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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- EXPLOSIVE DISCOVERY!
AS WE GET OUR FIRST GLIMPSES OF THE BUNKER AT THE CENTER OF A WEEK-LONG HOSTAGE STANDOFF IN ALABAMA --
THIS MORNING THE F-B-I REVEALS WHAT agents UNCOVERED UNDERGROUND.
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AND SCHOOL SAFETY.
FROM MORE SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO DRILLS FOR STUDENTS --
NEW DEVELOPMENTS THIS MORNING IN THE EFFORT TO KEEP LOCAL CLASSROOMS SAFE.
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BREAKING NEWS AS YOU WAKE UP.
A POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS SPARKED A TSUNAMI.
THERE ARE REPORTS OF DAMAGE THIS MORNING IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC.
THE QUAKE WAS MEASURED AT AN 8 POINT 0 MAGNITUDE.
THIS MORNING -- POLICE SAY THEY BELIEVE SEVERAL PEOPLE TO BE DEAD.
WE KNOW TWO WAVES HIT THE WESTERN SIDE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND, DAMAGING ABOUT 50 HOMES AND PROPERTIES.
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THIS MORNING -- WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE RESCUE MISSION FOR THE YOUNG BOY-- HELD HOSTAGE FOR A WEEK.
AND JUST IN TIME -- BECAUSE TODAY IS A SPECIAL DAY FOR LITTLE ETHAN.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH THAT.
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IT IS A HAPPY DAY IN MIDLAND. THE TOWN IS CELEBRATING ETHAN'S 6TH BIRTHDAY.
AND THIS MORNING, WE ARE LEARNING MORE ABOUT WHAT WENT DOWN IN THE UNDERGROUND BUNKER.
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THE FBI RELEASED NEW PHOTOS OF THE SUSPECT'S PROPERTY.
WE'VE ALSO LEARNED - THE KIDNAPPER WAS EXPECTING A DELIVERY OF COMFORT ITEMS.
FOUR MEMBERS OF THE HOSTAGE TEAM APPROACHED THE BUNKER -- OPENED THE HATCH AND DROPPED IN A FLASHBANG DEVICE TO DISTRACT DYKES.
AUTHORITIES SAY DYKES MANAGED TO FIRE OFF ONE SHOT.
THE HOSTAGE TEAM SHOT AND KILLED HIM AS THEY WERE RESUCING THAT LITTLE BOY.
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"Everybody knows Ethan.he's just a good kid.just a friendly kid and our teachers are ready to wrap their arms around him when he comes back"
ETHAN IS SAID TO BE DOING WELL.
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OFFICERS WILL CONTINUE TO SWEEP THE 100-ACRE PROPERTY AND, WHEN THEY FINISH, A MORE THOUROUGH INVESTIGATION CAN BE DONE.
I'M LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING --
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW WILL LIKELY BE IN COURT THIS MORNING -- BUT RIGHT NOW -- HE'S IN JAIL -- AGAIN.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM AT HIS LATE FATHER'S FORT MYERS HOME TUESDAY MORNING.
HE DIDN'T PASS A COURT MANDATED DRUG TEST -- WHICH SHOWED COCAIN IN HIS SYSTEM.
COMMISSIONER FRANK MANN SAYS SINCE BIGELOW LEFT HIS SEAT, LOST HIS RUN FOR ELECTION AND HIS FATHER IN SUCH A SHORT TIME - IT'S UNDERSTANDABLE HE'D BE DEPRESSED.
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Frank Mann
7:45-55
He needs to be in a program. He told me he'd do that and hasn't done it
in time. I hope that happens.
Take Sot
Cecil Pendergrass
6:43-8
I wish him well and hope there is a chance to reach his goals in
recovery.
MANN SAID HE NEVER SUSPECTED BIGELOW OF BEING UNDER THE INFLUENCE DURING WEEKLY COMMISSION MEETINGS.
BIGELOW'S NEW BOND SHOULD BE SET TODAY IN COURT.
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MORE CHANGES ARE IN THE WORKS FOR LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS AFTER THE SHOOTING AT AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT.
A TOP SECURITY ADMINISTRATOR IN THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RECOMMENDS ADDING MORE THAN 40 DEPUTIES AT *ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
LAST MONTH THE DISTRICT ADDED TEN SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO SEVERAL SCHOOLS.
BUT THAT WILL ONLY LAST UNTIL SUMMER.
IF THEY WANT ANY OF THESE CHANGES -- THEY MUST MAKE ROOM IN THE BUDGET.
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It's like I've said before and ill say it again. I'm not gonna put a price tag on our child's safety. I just won't do it.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE WORKING WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STATE LAWMAKERS TO RAISE 'SAFE SCHOOL FUNDS' --
THAT MONEY PAYS FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER SAFETY CHANGES.
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A LEAKED REPORT FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT IS TOPPING NATIONAL HEADLINES THIS MORNING.
IT SAYS IT IS LEGAL FOR THE U-S GOVERNMENT TO KILL AMERICANS ABROAD IF THEY ARE HIGH RANKING TERRORISTS TRYING TO KILL AMERICANS.
THE CONFIDENTIAL MEMO PROVIDES LEGAL REASONING BEHIND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S USE OF DRONE STRIKES.
ACCORDING TO THE MEMO, IT IS LAWFUL TO TARGET AL-QAIDA LINKED U-S CITIZENS IF THEY POSE AN "IMMINENT" THREAT OF VIOLENT ATTACK AGAINST AMERICANS.
