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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS FIRST AT FOUR--
REPORTS OF ANOTHER SCHOOL SHOOTING.
THIS SCENE IS AT A MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ATLANTA.
WE KNOW ONE STUDENT WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD.
PLUS - BREAKING IN NAPLES.
POLICE HUNT DOWN A SUSPICIOUS MAN AFTER HE FOLLOWED 4 LITTLE GIRLS HOME FROM SCHOOL.
NBC--2 IS LIVE WITH THE LATEST.
AND - A THREE PEOPLE ARE KILLED IN A PILE-UP ON I-75.
WE'RE BREAKING NEW DETAILS ABOUT THE WRECK AND THE SLICK ROADS THAT HIT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING.
JIM AD LIB
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BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
A 14 YEAR OLD STUDENT IN ATLANTA HAS BEEN SHOT IN THE HEAD DURING A SCHOOL SHOOTING.
THE STUDENT IS REPORTEDLY ALERT AND CONSCIOUS.
A SHOOTING SUSPECT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
THIS HAPPENED AT PRICE MIDDLE SCHOOL - ABOUT 2 MILES SOUTH OF DOWNTOWN ATLANTA.
A TEACHER ALSO HAD CUTS AND BRUISES BUT WAS TREATED AT THE SCHOOL.
STAY WITH NBC-2 FOR BREAKING DETAILS.
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ALSO BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
POLICE CONFIRM A BODY FOUND IN THE BUSHES OF A PHOENIX SUBURB, IS THAT OF THE GUNMAN IN YESTERDAY'S OFFICE SHOOTING.
70 YEAR OLD ARTHUR HARMON KILLED A COMPANY C-E-O AND CRITICALLY HURT A LAWYER.
IT HAPPENED AFTER A MEDIATION SESSION OVER A LAWSUIT HARMON FILED AGAINST A COMPANY IN A CONTRACT DISPUTe.
POLICE SAY HARMON SHOT HIMSELF.
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BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
RIGHT NOW, NAPLES POLICE ARE LOOKING FOR A MAN WHO FOLLOWED 4 YOUNG GIRLS AS THEY WALKED HOME FROM SCHOOL.
POLICE SAY IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON NEAR LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NAPLES.
TODAY, POLICE ARE WATCHING THAT AREA CLOSELY AS THEIR KIDS WALK HOME FROM SCHOOL.
NBC-2'S STEVE CAMPION IS THERE LIVE.
STEVE --
WHAT CAN YOU TELL US?
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THE POLICE PRESENCE AT DISMISSAL TIME WAS HERE TO MISS HERE AT LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY.
NAPLES PD TELLS US A MAN FOLLOWED FOUR YOUNG GIRLS AS THEY WALKED HOME FROM THIS SCHOOL AND INTO THIS NEIGHBORHOOD -- AROUND THIS INTERSECTION.
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THIS AFTERNOON -- THEY WANT TO TALK TO THE MAN DRIVING THIS OLDER MODEL BLACK SUV -- DESCRIBED AS A POSSIBLE JEEP YOU SEE ON YOUR SCREEN.
THE GIRLS TOLD POLICE A WHITE MAN WITH SHORT BROWN HAIR SLOWLY DROVE BEHIND THEM AS THEY WALKED TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE.
ONCE THEY REALIZED HE WAS FOLLOWING THEM THEY TOOK OFF RUNNING TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE.
THIS AFTERNOON -- ALARMED PARENTS WANT HIM CAUGHT AS POLICE CELEBRATE THE GIRLS' QUICK THINKING.
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Lyn Hunter, Lake Park Elementary Parent
"I find it pretty horrifying. This is a pretty quiet neighborhood. We all know each other kids especially the ones who are close enough to walk so I find it pretty shocking that there's somebody trying to follow little girls home."
Lit John Barkley
"They did the absolute right thing. They were walking in a group which is very smart and as soon as they thought there might have been danger nearby they stayed together and went to seek safety as quickly as possible."
NAPLES POLICE EXPLAINED THEY'RE TYPICALLY OUT HERE WHEN SCHOOL GETS OUT.
THEY TELL US THEY'RE NOW GOING TO PATROL EVEN MORE.
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THIS HAPPENED YESTERDAY AROUND FOUR IN THE AFTERNOON ABOUT AN HOUR AFTER SCHOOL LET OUT.
IF YOU KNOW WHO MAY HAVE BEEN DRIVING THAT OLDER MODEL BLACK SUV -- YOU'RE URGED TO CONTACT NAPLES POLICE.
LIVE IN NAPLES, STEVE CAMPION NBC2
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FIRST AT FOUR - A COLLIER COUNTY TEENAGER IS UPGRADED TO SERIOUS CONDITION AFTER CRASHING HIS A-T-V.
17 YEAR OLD JOHN BOOT WAS AIRLIFTED TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT WITH CRITICAL INJURIES.
THIS AFTERNOON - HOSPITAL OFFICIALS TELL US HIS CONDITION HAS IMPROVED.
NBC-2'S RICK RITTER JOINS US LIVE FROM WHERE THE ACCIDENT HAPPENED IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
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LESS THAN 24 HOURS AGO - A TEENAGERS LIFE CHANGED DRAMATICALLY HERE IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES. 17 YEAR-OLD JOHN BOOT WAS RIDING HIS ATV WHEN HE STRUCK A DOG, ROLLING OVER SEVERAL TIMES BEFORE BEING EJECTED, WHILE HIS A-T-V CRASHED INTO THIS MAILBOX. TODAY THE SCENE IS STILL MARKED IN SPRAY PAINT - WHILE BOOT REMAINS AT LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
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A TRAGIC ACCIDENT IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES - ONE THAT HAS A NAPLES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN SERIOUS CONDITION.
F-H-P TROOPERS SAY 17-YEAR OLD JOHN BOOT WAS RIDING DOWN 19TH STREET NORTHWEST WHEN A DOG RAN OUT IN FRONT OF HIM. BOOT TRIED TO AVOID IT BUT COULDN'T - he hit THE DOG AND LOST CONTROL was thrown from HIS A-T-V then it HIT A MAILBOX.
ACCORDING TO THE CRASH REPORT, BOOT WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET.
HE WAS flown TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL WITH SEVERE HEAD INJURIES.
INITALLY HE WAS LISTED IN CRITICAL CONDITION BUT TODAY HE WAS UPGRADED TO SERIOUS CONDITION.
FAMILY MEMBERS TELL NBC-2 THAT BOOT IS MUCH MORE "RESPONSIVE" THAN YESTERDAY.
