VISITORS.
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9:37 "I even wrote them a note saying I hope we weren't too assertive in our welcoming you. But they're laid back and I think they enjoy the island
LAURA SAYS HER FATHER IN LAW - GEORGE H-W BUSH IS DOING "GREAT" AND THEY CHECK ON HIM EVERY DAY.
HE'S STILL IN THE HOSPITAL, BUT OUT OF INTENSIVE CARE.
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A CHURCH IN CAPE CORAL WILL BUILD A HIGHLY CONTESTED FENCE.
AFTER MONTHS OF NEGOTIATIONS, VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH FINALLY GOT PERMISSION FROM THE CITY TO BUILD A FENCE IN FRONT OF THEIR BUILDING.
IT'S LOCATED DOWNTOWN, OFF SOUTHEAST 47TH TERRACE.
THE REASON IT TOOK SO LONG?
THE FENCE HEIGHT DOESN'T COMPLY WITH THE EXACT "VISION PLAN" OF THE COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY.
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2:20 the fence is security to keep the children from the road and keep people from coming in to the children's area that dont need to be in there:26
9:41 we try to make the best decisions we can make based on what's good for the overall benefit of the city:48
THE CHURCH'S PLAN IS TO BUILD A PLAYGROUND AND A COMMON AREA.
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HE **OR SHE, IS NO BANSKY, BUT THE'RE GETTING A REPUTATION.
THE SILLY RABBIT TAGGER STRIKES AGAIN IN FORT MYERS.
THIS TIME THE VANDAL SPRAY PAINTED ON A WALL SURROUNDING A DUMPSTER AT THE TIRE CHOICE ON GLADIOLUS DRIVE.
NEXT TO THE WORDS IS A PICTURE OF A RABBIT'S FACE.
SINCE OCTOBER DEPUTIES SAY THIS TAGGER DUBBED SILLY RABBIT HAS HIT WALLS ACROSS SOUTH FORT MYERS.
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FEWER MANATEES DIED IN 2012, COMPARED TO RECENT YEARS.
THE WARMER THAN USUAL WINTER PLAYED A ROLE-- BECAUSE THE WATER WAS WARMER.
392-MANATEES DIED LAST YEAR.
81-DIED FROM BOATS HITTING THEM.
TONIGHT'S NUMBERS FOLLOW THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF UNUSUALLY HIGH DEATHS FOR MANATEES IN FLORIDA.
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PORT CHARLOTTE RESIDENTS FINALLY HAVE ANSWERS THIS MORNING ABOUT ALGAE IN SUNSHINE LAKE.
THIS IS VIDEO WE SHOT LAST AUGUST.
IN A PUBHLIC MEETING LAST NIGHT, A CONTRACTOR ANNOUNCED THEY WILL START DREDGING THE LAKE BY THE END OF THIS MONTH.
FILTERING THE WATER AND PUMPING IT BACK INTO THE LAKE.
THE PROJECT SHOULD TAKE ABOUT FOUR MONTHS AND COST THE COUNTY NEARLY 2 MILLION DOLLARS.
NEW TEST RESULTS FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, SHOW THE ALGAE IS NOT HARMFUL TO PUBLIC HEALTH.
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PARKING ON FORT MYERS BEACH JUST GOT A LITTLE BIT EASIER.
YOU CAN NOW USE YOUR CREDIT CARD IN CERTAIN AREAS.
THE TOWN INSTALLED NEARLY 100 NEW SMART METERS.
THE MACHINES TAKE CREDIT AND DEBIT CARDS, IN ADDITION TO CASH.
TOWN STAFF IS TESTING OUT THE METERS THROUGH MID-APRIL--
AS A TEST RUN, TO SEE WHETHER IT MAKES SENSE TO SWITCH ALL PARKING METERS ON THE ISLAND.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THIS FLU SEASON IS LOOKING TO BE ONE OF THE WORST IN YEARS.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL IS EXPECTED TO RELEASE NEW HARD DATA ABOUT TE OUTBREAK.
OUR FULL REPORT IN JUST ABOUT TEN MINUTES.
WE'LL BE RIGHT BACK
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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.
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.