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It is time to provide an opportunity for legal residence and citizenship for those who were brought to this country as children and who know no other home.
AFTER BEING DESERTED BY LATINO VOTERS IN THE FALL --
REPUBLICANS SOUND MORE OPEN TO IMMIGRATION REFORM.
THE REPUBLICAN CONTROLLED HOUSE SEEMS WARY -- BUT WANTS TO FIND A SOLUTION TO THE CURRENT SYSTEM --
ONE, that SPEAKER BOEHNER SAYS -- ISN'T WORKING WELL FOR ANYONE.
LOOKING AHEAD -- BUSINESS AND UNION LEADERS HOPE TO COME UP WITH A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM TO MAKE SURE FUTURE IMMIGRANTS COME TO THE U-S LEGALLY.
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ALL EYES ARE ON THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA TODAY.
THE GROUP MAY BE "PREPARED" TO CHANGE ITS LONG STANDING POLICY BANNING GAY SCOUTS AND LEADERS.
LATER TODAY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS EXPECTED TO VOTE ON A MEASURE THAT WOULD ALLOW LOCAL TROOPS TO DECIDE THE ISSUE FOR THEMSELVES.
IT HAS BEEN TOUGH FOR A NUMBER OF LEADERS AND SCOUTS KICKED OUT AFTER SAYING PUBLICLY THEY WERE GAY.
BUT NOT EVERYONE AGREES WITH THE POTENTIAL CHANGE.
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Chris Kirby / Boy Scouts Troop Leader"It's not hate. It's not bigotry. It's a choice about how to raise my children in what I perceive to be my Christian values. If yours are different, great, take your values in places where people agree with you"
A CHANGE TO THE CURRENT POLICY WOULD BE A DRAMATIC SHIFT.
AS JUST SEVEN MONTHS AGO THE ORGANIZATION REAFFIRMED ITS BAN ON GAY MEMBERS.
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A WOMAN IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING AFTTER SHE WAS STALKED AND BEATEN BY A MAN SHE HIRED TO WORK ON HER PLUMBING.
DETECTIVES SAY SHE HIRED HAROLD MITCHELL TO FIX THE PIPES IN HER LEHIGH ACRES HOME.
HE ISN'T EVEN A LICENSED PLUMBER.
HE STARTED STALKING THE WOMAN -- EVEN CALLED HER 1 hundred 26 TIMES IN AN HOUR.
LEE COUNTY DETECTIVES SAY -- MITCHELL BROKE INTO THE WOMAN'S HOME MONDAY MORNING AND ATTACKED HER.
SHE GOT AWAY -- AND GOT HER CHILDREN OUT -- THEN RAN TO A NEIGHBOR'S TO CALL 9-11.
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evelyn santana, friend 42:10 "in very bad shape- she had bruises all over her body and arms and a cut on her lip."
DEPUTIES ARRESTED MITCHELL.
THE VICTIM TOLD DEPUTIES SHE MET HIM WHILE WORKING AS A CASHIER AT A LOCAL BUSINESS- AND THEY BEGAN DISCUSSING A LEAK IN HER BATHROOM.
THE WOMAN GOT A RESTRAINING ORDER-
BUT BECAUSE MITCHELL IS HOMELESS- HE'D HAsN'T BEEN LOCATED YET TO BE OFFICIALLY SERVED.
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NOW TO AN NBC-2 CRIME ALERT --
THEIVES TARGET AN EIGHTEEN WHEELER --
WHILE UNSUSPECTING VICTIM WATCHED THE SUPER BOWL.
CAN YOU IMAGINE SOMEONE STEALING THIS RED SEMI.
CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY IT HAPPENED AT A REST STOP SUNDAY NIGHT.
SOMEONE DROVE OFF WITH THE 53-FOOT TRAILER FILLED WITH BOXES OF PASTA AND PLAYING CARDS.
THEY SNATCHED IT FROM BEHIND A SUNOCO GAS STATION IN PUNTA GORDA.
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PARVEZ ANWAR, STORE CLERK: he was pretty sad and it never happened in this area I was shocked
NO ONE HAS SEEN THE SEMI SINCE SUNDAY.
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THE INFORMATION IS THE SAME --
YOU'LL JUST GET IT FROM SOMEONE ELSE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL ALERT YOU ABOUT DANGEROUS RED TIDE LEVELS.
THE ALGAE CAN CAUSE BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR PEOPLE WHEN THEY VISIT THE BEACH, BUT SOMETIMES IT'S HARD TO KNOW WHEN OUTBREAKS ARE REALLY BAD.
THE N-W-S WILL NOW ISSUE RED TIDE ALERTS AS PART OF THE SAME REPORT THAT TELLS YOU ABOUT STRONG RIP CURRENTS.
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1752
I think they're becoming proactive instead of reacting to a situation. Understand what they have to do 1802
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WILL INCLUDE THE INFORMATION IN ITS FORECASTS *ONLY WHEN RED TIDE IS STRONG ENOUGH TO CAUSE MODERATE TO HIGH RESPIRATORY PROBLEMS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
ALL NEW OVERNIGHT, A SAFETY ALERT FROM SCIENTISTS.
IT APPEARS MIXING ALCOHOL WITH DIET SODA MAY NOT BE THE BEST IDEA.
AND THIS MORNING IT'S THE END OF THE LINE FOR ONE MONOPOLY TOKEN.
