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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
IMMIGRATION REFORM TAKES CENTER STAGE.
AS PRESIDENT OBAMA OUTLINES HIS SWEEPING NEW PROPOSAL.
PLUS, ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --
AN SUV LOSES CONTROL, SMASHES INTO SOMEONE'S FRONT LAWN AND BURST INTO FLAMES.
AND NBC-2 IS ON SCENE.
PLUS, A DRAMATIC REVERSAL FOR THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA.
"i've served 10 years on the mataguay summer camp ranch staff. and i am gay
JUST HOW SOON GAY SCOUTS AND LEADERS COULD BE OPENLY ALLOWED.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL LAY OUT HIS PROPOSALS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM TODAY.
GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA,
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
THEY'RE EXPECTED TO OVERLAP SOME IDEAS PRESENTED YESTERDAY BY A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS.
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SOT:When an entire government, an entire society, is telling you blatantly that you are worth less than the person next to you/ That hurts. / It hurts your dignity more than anything.
MCCAIN: Let's create a system to bring them forward, allow them to settle their debt to society.
AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PLANS ARE EXPECTED TO CALL FOR A POSSIBLE PATH TO CITIZENSHIP FOR THE ESTIMATED 11 MILLION PEOPLE LIVING IN THE U.S. ILLEGALLY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA LEAVES FOR LAS VEGAS LATER THIS MORNING.
HE'LL SPEAK AT 3 THIS AFTERNOON FROM DEL SOL HIGH SCHOOL.
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WITH IMMIGRATION REFORM BACK IN THE SPOTLIGHT WE WONDERED HOW MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WOULD BE AFFECTED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND WE LEARNED THERE ARE *NO HARD NUMBERS.
NBC-2 REACHED OUT TO 10 ORGANIZATIONS - INCLUDING ICE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
THE BEST THEY COULD GIVE US IS STATE NUMBERS.
IN FLORIDA -- THE CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES MORE THAN 820-THOUSAND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, THE THIRD HIGHEST AMOUNT IN THE NATION.
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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.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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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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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --- QUITE THE SCENE IN A FORT MYERS SHORES NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN AN SUV CRASHES AND BURSTS INTO FLAMES.
JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT --- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO A PALM TREE IN SOMEONE'S YARD ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.
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NBC-2 CAMERAS ROLLING AT THE SCENE -- WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE SUV IS A TOTAL LOSS. COMPLETELY CHARRED INSIDE AND OUT.
NEIGHBORS WERE ALL OUTSIDE, AWOKEN BY THE COMMOTION.
WE'RE TOLD THE DRIVER IS OKAY, AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION.
THE SUV NEVER DID NOT HIT THE HOUSE.
THE DRIVER'S NAME HAS NOT YET BEEN RELEASED.
THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AT THIS HOUR.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
MUCH OPPOSITION, AND AFTER A LENGTHY MEETING BEYOND MIDNIGHT IN CAPE CORAL,
COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTED TO BUILD A GAS STATION ON THE CORNER OF SKYLINE AND CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.
THOSE AGAINST THE GAS STATION SAY THEY'RE AFRAID IT WILL BRING CRIME AND POLLUTION TO THE AREA,
WHILE THOSE WHO SUPPORT IT SAY IT WILL BRING MUCH NEEDED JOBS.
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Glen Diericksen
21:52 "we are really upset with the decision also the allegation that we didn't present our case correctly.
Larry Reau
23:33 "the whole thing was a bunch of mish mash."
NOW IF THE APPEAL WOULD HAVE FAILED, NO GAS STATION WOULD HAVE BEEN BUILT. BUT A CONVENIECE STORE WOULD HAVE BEEN POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF ZONING CHANGES.
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IT'S TAKEN THREE MONTHS, AND NOW THE SANDY BILL IS ON ITS WAY TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S DESK TO SIGN.
CONGRESS FINALLY APPROVED EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS THAT SUFFERED DAMAGE FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY.
THE $50 POINT 5 BILLION DOLLAR PACKAGE PASSED EASILY YESTERDAY, DESPITE OPPOSITION FROM SOME CONSERVATIVES CONCERNED ABOUT THE DEFICIT.
IT WAS PASSED BY THE HOUSE TWO WEEKS AGO.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD --- AS WE MONITOR THE SHAKEUP IN THE PRESIDENT'S CABINET.
WE'VE LEARNED HILLARY CLINTON PLANS TO RETIRE FROM HER POST BY THIS FRIDAY.
AND THE SENATE VOTES ON THE NOMINATION OF JOHN KERRY TO BE THE NEXT SECRETARY OF STATE TODAY.
HIS CONFIRMATION IS EXPECTED TO SAIL THROUGH THE SENATE.
CLINTON, MEANWHILE, WILL HOLD A TOWN HALL STYLE FORUM AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT, TAKING QUESTIONS IN PERSON AND ONLINE.
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THIS MORNING GAY AND LESBIAN GROUPS ARE PLEASED.