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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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A COURT HEARING HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR A MILWAUKEE MAN ACCUSED OF FIGHTING WITH A POLICE OFFICER WHILE DRESSED AS A CLOWN.
KENNETH KRAUCUNAS IS CHARGED WITH RESISTING AN OFFICER AND DISORDERLY CONDUCT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SCUFFLE STARTED BACK IN NOVEMBER WHEN THE OFFICER TRIED TO ARREST KRAUCUNAS AFTER RESPONDING TO REPORTS OF A CLOWN STANDING IN THE STREET WITH A TOY GUN, BLOCKING TRAFFIC.
KRAUCUNAS SHOWED UP IN COURT WEDNESDAY DRESSED AS A CLOWN.
THE JUDGE ORDERED HIM TO CHANGE.
TODAY'S COURT HEARING WAS RESCHEDULED FOR MARCH.
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A MIAMI MAN IS HONORED FOR BEING A GOOD SAMARITAN -- HE RETURNED A BAG FULL OF VALUABLES.
I look over and see the package. It was a folder and I picked it up. I open it and it's an iPad and an envelope. I look in it and there was money. I close it right back.
THAT'S PATRICK MORGAN.
HIS CLEANING COMPANY WAS CONTRACTED TO CLEAN AN AREA OF THE FORT LAUDERDALE AIRPORT.
THEY FOUND A PACKAGE CONTAINING AN IPAD AND 13-THOUSAND DOLLARS CASH.
MOMENTS LATER HE SPOTTED A MAN RUNNING, PANICKED - LOOKING FOR HIS BELONGINGS.
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I just took off and I probably covered the 12 minute walk in about a 2-and-a half minute run.
I told him don't worry, it's okay. I feel good about it you know, knowing that I found it and he can come and claim it.
WEDNESDAY MORGAN ACCEPTED A LETTER OF APPRECIATION, AND UNBEKNOWNST TO HIM, A 625 DOLLAR CHECK.
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LISTEN TO THIS STORY OUT OF NORFOLK VIRGINIA.
POLICE REPORTEDLY GOT MULTIPLE CALLS ABOUT A BABY LION ON THE LOOSE!.
HERE'S ONE CALL.
and there was a lion that ran across the street a baby lion. oh ok where.
what kind of animal? a lion a baby lion
it had the mange and everything
it was about the size of a labrador retriever.
HERE'S THE LION -- NOT REALLY A LION THOUGH.
IT'A ACTUALLY CHARLES, THE LABRADOODLE.
OFFICERS EVEN CALLED THE LOCAL ZOO TO MAKE SURE THEIR BIG CATS WERE ALL ACCOUNTED FOR.
DANIEL PAINTER OWNS CHARLES, AND SAYS HIS PET'S HAIRCUT CUT IS MEANT TO LOOK LIKE OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY'S MASCOT.
PAINTER SAYS THIS ISN'T FIRST TIME HIS POOCH HAS BEEN MISTAKEN FOR A LION IN CALLS TO POLICE.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF __________________.
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!
_____________ - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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THIS MORNING IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR.
WE'RE LOOKING AHEAD TO THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL, AND THEY'RE TAKE ON WHAT'S EXPECTED TO BE ONE OF THE WORST FLU SEASONS IN YEARS.
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AND.
WE HAVE A LIVE REPORT THIS MORNING.
TYLER PERRY AND AL SHARPTON WILL BE IN NAPLES, TALKING ABOUT COLLIER COUNTY'S MOST NOTORIOUS MISSING PERSON CASES.
NEWS TODAY AT SIX STARTS NOW.
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GOOD MORNING AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH US.
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
WE HAVE A LOT TO COVER THIS MORNING.
WE BEGIN WITH THE EXPLOSION IN FLU CASES ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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TOMORROW THE CDC RELEASES ITS LATEST FLU COUNT AND THEY'RE EXPECTING A BIG JUMP IN THE NUMBERS.
COVERING THIS STORY FOR US IN THE STUDIO TODAY, NBC-ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH.
STACEY?
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THE FLU STARTED EARLY AND THE VIRUS IS SPREADING FAST.
THIS MORNING, THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL REPORTS A HIGH LEVELS IN 29 STATES.