IN JUST A COUPLE HOURS WE'LL FIND OUT WHICH ONE IS HEADED TO JAIL.
PLUS, WHICH ONE WILL TAKE ITS PLACE!
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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.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL'S OFFICE WORKS TO FIND OUT THE CAUSE OF A HOUSE FIRE.
FIREFIGHTERS PUT IT OUT LAST NIGHT ON THE 33 HUNDRED BLOCK OF HIGHLAND AVENUE IN FORT MYERS.
FIREFIGHTERS ON SCENE TELL NBC-2 IT HAPPENED AT A CONDEMNED HOUSE.
BUT IT APPEARED SOMEONE WAS STAYING THERE.
BUT THIS MORNING -- THERE IS NO WORD IF THEY WERE THERE AT THE TIME OF THE FIRE.
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THE DUNKIN DONUTS ROBBERS ARE STILL OUT THERE THIS MORNING.
DEPUTIES TELL NBC-2 THEY ASSAULTED AND ROBBED THE STORE ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AND BUCKINGHAM IN FORT MYERS.
THE MANAGER WAS STANDING IN THE FRONT OF THE STORE WAITING FOR A SHIPMENT WHEN TWO MEN ATTACKED HER.
SHE TOLD DEPUTIES ONE OF THEM HAD A GUN.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION SHOULD CALL CRIME STOPPERS.
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THREE YOUNG BOYS COULD FACE CHARGES FOR INTENTIONALLY SETTING A FIRE IN EAST NAPLES.
THE NINE-YEAR-OLD AND TEN-YEAR-OLDS WERE SEEN TAKING GASOLINE AND A LIGHTER INTO A WOODED AREA OFF SITTERLY LANE FRIDAY -
FIREFIGHTERS SAY THE FIRE GREW TO BE "EXTREMELY LARGE" COMING WITHIN I 15 FEET OF SEVERAL HOMES.
THEY PUT IT OUT BEFORE ANY DAMAGE.
DETECTIVES SAY THE BOYS TOLD SOME GIRLS IN THE THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD THAT THEIR HOUSE WAS GOING TO BURN.
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MANY LOCAL FAMILIES HAVE A HURRICANE PLAN.
BUT WHAT ABOUT A BRUSH FIRE PLAN?
AS WE HEAD INTO THE DRIEST MONTHS OF THE YEAR, LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENTS ALONG WITH THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE ARE ROLLING OUT A WILDFIRE ACTION PLAN CALLED, "READY, SET, GO!"
THE PROGRAM INCLUDES A CHECKLIST OF WHAT YOU CAN DO TO *READY* YOUR HOME -- GET *SET* IF A BRUSH FIRE IS APPROACHING.
AND *GO*---BE READY TO LEAVE AT A MOMENT'S NOTICE.
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this is a great program for Southwest Florida because we already are so ingrained in hurricane preparedness this is just taking it to the wildfire preparedness so we can protect as many lives and property as we can.
THE PROGRAM WILL ROLL OUT NEXT MONTH.
PARTICIPATING FIRE DEPARTMENTS WILL HAND OUT INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLETS THAT INCLUDE A CHECKLIST OF THINGS YOU CAN DO AROUND YOUR HOME TO HELP FIREFIGHTERS AND KEEP YOUR FAMILY SAFE.
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SOME CAPE CORAL PARENTS SAY THEIR KIDS ARE IN DANGER WALKING TO AND FROM SCHOOL.
SO THEY'RE PRESSING FOR MORE SIDEWALKS NEAR PELICAN EMENTARY.
AT A PUBLIC MEETING TUESDAY --
THEY ASKED THE CITY TO APPLY FOR A NEARLY 200-THOUSAND DOLLAR GRANT.
IT WOULD PUT IN A STRIP OF SIDEWALK SO KIDS DON'T HAVE TO WALK SO CLOSE TO CARS.
IF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT IS GRANTED THE MONEY.PARENTS WERE TOLD THE PROJECT COULD STILL TAKE FIVE YEARS.
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Dawn Powers Son's in Fifth Grade24:22 i think they need to get it done sooner i think that our kids safety depends on these sidewalks 24:31
IF THE CITY GETS THE MONEY --
THE PROJECT WILL ADD SIDEWALKS TO 32ND TERRACE,
3RD AVENUE AND 37TH LANE.
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SOME PEOPLE SHOP ON LINE TO AVOID PAYING STATE SALES TAX.
THAT'S ONE STEP AWAY FROM CHANGING.
A SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD MAKE BIG OUT-OF STATE INTERNET RETAILERS, LIKE AMAZON, TO COLLECT FLORIDA SALES TAXES.
NOW ONLY RETAILERS WITH PHYSICAL STORES IN FLORIDA COLLECT SALES TAX.
STORE OWNERS BELIEVE THAT PUTS THEM AT A DISADVANTAGE.
THE BILLS SPONSOR SAYS IT WOULD GENERATE AN EXTRA 400-MILLION DOLLARS FOR FLORIDA, AND IT'S FAIR.
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Sen. Nancy Detert/ R-Venice We have to look at things in a whole new way and I think we've come up with a perfect blend to have a different kind of tax and then have that money generated back to job creation."
NOW - THE SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED THE BILL, BUT IT HAS TO PASS VOTES IN 3 MORE COMMITTEES BEFORE IT CAN GO TO THE SENATE FLOOR FOR DEBATE.
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PLEASE STOP THE MUSIC!
