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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
ONE PERSON IS DEAD.ANOTHER HAS BEEN RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER A CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD OVERNIGHT.
THE CRASH IS LOCATED NORTH OF WINKLER AVENUE, NEAR THE FORT MYERS COUNTRY CLUB.
NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE FROM THE SCENE THIS MORNING.
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CUE TO SOT: WE SPOKE TO ONE MAN WHO WAS DRIVING BY JUST AFTER THE CRASH HAPPENED, TAKE A LISTEN TO WHAT HE SAID.
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Marvin Nelson
:09
"I was like scared yah know. It looked really bad. I think they were going pretty fast."
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3:35 I heard 6 gun shots in rapid succession. It sounded like a semi automatic
A SHOOTING AT THIS MOBIL GAS STATION HAD NEIGHBORS in south fort myers A LITTLE BIT RATTLED.
RIGHT NOW- DEPUTIES ARE STILL PIECING TOGETHER WHAT HAPPENED,
AND WORKING TO TRACK DOWN THE SHOOTER.
IT HAPPENED AROUND THREE o'clock SUNDAY MORNING.
DEPUTIES CLOSED OFF THE CRIME SCENE ON GLADIOLUS DRIVE TO INVESTIGATE FOR MORE THAN 4 HOURS.
BUSINESS WAS SHUT DOWN TOO.
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2:21 it's bad for us because we have to pay our bills. The time I am here, I am counting my money
2:40 I don't like to come here and fighting each other and shooting each other. What can I do.
THE VICTIM WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL --
WE ARE WORKING TO GET THAT PERSON'S NAME AND CONDITION.
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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 warmer weather will really take hold of Southwest Florida over the next few days until the next cold front arrives later this week.
As our wind flow becomes more southerly, the warmth and humidity will continue to build in today through Wednesday; in fact, we'll even come close to hitting some record highs during the next few afternoons.
Today's record of 86° could actually be in jeopardy as temperatures reach the mid 80s under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky.
Even as we continue to warm up, rain prospects will stay pretty slim with precipitation probabilities generally less than 20%. However, we are expecting a decent rain chance late Wednesday into Thursday morning as the next cold front comes sweeping through Southwest Florida.
The rain should be south of the area by Thursday afternoon, which is when the cool air will start moving in. Daytime highs by the end of the week should only warm into the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows will cool off into the mid 50s.
Long-range forecast models hint at another weather system quickly passing through late Saturday, which would bring us a reinforcing shot of cool air by the end of the upcoming weekend.
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ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY -- A GROUP OF SENATORS FROM BOTH SIDES WILL LAY THE GROUNDWORK FOR SWEEPING IMMIGRATION REFORM.
"we can't go on forever with 11 million people living in this country in the
shadows in an illegal status."
THE PLAN LAYS OUT WAYS TO ADDRESS SOME OF THE BIG ISSUES.
IT INCLUDES A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS AND
STRENGTHENING BORDER SECURITY.
TOMORROW, PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO LAS VEGAS TO UNVEIL HIS OWN IMMIGRATION REFORM PLANS.
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there is a new, i think, appreciation on both sides of the aisle --
including maybe more importantly on the republican side of the aisle."
SOT Menendez
"americans support it in poll after poll. secondly, latino voters expect it.
thirdly, democrats want it. and fourth, republicans need it.
AS WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO ACT,
A FEW STATES ARE TAKING ACTION OF THEIR OWN.
OVER THE WEEKEND, ILLINOIS BECAME THE FOURTH STATE TO ALLOW ILLEGAL
IMMIGRANTS TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE.
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THIS MORNING IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY,
A MAN FACES MURDER CHARGES AFTER A STABBING.
19 YEAR OLD MICHAEL SEE IS IN JAIL.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED THE PUNTA GORDA MAN AFTER THEY SAY HE STABBED A WOMAN,
MULTIPLE TIMES.
WE'RE WORKING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE VICTIM.
IT HAPPENED SATURDAY NIGHT ON PINEAPPLE ROAD.
DEPUTIES TELL US AFTER THE STABBING MICHAEL SEE RAN OFF,
BUT WAS LATER CAUGHT.
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20:11 this is going to be some shock for Immokalee.
20:26 never in my life have I seen an accident like this in my life
A HORRIFIC SIGHT -- THE DRIVER BLOWS A STOP SIGN AT THE FOUR WAY INTERSECTION -- KILLING ANOTHER DRIVER.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS 81 YEAR OLD JOEL FEINSON WAS IN THE INTERSECTION WAS 26 YEAR OLD VICTOR MORENO RAN INTO HIM.
IT HAPPENED AT IMMOKALEE DRIVE AND NORTH 9TH STREET SUNDAY MORNING.
ONE WOMAN TELLS US HOW SHE SAW THE CRASH HAPPEN.
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19:01 I told my boyfriend to bring the phone, to call 911. Cause I wanted to see the the person in the vehicle to see what I can do, but by the time I got there they said he was gone.
MORENO WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
FEINSON DIED ON SCENE.
MORENO IS CHARGED WITH D-U-I MANSLAUGHTER.
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A SERIES OF BRUSH FIRES TAKES OVER A LEHIGH ACRES COMMUNITY.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE LARGEST OF FIVE FIRES THAT BROKE OUT SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
WITNESSES TELL US IT STARTED AT TRUMAN AVENUE AND EAST 13TH STREET-
AND JUMPED TWO STREETS BEFORE BURNING AT LEAST TEN ACRES.
THE FIRES ARE OUT THIS MORNING.
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A UNIVERSITY TOWN IN BRAZIL HAS TURNED INTO THE SITE OF UNSPEAKABLE TRAGEDY.