NOT ONLY IS FLU MUCH WORSE THAN IT WAS LAST YEAR, BUT IN SOME AREAS, MEDICINE IS SCARCE.
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IN BOSTON, THE MAYOR DECLARED A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WITH 700 CASES SO FAR THIS YEAR:
"That's ten times what we saw all of last year."
THEY'RE OFFERING FREE FLU SHOTS TO COMBAT WHAT THE CDC SAYS COULD BE ONE OF THE WORST FLU SEASONS WE'VE SEEN IN YEARS.
"It was like something just hit me like a mack truck and I just felt sick all over."
DOCTOR VISITS DOUBLED IN THE LAST FOUR WEEKS.
SOME SCHOOLS HAVE CLOSED.
CROWDED EMERGENCY ROOMS ARE TURNING PEOPLE AWAY. THIS PENNSYLVANIA HOSPITAL SET UP A TENT FOR THE OVERFLOW:
"If they've got mild illness, we can see them, evaluate them, treat them if needed and discharge right from the tent."
SOME AREAS ARE RUNNING OUT OF FLU SHOTS AND TAMIFLU. WHICH CAN SHORTEN THE ILLNESS.
SO FAR, 18 CHILDREN HAVE DIED, INCLUDING THIS SIX-YEAR-OLD FROM TEXAS.
"She was a Daddy's girl, like I don't know what to do, it's like my heart is gone now."
THIS NORTH CAROLINA HAIR SALON IS SEEING THE IMPACT ON WORKERS, AND CUSTOMERS:
"They're cancelling their appointments, they're rescheduling, they're coming in coughing, it's been bad."
EXPERTS PREDICT THE FLU COULD COST EMPLOYERS 10 BILLION DOLLARS.
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THE FLU SEASON COULD LAST LONGER, BECAUSE THIS YEAR'S STRAIN IS SAID TO BE MORE SEVERE.
BY THE WAY, DOCTORS SAY ITS NOT TOO LATE TO GET A FLU SHOT.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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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.
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.
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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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TWO BIG NAMES ARE COMING TOGETHER TO HELP STIR UP CLUES ON WHAT HAPPENED TO TWO COLLIER COUNTY MEN WHO VANISHED NEARLY TEN YEARS AGO.
THEY WERE LAST SEEN BY A COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY WHO HAS BEEN FIRED.
ACTOR TYLER PERRY AND REVERAND AL SHARPTON WILL BE IN NAPLES THIS MORNING.
NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK JOINS US LIVE.
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THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD HAS A TEAM ON SITE THIS MORNING -- INVESTIGATION THE FERRY CRASH THAT INJURED DOZENS OF PEOPLE IN NEW YORK CITY.
THE SHIP SLAMMED INTO A DOCK WEDNESDAY MORNING DURING A RUSH-HOUR RUN FROM NEW JERSEY.
ALMOST SIXTY PEOPLE WERE HURT -- TWO OF THEM CRITICALLY.
327 PASSENGERS AND CREW WERE ONBOARD.
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CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDER JERRY SANDUSKY APPEARS IN COURT THIS MORNING.
THERE ARE QUESTIONS OVER WHETHER SANDUSKY'S ATTORNEY HAD ENOUGH TIME TO PREPARE FOR HIS TRIAL LAST YEAR.
THE LAWYERS ARGUE THAT THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH PROSECUTION MATERIALS.
JERRY SANDUSKY WAS CONVICTED OF 45 COUNTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
HE MAINTAINS HIS INNOCENCE AND IS PURSUING APPEALS.
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LATER THIS MORNING -- WE'RE EXPECTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF AIR TRAVEL.
THE MONTHLY CONSUMER REPORT IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH INFORMATION ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AIRLINES.
THE REPORT WILL INCLUDE DETAILS ON FLIGHT DELAYS. MISHANDLED BAGGAGE. AND CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.
AS WELL AS REPORTS ON THE LOSS, INJURY OR DEATH OF ANIMALS DURING AIR TRAVEL.
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ACCORDING TO A REPORT IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, APPLE IS WORKING ON A VERSION OF ITS iPHONE THAT'S CHEAPER AND THAT COULD DEBUT AS SOON AS THIS YEAR.