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COMING UP AT 5 - WE SPOKE WITH SOME OF BOOTS FRIENDS ABOUT THE TRAGIC ACCIDENT - ALONG WITH COLLIER OFFICIALS ON WHERE THE COUNTY STANDS WITH ADDING AN A-T-V PARK. WE'RE LIVE IN CC, RR, NBC2.
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CRIME SCENE TAPE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM AN APARTMENT COMPLEX IN FORT MYERS.
BUT POLICE TELL US THEY ARE STILL INVESTIGATING A DEATH FROM YESTERDAY MORNING.
NEIGHBORS SAY A YOUNG GIRL WAS FOUND DEAD AT THE HOME AND ANOTHER WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH A BLEEDING LEG.
NBC-2'S JOELLE PARKS JOINS US LIVE IN FORT MYERS.
JOELLE -
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The crime scene tape is down but fort Myers police tell us they're still investigating a death at this apartment.
You can see the children toys strewn about.
We've been on scene since yesterday morning and so far haven't seen anyone coming in or out.
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Neighbors woke up the sirens yesterday, multiple neighbors telling us that a girl around 2 years old died inside.
They also say that another child was brought to the hospital with a gash in its leg.
Fmpd still staying tight lipped, saying they responded for a medical call, That's when their death investigation started.
Neighbors have placed teddy bears and notes at the door.
tonight they still want to know- what happened.
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Carmen Lopez, Neighbor
We still don't know what's going on, I haven't seen anybody walking in or out and I'm still wondering what's going on."
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We've been out here digging for answers all day.
we've placed multiple talked to fmpd, department of children and families and lee memorial hospital- none of them at releasing information about this investigation at this point"
Reporting live Jp.
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MOTHER NATURE CAUSES ANOTHER DEADLY DAY.
POLICE SAY TWO CHILDREN AND ONE ADULT DIED IN THIS MASSIVE PILE-UP ON INTERSTATE 75.
AT LEAST 20 OTHERS WERE INJURED IN THE WRECK IN DETROIT.
THE CHAIN-REACTION HAPPENED AROUND 11-30 THIS MORNING - WHEN DRIVERS LOST CONTROL ON SLIPPERY ROADS FROM SNOW AND ICE.
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AND HERE IN OUR VIEWING AREA - OUR OVERNIGHT AND MORNING SHOWERS MADE I-75 AND OTHER ROADS SLICK.
OUR CREWS SPOTTED THIS ROLLOVER ACCIDENT AT DANIELS PARKWAY.
THREE PEOPLE WERE HURT IN THAT CRASH.
THERE WERE MORE THAN A DOZEN CRASHES IN LEE COUNTY ALONE.
NO SHOWERS IN OUR FORECAST TONIGHT, BUT WE'VE GOT MUCH COOLER TEMPERATURES ON THE WAY.
IN A FEW MINUTES, METEOROLOGIST JIM REIF WILL TRACK THE DROPPING TEMPS.
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BREAKING NEWS FIRST AT FOUR.
GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT JUST UNVEILED HIS BUDGET PLAN FOR 2013.
WE'RE CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS IN THE NEWSROOM.
PLUS - ANY MOMENT NOW THE SENATE WILL VOTE ON WHETHER TO RAISE THE NATION'S DEBT CEILING.
NBC-2 IS WATCHING IF THE COUNTRY WILL AVOID DEFAULTING ON ITS LOANS.
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GOVERNOR SCOTT UNVEILED HIS SPENDING PLAN FOR THE YEAR.
THIS IS A QUICK OUTLINE OF HIS ANNOUNCEMENT THIS AFTERNOON.
THE BUDGET WOULD ALLOW MORE THAN 18 BILLION DOLLARS FOR EDUCATION.
THAT'S 1 POINT 2 BILLION MORE THAN LAST YEAR.
THE PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDES ELIMINATING TAXES THAT WILL HELP BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY IN THE STATE.
THE NEWSROOM IS GOING OVER THE BUDGET RIGHT NOW--
WE'RE GOING TO BREAK IT ALL DOWN FOR YOU AT 5:30.
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LIVE or VO
BREAKING NEWS ON CAPITOL HILL.
THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON THE PROPOSED 4-MONTH DEBT CEILING EXTENSION.
IF THE MEASURE PASSES, IT WILL KEEP THE GOVERNMENT FROM DEFAULTING ON ITS DEBT.
THE HOUSE GAVE THE GREEN LIGHT LAST WEEK.
THE PLAN WOULD RAISE THE DEBT CEILING BY 450-BILLION DOLLARS.
IT ALSO HAS A PROVISION THAT WOULD WITHHOLD MEMBERS' PAY IF BOTH THE HOUSE AND SENATE FAIL TO PASS A BUDGET BY APRIL 15-TH.
NBC-2 WILL WATCH THIS LIVE FEED AND BRING YOU UPDATES FIRST AT FOUR.
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MORE BREAKING NEWS INTO THE NBC-2 NEWSROOM AT THIS HOUR.
WE'RE GETTING NEW DETAILS ABOUT A STANDOFF SITUATION IN MIDLAND CITY, ALABAMA.
NEGOTIATORS ARE USING USE A 4-INCH WIDE VENTILATION PIPE TO TALK TO A MAN WHO IS HOLDING A 5 YEAR OLD BOY AGAINST HIS WILL.
THE RETIRED TRUCK DRIVER NABBED THE BOY FROM HIS SCHOOL BUS AFTER KILLING HIS BUS DRIVER.
THE TWO ARE IN A BUNKER THAT'S 4 FEET BELOW GROUND AND IS ABOUT 6 BY 8 FEET WIDE.
NEIGHBORS SAY THE MAN IS JIMMY LEE DYKES.
THE FBI BELIEVES HE KILLED THE BUS DRIVER AS A HATE CRIME.
PEOPLE WHO KNEW THE DRIVER ARE CALLING HIM A HERO.
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"when a man enters the bus and threatens to take some children and you got a driver who stands up
between him and the children surly his death should be considered a hero's death because he was willing to give his life in exchange for the lives of those children he loves."
A POLICE SOURCE SAYS DYKES IS A SURVIVALIST AND MAY HAVE STOCKED-PILED RATIONS INSIDE THAT BUNKER.
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PLUS - NBC-2 LEARNING NEW DETAILS ABOUT A SCHOOL SHOOTING AT AN ATLANTA MIDDLE SCHOOL.
OFFICIALS SAY STUDENTS ARE SAFE AFTER ANOTHER STUDENT BEGAN SHOOTING.
A 14 YEAR OLD WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD.