A RAGING FIRE SWEPT THROUGH A NIGHTCLUB AND KILLED MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO THIS MORNING -- AS CREWS NOW WORK TO IDENTIFY THE BODIES.
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CLAY IT WAS COMPLETE CHAOS AT THE NIGHCLUB. THIS MORNING, PEOPLE WHO MADE IT OUT ARE SAYING THEY BELIEVE A FLARE OR FIREWORK LIT BY BAND MEMBERS IS WHAT STARTED THIS.
POLICE SAY THE CLUB HAD ONLY ONE EXIT THAT WAS PARTIALLY BLOCKED BY DEAD BODIES.
INVESTIGATORS ALSO SAY THAT BOUNCERS HAD ORIGINALLY SLOWED PEOPLE FROM GETTING OUT, THINKING THEY WERE TRYING TO RUN OUT ON THEIR BAR TABS.
MOST OF THE VICTIMS SUFFOCATED, SOME PEOPLE WERE TRAMPLED.
THIS MORNING -- A SURVIVOR OF ANOTHER NIGHT CLUB FIRE EXPRESSES HER FRUSTRATION OVER WHAT HAPPENED IN BRAZIL.
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"I can't help but watch, because I'm one of them. It's just devestating that someone else has to experience it."
"I feel like I've done so much, and I've spooken so many places. I try to educate the world on why our fire happened and let's learn from it and let's make sure it never happens again -- and it did."
GINA RUSSO SUFFERED SEVERE BURNS WHEN A NIGHT CLUB IN RHODE ISLAND CAUGHT FIRE IN 2003.
THAT FIRE KILLED 100 PEOPLE, INCLUDING RUSSO'S FIANCE.
SINCE THEN, SHE SAYS SHE'S BEEN PUSHING FOR SAFETY AT NIGHTCLUBS.
THE PAINSTAKING PROCESS OF IDENTIFYING THE DEAD HAS ALREADY BEGUN.
A THREE-DAY PERIOD OF MOURNING HAS BEEN DECLARED IN BRAZIL.
I'M LIVE IN THE STUDIO THIS MORNING --
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH, NBC2
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GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION HEARINGS ARE TO BEGIN IN CONNECTICUT THIS MORNING.
DURING THE HEARINGS -- MEMBERS OF THE TASK FORCE ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND CHILDREN'S SAFETY FOCUS ON ISSUES RELATED TO THE MASSACRE AT SANDY HOOK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
THE PUBLIC WILL BE ABLE TO WEIGH IN ON TOPICS RELATING TO EACH OF THE NEWLY FORMED SUBCOMMITTEES ON SCHOOL SAFETY, MENTAL HEALTH AND GUN CONTROL.
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AND ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY, THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON A LONG-DELAYED DISASTER AID PACKAGE FOR THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY.
IT'S BEEN ALMOST THREE MONTHS SINCE THE MEGASTORM HIT THE NORTHEAST IN LATE OCTOBER.
THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PASSED THE 50-BILLION-PLUS BILL LAST WEEK.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA IS MAKING IT CLEAR -- HE's DEEPLY SUPPORTIVE AND FOND OF OUTGOING SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON --
SHE'S LEAVING IT WIDE OPEN FOR A POSSIBLE PRESIDENTIAL RUN IN 2016.
THEY SAT DOWN FOR THEIR FIRST JOINT INTERVIEW ON 60 MINUTES --
it's HARD TO IMAGINE THEY WERE FIERCE OPPONENTS IN 2008.
THEY DESCRIBED THEIR RELATIONSHIP NOW AS WARM AND CLOSE-
AND OBAMA SAYS HE WISH SHE WAS STICKING AROUND.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW-
WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.
A FATAL CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN FORT MYERS HAS BOTH NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND LANES CLOSED.
WE'RE TOLD THIS WILL LAST FOR AT LEAST TWO OR THREE HOURS.
ONE PERSON IS DEAD -- ANOTHER RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL.
THIS IS JUST NORTH OF WINKLER AVENUE.
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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 warmer weather will really take hold of Southwest Florida over the next few days until the next cold front arrives later this week.
As our wind flow becomes more southerly, the warmth and humidity will continue to build in today through Wednesday; in fact, we'll even come close to hitting some record highs during the next few afternoons.
Today's record of 86° could actually be in jeopardy as temperatures reach the mid 80s under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky.
Even as we continue to warm up, rain prospects will stay pretty slim with precipitation probabilities generally less than 20%. However, we are expecting a decent rain chance late Wednesday into Thursday morning as the next cold front comes sweeping through Southwest Florida.
The rain should be south of the area by Thursday afternoon, which is when the cool air will start moving in. Daytime highs by the end of the week should only warm into the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows will cool off into the mid 50s.
Long-range forecast models hint at another weather system quickly passing through late Saturday, which would bring us a reinforcing shot of cool air by the end of the upcoming weekend.
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THE 49ERS TOUCH DOWN IN THE BIG EASY.
THE "N-F-C" CHAMPS LANDED IN NEW ORLEANS AHEAD OF NEXT WEEK'S SUPER BOWL.
IT'S THE TEAM'S FIRST TRIP TO THE SUPER BOWL IN 18 YEARS.
THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS WILL PLAY THE BALTIMORE RAVENS SUNDAY.
THE RAVENS ARE SET TO ARRIVE IN NEW ORLEANS TODAY.
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THE PRICE OF A FIRST-CLASS STAMP IS NOW 46 CENTS.
THE PRICE WENT UP A PENNY YESTERDAY.