THE REPORT CITES INSIDERS WHO SAY APPLE IS LOOKING INTO SWITCHING FROM THE STANDARD ALUMINUM BODY TO A LOWER COST POLYCARBONATE PLASTIC. WHICH WOULD DROP THE PRICE OF THE DEVICE.
APPLE DECLINED TO COMMENT ON THE REPORT.
ITS iPHONE 5 CURRENTLY STARTS AT 199 DOLLARS.
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THERE'S WORD THAT WENDY'S IS TESTING A PRETZEL BURGER. OR RATHER. A PRETZEL BUN.
SELECT WENDY'S LOCATIONS HAVE STARTED SELLING A BACON CHEESEBURGER WITH A SLIGHTLY HEARTIER, PRETZEL-LIKE BUN.
BUT A SPOKESMAN FOR THE FAST-FOOD CHAIN HAS DECLINED TO CONFIRM THE TEST OR PROVIDE ANY DETAILS.
WHAT WENDY'S EXECS HAVE SAID IN THE PAST IS THAT THEY PLAN TO USE BETTER BREAD IN THE YEAR AHEAD.
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A NEW COUPON-CABIN DOT COM SURVEY REVEALS THE COST, AND FINANCIAL FEELING, OF BEING SINGLE.
MORE THAN FOUR-IN-TEN OR 42 PERCENT OF SINGLE U-S ADULTS REPORTED THEY FEEL MORE FINANCIALLY STRAINED THAN THEIR MARRIED PEERS.
AND MORE THAN HALF SAID THEY FEEL THEY PAY MORE IN FEDERAL INCOME TAXES.
AS FOR HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES, THAT'S WHERE MARRIED FOLKS FEEL BURDEN.
MORE THAN SIX IN TEN MARRIED U-S ADULTS AGREED THEIR HOUSEHOLD EXPENSES ARE MORE THAN THEIR SINGLE PEERS.
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MOVIE FANS WILL WANT TO TAKE NOTE OF THIS MORNING'S OSCAR NOMINATIONS.
THE ACADEMY OF MOTION PICTURE ARTS AND SCIENCES WILL ANNOUNCE THE FILMS, ACTORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS THAT MADE THE GRADE.
AMONG THE FILMS EXPECTED TO BE NOMINATED ARE 'LINCOLN', 'LES MISERABLES', 'ARGO', 'ZERO DARK THIRTY', 'DJANGO UNCHAINED', AND 'SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK'.
THE 85TH ACADEMY AWARDS CEREMONY WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH.
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LISTEN TO THIS.
A CAREGIVER IN WASHINGTON STATE, USED TO HELPING OUT FOUND OUT SHE HAD AN EXTRA GUEST IN HER HOUSE --
--WHO HAD BEEN LIVING THERE FOR POSSIBLY UP TO A YEAR!.
HOMEOWNER VELMA KELLEN SAYS SHE STARTED NOTICING STRANGE SIGNS.
UNFAMILIAR SMELLS, COLD DRAFTS.
THE FURNACE REPAIRMAN CLIMBED INTO HER CRAWL SPACE TO SEE WHERE THE HEAT MAY BE GOING.
THAT'S WHEN HE MADE THE DISCOVERY.
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"He said 'Good news I got your vents fixed, but the bad news somebody's been making their home under there.'"
*together*
"I said, 'You've got to be kidding!'"
BASED ON THE LENGTH OF THE SMELL OF SMOKE IN HER HOUSE, THE INTRUDER MAY HAVE BEEN STAYING IN THE CRAWL SPACE FOR UP TO A YEAR.
NEITHER KELLEN OR HER NEIGHBORS OR HER THREE DOGS EVER HEARD OR SAW A THING.
THE POLICE CHIEF SAYS IT'S THE FIRST TIME HE'S HEARD OF IT HAPPENING.
VELMA SAYS SHE'S GLAD TO HAVE SHARED SPACE WITH THE MYSTERY PERSON -- SHE JUST WISHES THEY WOULD HAVE LET HER KNOW.
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A NEW STUDY SHOWS AMERICANS DIE SOONER AND HAVE HIGHER RATES OF DISEASE.