TODAY WE EXPECT THE BAYFRONT CONDOMINIUMS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ASK CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS *NOT TO GRANT A SPECIAL PERMIT FOR EIGHT REMAINING CONCERTS THERE.
THE "ROCKIN BY THE BAY" SERIES BRINGS IN RECORD CROWDS, BUT NOISE COMPLAINTS FROM RESIDENTS ARE PUTTING THE SHOWS IN JEOPARDY.
THE CITY HAS YET TO RECEIVE A VERIFIED NOISE COMPLAINT - SOMETHING THAT WOULD PULL THE PLUG ON THE STRING OF CONCERTS.
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MIXING ALCOHOL WITH DIET SOFT DRINKS MAY BE LESS FATTENING. BUT IT COULD MAKE YOU MORE INTOXICATED.
A NEW STUDY SHOWS COMBINING DIET DRINKS WITH ALCOHOL CAN RESULT IN A HIGHER BREATH ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION -- BECAUSE IT CAUSES THE STOMACH TO EMPTY FASTER.
IN FACT, RESEARCHERS FOUND PEOPLE WHO DRANK DIET MIXERS HAD THE MOST ALCOHOL IN THEIR SYSTEM -- AMONG ALL THE PATRONS AT THE BAR.
WOMEN ARE THE MOST LIKELY TO USE ARTIFICIAL SWEETENED MIXERS -- AND HAVE THE GREATEST RISK FOR INTOXICATION.
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TODAY WE WILL FIND OUT WHAT REPLACES ONE OF THE ICONIC MONOPOLY PLAYER TOKENS.
ONLINE VOTING HAS BEEN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC TO PICK A DIAMOND RING, GUITAR, TOY ROBOT, CAT OR HELICOPTER.
ORIGINAL TOKENS THAT FACE EXTINCTION ARE THE IRON, RACECAR, THIMBLE, BOOT, TOP HAT AND BATTLESHIP, PLUS THE SCOTTIE DOG AND WHEELBARROW WHICH WERE ADDED TO THE ROSTER IN THE EARLY 1950S.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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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.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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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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THIS MORNING -- THERE'S NEW ATTENTION FOCUSED ON THE THE DYES ADDED TO THE FOODS WE EAT.
THE MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ADDITIVE IS TO MAKE OUR FOOD LOOK BETTER.
BUT NOW RESEARCHERS SAY THERE COULD BE A CONNECTION BETWEEN FOOD DYES AND A-D-H-D.
THE F-D-A INSISTS IT'D FOUND NO SOLID LINK BETWEEN A-D-H-D AND THE DYES.
THEY ARE STILL RESEARCHING TO SEE IF THERE IS A CONNECTION.
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CONTRUCTION HAS STARTED ON A BAR IN MINNESOTA --
ONE THAT YOU CAN LITERALLY GO TO HAVE A DRINK AND CHILL.
IT'S AN ICE BAR -- IN DOWNTOWN ROCHESTER.
IT'S PART OF THE ELEVENTH ANNUAL WINTERFEST THAT'S HAPPENING OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF WEEKS.
THIS BAR IS ONE OF SEVEN THAT ARE IN THE WORKS --
EACH ONE WILL HAVE A THEME -- AND A SIGNATURE DRINK.
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THIS MORNING BIG NEWS FOR STAR WARS FANS.
BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING IS AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT AND WATCH FOR SOME CHANGES FROM THE POSTAL SERVICE, IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING,
POSTMASTER GENERAL PATRICK DONOHOE -- EXPECTED TO MAKE AN ANNOUNCEMENT THIS MORNING ABOUT MAJOR RESTRUCTURING PLANS.
LAST MONTH, THE POSTAL SERVICE BOARD OF GOVERNORS RECOMMENDED SPEEDING UP PLANNED RESTRUCTURING.
CLOSING FACILITIES, AND CUTTING BACK TO 5-DAY DELIVERY ARE PART OF THAT PLAN.
THERE ARE ALSO DISCUSSIONS ABOUT PARTIALLY PRIVATIZING THE SERVICE.
THE U-S-P-S -- CURRENTLY LOSING ABOUT 25-MILLION DOLLARS A DAY.
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MEANTIME DISNEY -- IS A HAPPIER PLACE!
THE WORLD'S LARGEST ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY -- OUT WITH BETTER-THAN-EXPECTED EARNINGS, THANKS IN PART TO NEW THEME PARK ATTRACTIONS.
DISNEY -- ALSO ANNOUNCING IT MAY MAKE 2 STAND-ALONE "STAR WARS" FILMS BASED ON WIDELY-RECOGNIZABLE CHARACTERS --
ON TOP OF THE NEW STAR WARS TRILOGY THAT WILL DEBUT IN 2015.
AND -- COMING UP AFTER THIS --
WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU TOOK A VACATION, FROM FACEBOOK?
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GOOD NEWS FOR JOB SEEKERS.
THE "YOUNG PRESIDENT'S ORGANIZATION INDEX" OF CONFIDENCE AMONG CHIEF EXECUTIVES -- IS *UP,* COMPARED TO 6 MONTHS AGO, ON RELIEF THE FISCAL CLIFF CRISIS IS BEHIND US.
AND BUSINESS LEADERS OUTLOOK FOR HIRING IS ALSO IMPROVING.
HIGHER CLOSE FOR STOCKS YESTERDAY, ON BETTER-THAN-EXPECTED EARNINGS REPORTS AND WORD P-C MAKER DELL, HAS AGREED TO BE TAKEN PRIVATE IN THE LARGEST LEVERAGED-BUYOUT SINCE THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.