THAT STUDENT IS REPORTEDLY ALERT AND CONSCIOUS.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE FEEDS FOR MORE DETAILS AS THEY'RE AVAILABLE.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE'RE HEARING 9-1-1 CALLS THAT NAPLES POLICE HAD TO ANSWER ABOUT FIREWORKS.
fireworks nats
THIS DISPLAY AT THE WINTER WINE FESTIVAL IS WHAT CAUSED COMPLAINTS TO ROLL-IN FRIDAY NIGHT.
THE FIREWORKS STARTED AT 10 O'CLOCK.
LESS THAN 30 MINUTES LATER, DISPATCHERS SAY THEIR PHONES WERE RINGING OFF THE HOOK.
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"there's some kind of serious explosion on Gulfshore Boulevard. We're at 40-41 and there's light and fire. Ok, uh, is that over the Gulf, Ma'am? Yes, it is. Ok, those are fireworks. I don't think so, officer. I have units there, Ma'am.
DISPATCHERS TOOK MORE THAN 60 CALLS ABOUT THE FIREWORKS.
THE HOSTS DID HAVE A PERMIT TO SET THEM OFF.
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FORECAST OPEN
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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.
"Turning breezy and cooler with more sunshine"
After several days in the 80s, changes are coming to Southwest Florida as a cold front moved through the area earlier this morning. Through the mid day hours, a couple of lingering spotty showers are still possible, with clearing skies as we go throughout the rest of our day. Temperatures will hover into the 60s through the lunchtime hour, however with more sunshine in store later today afternoon highs will climb near 70°.
With winds taking more of a northwesterly turn, cooler and drier air will be able to filter down the state. These winds will be a bit on the breezy side with wind gusts closing in on 25mph. This will make temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s feel even cooler than that.
Through the evening, temperatures will fall pretty quickly under clear skies with most of the area in the middle 40s first thing Friday. It's even possible to see a few upper 30s deeper inland and across our far northern communities.
High pressure will build in from the northwest with a tranquil weather pattern setting up for Friday with plenty of sunshine. Highs will stay in the lower 70s and humidity levels will be rather low making it feel very comfortable during the day.
It will be another beautiful weekend here across Southwest Florida with chilly mornings and milder afternoons. Morning lows will hover in the upper 40s to low 50s, while daytime highs climb into the middle 70s under mostly sunny skies. Our warming trend will continue through the middle of next week as temperatures warm back into the upper 70s by Wednesday.
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WILLIE NELSON SHOW AT GERMAIN ARENA HAS BEEN CANCELLED FOR TONIGHT.
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO START AT 7:30.
WE EXPECT TO HEAR FROM GERMAIN ARENA SHORTLY ABOUT WHY IT'S BEING CANCELLED AND WHAT YOU SHOULD DO IF YOU HAVE A TICKET.
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GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO TAKES IT'S FORTY-SECOND VICTIM THIS MONTH.
"She would want us all to smile and know that she is in a better place because heaven is a lot safer than Chicago."
FIRST AT FOUR - HOW CITY LEADERS ARE WORKING TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
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U.S. STOCKS ARE FLIRTING WITH ALL-TIME HIGHS AS RETAIL INVESTORS BEGIN TO WARM UP TO STOCKS AND PUSH EQUITY MUTUAL FUND-FLOWS POSITIVE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 22 MONTHS.
OUR WELLS FARGO ADVISOR NICK CHLUMSKY IS HERE TODAY --
AND NICK, WITH THE MARKET ON THE UP-AND-UP. DO YOU THINK IT'S TOO LATE FOR INVESTORS TO ENJOY HEALTHY RETURNS MOVING FORWARD?
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You know, I'm still searching for that magic crystal ball to answer all those types of questions for you all. But I really think we need to study some market history as well as take a look at what's going on in the current economic and market environment to best answer that question.
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So first, a little look at history and some anecdotal evidence. Earlier this month, we talked about two indicators that have given investors a pretty accurate forecast on whether markets will be up or down for the year.
The first of these was January's First Five Days which has been kind of an early warning system for investors. And basically, looking back over 60 years, when the first five days of January were positive, the market ended up for the year 84.6% of the time. This January 2013, the first five days were up 2.2%. So this gives us some reason to be positive for stocks in 2013.
The second historical indicator has been the January Barometer which states that as the S&P 500 goes in January, so goes the year. And this indicator has registered an accuracy ratio of 88.7% since 1950. Well, here we are, the last day of January and the markets are already up over 5% year to date. So from a historical point of view, this indicator also confirms that there's a good likelihood that we'll see stocks higher by the end of the year.
But I think we also need to look at what's going on in the economy, the markets, politics in Washington and current Federal Reserve Policy to determine what the likelihood is that stocks will continue to rally.
First the economy. Although we saw a slight contraction in 4th quarter 2012 GDP, economic indicators including housing, manufacturing, and employment data appear to be trending positively which should bode well for markets looking out 6 to 8 months. Additionally, there seems to be consensus that our economy will continue to grow throughout 2013, albeit below the historical average.
Second, the stock market has continued to show resiliency in the face of many political and fiscal challenges, the most significant of these being the fiscal cliff at the end of last year and the looming debt ceiling and government budget cuts in the next several months. Additionally, it appears that retail investors are now beginning to wade into the stock market which could signal the beginnings of a migration of some of the trillions of dollars in cash coming off of the sidelines and into the market.
· And last, the Federal Reserve has pledged to keep rates at near-zero for an extended period of time, for at least the next couple of years, which will eventually force investors to venture into areas of higher yields and higher returns like dividend paying stocks.
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So given the current economic and market environment, the prospects for GDP growth in 2013, and a zero-interest rate environment, we feel that investors still have an opportunity to enjoy healthy returns in the stock market down the road.
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IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS FOR THE WELLS FARGO ADVISORS YOU CAN CALL THEM OR VISIT THEM.
THE PHONE NUMBER AND ADDRESS OF THEIR FORT MYERS BRANCH IS LISTED ON THE SCREEN.
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THE SEARCH IS ON IN CHICAGO FOR A GUNMAN WHO KILLED AN INNOCENT TEENAGER - A YOUNG BYSTANDER.
"She started running, we all started running we heard the gunshots.she said i think i got shot."
FIRST AT FOUR - HOW THE THE GIRL'S SCHOOL IS REMEMBERING THE LATEST VICTIM OF GUN VIOLENCE IN CHICAGO.
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BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
A 40 CAR PILEUP SHUTS DOWN AN INTERSTATE IN INDIANA
AT LEAST SEVEN PEOPLE ARE HURT.
THE CRASH INCLUDES 20 SEMI-TRAILERS AND 15 OTHER VEHICLES.