EVEN AMERICANS WITH HEALTH INSURANCE, HIGHER INCOMES AND COLLEGE EDUCATIONS SEEM TO BE AT A DISADVANTAGE COMPARED TO THOSE IN WESTERN EUROPE, AUSTRALIA, CANADA AND JAPAN.
THE U-S LAGS BEHIND THOSE COUNTRIES IN INFANT MORTALITY, INJURIES AND HOMICIDES, OBESITY, HEART DISEASE AND DISABILITY.
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THE HALLMARK OF SICKLE CELL DISEASE -- MISSHAPEN RED BLOOD CELLS -- MAY BE USED TO HELP FIGHT CANCEROUS TUMORS.
RESEARCHERS AT A CANCER RESEARCH COMPANY IN CALIFORNIA TEAMED UP WITH DUKE UNIVERSITY TO DEVELOP A WAY TO TARGET SPECIFIC TUMORS IN MICE.
IT BLOCKS BLOOD VESSELS AROUND THEM WITH THE SICKLE-SHAPED CELLS.
THE TUMORS USED IN THIS STUDY ARE OFTEN DIFFICULT TO TREAT WITH CHEMOTHERAPY AND RADIATION.
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KIDS CAN GET A GOOD AMOUNT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY.
A NEW STUDY FROM GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY COMPARED THE ENERGY EXPENDITURE IN SCHOOL P-E CLASSES. WITH THE ENERGY KIDS USE UP PLAYING ACTIVE VIDEO GAMES.
GYM CLASS WAS BETTER OVERALL. BUT THE ACTIVE VIDEO GAMES PROMPTED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL KIDS TO MOVE ENOUGH TO MEET GUIDELINES.
NO SUCH LUCK FOR MIDDLE SCHOOLERS -- ESPECIALLY OLDER GIRLS.
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WE HAVE SOMETHING SPECIAL WE WANT TO SHOW YOU.
IT'S COMING UP IN ABOUT SIX MINUTES ON NBC-2 TRENDING TODAY.
YESTERDAY WE TALKED ABOUT HE HUGE SHARK TRACKED ALONG THE FLORIDA COAST.
TODAY, WE'VE GOT A PHOTO TRENDING ON THE WEB THAT WILL GIVE YOU THE CHILLS.
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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.
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.
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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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THE TEENAGER POLICE SAY THEY FOUND IN A CAR WITH A FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER -- WILL ENTER A PRE-TRIAL DIVERSION PROGRAM.
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER DAVID HENLEY AS THE TEEN AT THE CENTER OF CONTROVERSY WITH FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.
HENLEY WAS IN THE CAR WITH BIGELOW WHEN DEPUTIES PULLED THEM OVER, SUSPECTING A DRUG DEAL.
HENLEY'S ATTORNEY TELLS US HE HAS ACCEPTED FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CHARGES.
THEY INCLUDE POSESSION OF COCAINE AND MARIJUANA,
AND DRIVING WITHOUT A LICENSE.
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THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGION FOUNDATION SLAMMED CAPE LEADERS FOR ALLOWING PRAYER BEFORE MEETINGS.
COUNCIL MEMBERS DEFEND THE PRACTICE TELLING NBC2 -- THEY DON'T ADDRESS ANY ONE SPIRITUAL LEADER.
"The city has gone over and beyond to and tell me to make sure don't mention Jesus and say the father, a higher power so we're on the right track."
IN A LETTER TO THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS - THE ORGANIZATION CLAIMS THE INVOCATIONS VIOLATE THE SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE.
THE GROUP SAYS PRAYER MAKES RELIGIOUS MINORITIES FEEL LIKE OUTSIDERS.
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MILLIONS OF DOLLARS EVERY YEAR.
AND BEACH EROSION IS A 24-7 JOB.
AND ON FORT MYERS BEACH, ENGINEERS COULD SOON HAVE MORE RESOURCES TO TACKLE THE PROBLEM.
the big question is why that sand is moving around
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES COORDINATOR KEITH LAAKKONEN SAYS THE COASTLINE IS CHANGING ENOUGH-- THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME, A ENGINEERING FIRM IS NEEDED TO HELP CLEAR UP THAT UNCERTAINTY.