BUT SOME CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVES ARE DISAPPOINTED.
THIS MORNING NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS REACTION TO THE BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA DRAMATIC REVERSAL, GOOD MORNING STACEY.
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IT'S NOT A DONE DEAL, BUT WHAT'S BEING PROPOSED WOULD BRING BIG CHANGES TO POLICY'S THAT HAVE BEEN IN PLACE FOR 100 YEARS.
AS SOON AS NEXT WEEK, THE BOARD COULD APPROVE DROPPING A NATIONWIDE BAN ON GAY MEMBERS AND LEADERS.
THAT MEANS A LOCAL GROUP WOULD DECIDED WHO TO ALLOW IN THE GROUP.
IN A YOUTUBE VIDEO, DEREK NANCE, A FORMER EAGLE SCOUT PROGRAM DIRECTOR, CAME OUT TO HIS SCOUTING FRIENDS.
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sot derek nance, former camp program director
"i've served 10 years on the mataguay summer camp ranch staff. and i am gay
sot eric andresen "it's about time. one of the points of the scout law is that you have to be honest. you have to be trustworthy. and these kids have not been allowed to do that."
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NOT EVERYONE IS ON BOARD. THE ISSUE IS VERY CONTROVERSIAL.
MANY CHRISTIAN CONSERVATIVE GROUPS ARE FURIOUS.
THE PRESIDENT OF THE FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL SAYS IT'S A SERIOUS MISTAKE.
SOUTHERN BAPTIST LEADERS SAYS IF THE CHANGE HAPPENS THEY MAY NOT SUPPORT THE BOY SCOUTS IN THE FUTURE.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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WE EXPECT TO LEARN MORE INFORMATION THIS MORNING ABOUT THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF MINDY MCCREADY'S BOYFRIEND.
THE COUNTRY STAR WILL APPEAR ON THE TODAY SHOW.
AUTHORITIES FOUND DAVID WILSON DEAD WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND TO HIS HEAD INSIDE HIS ARKANSAS HOME LAST WEEK.
MCCREADY SAYS HIS DEATH WAS A SUICIDE.
BUT THREE DETECTIVES ARE NOW ASSIGNED TO THE CASE.
THEY TELL US THEY ARE NOT RULING OUT FOUL PLAY.
LAST WEEK WE REACHED OUT TO MCCREADY AND HER PUBLICIST.
THEY HAVEN'T RETURNED OUR CALLS.
WE ALSO STOPPED BY BOTH HER MOTHER AND FATHER'S HOMES IN LEE COUNTY.
NEITHER SPOKE TO US. ALSO E ONLINE REPORTING MCREADY DIDD NOT ATTEND A MEMORIAL FOR WILSON.
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NOW A FOLLOW-UP TO A DEADLY CRASH ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD.
WE'RE LEARNING THIS MORNING THERE HAVE BEEN 3 hundred 28 CRASHES ON MCGREGOR BOULEVARD IN THE LAST FIVE YEARS --- SOME OF THOSE FATAL.
YESTERDAY WAS THE LATEST ONE.
POLICE TELL US 25-YEAR-OLD, TIFFANY THOMAS, THE PASSENGER, DIED IN THE CRASH.
THE CAR WRAPPED AROUND A PALM TREE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY PAUL POMBIER, THE DRIVER, WAS SPEEDING AND DRUNK.
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LIFE IN PRISON --
THAT'S THE PUNISHMENT HANDED DOWN TO CONVICTED KILLER -- ROBERT DUNN.
PROSECUTORS HAD SOUGHT THE DEATH PENALTY.
DUNN WALKED INTO A CAPE CORAL DAYCARE IN 2008 --
AND SHOT AND KILLED HIS WIFE CHRISTINE. IN FRONT OF EMPLOYEES AND CHILDREN,
INCLUDING THE COUPLE'S DAUGHTER.
CHRISTINE'S FAMILY SAYS THE JUDICIAL PROCESS TOOK FAR TOO LONG,
ADDING THAT EACH DELAY WAS LIKE A KNIFE TWISTING IN THEIR SIDE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
A PLANE CRASHEd INTO THE HUDSON RIVER AND NOW WE HAVE THE 911 CALLS.
911 Operator: "Ok are you in the water now?"
Caller: "We're in the water. We're filling up. We're going to have to bail."
AND THERE'S MUCH MORE --- JUST AFTER THIS, HE'S FORCED TO JUMP INTO THE FREEZING WATER.
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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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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THE LAB TESTS are BACK.
AND TURNS OUT, REMAINS FOUND INSIDE A CAR IN A PUNTA GORDA CANAL *DO BELONG TO A WOMAN WHO VANISHED 20 YEARS AGO.
DETECTIVES USED SONAR EQUIPMENT TO FIND FRANCES HENDRICKSON'S CAR TWO WEEKS AGO, NOT FAR FROM HER HOME.