YOU CAN STOCK UP ON "FOREVER" STAMPS, WHICH NEVER EXPIRE.
THE POST OFFICE ALSO INTRODUCED A "GLOBAL" FOREVER STAMP. YOU CAN SEND A LETTER ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD FOR A DOLLAR TEN.
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TOMATO PRICES "COULD" JUMP DRAMATICALLY THIS SPRING "IF" THE U.S. ENDS A TRADE AGREEMENT WITH MEXICO.
THAT COMES FROM THE FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAS, WHICH PREDICTS A POSSIBLE DOUBLING OF THE PRICE PER POUND.
A FINAL DECISION ON THE AGREEMENT IS EXPECTED IN MAY.
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CLOSE TO 20 THOUSAND LEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ARE LOCKED IN A LEGAL BATTLE WITH THE STATE OVER THEIR LOST CITRUS TREES.
IT'S A RESULT OF THE STATE'S CONTROVERSIAL CANKER-FIGHTING CAMPAIGN FROM NEARLY A DECADE AGO.
NBC-2'S GEORGE SOLIS SPOKE WITH A CAPE CORAL COUPLE WHO'S PART OF THAT LAWSUIT.
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CHUCK AND LOIS STROH DESCRIBE IT AS ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS THEY'D EVER SEEN.
25:44 "Like somebody had the legal right to come in and shoot your dog on your property."
THEIR PET.THIS GRAPEFRUIT TREE THAT EXISTS NOW ONLY IN THEIR MEMORIES AND THIS PHOTOGRAPH.
27:18 "By now that would be a super mature grapefruit tree."
DREAMS OF JUICY FRUIT LITERALLY CUT SHORT WHEN THE STATE CHOPPED IT DOWN AS PART OF A FAILED "CANKER-FIGHTING CAMPAIGN" FROM A DECADE AGO.
THE STATE TRIED TO ERADICATE "CANKER".A DISEASE THAT THREATENS ALL OF FLORIDA'S CITRUS.
"27:12 "Nothing is going to take the place of that grapefruit."
37:18 "A day after their tree was cut the Stroh's went out fill the void left in the ground and in their hearts with this palm tree." GS
THOUGH THEY DID TRY TO MOVE ON.
IT HASN'T WORKED.
25:20 "I was very angry, I was very angry!"
NOW THAT SAME PHOTOGRAPH SERVES AS AN EXHIBIT IN A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT AGAINST THE STATE THE STROH'S AND 20-THOUSAND OTHER LEE COUNTY HOMEOWNERS ARE A PART OF.
AT THE TIME, THE STATE OFFERED UP SOME RELIEF TO HOMEOWNERS.
RELIEF AN ATTORNEY REPRESENTING THE HOMEOWNERS CALLS A RAW DEAL.
52:02 "The government doesn't get to decide that it's a hundred dollar Wal-Mart card. The government doesn't get to decide that it's 55 dollars for each additional tree."
NEXT WEEK IF A JUDGE RULES IN FAVOR OF THE HOME OWNERS THE CASE WILL MOVE TO A JURY TRIAL WHERE THE VALUE OF THE TREES WILL BE DETERMINED.
27:33 "It was so healthy, it was just so vibrant."
BUT THE STROH'S SAY IT WOULD BE A HOLLOW VICTORY.
SINCE THE DAMAGE IS ALREADY DONE.
27:28 "It was a delight"
IN CAPE CORAL, GS NBC-2
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THE FLU IS PROMPTING CHANGES IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH TO SUSPEND SOME OF ITS MOST SACRED TRADITIONS.
AT SAINT ANDREW CATHOLIC CHURCH IN CAPE CORAL-
THERE'S NO WINE DURING COMMUNION,
AND NO HAND-SHAKING EITHER.
THE DIOCESE OF VENICE RECENTLY ASKED CHURCHES IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO SUSPEND THESE TRADITIONS -
ALL TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF THE FLU.
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We don't want to add to the spread of the flu and we want people to take care of themselves physically that's also beside spiritually.
I was hoping that would happen and I think that's a great idea.
DIOCESE OFFICIALS SAY THIS WILL LAST UNTIL THE FLU OUTBREAK SETTLES DOWN.
ACCORDING TO THE CDC, FLU CASES PEAK IN JANUARY AND FEBRUARY.
IT'S AFFECTING PEOPLE IN ALL 50 STATES.
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THE NEXT TIME YOU SWIPE YOUR CARD. YOU MIGHT BE SAVING MONEY IF YOU CHOOSE "DEBIT" RATHER THAN "CREDIT".
THAT'S BECAUSE OF NEW FEES STORES CAN NOW CHARGE CUSTOMERS -- IN MOST STATES.
IT'S ALL PART OF A SETTLEMENT BETWEEN VISA, MASTERCARD AND NINE BANKS.
CUSTOMERS MAY NOW BE CHARGED 1-POINT-5 TO THREE PERCENT MORE ON PURCHASE.
THE FEE DOESN'T APPLY TO DEBIT TRANSACTIONS.
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BOEING 7-87 DREAMLINERS ARE GROUNDED AFTER SUSPICIOUS BATTERY FIRES --
BUT THE COMPANY IS MOVING FULL STEAM AHEAD IN PRODUCTION.
A BOEING SPOKESPERSON SAYS THEY EVEN PLAN TO *DOUBLE PRODUCTION BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
STOPPING PRODUCTION WOULD BE COSTLY FOR BOEING AND ITS SUPPLIERS.
THE COMPANY STILL HAS EIGHT-HUNDRED ORDERS FOR PLANES TO FILL.
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A TRAFFIC ALERT IN LEE COUNTY RIGHT NOW.