40-vehicle crash closes Interstate 70
Updated: Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 4:12 PM EST
Published: Thursday, 31 Jan 2013, 2:45 PM EST
HENDRICKS COUNTY - About 40 vehicles crashed Thursday afternoon on Interstate 70 in Hendricks County, sending seven people to local hospitals.
The crash included 20 semitrailers and another 15-20 other types of vehicles. The incident happened before 3 p.m. on I-70 near Cotton Road.
As of 2:57 p.m., all eastbound lanes will be closed 8 hours due to the crash, according to INDOT. As of 3:15 p.m. westbound lanes will be closed for 6 hours, INDOT said.
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AFTER NEARLY A MONTH BATTLING A STRONG SEWER SMELL, THE MID-COUNTY LIBRARY IN PORT CHARLOTTE WILL RE-OPEN TOMORROW.
THE COUNTY'S BUSIEST LIBRARY HAS BEEN CLOSED OFF AND ON ALL MONTH WHILE OFFICIALS TRIED TO FIND WHERE THE SEWER SMELL WAS COMING FROM.
OFFICIALS SAY ABANDONED PIPES WERE NOT PROPERLY CAPPED OFF.
ON TOP OF THE SMELL, THE LIBRARY'S COMPUTER SYSTEM CRASHED LAST WEEK.
EMPLOYEES SPENT TODAY ORGANIZING MORE THAN EIGHT-THOUSAND ITEMS WHICH PILED UP WHILE THE COMPUTERS WERE DOWN.
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"we are anxious to get all these books shelved and back in their proper places so the public can come and get them."
COUNTY OFFICIALS AREN'T GIVING AN ESTIMATE ON HOW MUCH THESE REPAIRS WILL COST.
THERE IS MONEY SET ASIDE IN THE BUDGET FOR THESE TYPES OF UNEXPECTED REPAIRS.
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CHICAGO POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR THE PERSON WHO KILLED A 15 YEAR OLD GIRL.
THE HONOR STUDENT AND HER FRIENDS WERE CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURF WAR.
AS MICHELE RELEFORD REPORTS, THE TEEN HAD JUST RETURNED FROM PERFORMING AT THE PRESIDENT'S INAUGURATION.
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"He just looked pointed the gun and there goes my best friend."
KALYN JONES WAS WITH 15 YEAR OLD HADIYA PENDLETON WHEN SHE WAS SHOT AND KILLED TUESDAY AFTERNOON.
THEY WERE WITH A GROUP OF FRIENDS AT VIVIAN GORDON HARSH PARK ON 44TH AND OAKENWALD AFTER SCHOOL DISMISSED.WHEN SOMEONE APPROACHED THEM WITH A GUN.
S/Kalyn Jones/Witnessed shooting:19-:23
"She started running, we all started running we heard the gunshots.she said i think i got shot."
PENDLETON WAS A SOPHOMORE AT KING COLLEGE PREP WHERE HER LOCKER HAS BECOME A MEMORIAL.
AN HONOR STUDENT A VOLLEYBALL PLAYER AND A MAJORETTE.THE TEAM JUST TRAVELED TO WASHINGTON DC A WEEK AGO.TO PERFORM AT EVENTS DURING INAUGURATION WEEKEND.
"It hit everybody pretty hard.it's like we lost a sister."
NATHANIEL PENDLETON LOST HIS ONLY DAUGHTER.ONE THOUGHT PAINS HIM THE MOST RIGHT NOW.
"Not seeing her no more."
THAT'S WHY PENDLETON CAME HERE TO THE KENWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK WHERE SHE WAS MURDERED.HADIYA'S HEARTBROKEN 10 YEAR OLD BROTHER BY HIS SIDE.THE FAMILY ASKING FOR THE COMMUNITY'S HELP TO FIND HER KILLER.
S/Nathaniel Pendelton/Victim's father 1:02-1:05
This gunman.whoever he was.the gunman, or who
ever, you took the light of my life.
POLICE SUPT GARRY MCARTHY SAYS HADIYA WAS NOT THE INTENDED TARGET.
THE GROUP OF A DOZEN OR SO TEENS SHE WAS. WITH THOUGHT THEY WERE JUST HANGING AT THE PARK.BUT THEY IN THE MIDDLE OF A TURF WAR THAT THEY KNEW NOTHING ABOUT.
S/Supt. Garry McCarthy Chicago Police 1:21-1:26
We believe somebody mistook the group that was hanging out here of innocent children.returned with a firearm and fired into the crowd."
FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF THE PROMISING YOUNG STUDENT TRIED TO BE STRONG.
S/Klyn Jones witnessed shooting 1:35
"She would want us all to smile and know that she is in a better place because heaven is a lot better place than Chicago."
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LAST YEAR THE CITY HAD 500 HOMICIDES.
ALREADY THIS MONTH, 42 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
THIS AFTERNOON, CITY LEADERS ANNOUNCED 200 POLICE OFFICERS WILL BE PULLED FROM DESK DUTY AND HIT THE STREETS TO CURB GUN VIOLENCE.
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BREAKING NEWS IN A SMALL ALABAMA TOWN.
A 5 YEAR OLD BOY REMAINS UNDERGROUND AFTER BEING TAKEN HOSTAGE.
FIRST AT FOUR - NEW DETAILS ABOUT HIS KIDNAPPER'S TROUBLED PAST.
PLUS -
14:14:20 definitely increase. i'd say over the last 3-5 years i've seen probably double - double the tickets 27
WE'RE TALKING ABOUT VIOLATIONS BECAUSE OF THE WINDOW TINT ON YOUR CAR.
NBC2 INVESTIGATORS UNCOVER WHY MORE DRIVERS ARE GETTING PULLED OVER FOR WINDOWS THAT ARE TOO DARK.
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AN UPDATE ON AN ANNOUNCEMENT WE MADE MOMENTS AGO, ABOUT THE CANCELLATION OF TONIGHT'S WILLIE NELSON CONCERT AT GERMAIN ARENA.
IT WAS SUPPOSED TO START AT 7:30.
BUT WE JUST GOT WORD WILLIE NELSON HAS FLU-LIKE SYMPTOMS.
THE CONCERT WILL BE RESCHEDULED AT A LATER DATE.
THAT DATE HAS NOT BEEN SET YET.
HANG ONTO YOUR TICKETS.
THEY WILL BE HONORED AT THAT RESCHEDULED CONCERT.
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WE'RE FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
NEW VIDEO FROM THE SCENE OF ANOTHER SCHOOL SHOOTING.
THIS ONE -- AT A MIDDLE SCHOOL IN ATLANTA.