THEY FOUND REMAINS INSIDE, AND PUNTA GORDA POLICE TELL US THEY HAVE NOW MADE A POSITIVE I-D.
INVESTIGATORS TELL US HENDRICKSON CRASHED THIS BUICK STATION WAGON, WHILE GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE, BACK IN 1993.
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THIS MORNING IT'S A SCARY AND DEADLY SITUATION GOING ON IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA RIGHT NOW.
AUTHORITIES ARE WARNING BEACH-GOERS TO WATCH OUT FOR "SNEAKER WAVES".
THEY SAY THE ENTIRE SHORELINE OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS VERY DANGEROUS THIS TIME OF YEAR.
THESE WAVES CAN SNEAK UP SO QUICKLY THAT YOU DON'T HAVE THE ABILITY TO SWIM OR RECOVER.
SO FAR THIS WINTER, 3 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THESE SNEAKER WAVES IN NORCAL.
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THIS MORNING A HARROWING CALL FOR HELP IS RECORDED AS A PLANE SINKS INTO THE HUDSON RIVER AFTER CRASHING INTO THE WATER NEAR NEW YORK CITY YESTERDAY, LISTEN TO THIS.
911 Operator: "Ok how many people are on board?"
Caller: "We have two aboard, two aboard."
911 Operator: "Two aboard. Do you have life preservers?"
Caller: "We have life preservers."
911 Operator: "Ok are you in the water now?"
Caller: "We're in the water. We're filling up. We're going to have to bail."
911 Operator: "I need you to get out of the plane and let me know when you're out."
Caller: "I'm out of the plane. I'm gonna lose you. I'm gonna lose you. the water's freezing."
THE TWO PEOPLE ON BOARD- THE PILOT AND A PASSENGER- WERE RESCUED AND ARE BEING TREATED FOR HYPOTHERMIA.
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A DECISION THAT COULD HAVE CLOSED A POPULAR CAPE CORAL RESTAURANT IS PUT ON HOLD.
FOR NEARLY TWO DECADES PEOPLE HAVE FLOCKED TO K-C'S RIVERSTOP, AT CITY OWNED YACHT CLUB COMMUNITY PARK.
THE RESTAURANT'S LEASE IS UP. AND IF IT'S NOT RENEWED, IT WILL BE CLOSED TO MAKE WAY FOR SOMETHING ELSE.
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1433 "It means more to Americans and more the public living here right now that we keep this because of the quaintness, you'll never get that again it would be a lost factor in our community." KATIE LUND
KC'S OWNER TELLS NBC-2 SHE WAS WORRIED FALLING BEHIND ON HER RENT WOULD
PLAY A FACTOR IN THE CITY'S FINAL DECISION.
AN AMOUNT JUST OVER 4-THOUSAND DOLLARS. CITY OFFICIALS SAY HAS BEEN
PAID IN FULL. BUT IT DOESN'T GUARANTEE THEY'LL RENEW THE LEASE.
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CAPE CORAL LEADERS AGREE TO CREATE A NEW "FLEET MANAGER" POSITION TO HELP OVERHAUL TO THE CITY'S BROKEN MAINTENANCE SYSYEM.
OTHER SOLUTIONS CURRENTLY ON THE TABLE, A FIVE YEAR PLAN TO FUND EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS, AND A BETTER WAY TO MAKE SURE THE CITY'S EMERGENCY VEHICLES GET FIXED.
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SPORTS CAR MAKER LAMBORGHINI TURNED A RUNWAY AT MIAMI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT INTO A DRAG STRIP, TO SHOW OFF ITS NEWEST AND FASTEST LUXURY SPORTS CAR ----
ITS THE FIRST TIME THE AIRPORT HAS CLOSED A RUNWAY FOR A CAR COMPANY AND THE FIRST TIME A VEHICLE SURPASSED 180-MILES-AN-HOUR AT THE AIRPORT.
IF YOU LIKE THE SPEED AND PERFORMANCE , THE BASIC MODEL IS LISTED AT MORE THAN 397-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
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THE NBA CHAMPION MIAMI HEAT GOT THEIR VISIT OF THE WHITE HOUSE.
AND THE PRESIDENT GOT HIS #44 JERSEY.
LEBRON SEEMED TO BE. IN AWE OF THE MOMENT.
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VERY COOL TO SEE ONE OF. IF NOT THE BEST PLAYER IN THE WORLD. GIDDY ABOUT BEING AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
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TODAY IS MEDIA DAY FOR THE SUPER BOWL TEAMS IN NEW ORLEANS.
PLAYERS FROM THE SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AND THE BALTIMORE RAVENS WILL TAKE QUESTIONS FROM THE MEDIA.
THE TWO TEAMS FACE OFF THIS SUNDAY IN SUPER BOWL 47.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
TALK ABOUT A WEATHER 180.
AFTER MORE THAN A WEEK OF BRUTALLY COLD TEMPS, THIS MORNING THINGS ARE STARTING TO HEAT UP.