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AND -- ARE YOU GETTING TIRED OF FACEBOOK?
ALMOST TWO-THIRDS OF AMERICANS ON FACEBOOK SAY --
THEY SOMETIMES DECIDE TO STAY AWAY FROM THE SOCIAL NETWORKING SITE FOR SEVERAL WEEKS OR MORE.
THE PEW INTERNET AND AMERICAN LIFE SURVEY SAYS GETTING TOO BUSY, GETTING BORED, AND EXCESSIVE DRAMA ARE AMONG THE REASONS PEOPLE TAKE FACEBOOK VACATIONS.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY-- DUE IN COURT.
IN JUST A FEW HOURS, A FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER WILL APPEAR BEFORE A JUDGE AFTER YET ANOTHER ARREST.
WE'RE LIVE WITH THE NEW DEVELOPMENTS.
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AND THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
WE ARE *OFFICIALLY* ONE YEAR AWAY FROM THE WINTER GAMES.
THIS MORNING, HOW THE HOST CITY IS PULLING OUT ALL THE STOPS FOR THE SPECTACULAR SPORTS SHOWCASE.
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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW.
AN 8 POINT 0 MAGINITUDE QUAKE STRIKES THE SOUTH PACIFIC -
AND TRIGGERS AN TSUNAMI OVERNIGHT.
THERE ARE REPORTS OF DAMAGE THIS MORNING -- AT LEAST FIVE PEOPLE ARE DEAD.
THE WAVES FROM THE TSUNAMI HIT THE WESTERN SIDE OF SANTA CRUZ ISLAND -- DAMAGING ABOUT 50 HOMES AND PROPERTIES.
HOWEVER, THE PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING CENTER SAYS THAT TSUNAMI WARNINGS FOR ELSEWHERE HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.
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FORMER COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW IS IN JAIL AGAIN.
HE WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY, ONCE AGAIN, FOR COCAINE.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE OUTSIDE OF THE COURTHOUSE WHERE BIGELOW IS EXPECTED TO MAKE YET ANOTHER APPEARANCE IN FRONT OF A JUDGE LATER THIS MORNING.
CLIFTON.
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FORMER COUNTY COMMISIONER BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED YESTERDAY FOR FAILING A RANDOM DRUG TEST. SOMETHING HE SIGNED OFF ON DOING AS A PART OF HIS PRE-TRIAL RELEASE AFTER HE WAS ARRESTED FOR DRUGS LAST MONTH.
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THIS IS THE THIRD TIME THE FORMER COMMISSIONER HAS HAD A RUN IN WITH THE LAW IN JUST A FEW MONTHS.
IN NOVEMBER HE WAS CITED FOR LETTING AN UNLICENSED TEENAGER DRIVE HIS CAR AFTER SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SAY THEY SPOTTED THEM LEAVING A KNOWN DRUG HOUSE.
POLICE FOUND DRUGS ON THAT TEEN, BUT BIGELOW SAID HE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THEM.
JUST LAST MONTH ON JANUARY 18TH, BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED ALONG WITH ANOTHER YOUNG MAN FOR POSSESSION OF COCAIN.
TODAY, CURRENT COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE EXPRESSING THEIR CONCERN.
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Frank Mann, County Commissioner:
7:36-44 "It's understandable he'd be in a depressed state but the way he handled it is very disappointing."
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BIGELOW RESIGNED HIS COMMISSIONER'S SEAT WHEN HE DECIDED TO RUN FOR COUNTY CLERK OF COURTS. A RACE HE LOST IN THE PRIMARY IN AUGUST.
ONCE AGAIN, BIGELOW IS EXPECTED TO MAKE ANOTHER APPEARANCE IN FRONT OF A JUDGE LATER THIS MORNING.
I'M LIVE IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2.
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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.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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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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LITTLE ETHAN - WHO SURVIVED A WEEK AS A HOSTAGE IN AN ALABAMA BUNKER -
TURNS SIX YEARS OLD TODAY.
THIS MORNING BOMB TECHNICIANS ARE SEARCHING THE
CRIME SCENE FOR LEFTOVER EXPLOSIVES.
YESTERDAY BOMB TECHNICIANS DISCOVERED TWO IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICES ON THE SITE.
ONE WAS INSIDE THE BUNKER -- THE OTHER WAS IN THE PLASTIC PIPE THAT NEGOTIATORS USED TO COMMUNICATE WITH ETHAN'S KIDNAPPER.
WE'VE LEARNED NEGOTIATORS CONVICED DYKES TO APPROACH THE BUNKER DOOR TO ACCEPT DELIVERY OF AN ITEM --
THEN THEY SET OFF AN EXPLOSIVE DEVICE.
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Brad Garrett, Former FBI AgentYou can practice breaching the door. you can practice how to get a camera
inside and ultimately design how you are going to assault this bunker.
ETHAN, WHO HAS AUTISM AND ADHD, IS SAID TO BE DOING WELL.
HIS CLASSMATES ARE PLANNING TO THROW HIM A GIANT BIRTHDAY PARTY.
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THIS MORNING --
DEMOCRATS IN CONGRESS WANT TO LIMIT OBAMA'S USE OF THE UNMANNED SPACECRAFT TO KILL SUSPECTED TERRORISTS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH MORE. Good morning stacey
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A LEAKED MEMO FROM THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT SAYS IT'S LEGAL FOR THE U-S GOVERNMENT TO KILL AMERICANS ABROAD IF THEY ARE HIGH RANKING TERRORISTS TRYING TO KILL AMERICANS.