WATCH OUT FOR CREWS BUILDING A BRIDGE NEAR SUMMERLIN ROAD.
IT'S AT COW SLOUGH PARALLEL TO SUMMLERIN ROAD,
BETWEEN PINE RIDGE ROAD AND BASS ROAD.
THIS WILL AFFECT DRIVING ON SUMMERLIN THIS WEEK.
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WORK IS WELL UNDERWAY FOR A PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
THE LEE COUNTY DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION SAYS THE TWO OUTSIDE SOUTHBOUND LANES WILL NEED TO BE CLOSED IN ORDER TO GET THE EQUIPMENT NEEDED IN PLACE TO FINISH THE PROJECT.
WORK ON THIS PROJECT IS EXPECTED TO LAST THE NEXT 2 TO 3 NIGHTS WRAPPING UP AT 5AM.
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SHOPPERS GET QUITE A SCARE AT COCONUT POINT MALL AFTER A CAR CAME CRASHING THROUGH A BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSTORE.
HERE'S A PICTURE SENT TO US BY AN NBC2 VIEWER.
THE STORE'S MANAGER SAYS NO ONE INSIDE WAS INJURED.
A WITNESS SAYS THE DRIVER APPEARED TO HAVE THE CAR IN DRIVE, AND NOT IN REVERSE.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL WELCOME THE MIAMI HEAT TO THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY.
LEBRON JAMES IS EXPECTED TO ATTEND -- HE'S ALSO DONATED THOUSANDS TO OBAMA'S CAMPAIGN EFFORTS.
THIS IS ALL TO HONOR THE TEAM FOR THE 2013 CHAMPIONSHIP VICTORY.
THE PRESIDENT WILL ALSO RECOGNIZE THE TEAM FOR THEIR SUPPORT OF MILITARY MEMBER AND THEIR FAMILIES.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.
MCGREGRO BOULEVARD IS CLOSED BETWEEN HILL AND PLUMOSA ROADS AFTER A FATAL CRASH.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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STARTING TODAY --
CREWS WILL BEGIN TILLING LIGHTHOUSE BEACH ON SANIBEL ISLAND.
IT'S RECCOMENDED THAT BEACHGOERS CHOOSE A DIFFERENT LOCATION FOR THEIR AFTERNOON AND EVENING BEACH VISITS ON TODAY.
SOME OTHER OPTIONS ARE ALGIERS BEACH -- TARPON BAY AND BOWMANS BEACH -- THOSE WON'T BE AFFECTED.
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WATCH OUT IF YOU BUY SOMETHING WITH A CREDIT CARD.
STORES CAN NOW CHARGE YOU 4-PERCENT EXTRA.
AND MORE UPSIDE DOWN HOMEOWNERS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO SEND IN THE KEYS AND WALK AWAY FROM THEIR MORTGAGE -- WITHOUT EVERY HAVING TO PAY BACK WHAT THEY STILL OWE.
HERE'S BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING WITH THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
WATCH OUT IF YOU PAY FOR SOMETHING USING YOUR CREDIT CARD.
AS OF YESTERDAY -- MERCHANTS CAN CHARGE UP TO A 4-PERCENT SURCHARGE ON EACH TRANSACTION.
THEY *ARE* REQUIRED TO TELL YOU FIRST -- AT THE STORE ENTRANCE AND POINT OF SALE.
AND ONLINE, THEY HAVE TO TELL YOU ON THE PAGE WHERE CREDIT CARD BRANDS APPEAR.
THE CHANGE, PART OF A SETTLEMENT OF A CLASS-ACTION SUIT BROUGHT AGAINST CREDIT CARD COMPANIES BY MERCHANTS.
SOME STATES ARE BANNING THE CHARGES.
AND YOU CAN USE A DEBIT CARD INSTEAD TO AVOID THIS FEE.
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MEANTIME -- A BREAK FOR SOME UNDERWATER HOMEOWNERS.
STARTING IN MARCH, SOME PEOPLE WHO AREN'T LATE ON PAYMENTS BUT WHO OWE MORE ON THEIR MORTGAGE THAN THEIR HOME IS WORTH --
WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR A DEAL THAT ALLOWS THEM TO WALK AWAY FROM THEIR MORTGAGE AND THEIR HOME, WITHOUT BEING REQUIRED TO PAY WHAT THEY OWE.
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AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS --
SOME GOOD NEWS, IF YOU'RE STILL A LANCE ARMSTRONG FAN.
AS FOR TRADING, INVESTORS -- LOOKING AT ECONOMIC REPORTS, INCLUDING ONE ON HOME SALES.
ALSO -- YAHOO, AFTER THE CLOSE, EXPECTED TO REPORT ITS FIRST
ANNUAL SALES GAIN IN 4 YEARS.
INCREASING PROFITS FROM STARBUCKS AND PROCTER & GAMBLE HELPING DRIVE THE S&P FRIDAY TO ITS LONGEST WINNING STREAK SINCE 2004!
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AND -- IF YOU'RE STILL A LANCE ARMSTRONG FAN -- YOU CAN GET ARMSTRONG GEAR ON THE CHEAP.
AFTER THE CYCLIST'S CONFESSIONS OF DOPING AND CHEATING, PRODUCTS TIED TO THE CYCLIST ARE ON CLOSEOUT.
LIVESTRONG T-SHIRTS, FOR EXAMPLE, SELLING FOR AS LITTLE AS A DOLLAR 34 ON EBAY.
BUT YELLOW COTTON SHIRTS THAT SAY "LIVEWRONG" AND CHEATSTRONG" COST AT LEAST 15 BUCKS!