PLUS, HE WOWED THE WORLD BY WALKING OVER NIAGARA FALLS.
AND TODAY, HE'S AT IT AGAIN, RIGHT HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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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.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS TRACKING THE LATEST ON INDECISIVE WINTER WEATHER NATIONWIDE.
AFTER MORE THAN A WEEK OF REALLY COLD TEMPERATURES. THINGS ARE STARTING TO HEAT UP IN PARTS OF THE COUNTRY.
TAKE A LOOK AT THE HIGHS EXPECTED FOR TODAY ---
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
FLOODWATERS IN AUSTRALIA ARE EXPECTED TO PEAK TODAY. AND RIGHT NOW OFFICIALS ARE RUSHING TO MOVE RESIDENTS IN HIGH RISK AREAS TO SAFETY.
THOUSANDS OF AUSTRALIANS HAD TO LEAVE THEIR HOMES AND AT LEAST FOUR PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
HELICOPTERS LIFTED ABOUT ONE-THOUSAND PEOPLE TO SAFER GROUND.
MANY OF THE PEOPLE WHO ESCAPED ARE STAYING IN EVACUATION CENTERS.
THE FLOODING WAS CAUSED BY THE REMNANTS OF A TROPICAL CYCLONE.
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NOW TO THE DEVELOPING SITUATION IN EGYPT ---
EGYPT'S ARMY CHIEF WARNS OF "THE COLLAPSE OF THE STATE" IF THE POLITICAL CRISIS CONTINUES.
nats of protesters
THE U.S. EMBASSY IN THE REGION HAS ANNOUNCED ITS CLOSED DOWN,
IN ANTICIPATION OF FURTHER CLASHES IN AND AROUND TAHRIR SQUARE.
DEMONSTRATORS PROTESTING AGAINST PRESIDENT MOHAMMED MORSI AND THE MUSLIM BROTHERHOOD, DEMANDING REGIME CHANGE.
THE NEWEST OUTBURST OF VIOLENCE IS IN ITS FIFTH DAY.
AT LEAST 56 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
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ALSO DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
AIRCRAFT AND SHIPS FROM ITALY AND THE U.S. ARE SEARCHING THE ADRIATIC SEA FOR AN AMERICAN WAR PLANE.
THE PLANE HAD BEEN IN A TRAINING MISSION OFF THE COAST OF ITALY.
BUT CONTACT WAS LOST ON MONDAY EVENING.
THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATED BY A LONE PILOT.
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BACK HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ---
AERIALIST NIK WALLENDA PLANS TO WALK A WIRE ACROSS U.S. 41 IN DOWNTOWN SARASOTA TODAY.
IT'S HAPPENING AT 11AM.
SO U-S 41 WILL BE CLOSED IN THAT AREA BETWEEN 10 AND NOON.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF THE DAREDEVIL GETTING READY.
THE SARASOTA NATIVE WILL WALK FROM THE BAYFRONT - TO THE MARINA TOWER OVER U-S 41. AT 200 FEET IN THE AIR.
YOU MAY REMEMBER WHEN HE WOWED THE WORLD BY WALKING OVER NIAGARA FALLS. ON A TWO-INCH WIDE STEEL ROPE.
THIS TIME, HE WILL NOT WEAR A TETHER.
HIS ENTIRE TRIP WILL TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS APRIL HENDRICKS OF FORT MYERS.
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!
APRIL - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
IMMIGRATION REFORM LOOKS TO BE ON THE FAST TRACK THIS MORNING.
WE'RE PREVIEWING A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT.
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AND NBC-2 LIVE ON FORT MYERS BEACH THIS MORNING --- WHERE WORK IS UNDERWAY THIS WEEK TO MAKE THE AREA SAFER FOR YOU.
SO WHAT ARE CREWS DOING EXACTLY?
FIND OUT IN JUST MINUTES.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AND THANKS FOR WAKING UP WITH NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
I'M CLAY MILLER.
AND I'M KRISTA FOGLESONG.
TOPPING THE NEWS RIGHT NOW ---
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL LAY OUT HIS PROPOSALS FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM IN LAS VEGAS TODAY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENABUGH LIVE IN STUDIO WITH WHAT'S EXPECTED.
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THIS MORNING THE PRESIDENT HITS THE ROAD TO PUSH A PLAN THAT THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS IS SIMILAR TO THE ONE PROPOSED BY A BI-PARTISAN GROUP OF SENATORS.
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4 REPUBLICANS AND 4 DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCED THE PLAN YESTERDAY.
MARCO RUBIO OF FLORIDA IS ON THE COMMITTEE.
THE PLAN REQUIRES IMMIGRANTS TO PASS CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS, PAY BACK TAXES, AND LEARN ENGLISH.
SENATORS BELIEVE IT WILL HELP BUILD OUR ECONOMY.
AND HELP BUSINESS WITH WAYS TO MAKE SURE SOMEONE IS DOCUMENTED BEFORE THEIR HIRED.