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THE 16-PAGE MEMO PROVIDES A LEGAL RATIONALE BEHIND THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S USE OF DRONE STRIKES LIKE THE ONE ON SEPTEMBER 20-11 IN YEMEN THAT KILLED 2 U.S. CITIZENS WHO WERE LINKED TO AL-QAIDA.
AS SOON AS HE BECAME PRESIDENT, BARACK OBAMA STOPPED CIA TACTICS LIKE WATERBOARDING THAT HE CONSIDERED TORTURE, BUT THIS JUSTIFIES OUT-RIGHT KILLING OF A SUSPECTED TERRORIST.
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ACCORDING TO THE MEMO, IT IS LAWFUL TO TARGET AL-QAIDA LINKED U-S CITIZENS IF THEY POSE AN "IMMINENT" THREAT AGAINST AMERICANS.
I'M LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC2.
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THE U-S JUSTICE DEPARTMENT HAS FILED A BILLION DOLLAR LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CREDIT RATING AGENCY STANDARD AND POORS.
THE SUIT ALLEGES THAT IN 2007--
S&P INFLATED RATINGS ON RISKY MORTGAGE BONDS--
IN ORDER TO INCREASE ITS FEES AND PROFIT.
THE GOVERNMENT ALLEGES THESE INFLATED RATINGS SPARKED THE HOUSING BUST AND FORECLOSURE CRISIS.
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The action we announced today marks an important step forward in the administrations ongoing efforts to investigate as well as to punish the conduct that is believed to have contributed to the worst economic crisis in recent history.
THE JUSTICE DEPARTMENT FILED THE LAWSUIT--
AFTER SETTLEMENT TALKS WITH S&P BROKE DOWN LAST WEEK.
STANDARD AND POOR'S' ATTORNEY DENIES THE ALLEGATIONS.
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EIGHTEEN PEOPLE HAVE BEEN CHARGED IN ONE OF THE LARGEST CREDIT CARD FRAUD SCHEMES EVER UNCOVERED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE.
IT SPANS 28 STATES AND EIGHT COUNTRIES.
ACCORDING TO COURT RECORDS, THE SCHEME INVOLVED THREE BASIC STEPS: THE DEFENDANTS ARE SAID TO HAVE CREATED THOUSANDS OF FAKE IDENTITIES, PUMPED UP THE CREDIT HISTORIES OF THOSE FICTITIOUS PEOPLE AND THEN RACKED UP CHARGES ON FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED CREDIT CARDS.
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THIS MORNING -- LANCE ARMSTRONG IS UNDER FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO ABC NEWS.
US ATTORNEY FOR SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA -- ANDRE BIROTTE ADDRESSED HIS OWN INQUIRY INTO ARMSTRONG PUBLICLY TUESDAY.
HIS OFFICE HAS SPENT NEARLY TWO YEARS INVESTIGATING ARMSTRONG FOR CIRMS REPORTEDLY INCLUDING DRUG DISTRIBUTION, FRAUD AND CONSPIRACY.
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THE SHOOTING IN NEWTOWN HAS LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LOOKING FOR WAYS TO KEEP CHILDREN SAFE.
LAST MONTH THE DISTRICT ADDED TEN SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS TO SEVERAL SCHOOLS --
BUT THAT'S ONLY TEMPORARY.
THE DISTRICT WANTS TO ADD MORE THAN 40 DEPUTIES AT ALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS.
THEY ALSO WANT TO AMP UP DRILLS FOR STUDENTS AND TRAIN EMPLOYEES --
BUT IT COMES AT A COST THAT -- RIGHT NOW --
THE DISTRICT DOESN'T HAVE.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE WORKING WITH OTHER SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND STATE LAWMAKERS TO RAISE 'SAFE SCHOOL FUNDS' --
THAT MONEY PAYS FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER SAFETY CHANGES.
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THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD IS SAYING NO TO THE LEE COUNTY COMMISSION'S IDEA TO SUSPEND IMPACT FEES.
THEY VOTED LAST NIGHT ON A RESOLUTION OPPOSING IT BECAUSE IT CUTS SIX MILLION DOLLARS FROM THEIR BUDGET OVER A TWO YEAR PERIOD.
IMPACT FEES PAY FOR CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN THE SCHOOLS.
ACCORDING TO THE DISTRICT, CUTTING IMPACT FEES COULD THREATEN PROJECTS LIKE THE EXPANSION OF DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE TONIGHT TO A STORY WE FIRST BROUGHT YOU LATE LAST YEAR.
MICHAEL GONZALEZ IS A TYPCIAL TODDLER --
BUT HE SUFFERS FROM A VERY UNUSUAL MEDICAL CONDITION.
IT'S CALLED 'FOOD PROTEIN INDUCED ENTERCOLITIS SYNDROME' ALSO CALLED F-PIES FOR SHORT.
FOR MICHAEL'S MOM, JENNIFER, IT TRANSLATES TO LONG NIGHTS.
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52:48--file "Vomiting , severe pain, then within the next 12 hours it's diarrhea to the point he becomes severely dehydrated and lethargic." Jennifer Gonzalez
THE PROBLEM-- MICHAEL IS SUDDENLY REACTING DIFFERENTLY TO THE ONE FOOD HE CAN ACTUALLY EAT.