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
ONE PERSON IS DEAD.ANOTHER HAS BEEN RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL AFTER A CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD OVERNIGHT.
THE CRASH IS LOCATED NEAR THE FORT MYERS COUNTRY CLUB ALONG THE HISTORIC BOULEVARD.
NBC2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS LIVE FROM THE SCENE THIS MORNING.
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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 warmer weather will really take hold of Southwest Florida over the next few days until the next cold front arrives later this week.
As our wind flow becomes more southerly, the warmth and humidity will continue to build in today through Wednesday; in fact, we'll even come close to hitting some record highs during the next few afternoons.
Today's record of 86° could actually be in jeopardy as temperatures reach the mid 80s under a mostly sunny to partly cloudy sky.
Even as we continue to warm up, rain prospects will stay pretty slim with precipitation probabilities generally less than 20%. However, we are expecting a decent rain chance late Wednesday into Thursday morning as the next cold front comes sweeping through Southwest Florida.
The rain should be south of the area by Thursday afternoon, which is when the cool air will start moving in. Daytime highs by the end of the week should only warm into the low to mid 70s, and overnight lows will cool off into the mid 50s.
Long-range forecast models hint at another weather system quickly passing through late Saturday, which would bring us a reinforcing shot of cool air by the end of the upcoming weekend.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA PLANS TO MAKE IMMIGRATION REFORM A TOP PRIORITY IN HIS
SECOND TERM.
NOW WE CAN EXPECT ACTION ON CAPITOL HILL.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH THE DETAILS THIS MORNING.
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TODAY A GROUP OF SENATORS -- FROM BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE -- WILL LAY OUT THEIR GROUNDWORK FOR SWEEPING IMMIGRATION REFORM.
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IT'S A HOT BUTTON ISSUE COMING TO THE FOREFRONT AGAIN --IMMIGRATION REFORM.
A BI-PARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS, 4 DEMOCRATS AND 4 REPUBLICANS, HAS NOW
UNVEILED A PLAN TO TACKLE IT.
SOT McCain
"WE CAN'T GO ON FOREVER WITH 11 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING IN THIS COUNTRY IN THE
SHADOWS IN AN ILLEGAL STATUS."
THE PLAN BY THE SO-CALLED "GANG OF EIGHT" SENATORS LAYS OUT WAYS TO ADDRESS
SOME OF THE BIG ISSUES.
IT INCLUDES A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP FOR UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS AND
STRENGTHENING BORDER SECURITY.
SOT Durbin
"WE HAVE VIRTUALLY BEEN GOING MAYBE 25 YEARS WITHOUT A CLEAR STATEMENT ABOUT
IMMIGRATION POLICY. THAT'S UNACCEPTABLE IN THIS NATION OF IMMIGRANTS."
TOMORROW, PRESIDENT OBAMA HEADS TO LAS VEGAS TO UNVEIL HIS OWN IMMIGRATION
REFORM PLANS.
THE PRESIDENT PROMISED THAT REFORM DURING HIS 2008 CAMPAIGN BUT FAILED TO
DELIVER IT IN HIS FIRST TERM.
WITH SEVEN IN TEN LATINO VOTERS SUPPORTING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA IN THE 2012
ELECTION, REPUBLICANS NOW APPEAR MORE WILLING TO PLAY BALL.
SOT McCain
"THERE IS A NEW, I THINK, APPRECIATION ON BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE --
INCLUDING MAYBE MORE IMPORTANTLY ON THE REPUBLICAN SIDE OF THE AISLE."
SOT Menendez
"AMERICANS SUPPORT IT IN POLL AFTER POLL. SECONDLY, LATINO VOTERS EXPECT IT.
THIRDLY, DEMOCRATS WANT IT. AND FOURTH, REPUBLICANS NEED IT."
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AS WASHINGTON LAWMAKERS PREPARE TO ACT, A FEW STATES ARE TAKING ACTION OF THEIR OWN.
OVER THE WEEKEND, ILLINOIS BECAME THE FOURTH STATE TO ALLOW ILLEGAL
IMMIGRANTS TO GET A DRIVERS LICENSE.
LIVE IN THE STUDIO, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A GUNMAN THIS MORNING AFTER A SHOOTING PUTS ONE PERSON IN THE HOSPITAL.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 3 OCLOCK. SUNDAY MORNING AT A MOBIL GAS STATION ON GLADIOLUS.
THAT'S NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE SPENT MORE THAN 4 HOURS ON SCENE COLLECTING EVIDENCE.
WE TALKED WITH ONE NEIGHBOR WHO SAYS HE WAS STARTLED BY THE SOUND OF SIX GUNSHOTS.
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pete LEFAVOUR/ neighbor
3:55 it bother me living in the neighborhood and this community it's a very quiet area. I don't know what happened and still don't know
DEPUTIES ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SHOOTER.
AND WE'RE WORKING TO GET THE NAME AND CONDITION OF THE VICTIM THIS MORNING.
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THIS MORNING -- ONE MAN IS DEAD -- ANOTHER CHARGED IN CONNECTION TO HIS DEATH AFTER A DEADLY CRASH.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE WRECK.
FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL SAYS ALCOHOL WAS A FACTOR.
IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE 9 SUNDAY MORNING AT IMMOKALEE DRIVE AND NORTH 9TH STREET, IN IMMOKALEE.
FHP SAYS THE DRIVER OF THE SILVER CAR, 81 YEAR OLD JOEL FEINSON WAS IN THE INTERSECTION.
THEN, THE DRIVER OF A RED TRUCK, 26 YEAR OLD VICTOR MORENO BLEW A STOP SIGN.