AND ESTABLISH A PLAN TO HIRE FUTURE WORKERS.
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South Carolina :13-:19
"We're gonna get push back, but I think enough Americans are saying enough already, let's get this fixed."
New York :42-:46
"We will never put these people on path to citizenship until we have secured our borders."
"We have to support our Haitian brothers and sisters, our Jamaican brothers and sisters. It's not just the Latino community."
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PRESIDENT OBAMA LEAVES FOR LAS VEGAS LATER THIS MORNING.
HE'LL SPEAK AT 3 THIS AFTERNOON FROM DEL SOL HIGH SCHOOL.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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NBC-2 DOING SOME DIGGING TO FIND OUT HOW MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WOULD BE AFFECTED HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, BY THE NEW REFORM PROPOSALS.
BUT THERE ARE *NO HARD NUMBERS.
WE REACHED OUT TO 10 ORGANIZATIONS - INCLUDING ICE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
THE BEST THEY COULD GIVE US IS STATE NUMBERS.
IN FLORIDA -- THE CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES MORE THAN 820-THOUSAND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, THE THIRD HIGHEST AMOUNT IN THE NATION.
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There could be people here that have trades or abilities or were doctors in other places that are possibly here washing dishes and are hiding and we don't even know about them
IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THE GUADALUPE CENTER SAYS IT HELPS HUNDREDS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS A YEAR.
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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.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT --- QUITE THE SCENE IN A FORT MYERS SHORES NEIGHBORHOOD WHEN AN SUV CRASHES AND BURSTS INTO FLAMES.
JUST AFTER MIDNIGHT --- LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO A PALM TREE IN SOMEONE'S YARD ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.
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NBC-2 CAMERAS WERE ON SCENE -- WHERE YOU CAN SEE THE SUV IS A TOTAL LOSS. COMPLETELY CHARRED INSIDE AND OUT.
NEIGHBORS WERE ALL OUTSIDE, AWOKEN BY THE COMMOTION.
WE'RE TOLD THE DRIVER IS OKAY, AND WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL AS A PRECAUTION.
THE SUV NEVER DID NOT HIT THE HOUSE.
THE DRIVER'S NAME HAS NOT YET BEEN RELEASED.
THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING AT THIS HOUR.
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CHANGES ARE BEING MADE TO FORT MYERS BEACH TO MAKE IT SAFER FOR PEOPLE WALKING.
IT'S WORK THAT'S BEEN LAID OUT BY THE TOWN'S NEW PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE ON FORT MYERS BEACH. CLIFTON, THESE FIRST IMPROVEMENTS ARE GOING TO BE NEW CROSSWALK LIGHTS.
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THIS IS IN RESPONSE TO MULTIPLE PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENTS ALONG THE ISLAND. THERE WAS ONE JUST YESTERDAY WITH MINOR INJURIES.
FPL IS PLANNING TO BE HERE LATER TODAY TO INSTAL A NEW LIGHT HERE AT THE RED COCONUT RV PARK.
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BUT THERE ARE GOING TO BE IMPROVEMENTS MADE TO TWO OTHER CROSSWALK LIGHTS ALONG FORT MYERS BEACH OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF DAYS AS WELL.
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THIS IS JUST PART OF A PLAN TO MAKE THE ISLAND A SAFER PLACE FOR PEDESTRIANS.
THE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE WAS PUT TOGETHER AFTER TWO PEDESTRIANS WERE HIT AND KILLED.
SO ON TOP OF THE LIGHTS, CREWS WILL BE ADDING PAINT TO CROSSWALKS,
SOME CROSSWALKS WILL BE REBUILT, WITH AN ISLAND IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET FOR PEOPLE TO STOP AND WAIT SAFELY.
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ON TOP OF ALL OF THIS WORK, FORT MYERS BEACH HAS ALSO ADDED THESE BANNERS. THAT SIMPLY TELL DRIVERS TO BE CAREFUL AND WATCH OUT FOR PEDESTRIANS.
LIVE ON FMB, CF, NBC2.
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THIS MORNING FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS ARE REPORTING THE THIRD PANTHER DEATH OF THE NEW YEAR.
A LANDOWNER IN IMMOKALEE DISCOVERED THE REMAINS OF THE MALE PANTHER OVER THE WEEKEND.
WILDLIFE OFFICIALS SAY THE ANIMAL HAD PUNCTURE WOUNDS IN ITS SKULL.
THEY SAY THAT'S A SIGN THE PANTHER DIED FIGHTING ANOTHER PANTHER OVER TERRITORY.
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TODAY A JUDGE WILL RULE ON WHETHER TO EXCEPT B-P'S PLEA DEAL OVER THE GULF OIL SPILL.
THE AGREEMENT HAS B-P PLEADING GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER AND OTHER CHARGES FOR THE COMPANY'S ROLE IN THE 2010 DISASTER.
THE COMPANY WOULD ALSO PAY A RECORD 4 BILLION DOLLARS IN CRIMINAL PENALITIES.