WE KNOW A 14-YEAR-OLD STUDENT WAS SHOT IN THE HEAD.
WE'VE HEARD REPORTS THAT THE STUDENT IS ALERT AND BREATHING.
A SHOOTER HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY.
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IN NAPLES - PARENTS BE ON ALERT.
POLICE TELL US A SUSPICIOUS MAN FOLLOWED A GROUP OF 9-YEAR OLD GIRLS AS THEY WALKED HOME FROM SCHOOL.
THE GIRLS WERE ABLE TO RUN TO A FRIEND'S HOUSE.
IT HAPPENED ON 14TH AVENUE NORTH-- NEAR LAKE PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
POLICE SAY THE MAN WAS DRIVING A BLACK, OLDER MODEL S-U-V.
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IN COLLIER COUNTY, A TEENAGER IS DOING BETTER TODAY AFTER WRECKING HIS ATV.
JOHN BOOT SWERVED TO AVOID A DOG IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES--
AND CRASHED.
THE TEEN WAS NOT WEARING A HELMET.
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BREAKING NEWS - FIRST AT FOUR.
IT'S BEEN NEARLY 48 HOURS - SINCE A HOSTAGE SITUATION IN ALABAMA BEGAN.
THIS AFTERNOON - A SMALL COMMUNITY MOURNS A HERO BUS DRIVER, SHOT TO DEATH TRYING TO SAVE HIS STUDENTS.
MEANTIME - A YOUNG CHILD, TAKEN FROM THE BUS - REMAINS UNDERGROUND WITH 65-YEAR-OLD JIMMY LEE DYKES.
NBC'S LEANNE GREGG REPORTS ON THE EFFORT TO GET THE CHILD OUT SAFELY.
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AT THE END OF THIS DIRT ROAD IN MIDLAND CITY ALABAMA, A CHILD NAMED ETHAN, WHO TURNS 6 IN A FEW WEEKS, REMAINS CAPTIVE IN AN UNDERGROUND BUNKER ON HIS ALLEGED ABDUCTOR'S PROPERTY.
"It's pretty small, he's been known to stay in there eight days. so. I've been told. it's four foot underground".
65 YEAR OLD JIMMY LEE DYKES, ACCUSED OF HOLDING THE BOY HOSTAGE, ALLEGEDLY BOARDED A STOPPED SCHOOL BUS ON TUESDAY NEAR THIS CHURCH, AND DEMANDED THAT A FEW RANDOM CHILDREN COME WITH HIM.
THE BUS DRIVER, 66 YEAR OLD CHARLES POLAND JUNIOR BLOCKED HIS WAY REFUSING TO LET ANY CHILDREN GO. THE GUNMAN THEN SHOT POLAND SEVERAL TIMES, KILLING HIM.
OFFICERS ARRIVED, AND SAID AFTER OPENING FIRE, THE SUSPECT GRABBED ETHAN, WHO HAD FAINTED, AND TOOK HIM TO HIS PROPERTY.
NEIGHBORS DESCRIBE DYKES AS A LONER, SURVIVALIST, AND ANTI GOVERNMENT.
"He believed that government is here only to take our things and suppressor rights that government is the great satan.
HE HAD BEEN SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN COURT WEDNESDAY TO FACE A CHARGE OF MENACING SOME NEIGHBORS WITH A GUN AS THEY DROVE BY HIS HOUSE.
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AT CANDLE LIGHT VIGILS, PRAYERS FOR ETHAN, AND THE BUS DRIVER WHO ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, IS BEING HAILED FOR HIS BRAVERY.
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MORE AND MORE DRIVERS ARE GETTING PULLED OVER BECAUSE THEIR CAR WINDOWS ARE *TOO DARK.*
NBC2 INVESTIGATOR JENNIFER TRAMMELL UNCOVERED AN INCREASE IN CITATIONS OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS.
SHE JOINS US LIVE FROM FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL WITH A LOOK AT THE DEVICE THAT'S HELPING TROOPERS TRACK DOWN VIOLATORS.
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THIS IS A TINT METER --
IT READS HOW MUCH LIGHT SHINES THROUGH A WINDOW.
FROM WINDOWS NEED TO READ 28 PERCENT.
THERE'S A SMALL MARGIN OF ERROR, PLUS OR MINUS TWO.
SO THIS WINDOW IS LEGAL.
BACK WINDOWS CAN BE A LITTLE DARKER -- ONLY 15 PERCENT OF THE LIGHT HAS TO COME THROUGH.
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BUENO 1:46:03 it leads to probable cause for us to stop a vehicle.
ILLEGAL TINT IS A PRIMARY OFFENSE -- THAT MEANS YOU CAN BE PULLED OVER IF YOUR WINDOWS LOOK TOO DARK.AND A TROOPER CAN CHECK THEM WITH THIS METER.
SUPER HERE - LT. GREG BUENO 1:44:26 typically when we stop cars they're a little bit darker than what the legal amount a lots 31 it presents an officer safety issue to us walking up on a vehicle. we would like to be able to see in
F-H-P HAS BEEN ARMING MORE TROOPERS WITH METERS -- ABOUT TEN TO TWENTY PERCENT OF THE FORCE HAS TINT METERS NOW.
SINCE 2009.THE NUMBER OF CITATIONS IN COLLIER COUNTY HAS GONE FROM JUST 8 TO 66.
1:54:34 we do see an increase on alligator alley because it's going coast to coast 38
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TONIGHT AT SIX --
ILLEGAL WINDOW TINT IS LEADING OFFICERS TO EVEN *BIGGER ARRESTS.
YOU WON'T BELIEVE SOME OF THE THINGS THEY'VE COME ACROSS --
CLONED CREDIT CARDS.BURGLARY SUSPECTS.EVEN MARIJUANA HIDDEN IN A CHILD'S CAR SEAT!
WE'LL RUN DOWN THOSE ARRESTS, AT SIX.
LIVE IN FORT MYERS, JENNIFER TRAMMELL NBC2.
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SEARCHING FOR A JEWEL THIEF.
THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF PRICEY GEMS, STOLEN FROM A LEE COUNTY JEWELRY STORE IN A BOLD BURGLARY.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS SURVEILLANCE VIDEO.
IT SHOWS THE CAR BACK UP TO THE FRONT OF PROVIDENT JEWELRY ON U.S. 41- AND DRIVE *INTO THE GLASS DOOR.
THEN, THE CROOK GOES INSIDE, SMASHING OUT CASES, HELPING HIMSELF TO WHATEVER HE CAN GET HIS HANDS ON.