NEIGHBORS BELIEVE MORENO WAS SPEEDING.
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josie estroade
18:41 the way I saw the vehicle, he didn't stop. He kept going. He was going to hit the car and that's what he did, he hit the car.
FEINSON DIED ON SCENE.
MORENO WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH MINOR INJURIES.
MORENO IS CHARGED WITH D-U-I MANSLAUGHTER.
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MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE DIED AFTER A DEADLY BLAZE SWEPT THROUGH A CROWDED NIGHTCLUB IN BRAZIL.
DOZENS OF OTHERS WERE INJURED IN THE FIRE IN SANTA MARIA.
WITNESSES SAY A FLARE OR FIREWORK LIT BY A BAND AT THE CLUB MAY HAVE STARTED THE FIRE.
THE CLUB REPORTEDLY HAD ONLY ONE EXIT, AND MANY PATRONS WERE TRAPPED.
A LOCAL GYMNASIUM WAS TURNED INTO A MAKESHIFT MORGUE AS RELATIVES GATHERED TO REMEMBER THE VICTIMS.
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EGYPTIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI DECLARES A STATE OF EMERGENCY IN THREE CITIES -- TORMENTED BY VIOLENCE THIS WEEKEND.
THE STATE OF EMERGENCY AND CURFEW WILL BE IN PLACE FOR 30 DAYS IN PORT SAID, ISMAILIA AND SUEZ STARTING TODAY.
THE WEEKEND'S VIOLENCE HAS KILLED MORE THAN 45 PEOPLE.
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A MISTRIAL IS DECLARED FOR THE MURDER OF RILYA WILSON.
HER FORMER FOSTER CARETAKER WAS CHARGED WHEN THE CHILD DISAPPEARED.
THE JURY WAS SPLIT ON WHETHER GERALYN GRAHAM KILLED THE FOUR-YEAR-OLD.
RILYA VANISHED IN 2000 FROM GRAHAM'S SOUTH FLORIDA HOME.
HER BODY WAS NEVER FOUND. RILYA'S DISAPPEARANCE LED TO A SHAKEUP AT FLORIDA'S DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES,
AND A NEW MISSING-CHILD TRACKING SYSTEM.
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MORE TROUBLE FOR CASEY ANTHONY.
SHE'S FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION IN FLORIDA.
ANTHONY OWES ALMOST 800-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DEBTS.
MOST OF THAT GOES TO HER ATTORNEY JOSE BAEZ.
ANTHONY IS CURRENTLY A DEFENDANT IN THREE CIVIL CASES.
IF APPROVED, THE BANKRUPTCY FILING WILL HALT ALL OF THE PENDING CIVIL LAWSUITS. Today an appeals court tossed two of Anthony's convictions for lying to police.
The court upheld two other convictions.
Anthony's defense had argued that police didn't read her Miranda Rights and that Anthony believed she was under arrest during questioning.
Anthony was tried and acquitted in the 2008 death of her 2-year-old daughter Caylee.
A JUDGE AND A TRUSTEE ARE SCHEDULED TO BE ASSIGNED TO ANTHONY'S CASE ON MONDAY.
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A RECORD DONATION.
NEW YORK MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG BECOMES THE FIRST PERSON TO GIVE MORE THAN ONE BILLION DOLLARS TO A UNIVERSITY.
HIS LATEST PLEDGE TO JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY IS 350 MILLION.
HOPKINS IS BLOOMBERG'S ALMA MATER.
BLOOMBERG BECAME A BILLIONAIRE AFTER STARTING HIS FINANCIAL COMPANY.
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THE FINAL NUMBER IS IN FOR THIS YEAR'S WINTER WINE FESTIVAL.
EIGHT AND A HALF MILLION DOLLARS!
THANKS TO THE GENEROUS DONORS WHO TOOK THE SLOGAN "BID HIGH, BID OFTEN" TO HEART.
THAT MONEY WILL GO TO LOCAL CHARITIES.TO HELP CHILDREN HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE AUCTION TOOK PLACE AT THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT IN NAPLES.
ON THE BLOCK -THE FASTEST, MOST POWERFUL FERRARI EVER MADE.THAT WENT FOR 750-THOUSAND.
AN INCREDIBLE 22-DAY AROUND THE WORLD TRIP WENT TO A BIDDER FOR 240-THOUSAND.
SINCE THE FESTIVAL BEGAN IN 2001.IT'S RAISED MORE THAN 116 MILLION DOLLARS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.
MCGREGRO BOULEVARD IS CLOSED BETWEEN HILL AND PLUMOSA ROADS AFTER A FATAL CRASH.
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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.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A NEW STUDY SAYS YOUNGER PEOPLE BORROW MORE THAN PREVIOUS GENERATIONS.
WHEN YOU'RE A COLLEGE STUDENT
THERE ARE ALL SORT OF PLACES TO SPEND YOUR MONEY.
"I get credit card offers all the time."
"Definitely if you have a credit card or debit card it's easy to spend your money fast."
THERE ARE ALL SORTS OF WAYS TO GET INTO DEBT.
WHEN YOUR YOUNG -- YOU'RE NOT REALLY MAKING ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY OFF DEBT.
AND THESE DAYS -- CREDIT CARDS ARE EASY TO GET AHOLD OF -- AND MONEY IS EASY TO SPEND.
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"It's a slippery slope. You start to take out a little bit, you get what you need, then you start getting what you want."
AND PAYING OFF THOSE BILLS ISN'T EASY.
EXPERTS SAY TEENS NEED TO BE TAUGHT FINANCIAL LITERACY BEFORE THEY EVER GET A CREDIT CARD IN THEIR NAME.