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this study is going to give us the basic playbook of where that sand is and how the coastline is reacting to these changes over time
THEY'LL MEASURE UNDERWATER DEPTHS, CHART WIND AND WAVES, AND STUDY AERIALS--TO FIGURE OUT HOW SAND SHIFTS.
IN THE END, IT COULD HELP SAVE THE TOWN MONEY WHILE STOPPING EROSION BEFORE IT STARTS.
THE STUDY WILL RUN THE TOWN 134-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
IT WILL TAKE 6 MONTHS TO COMPLETE--
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FIREFIGHTERS IN THE AUSTRALIAN STATE OF NEW SOUTH WALES ARE TRYING TO GET CONTROL OF FIRES THAT HAVE BEEN BURNING FOR DAYS.
80 FIREFIGHTING AIRCRAFT ARE ASSIGNED TO THE FIRES.
THERE ARE ABOUT ONE-THOUSAND VOLUNTEERS ON THE GROUND.
THOUSANDS OF ACRES HAVE BEEN SCORCHED.
NO HUMAN INJURIES HAVE BEEN REPORTED -- BUT AT ONE FARM, THOUSANDS OF SHEEP WERE KILLED.
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OFF THE COAST OF AUSTRALIA WEDNESDAY A BOATER STRUGGLED TO CONTROL HIS BOAT WHILE IT WAS SPINNING IN CIRCLES.
TAKE A LOOK.
A NEWS HELICOPTER IN THE AREA SPOTTED THE BOATER IN THE WATER, SWIMMING NEAR THE SPINNING BOAT.
THE PILOT OF THE HELICOPTER ADMITTED ADMITTED HE DID NOT KNOW WHAT WAS GOING ON WHEN HE FIRST ARRIVED -- BUT HE DID CALL FOR HELP.
THE BOATER IS REPORTEDLY DOING OK.
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PILOT OF THE CHANNEL NINE NEWS HELICOPTER, BRETT COMPANY, SAYING:
"I actually thought it was a whale. I thought it was a bit late for whale season but I thought there is nothing breaking here. It just looked really strange."
THE TELEVISION NETWORK THAT USED THE HELICOPTER CALLED FOR THE HELP.
THE MAN IS REPORTEDLY DOING WELL.
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ABOUT 45-HUNDRED RUNNERS RACED FOR GOOD LUCK TODAY AT A SHRINE IN JAPAN.
THIS IS THE CENTURIES OLD "LUCKY MAN" RACE.
THE COURSE IS ONLY ABOUT 230 YARDS THROUGH THE SHRINE GROUNDS.
THE WINNER EARNS THE TITLE OF "LUCKY MAN" WHICH IS SAID TO GUARANTEE GOOD FORTUNE IN THE NEW YEAR.
THIS YEAR AN 18-YEAR-OLD HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WON THE RACE.
IN ADDITION TO GOOD FORTUNE THE WINNER ALSO RECEIVES A BARREL OF SAKE.
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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.
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.
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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.
A MAN IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION THIS MORNING AFTER A SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE CRASH IN LEHIGH ACRES.
THE ACCIDENT HAPPNED ON ALABAMA ROAD AND NAVAJO AVENUE LAST NIGHT.
DEPUTIES TELL US THE MOTORCYCLE CLIPPED THE BACK OF A CAR AND WENT DOWN - THE RIDER, SLIDING OFF HIS BIKE.
GOOD SAMARITIANS RAN OUT TO TRY AND HELP HIM.
THEY WERE YELLING FOR TRAFFIC TO STOP BUT ANOTHER CAR CAME THROUGH AND RAN OVER THE MAN ON THE GROUND.
NEIGHBORS WERE ABLE TO LIFT THE CAR OFF THE MAN.
THE VICTIM'S NAME HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED
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A LEHIGH ACRES FAMILY IS AT A HUGE LOSS THIS MORNING.
THIEVES BROKE INTO THEIR HOME AND STOLE EVERYTHING FROM JEWELRY TO ELECTRONICS -- BUT THEY DIDN'S STOP THERE.
THEY ALSO TOOK A COLLECTION OF SIGNED BASEBALLS.
THE HOMEOWNER SAYS IT LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE USED A ROCK TO SMASH A SIDE WINDOW.
THE COLLECTION TOTALED ABOUT 40 SIGNED BASEBALLS.