BEFORE RULING, THE JUDGE WILL HEAR TESTIMONY FROM RELATIVES OF 11 WORKERS WHO DIED IN THE EXPLOSION OF THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DRILLING RIG.
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WE WANT TO GIVE YOU A REMINDER NOW IF YOU'RE THINKING ABOUT FILING THAT TAX RETURN.
WITH NEW TAX LAWS INACTED BY CONGRESS, THE I-R-S WON'T BEGIN PROCESSING MOST INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS UNTIL JANUARY 30TH.
SO, THERE'S NO ADVANTAGE TO FILING BEFORE THEN.
USING E-FILE WITH DIRECT DEPOSIT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET A REFUND.
LAST YEAR, THE AVERAGE REFUND TOOK ABOUT 21 DAYS OR LESS. THE SAME IS EXPECTED THIS YEAR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
TACO BELL IS BACK-PEDALING BIG TIME THIS MORNING.
WHY IT'S PULLING THIS NEWEST COMMERCIAL.
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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.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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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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NEW THIS MORNING -- AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT.
SIXTEEN PEOPLE ACROSS FIVE STATES HAVE FALLEN ILL FROM SALMONELLA POISONING. SEVERAL FROM A RAW GROUND-BEEF DISH SERVED AT A SINGLE RESTAURANT.
THE RESTAURANT HAS NOT BEEN NAMED.
THE CDC SAYS THE LIKELY SOURCES OF THE MEAT ARE TWO COMPANIES IN MICHIGAN.
MOST OF THE SICK PEOPLE ARE IN THE MIDWEST.
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NEW THIS MORNING -- TACO BELL IS PULLING A TV AD AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS THAT IT DISCOURAGED PEOPLE FROM EATING VEGETABLES.
THE AD WAS TOUTING ITS VARIETY 12-PACK OF TACOS, WITH A VOICEOVER SAYING THAT BRINGING A VEGETABLE TRAY TO A PARTY IS "LIKE PUNTING ON FOURTH AND ONE."
IT SAID THAT PEOPLE SECRETLY HATE GUESTS WHO BRING VEGETABLES TO PARTIES.
THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, A HEALTH ADVOCACY GROUP, URGED PEOPLE TO TWEET THEIR COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE AD AND THE CHAIN QUICKLY MADE THE DECISION TO PULL IT.
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NEW THIS MORNING ---
A REPORT FROM A CONSUMER GROUP SAYS JOBLESS AMERICANS ARE PAYING MILLIONS IN UNNECESSARY FEES, TO COLLECT UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.
WHY?
BECAUSE OF STATE-ISSUED BANK CARDS.
THE NATIONAL CONSUMER LAW CENTER SAYS STATES ISSUE THE CARDS AUTOMATICALLY AND FAIL TO EXPLAIN CARD FEES.
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THIS NEXT STORY IS SO COOL!
DEVELOPERS HAVE PAID $15-HUNDRED DOLLARS FOR AN EARLY VERSION OF "GLASS" --
GOOGLE'S SMART GLASSES THAT PHOTOGRAPH YOUR LIFE AND FEED YOU RELEVANT INFORMATION
THROUGH A LITTLE DISPLAY ABOVE YOUR EYE.
AT A TOP SECRET EVENT IN SAN FRANCISCO, THOSE DEVELOPERS GOT THEIR FIRST CHANCE TO PLAY WITH "GLASS".
AND WORD IS THEY HAVE SIGNED SUCH AN AIR-TIGHT NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT, THEY MAY NOT BE ALLOWED TO TAKE THE DEVICES OUT OF THE BUILDING, OR USE THEM WITH THEIR PERSONAL GOOGLE ACCOUNTS.
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WE WANT TO TELL YOU ABOUT AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE A TRIP THROUGH HISTORY AT FORT MYERS' PAGE FIELD AIRPORT.
YOU CAN GET AN INSIDE LOOK AT THREE WORLD WAR TWO FIGHTER JETS.
THE PLANES ARE PART OF THE "WINGS OF FREEDOM" EXHIBIT.
YOU CAN TOUR THE PLANES ON THE GROUND STARTING AT SIX DOLLARS FOR CHILDREN.
AN AERIAL TOUR IS ALSO AVAILABLE.
BUT THOSE TICKETS ARE FAR MORE PRICEY.
FLIGHTS START AT 325 BUCKS.
THE WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR IS IN TOWN UNTIL WEDNESDAY.
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THIS MORNING ADELE HALL, WIFE OF HALLMARK CARDS CHAIRMAN DONALD J. HALL, HAS DIED.
SHE WAS 81.
ADELE HALL COLLAPSED AND DIED UNEXPECTEDLY SATURDAY AT THE FAMILY'S HOME IN HAWAII.
THE KANSAS CITY-BASED GREETING CARDS COMPANY SAYS HALL HAD BEEN MARRIED TO HER HUSBAND FOR NEARLY 60 YEARS.