THE BURGLAR TAKES OFF MINUTES LATER. HIS GETAWAY CAR, WHICH WAS STOLEN THE NIGHT BEFORE- WAS FOUND DITCHED A FEW MILES AWAY.
THE JEWELRY STORE OWNER IS STILL CONDUCTING AN INVENTORY TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY HOW MUCH WAS TAKEN.
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ONE OF THE BUSIEST SPOTS ON FORT MYERS BEACH COULD GET A FACE LIFT.
MONDAY, TOWN LEADERS WILL TALK ABOUT IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THE POPULAR DOWNTOWN AREA.
THAT INCLUDES RE-PAVING THE SQUARE.
THE TOWN SET ASIDE NEARLY 200 THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THAT WORK.
AND THEY WILL LOOK AT ADDING A GAZEBO-- FOR PERFORMANCES.
SOME BUSINESS OWNERS SAY THE UPGRADES ARE OVERDUE.
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FIRST AT FOUR IN GEORGIA,
CLEANUP GETS UNDERWAY AFTER A SERIES OF TORNADOS.
TAKE A LOOK.
TWISTERS TOUCHED DOWN IN AT LEAST FIVE GEORGIA COUNTIES WEDNESDAY.
THE STORMS DESTROYED HOMES, VEHICLES, UPROOTED TREES AND KNOCKED OUT POWER.
OFFICIALS ESTIMATE THAT 250 TO 300 HOMES WERE DAMAGED.
ABOUT A THIRD OF THEM DESTROYED.
A COUPLE OF COUNTIES EVEN DECLARED DISASTER AREAS.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE RIGHT NOW ON THAT ARIZONA OFFICE SHOOTING.
POLICE SAY THEY FOUND A BODY MATCHING THE DESCRIPTION OF THE SUSPECT.
ARTHUR DOUGLAS HARMON IS ACCUSED OF WALKING INTO A LAW OFFICE WEDNESDAY MORNING AND SHOOTING THREE PEOPLE.
ONE OF THEM DIED.
POLICE SAY THE SUSPECT GOT INTO AN ARGUMENT WITH SOMEONE AT THE OFFICE -- AND THEN STARTED SHOOTING.
DOCUMENTS SHOW HARMON WAS SUPPOSED TO ATTEND A SETTLEMENT REGARDING A LAWSUIT HE FILED LAST APRIL.
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FIRST AT FOUR IN WASHINGTON,
IT WAS A BIG DAY FOR CHUCK HAGEL.
THE FORMER REPUBLICAN SENATOR IS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S PICK AS NEXT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
HAGEL SAT BEFORE THE SENATE ARMED FORCES COMMITTEE - TAKING SOME HEAT.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN PRESSED HAGEL ON THE 2007 SURGE IN IRAQ.
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McCain: Are you going to answer the question Sen. Hagel. The question is were you right or wrong? That's a pretty straightforward question. I would like answer whether you were right or wrong then you are free to elaborate
I did question a surge. It wasn't an aberration to me, ever. I always the question is this going to be worth the sacrifice, because there will be sacrifice.
IF CONFIRMED, HAGEL WOULD BE THE FIRST ONE-TIME ENLISTED MAN TO OVERSEE THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.
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FOR FAMILIES LOOKING TO SEND THEIR KIDS TO COLLEGE--
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO GET OPEN ENROLLMENT PRICES.
THE PREPAID PLANS OFFER AN EASY AND SECURE WAY FOR FAMILIES TO COVERR THE COST OF HIGHER EDUCATION.
YOU CAN SELECT ONE OF FOUR TAX-FREE PLANS.
THEY'RE GOOD AT FLORIDA'S 12 STATE UNIVERSITIES AND 28 COLLEGES.
WE HAVE A LINK ON OUR WEBSITE AT NBC DASH 2 DOT COM.
JUST CLICK NEWSLINKS.
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PEPPERSPRAY CAUSES MAYHEM INSIDE A MEDICAL BUILDING IN SOUTH FLORIDA.
16 PEOPLE HAD TO BE TREATED WEDNESDAY AFTER THEY STARTED HAVING PROBLEMS BREATHING.
EIGHT OF THOSE TREATED HAD TO GO TO THE HOSPITAL.
HAZMAT CREWS WERE CALLED IN.
TURNS OUT A WOMAN ACCIDENTALLY DISCHARGED PEPPER SPRAY FROM HER PURSE.
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CHILDHOOD OBESITY MAY BE LINKED TO A HIGHER RISK OF MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
M-S IS USUALLY DIAGNOSED IN ADULTHOOD.
NOW RESEARCHERS SAY THE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE IS MORE COMMON IN OBESE CHILDREN -- ESPECIALLY GIRLS.
THEIR DATA SHOWED OBESE GIRLS WERE THREE TO FOUR TIMES MORE LIKELY TO DEVELOP M-S AS A TEENAGER.
BUT RESEARCHERS SAY THIS DOESN'T PROVE EXTRA WEIGHT CAUSES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
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A POSITIVE PREGNANCY TEST IS LIKELY GREETED BY A JUBILANT MOM-TO BE - BUT DID YOU KNOW IT'S POSSIBLE FOR A MAN TO TAKE THE TEST AND GET A POSITIVE RESULT TOO?
BUT THE REASON IS FAR LESS JOYFUL.
AMY OSHIER EXPLAINS IN YOUR HEALTH MATTERS.
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SINCE THE LATE 1970s WOMEN HAVE BEEN HOME TESTING TO FIND OUT IF THEY'RE PREGNANT.
THE TELLTALE MARKER SPEAKS VOLUMES.
DR. FRANK RODRIGUEZ/ONCOLOGIST
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5:51 Pregnancy tests work by picking up BETA HCG, which is a hormone by women during pregnancy.
AMY OSHIER/REPORTING
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Meant for female use, the test has implications beyond what you'd expect for men. In fact, it's possible that a man can test positive- but the results have nothing to do with a baby.
DR. FRANK RODRIGUEZ/ONCOLOGIST
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5:51 BETA HCG is not normally made up by men, however with testicular cancer there can be a development of cells that are not normally growing or active in normal men. But as those cells become malignant they may revert back to some of the more primitive functions and they may make BETA HCG. So you can certainly have a positive pregnancy test as a man if you have testicular cancer that has HCG.
THERE HAVE BEEN CASES, AS RECENT AS LAST FALL, WHEN A MAN DISCOVERED HIS TESTICULAR CANCER AFTER TAKING A PREGNANCY TEST AS A JOKE.
DR. FRANK RODRIGUEZ/ONCOLOGIST
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8:06 At the hospital a lot of times if I have a testicular cancer patient I'll order BETA HCG and they'll run a pregnancy test and it will come back positive.