THE ESTIMATED COST--- ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL CONTINUE DISCUSSIONS ABOUT GUN CONTROL TODAY ON CAPITO HILL -- THIS TIME WITH THE N-R-A.
YESTERDAY, HE PUSHED FOR A PUBLIC EFFORT TO BUILD SUPPORT FOR ACTION.
BIDEN PROMISES QUICK WORK BY HIS TASK FORCE, MANDATED BY THE PRESIDENT -- EVEN GOING SO FAR AS TO SUGGEST MOVING PAST LEGISLATION ALL-TOGETHER WITH EXECUTIVE ACTION.
THE PRESIDENT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS LATER THIS MONTH.
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A JUDGE MUST DECIDE WHETHER THERE IS ENOUGH EVIDENCE TO TRY ACCUSED SHOOTER JAMES HOLMES IN THE AURORA MOVIE THEATER MASSACRE. -- HE WILL MAKE HIS RULING BY FRIDAY.
THE DEFENSE TEAM DECIDED NOT TO CALL WITNESSES TO EXPLAIN HOLMES' MENTAL HEALTH.
THE HEARING LAID OUT THE EVIDENCE AGAINST HIM.
PROSECUTORS SAID HOLMES ACTED DELIBERATELY AND CASED THE MOVIE THEATER BEFORE THE ATTACK.
THEY ALSO SHOWED PHOTOS HOLMES TOOK OF HIMSELF. SOME SHOWED HIM POSING WITH WEAPONS.
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A TEMPORARY BRIDGE IN COLLIER COUNTY IS CAUSING OUTRAGE IN ONE COMMUNITY.
THE BRIDGE AT 23RD STREET SOUTHWEST IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES ISN'T WIDE ENOUGH -- AND ON GARBAGE DAY, TRASH CANS WERE KNOCKED OVER AND MAILBOXES RIPPED OUT OF THE GROUND.
TRAFFIC IS BEING RE-ROUTED THERE-- WHILE CREWS WORK ON A ONE POINT NINE MILLION DOLLAR PROJECT TO REBUILD THE WHITE BOULEVARD BRIDGE.
THE COUNTY INSTALLED SIGNS AND SPEED BUMPS TO TRY TO SLOW TRAFFIC.
THE TEMPORARY BRIDGE IS EXPECTED TO BE UP UNTIL SUMMER.
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FORT MYERS POLICE CHIEF DOUG BAKER IS PUSHING NEW TACTICS TO STOP VIOLENT CRIMES.
IT INCLUDES AN EMPHASIS ON COMMUNITY POLICING.
ANOTHER OFFICER WE SPOKE WITH SAYS THE EFFORT IS ABOUT BUILDING TRUST WITH THE COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGING PEOPLE TO COMMUNICATE WITH POLICE.
CHIEF BAKER ALSO WANTS A NEW ORDINANCE, REQUIRING CRIMINALS WHO USE GUNS IN THEIR CRIMES TO REGISTER WITH POLICE WHEN THEY'RE OUT OF JAIL.
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CONVICTED CHILD SEX OFFENDER JERRY SANDUSKY WILL APPEAR IN COURT THIS MORNING.
THERE IS QUESTION OVER WHETHER SANDUSKY'S ATTORNEY HAD ENOUGH TIME TO PREPARE FOR HIS TRIAL LAST YEAR.
THE LAWYERS ARGUE THAT THEY WERE OVERWHELMED WITH PROSECUTION MATERIALS.
JERRY SANDUSKY WAS CONVICTED OF 45 COUNTS OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE.
HE MAINTAINS HIS INNOCENCE AND IS PURSUING APPEALS.
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LATER THIS MORNING -- WE'RE EXPECTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE QUALITY OF AIR TRAVEL.
THE MONTHLY CONSUMER REPORT IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST CONSUMERS WITH INFORMATION ON THE QUALITY OF SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE AIRLINES.
THE REPORT WILL INCLUDE DETAILS ON FLIGHT DELAYS. MISHANDLED BAGGAGE. AND CONSUMER COMPLAINTS.
AS WELL AS REPORTS ON THE LOSS, INJURY OR DEATH OF ANIMALS DURING AIR TRAVEL.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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