SHE WAS ACTIVE IN NUMEROUS ORGANIZATIONS AND WAS A NOTED KANSAS CITY CIVIL LEADER.
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WHOOPING COUGH HAS HIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE CONFIRMED THAT A CHILD IN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS THE HIGHLY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE.AND NOW HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE WARNING PARENTS AND TEACHERS.
We'll be watching and checking to ensure that anyone else who develops symptoms gets checked to determine if they contracted the disease or they have something else.
THE CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL SUGGEST THAT PREGNANT WOMEN START GETTING THE WHOOPING COUGH VACCINATION IN THEIR 3RD TRIMESTER. SO THEY HOPEFULLY PASS THE IMMUNITY TO THEIR UNBORN CHILDREN.
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IT GETS IN YOUR FOOD AND IN YOUR LAUNDRY. A NEW STRAIN OF NOROVIRUS -- OFTEN CALLED STOMACH FLU -- IS GOING AROUND AND IT'S GOING TO BE VERY HARD TO AVOID IT, EXPERTS SAY.
AND A QUICK APPLICATION OF HAND SANITIZER WON'T GET RID OF IT.
AND MOST PEOPLE DON'T WASH THEIR HANDS PROPERLY, EITHER -- IT TAKES ABOUT 30 SECONDS OF VIGOROUS RUBBING USING HOT WATER AND SOAP TO WASH AWAY THE TINY BITS OF VIRUS, AND THAT MEANS GETTING UNDER THE NAILS, TOO.
THERE'S NO REAL TREATMENT FOR IT EXCEPT FOR WAITING IT OUT.
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TAKING A LOOK AHEAD ---
A TEXAS WOMAN, CONVICTED OF THE GRISLY STABBING AND ROBBERY OF A 71-YEAR-OLD NEIGHBOR. IS SET TO BECOME THE FIRST WOMAN EXECUTED IN THE UNITED STATES SINCE 2010.
KIMBERLY MCCARTHY FACES LETHAL INJECTION THIS EVENING IN HUNTSVILLE.
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nats of house crashing
DRAMATIC NEW VIDEO COMING OUT OF CHINA THIS MORNING--
A SINK HOLE DEVOURS SEVERAL BUILDING AS THOSE WHO EVACUATED STOOD JUST FEET AWAY TO WATCH.
LUCKILY, NO ONE WAS INJURED IN THE COLLAPSE.
WORKERS HAVE NOW FILLED IN THE LARGE HOLE.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY ---THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
AND IT'S ANDY SAMBERG AND THE LONELY ISLAND'S NEW DIGITAL SHORT WITH ADAM LEVINE.
IT'S CALLED "YOLO," AND ITS TOPPING MUSIC CHARTS THIS MORNING.
LISTEN.
IT'S RACKED UP NEARLY 3.5 MILLION VIEWS ON YOUTUBE.
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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.
We've got lots of variety in our weather coming this week for Southwest Florida.
For those that prefer the spring-like warmth and sunshine, these next two days are for you as afternoon temperatures get close to record territory through the next couple of days. If, however, you prefer the cooler, more seasonable weather, you won't have to wait long because the next cold front will arrive by Thursday morning.
First, let's cover the final stretch of our current warm spell. For today and Wednesday, a more southerly component to the wind will keeping bringing in the warmth and humidity, bringing temperatures well above average. Daytime highs should reach the mid 80s, and overnight lows will only cool into the mid 60s. Look for lots of sunshine mixed in with some patchy, fair-weather clouds and a strong southeasterly breeze from 10-15 mph with some higher gusts.
By Wednesday night into early Thursday morning, the next cold front will come sweeping through Southwest Florida, bringing some scattered showers during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. By mid to late morning Thursday, the showers will exit, and the cool air will start filtering in our winds pick up again but become more northerly.
Daytime temperatures Thursday will likely only warm into the low to mid 70s, and then the more noticeable chill will be felt Thursday night as lows dip into the 40s.
Friday will be another cool, sunny, and seasonable day with highs in the mid 70s and low humidity.
Temperatures will gradually begin to moderate by the weekend, but another passing weather system will replenish the cool air by Sunday, which should help slow the warm up as we head into early next week.
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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.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS TAKING IMMIGRATION REFORM TO THE PUBLIC TODAY IN LAS VEGAS.
Arizona 1:02-1:07
"The Republican party is losing the support of our Hispanic citizens."
IT'S EXPECTED TO BE SIMILAR TO A BIPARTISAN PLAN UNVEILED YESTERDAY.
AS PART OF IT, THE PRESIDENT TRYING TO GAIN SUPPORT FOR GIVING MILLIONS OF ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS A PATHWAY TO CITIZENSHIP.
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AND NBC-2 WONDERED HOW MANY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS WOULD BE AFFECTED IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
WE LEARNED THERE ARE *NO HARD NUMBERS.