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FACEBOOK SETTLES A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT FOR $20 MILLION.
MAYBE YOU GOT THE EMAIL. IT'S NOT A SCAM.
MILLIONS OF FACEBOOK USERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A SMALL SHARE.
THE SUIT STEMS FROM FACEBOOK'S PLACING OF USERS IN "SPONSORED STORY" ADS BASED ON THINGS THEY "LIKED."
BECAUSE OF THE NUMBER OF USERS AFFECTED,
THE HIGHEST PAYOUT IS TEN DOLLARS.
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IN MICHIGAN -- A THIRD GRADER BROUGHT A LOADED GUN TO SCHOOL.TWICE.
MOST PARENTS NEVER KNEW ABOUT IT.
Put my cigarette out because I'm about to go into school and see what's going on
POLICE SAY THE BOY FIRST BROUGHT THE GUN TO HIS ELEMENTARY THURSDAY AND SHOWED IT TO CLASSMATES.
A PARENT CONTACTED THE SCHOOL ABOUT IT.
SCHOOL OFFICIALS APPROACHED THE STUDENT AND FOUND THE GUN.
THEY CALLED POLICE.BUT NOT PARENTS.
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They should have at least sent out a phone call saying that we had an issue and if you want to come get your kid, you can.
POLICE SAY THE THIRD GRADER CLAIMED HE HAD THE GUN FOR PROTECTION AND THAT HE GOT IT FROM A RELATIVE.
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MIGRAINE HEADACHES AFFLICT 31 MILLION AMERICANS.
FOR MANY, THE PAIN IS SO SEVERE IT STALLS THEIR LIVES WHILE THEY DESPERATELY SEEK RELIEF.
"I was hiding in my closet because I couldn't really be out. I was dizzy. It was really bad."
BUT A DOCTOR HAS DEVELOPED A PAIR OF GLASSES THAT REALLY WORK FOR SOME PATIENTS.
SOME DOCTORS SAY MIGRAINES ARE THE MOST COMMON NEUROLOGIC DISEASE THERE IS.
EIGHTY TO 90 PERCENT OF MIGRAINE PATIENTS HAVE LIGHT SENSITIVITY, AND THE GLASSES BLOCK WAVELENGTHS OF LIGHT THAT CAN TRIGGER THE HEADACHES.
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"This particular frame we've chosen has a more form-fitting frame so that it prevents any ambient light from coming in around the sides."
"The change can be dramatic. Some people refused to give them back."
CLINICAL TRIALS FOR THE GLASSES BEGIN NEXT MONTH.
IF THE TRIAL GOES WELL -- THESE GLASSES COULD BE A BIG ASSET FOR SUFFERERS WHO CAN'T TAKE MEDICATION -- SUCH AS PREGNANT OR NURSING WOMEN AND CHILDREN.
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THE FILM "ARGO" RACKS UP ANOTHER VICTORY IN THIS YEAR'S AWARDS SEASON.
THE THRILLER, SET DURING THE IRAN HOSTAGE CRISIS, TOOK HOME TOP HONORS AT
THE ANNUAL SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS.
GEORGE PENNACCHIO HAS MORE WITH THIS YEAR'S WINNERS.
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SCRIPT:
BEN AFFLECK LED THE CHARGE OF HIS ENSEMBLE CAST AFTER THEY HEARD "ARGO'S"
NAME AT THE 19TH ANNUAL SAG AWARDS.
THE DIRECTOR-PRODUCER AND ACTOR WAS HUMBLED BY THIS ENSEMBLE HONOR.
BEN: I've been around long enough to deeply appreciate, wonderful to have
awards. Encouraged and thrilled
DANIEL DAY-LEWIS CONTINUED HIS DOMINATION IN THE LEAD ACTOR CATEGORY, ADDING
ANOTHER MARK IN THE WIN COLUMN FOR HIS PORTRAYAL OF OUR 16TH PRESIDENT IN "
LINCOLN."
DAY-LEWIS OFFERED ONE SURPRISING THANK YOU. TO FELLOW ACTOR LEONARDO
DICAPRIO.
DDL: Leo just in a chance meeting asked me if I 'd given up on the idea, he
knew I'd considered it a while ago
and He said don't give up, he's the greatest man of 19th century. It stayed
in my mind This is all Leo's fault. Haha
JENNIFER LAWRENCE WAS NAMED BEST IN THE LEAD FEMALE ACTOR CATEGORY FOR "
SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK."
THE 22 YEAR OLD HAS ALREADY WON NUMEROUS AWARDS; STILL, SHE SAYS THE AREA
SHE NEEDS THE MOST HELP. IS WITH HER SPEECHES.
J Law: 19:41:55 i think you can probably tell from my publics peaking that
i haven't gotten that much advice. Still waiting for a couple tips on how
to shut up. 42:07
THE OUTSTANDING FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE SAG AWARD WENT TO "LES
MISERABLES" ANNE HATHAWAY.
"LINCOLN'S TOMMY LEE JONES WON THE OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR TROPHY.
George Pennacchio stand up bridge
when it comes to acting, the sag awards don't only honor the best in movies,
they also celebrate the best work on television.
THE PBS DRAMA "DOWNTON ABBEY" WON THE SAG AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING CAST IN A
DRAMA SERIES.
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GEORGE PENNACHIO REPORTING.
ANOTHER BIG WINNER -- FOR THE THIRD YEAR IN A ROW -- WAS MODERN FAMILY.
THE CAST TOOK HOME BEST COMEDY ONCE AGAIN.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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NBC-2 STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING.
A FATAL CRASH HAS MCGREGOR BOULEVARD CLOSED NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND FROM HILL TO PLUMOSA.