WHILE IT MAY BE POSITIVE INDICATOR, USING A PREGNANCY TEST AS A CANCER SCREENER IS GETTING NEGATIVE REVIEWS.
DR. FRANK RODRIGUEZ/ONCOLOGIST
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7:21 If you're a man and you're between the ages of 17 and probably 35 it's probably not a bad idea to do self testicular exams and if you find an abnormality or nodule certainly bring it up with your primary care doctor. Which I think, is a much more effective way of screening for cancer then buying pregnancy tests.
FOR LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM, I'M AMY OSHIER.
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PARENTS OF A 7 YEAR OLD BOY SAY POLICE QUESTIONED HIM FOR 10 HOURS ABOUT STEALING 5 DOLLARS.
ON TOP OF THAT - THE CHILD WAS HANDCUFFED DURING THE QUESTIONING.
FIRST AT FOUR - WHY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT COULD PAY UP FOR THE INTENSE INTERROGATION.
AND - IT'S WHAT MOST OF THE US TUNE IN FOR DURING THE SUPER BOWL.
COMING UP - THE TOP ADS ALREADY MAKING HEADLINES AHEAD OF SUNDAY'S GAME.
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PAUSE FOR AHEAD AT 5:00 CLIP
WE'RE GETTING NEW DETAILS ON A STORY WE BROKE AT FIVE YESTERDAY --
WE TOLD YOU ABOUT JOHN BOOT.THE TEEN WHO SUFFERED CRITICAL INJURIES AFTER HE CRASHED HIS A-T-V TRYING TO AVOID A DOG.
AT THE TOP OF THE HOUR --
YOU'LL HEAR FROM SOME CLOSE FRIENDS WHO TELL US HIS CONDITION HAS IMPROVED -
AND WE PRESS COLLIER COUNTY LEADERS ABOUT THE PROGRESS FOR AN A-T-V PARK.
PLUS --
"from preventing puddles, to repaving and finding more room for performers, I'm nbc2a LD, I'll show you what changes could come to one of the busiest spots on fort Myers beach"
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FORECAST OPEN
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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.
"Turning breezy and cooler with more sunshine"
After several days in the 80s, changes are coming to Southwest Florida as a cold front moved through the area earlier this morning. Through the mid day hours, a couple of lingering spotty showers are still possible, with clearing skies as we go throughout the rest of our day. Temperatures will hover into the 60s through the lunchtime hour, however with more sunshine in store later today afternoon highs will climb near 70°.
With winds taking more of a northwesterly turn, cooler and drier air will be able to filter down the state. These winds will be a bit on the breezy side with wind gusts closing in on 25mph. This will make temperatures in the upper 60s to low 70s feel even cooler than that.
Through the evening, temperatures will fall pretty quickly under clear skies with most of the area in the middle 40s first thing Friday. It's even possible to see a few upper 30s deeper inland and across our far northern communities.
High pressure will build in from the northwest with a tranquil weather pattern setting up for Friday with plenty of sunshine. Highs will stay in the lower 70s and humidity levels will be rather low making it feel very comfortable during the day.
It will be another beautiful weekend here across Southwest Florida with chilly mornings and milder afternoons. Morning lows will hover in the upper 40s to low 50s, while daytime highs climb into the middle 70s under mostly sunny skies. Our warming trend will continue through the middle of next week as temperatures warm back into the upper 70s by Wednesday.
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IT'S ONE TIME OF YEAR WHERE MOST PEOPLE DON'T MIND WATCHING COMMERCIALS.
PRICEY SUPER BOWL ADS HIT THE AIR ON SUNDAY.
BUT NBC'S JAY GRAY IS GIVING US A SNEAK PEEK - FIRST AT FOUR.
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FROM THE CLASSICS.
TO THE CRAZY.
nats pop commercial then under
COMMERCIALS HAVE BECOME AS MUCH A PART OF SUPER SUNDAY. AS THE ACTUAL GAME.
BIG BUSINESS. BIG BUCKS. AND A BIG GAMBLE FOR FIRST TIME ADVERTISERS LIKE AXE.
it is very expensive. for each set of eyeballs you're paying for you better have something worthwhile to say or you're wasting your money.
A LOT OF MONEY - FOUR-MILLION DOLLARS FOR A 30-SECOND SPOT.
PEPSICO. A LONGTIME PLAYER IN THE SUPER BOWL AD GAME. THIS YEAR, IS GOING ALL-IN.
"we're activating four brands, and three of them actually on to the field on game day, with Quaker, Gatorade, and the super bowl halftime show with Pepsi."
FUNNY. RACY. RAUCOUS. ADVERTISERS WILL TRY JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO CREATE A SUPER BOWL BUZZ.
MARK FREIDBURGER HOPES HE'LL GET NOTICED IN NEW ORLEANS.
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THE ASPIRING DIRECTOR CREATED THIS SPOT. AND IS ONE OF FIVE FINALISTS IN THE DORITOS SUPER BOWL AD COMPETITION. THE WINNER WILL BE REVEALED WHEN THEIR COMMERCIAL IS AIRED DURING THE GAME.
"I'll know when the rest of America knows."
AND IF HE MAKES THE CUT FREIDBURGER SAYS IT WILL BE PRETTY NEAT TO SEE HIS HOME-MADE COMMERCIAL IN THE MIX WITH OTHERS. THAT COST MILLIONS TO MAKE.
"This really is a very home-grown ad, it only cost us 300-bucks to make. which included renting the. uh. renting the dresses and buying the doritos."
AN INVESTMENT HE HOPES WILL PAYOFF WITH A WIN ON SUPER SUNDAY.
JAY GRAY, NBC NEWS, NEW ORLEANS.
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IF YOU'RE IN NEW ORLEANS AND HAVE 10-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BURN - YOU CAN SPEND IT ON ONE COCKTAIL.
AT THE WINDSOR COURT HOTEL, BARTENDERS SERVE UP A DRINK PACKAGE FOR 10-GRAND.
YOU GET MORE THAN BOOZE WITH THE DEAL.
THE PACKAGE INCLUDES A TWO-NIGHT STAY AT THE HOTEL'S PENTHOUSE AS WELL AS CITY TOURS AND A SPA TREATMENT.
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FORMER L-A GALAXY SOCCER STAR AND HEART-THROB DAVID BECKHAM ANNOUNCES HIS NEW TEAM.
BECKHAM SAYS HE WILL PLAY IN FRANCE.
HE HAS BEEN TRAINING WITH AN ENGLISH CLUB AFTER LEAVING THE GALAXY LAST YEAR.