NBC-2 REACHED OUT TO 10 ORGANIZATIONS - INCLUDING ICE, HOMELAND SECURITY AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES.
THE BEST THEY COULD GIVE US IS STATE NUMBERS.
IN FLORIDA -- THE CENSUS BUREAU ESTIMATES MORE THAN 820-THOUSAND ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS, THE THIRD HIGHEST AMOUNT IN THE NATION.
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Glen Diericksen
21:52 "we are really upset with the decision also the allegation that we didn't present our case correctly.
Larry Reau
23:33 "the whole thing was a bunch of mish mash."
ALL NEW THIS MORNING ---
CAPE CORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTE TO BUILD A GAS STATION ON THE CORNER OF SKYLINE AND CAPE CORAL PARKWAY.
THOSE AGAINST IT SAY THEY'RE AFRAID IT WILL BRING CRIME AND POLLUTION TO THE AREA,.
SUPPORTERS SAY IT WILL BRING MUCH NEEDED JOBS.
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NBC-2 IS WORKING TO GET THE NAME OF THE DRIVER INVOLVED IN THIS SERIOUS CRASH OVERNIGHT IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES SAY THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL AND SLAMMED INTO A PALM TREE IN SOMEONE'S YARD ON MARQUETTE BOULEVARD.
THE SUV BURST INTO FLAMES.
THE DRIVER ESCAPED WITH MINOR INJURIES.
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CHANGES ARE IN THE WORKS FOR FORT MYERS BEACH IN HOPES TO MAKE THE STREETS SAFER.
TODAY -- FPL WILL BE OUT TO INSTALL A NEW TRAFFIC LIGHT AT THE RED COCONUT RV PARK.
THROUGHOUGHT THE NEXT FEW DAYS -- CROSSWALKS BE GET IMPROVEMENTS AS WELL.
THIS IS ALL AN EFFORT TO MAKE STREETS SAFER FOR PEDESTRIANS.
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RELIEF MAY SOON BE ON THE WAY THOSE WHO SUFFERED THROUGH SUPERSTORM SANDY.
IT'S BEEN THREE MONTHS SINCE THE STORM TOOK IT'S TOLL ON THE NORTHEAST --
AND NOW THE BILL JUST NEED THE PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE.
BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE HAVE NOW APPROVED A 50-POINT FIVE BILLION DOLLAR PACKAGE TO GO TOWARDS RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS IN NEED OF REPAIR.
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THE BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA MIGHT BE READY TO BREAK AWAY FROM A CENTURY LONG TRADITION.
AS EARLY AS NEXT WEEK -- THE SCOUTS EXECUTIVE BOARD MAY APPROVE A MEASURE TO ALLOW GAYS AS SCOUT OR SCOUT LEADERS.
IF APPROVED -- LOCAL TROOP SPONSORS WOULD HAVE THE FREEDOM TO DECIDE THE MATTER FOR THEMSELVES.
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JOHN KERRY COULD BE CONFIRMED AS NEW SECRETARY OF STATE TODAY.
THE SENATE WILL HOLD A VOTE ON HIS NOMINATION -- AND HE'S NOT EXPECTED TO HAVE MUCH OPPOSITION.
ALSO CURRENT SECRETARY -- HILLARY CLINTON PLANS TO RETIRE FROM HER POST BY FRIDAY.
SHE'LL BE TAKING QUESTIONS AT A TOWN HALL STYLE FORUM AT THE STATE DEPARMENT TODAY.
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TOMORROW -- THE I-R-S WILL BEGIN PROCESSING MOST INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURNS.
SINCE CONGRESS ENACTED NEW TAX LAWS THIS YEAR -- THERE WASN'T AN ADVANTAGE TO FILE EARLY.
BEFORE YOU GET STARTED -- YOU MIGHT WANT TO CONSIDER E-FILING AND SIGNING UP FOR DIRECT DEPOSIT--
IT IS THE FASTEST WAY TO GET A REFUND.
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JUST A MONTH INTO THE NEW YEAR -- AND FLORIDA WILDLIFE OFFICIALS ARE REPORTING A THIRD PANTHER DEATH.
A MAN IN IMMOKALEE FOUND A MALE PANTHER'S REMAINS ON HIS PROPERTY OVER THE WEEKEND.
WILDLIFE OFFICIALS DETERMINED -- THE PANTHER DIED FIGHTING ANOTHER OVER TERRITORY.
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HAPPENING TODAY -- A JUDGE WILL LISTEN TO TESTIMONY FROM RELATIVES OF WORKERS WHO DIED 2010 OIL RIG DISASTER.
AFTER THAT -- WE EXPECT A RULING ON WHETHER THE JUDGE WILL ACCEPT B-P'S PLEA DEAL OVER THE GULF OIL SPILL.
THE AGREEMENT HAS B-P PLEADING GUILTY TO MANSLAUGHTER --
AND HAS THE COMPANY PAYING OUT 4 BILLION DOLLARS IN CRIMINAL PENALTIES.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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