THE COMPANY THAT MAKES THE FOOD -- NUTRICIA TOLD THE FAMILY -- THEY HAVEN'T CHANGED THE FORMULA -- JUST THE LABEL.
BUT SINCE 15 OTHER FAMILIES HAVE REPORTED SIMILAR PROBLEMS TO THE FOOD --
NUTRICIA IS TAKING ACTION.
THEY'VE OFFERED TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
THE COMPANY'S VICE PRESIDENT TOLD THE FAMILY A NEW UPDATE TO THE FORMULA WILL BE RELEASED LATER THIS MONTH.
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A BIG BUYOUT COULD GIVE DELL'S FOUNDER A CHANCE TO PROVE HIMSELF AGAIN.
DELL IS SELLING ITSELF FOR 24 POINT FOUR BILLION DOLLARS.
THE BUYERS ARE IT'S FOUNDER AND A GROUP OF INVESTORS THAT INCLUDES MICROSOFT.
SHAREHOLDERS STILL HAVE TO APPROVE THE DEAL.
DELL STRUGGLED LAST YEAR.
THE COMPANY LOST A THIRD OF ITS MARKET VALUE AND FAILED TO KEEP UP WITH RIVALS APPLE AND SAMSUNG.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING THIS MORNING.
A YEAR FROM NOW, THE WORLD'S LARGEST COUNTRY, RUSSIA, WILL WELCOME THE WORLD FOR THE WINTER GAMES.
AND THIS MORNING WE'RE LEARNING THE HOST CITY IS DOING SOMETHING THAT'S NEVER BEEN DONE BEFORE AT THE WINTER SPORTS SHOWCASE.
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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.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
WE ARE ONE YEAR AWAY FROM THE START OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS.
AND THE 2014 GAMES IN SOCHI, RUSSIA ARE, SO FAR, THE MOST EXPENSIVE IN HISTORY.
COSTING OVER 50 BILLION DOLLARS.
THAT'S DOUBLE WHAT IT COST LONDON TO PUT ON LAST SUMMER'S GAMES!
SOME SAY THE HIGH PRICE TAG IS BECAUSE SOCHI DIDN'T HAVE MOST OF THE NEEDED INFRASTRUCTURE TO ACCOMMODATE THE OLYMPICS.
AND SPEAKING OF CONSTRUCTION, SOCHI WILL HAVE THE FIRST OLYMPIC PARK AT A WINTER GAMES.
THAT MEANS ALL THE INDOOR VENUES, STADIUM FOR OPENING AND CLOSING CEREMONIES, OLYMPIC CAULDRON AND MEDALS PLAZA WILL ALL BE IN ONE CENTRAL LOCATION.
THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE A CENTER OF ACTIVITY AND ENERGY FOR THE GAMES.
REMEMBER, YOU'LL BE ABLE TO CATCH ALL OF THE EXCITEMENT OF THE WINTER OLYMPICS IN SOCHI-- RIGHT HERE ON NBC-2.
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THE SKIING SEASON IS OVER FOR AMERICAN LINDSEY VONN.
SHE BROKE A BONE IN HER LEG -- TORE LIGAMENTS IN HER RIGHT KNEE DURING THIS CRASH TUESDAY AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN AUSTRIA.
THE 2010 OLYMPIC DOWNHILL GOLD MEDALIST.HAD TO BE AIR-LIFTED.
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BRITAIN'S PARLIAMENT OVERWHELMINGLY APPROVED A MEASURE TO LEGALIZE GAY MARRIAGE --
BUT PRIME MINISTER DAVID CAMERON'S CONSERVATIVE PARTY WAS SPLIT ON THE ISSUE.
DURING DEBATE, MANY CONSERVATIVE MEMBERS CALLED THE LEGISLATION MORALLY WRONG, UNNECESSARY AND DIVISIVE.
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GEORGE ZIMMERMAN'S MURDER TRIAL WILL BEGIN ON JUNE 10TH AS SCHEDULED.
ZIMMERMAN'S ATTORNEY'S ARGUED FOR A DELAY BUT THE JUDGE DENIED THE REQUEST.
ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER IN THE DEATH OF TRAYVON MARTIN IN FEBRUARY OF LAST YEAR.
ZIMMERMAN CLAIMS HE ACTED IN SELF-DEFENSE.
TRAYVON WOULD HAVE TURNED 18 YESTERDAY.
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WE HAVE AN UPDATE THIS MORNING ABOUT A STOLEN COOKIE IN GERMANY.
REMEMBER THIS?
LAST MONTH, A BRONZE COOKIE DISAPPEARED FROM A BAKERY.
A NEWSPAPER PUBLISHED A PICTURE OF A PERSON DRESSED IN A COOKIE MONSTER COSTUME.
THE CHARACTER CLAIMED TO HAVE STOLEN THE COOKIE, AND DEMANDED A RANSOM.
THE COOKIE MONSTER WANTED THE BAKERY TO GIVE COOKIES TO A CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AND DONATE MONEY TO ANIMAL PROTECTION ACTIVISTS.
THE BAKERY COMPLIED, AND THE STOLEN COOKIE WAS FOUND YESTERDAY.
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OYSTERS ARE FUN TO EAT, BUT THEY ALSO TELL US A LOT ABOUT OUR WATERWAYS.
F-G-C-U STUDENTS ARE STUDYING SHELLFISH GROWTH UP AND DOWN THE CALOOSAHATCHEE.