THE TEAM IS CALLED PARIS-SAINT-GERMAIN.
THE CLUB IS TOP OF THE FRENCH LEAGUE.
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IT'S BEEN A WHILE SINCE WE CHECKED IN ON OUR FAVORITE PANDA CUB.
STAFF AT SAN DIEGO ZOO EARNED THEIR PAYCHECK TODAY.
BECAUSE THE CUB WOULD NOT SIT STILL FOR HIS WEEKLY HEALTH EXAM.
THE SIX MONTH OLD CUB WAS MORE INTERESTED IN PLAYING.
THE SQUIRMY PANDA PASSED HIS HEALTH TESTS ONCE AGAIN.
HE NOW WEIGHS 20 POUNDS.
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TONIGHT, FANS OF NBC'S HIT COMEDY SHOW SAY GOODBYE TO THE LOVEABLE LIZ LEMON.
30 ROCK WILL SIGN OFF THE AIR WITH ITS SERIES FINALE.
THE COMEDY WAS TINA FEY'S CREATION IN 2006 - SHE STARS AS THE PRODUCER OF THE SHOW.
ALEC BALDWIN, TRACY JORDAN, AND JANE KRAKOWSKI ALSO STARRED IN THE COMEDY.
30 ROCK HAS WON 14 EMMYS OVER 7 SEASONS.
YOU CAN CATCH THE FINAL EPISODE -- RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2 AT 8 O'CLOCK.
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A LINK TO HISTORIC AMERICAN LITERATURE IS ON EBAY RIGHT NOW.
UP FOR BID - THIS WROUGHT-IRON GATE USED TO LINE ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S HOME IN KEY WEST.
HEMINGWAY WROTE MANY OF HIS CLASSICS IN THE KEYS.
THE GATE WAS INSTALLED IN 1935 AND REPLACED IN 2011 TO PROTECT CATS THAT LIVE ON THE PROPERTY.
AT LAST CHECK, THE HIGHEST BID WAS MORE THAN 3-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE AUCTION ENDS FEBRUARY 8TH.
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOUR 7 YEAR OLD CHILD WAS HANDCUFFED FOR STEALING 5 DOLLARS?
THAT'S WHAT PARENTS SAY HAPPENED TO THIS LITTLE BOY AS POLICE QUESTIONED HIM FOR 10 HOURS.
TURNS OUT, THE BOY HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MISSING MONEY.
STRAIGHT AHEAD - WHY THE SCHOOL SAYS IT HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INCIDENT.
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1. Police investigate incident near elementary school
2. Disney worker arrested on child porn charges
3. Trembling trafficker arrested on cocaine charges
4. Vehicle crashes increase as weather changes
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A PHOTO CAUSES AN ONLINE UPROARD.
A SEVEN YEAR OLD BOY WAS HANDCUFFED WHEN POLICE QUESTIONED HIM FOR STEALING FIVE DOLLARS.
AFTER 10 HOURS OF QUESTIONING, POLICE REALIZED HE HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE MISSING MONEY.
NOW HIS PARENTS ARE SUING FOR MILLIONS.
ROSEANNE COLLETTI REPORTS.
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THE UPSET AND ANGRY PARENTS OF SEVEN YEAR OLD LEFT THEIR BRONX APARTMENT WITH FEW WORDS SAYING THEIR ATTORNEY WOULD DO THE TALKING FOR THEM.
THE COUPLES' FRIGHTENED SON IS PICTURED HERE, HANDCUFFED AT THE 44 PRECINCT IN THE BRONX, ACCUSED IN A FIVE-DOLLAR THEFT.
THE 3RD GRADER WAS PULLED OUT OF HIS CLASSROOM AT PS 114 AND ARRESTED LAST DECEMBER. THE CRIME ALLEGEDLY PUNCHING ANOTHER STUDENT OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL AND TAKING HIS MONEY.
A FAMILY FRIEND AND FULL-TIME BABY SITTER FOR THE PAST FEW WEEKS TOLD US THE BOY WAS DISTRAUGHT AFTER SPENDING HOURS CONFINED AND CUFFED.
S/ Wanda Martos/Babysitter:39-42
"He say I no take the money nobody in the school"
S/ Roseanne Colletti/Reporting:43-:53
THE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION IS DECLINING COMMENT SAYING IT'S A POLICE MATTER. THE PARENTS HAVE FILED A MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR SUIT AGAINST THE CITY, THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE OFFICERS INVOLVED.
IT ALLEGES THE YOUNGSTER WAS HANDCUFFED, VERBALLY , PHYSICALLY AND EMOTIONALLY ABUSED, INTIMIDATED, HUMILIATED, EMBARRASSED, DEFAMED AND WRONGLY ACCUSED.
S/ Jack Yankowitz/Family Attorney 1:03-1:20
"These citizens of New York City lived on 64th street and park avenue and he attended a 35-thousand dollar a year private school do you think he would be arrests, do you thinking he would be chained like an animal for six hours to a wall in a precinct interrogated called a thief."
THE COURT PAPERS FILED ALSO IDENTIFY A SECOND 3RD GRADE BOY INVOLVED. BOTH HE AND HIS MOTHER TELL US HE TOO WAS ARRESTED AND HANDCUFFED. POLICE SOURCES SAY MOST OFTEN SOMEONE TAKEN IN AS A SUSPECT OR UNDER ARREST IS HANDCUFFED, REGARDLESS OF AGE. THAT'S NOT COMFORT TO THE REYES' WHOSE LITTLE BOY HAS BEEN ACCUSED OF BEING A THIEF.
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THE LAWSUIT ALSO IDENTIFIES THE VICTIM IN THIS CASE.
*HIS MOTHER WAS SHOCKED TO LEARN OF THE ARRESTS, BUT INSISTS HER SON WAS HURT AND HAD MONEY TAKEN FROM HIM.
RIGHT NOW - POLICE ARE NOT COMMENTING.
THAT WRAPS THE NEWS FIRST AT FOUR.
KELLIE BURNS AND PETER BUSCH JOIN US WITH NEW DEVELOPMENTS AT FIVE.
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NBC2 JUST CONFIRMED TRAGIC NEW DETAILS ABOUT HOW THE MAN WHO LOST HIS FAMILY IN A CRASH ON ALLIGATOR ALLEY LAST WEEK LEARNED OF THE NEWS.
WE'RE ALSO MONITORING BREAKING NEWS ABOUT A SCHOOL SHOOTING IN ATLANTA --
PLUS --
"Police step up patrol at one Naples elementary school after young girls are followed home. I'm NBC2s Steve Campion tonight they need your help to find the mysterious man."
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