ONE PERSON IS DEAD -- ANOTHER WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL.
WE'LL HAVE THE LATEST INFORMATION AND YOUR ALTERNATE ROUTES COMING UP AT SIX OCLOCK.
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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.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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TOMORROW MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE A DEADLY CHAIN OF ACCIDENTS ON I-S75 NEAR GAINESVILLE.
YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THIS CHILLING VIDEO.
11 PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND 18 HURT,
WHEN CARS AND TRUCKS SLAMMED INTO EACH OTHER.
ALL BECAUSE OF HEAVY FOG AND SMOKE FROM A BRUSH FIRE.
CREWS REOPENED THE INTERSTATE SHORTLY **BEFORE THE CRASH.
SINCE THEN,
FHP HAS TRAINED MORE THAN 6-THOUSAND RADIO COMMUNICATORS AND TROOPERS ON NEW PROTOCOL.
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"THE DETROIT BUREAU" REPORTS A SURPRISING FIND FROM A NEW STUDY INTO FUEL ECONOMY.
THE RATE AT WHICH YOUR FUEL ECONOMY DROPS AS YOU INCREASE YOUR SPEED IS GENERALLY "ACROSS THE BOARD". SIMILAR FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS OF VEHICLES, INCLUDING HYBRIDS.
RESEARCHERS FOUND INCREASING FROM 50 TO 60 MILES PER HOUR WILL CUT FUEL ECONOMY ABOUT 12 PERCENT.
AND IT GOES DOWN ABOUT TWO PERCENT WITH EVERY TEN MILE PER HOUR INCREASE.
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UNITED AIRLINES ROLLS OUT A BAGGAGE DELIVERY SERVICE.
UNITED AIRLINES WILL DELIVER YOUR CHECKED LUGGAGE TO YOUR DOORSTEP, THROUGH A SERVICE CALLED "BAGS VIP", AND FOR A FEE.
THE DELIVERY COST IS 29-95 FOR ONE BAG --- 39 FOR TWO
AND 49 FOR THREE TO EIGHT BAGS.
THE DEAL COVERS LOCATIONS WITHIN A 40-MILE RADIUS OF THE AIRPORT,
WITHIN FOUR HOURS OF THE FLIGHT'S ARRIVAL.
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TWITTER BRANCHES OUT WITH A NEW WAY FOR USERS TO TWEET SHORT VIDEOS.
TWITTER ACQUIRED THE VIDEO-SHARING SERVICE - VINE - LAST FALL.
THE PREMISE IS SHORT AND SWEET, JUST LIKE A TWEET.
INSTEAD OF ONE HUNDRED FORTY CHARACTERS, VIDEOS ARE LIMITED TO SIX SECONDS OR LESS.
MANY IN THE TECH INDUSTRY HAVE DUBBED VINE "INSTAGRAM FOR VIDEO.
RIGHT NOW VINE IS AVAILABLE ONLY FOR IPHONE AND IPOD TOUCH.
TWITTER SAYS OTHER PLATFORMS ARE IN THE WORKS.
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A NEW TRAVEL SURVEY HAS FOUND THAT MOST OF YOU AREN'T AS LOYAL AS YOU USED TO BE.
MAINLY BECAUSE AIRLINES AND HOTELS AREN'T AS LOYAL AS THEY USED TO BE EITHER.
EVEN THE AIRLINES ADMIT -- GETTING A SEAT USING REWARDS POINTS IS DIFFICULT.
"Loyalty has been eroding.and people are not as loyal as they've been 15, 20 years ago"
CONSULTING FIRMS SURVEYED THOUSANDS OF TRAVELERS TO FIND OUT MANY AREN'T USING THEIR REWARD POINTS.
A LOT OF TRAVELERS ARE CHOOSING TO MAKE ONLINE RESERVATIONS THEMSELVES -- WITH VALUE AND CONVENIENCE MORE IMPORTANT THAN BRAND.
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Sot/ Adam Weissenberg / Deloitte Travel:49 -:56
"So out of the 26 attributes we said rank how important that is to you, loyalty programs came out 20th out of 26th"
EXPERTS SAY -- THE BURDEN IS ON THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY TO WIN BACK CUSTOMERS WITH A LITTLE MORE PAMPERING INSTEAD OF POINTS.
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A NEW TWIST IN THE JONBENÉT RAMSEY MURDER CASE.
THE SHOCKING REVELATION COMES MORE THAN 13 YEARS AFTER THE LITTLE GIRL'S MYSTERIOUS DEATH.
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PLUS, STARK NUMBERS ON AMERICAN ELDER ABUSE.
JUST HOW MANY SENIORS SUFFER SOME FORM OF INJURY, EXPLOITATION OR NEGLECT. AND WHAT MORE IS EXPECTED AS BABY BOOMERS AGE.
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AND, AN UNFORGETTABLE MOMENT AND EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT IT THIS MORNING.
AND THAT RIGHT THERE, IS WORTH THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS!
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DAYPLANNER FORECAST REMAINS UP UNTIL COMMMERICAL BREAK - WITH TALENT TALKING UNDER WITH COVERAGE PROMISE
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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THIS MORNING'S CRASH COMES JUST MORE THAN A YEAR AFTER ANOTHER DEADLY CRASH IN THE *SAME LOCATION.
BACK IN NOVEMBER OF 2011, TWO MEN IN THEIR 20'S CRASHED INTO A PALM TREE AND DIED.
AUTHORITIES SAY THE DRIVER HAD BEEN DRINKING AND WAS DRIVING AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED AT THE TIME OF THE CRASH.
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