IT'S PART OF A 60-THOUSAND DOLLAR PROJECT FUNDED BY SOUTH FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT.
FACTORS LIKE RAIN AND TEMPERATURE CAN'T BE CONTROLLED, BUT THINGS LIKE FERTILIZER RUNOFF AND RELEASES FROM LAKE OKEECHOBEE CAN BE.
THE RESULTS WILL HELP THEM MAKE WATER QUALITY DECISIONS.
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Sot Peter Doering, South Florida Water Management
Specifically a ugh the caloosahatchee the problem has been very high variability of freshwater inflow, during the wet season it gets very high, during the dry season it gets really low.'
THESE SMALL SHELLFISH HAVE AN ENORMOUS IMPACT.
AN ADULT OYSTER FILTERS AND CLEANS UP TO 1 GALLON OF WATER PER HOUR.
THAT CONTRIBUTES TO BEAUTIFUL BEACHES AND A THRIVING SEAFOOD INDUSTRY.
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ORGANIZERS AT THE CHARLOTTE COUNTY HOMELESS COALITION ARE WORRIED THEY COULD RUN OUT OF FOOD TO FEED THE NEEDY BY FRIDAY.
DONATIONS HAVE SLOWED DOWN SINCE THE HOLIDAYS AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE ASKING FOR HELP HAS NOT.
NOW PUNTA GORDA HAS LAUNCHED A FOOD DRIVE TO HELP.
YOU CAN DROP OFF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AT FIVE LOCATIONS ACROSS TOWN OR AT THE HOMELESS COALITION.
GET THE LOCATIONS ON OUR WEBSITE, NBC-2 DOT COM
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS CONSIDERING A PLAN TO SEPARATE FROM LEE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES.
IN AUGUST, THE CITY MUST DECIDE WHETHER THEY WANT TO RENEW THEIR 900 THOUSAND DOLLAR CONTRACT --
OR START THEIR OWN SERVICES. WITH CITIES LIKE BONITA AND FORT MYERS BEACH.
CITY OFFICIALS BELIEVE THEY AREN'T GETTING THEIR FAIR SHARE FROM THE MONEY THEY GIVE THE COUNTY.
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because unincorporated lee county uses 62.2 percent of services. We need to get better service, better return on our investment. Dog barking nats
LAST YEAR, 20 PERCENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES' CALLS CAME FROM THE CAPE.
CAPE COUNCIL WILL TAKE UP THE IDEA WITH LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT A JOINT MEETING IN THE COMING MONTHS.
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BABY BOOMERS ARE LIVING LONGER THAN THEIR PARENTS, BUT A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS IT MAY BE A CASE OF "QUANTITY OVER QUALITY."
RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN THE CURRENT ISSUE OF "JAMA: INTERNAL MEDICINE" SHOWS THEY'RE NOT NECESSARILY AS HEALTHY.
AND MORE LIKELY TO SUFFER FROM CHRONIC DISEASE.
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FEWER AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN ARE DYING OF CANCER.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO NEW RESEARCH FROM THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY.
THE GROUP FOUND THE DEATH RATE OF CANCER IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN MEN IS DECLINING.
IT'S DROPPED TWO-POINT-FOUR PERCENT ANNUALLY SINCE 1999.
THAT'S MORE THAN THE DROP AMONG WHITE MEN IN THE SAME TIME.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A WARNING FOR CAR BUYERS.
CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS TURBOCHARGED ENGINES -- MIGHT NOW DELIVER THE SPEED OF THE FUEL ECONOMY THAT'S ADVERTISED.
CONSUMER REPORTS SAYS IT TESTED ELEVEN VEHICLES WITH TURBOCHARGED ENGINES --
INCLUDING THE CHEVROLET CRUZE AND FORD FUSION.
AND ALL ELEVEN VEHICLES DELIVERED FEWER MILES PER GALLON THAN THE FUEL ECONOMY ESTIMATES FOR EACH VEHICLE.
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FORT MYERS BEACH HAS A PLAN TO SPRUCE UP THEIR BEACH ACCESS POINTS
THESE ARE NEW DRAWINGS.
LEADERS WANT TO ADD SHOWERS AND BIKE RACKS-
PICNIC TABLES-
AND CLEAR OUT SOME OF THE SIGN CLUTTER.
LAST YEAR, THEY FAILED TO WIN BED TAX MONEY FOR THE IMPROVEMENTS.
NOW THEY'RE HOPING PUTTING IT ON PAPER WILL CONVINCE TOURISM LEADERS THE UPGRADES ARE WORTH THE COST.
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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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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.
It's a noticeably warmer Wednesday morning across Southwest Florida with temperatures in the low 60s and upper 50s, which is about 10 points higher than Tuesday morning.
The warmer start will be a sign of things to come today as daytime highs return to the low 80s and humidity continues to rise in tandem with winds coming in from the south and southeast.
We'll also notice more clouds mixing in with sunshine through our Wednesday, so skies will likely become partly to mostly cloudy at times after our sunny and clear start.
We're tracking a cool front moving into North Florida today, but this front will lose its battle with an area of high pressure, ultimately fading away before having a chance to make it all the way to Southwest Florida.
Without a front moving in, the result will be continued warmth and increasing humidity for us over the next several days along with a mix of sun and clouds.
Despite the increasing humidity, however, rain prospects will keep running pretty low with the exception of a couple stray, lonely showers Thursday or Friday afternoon, but rain really won't be a factor in our forecast all the way through the weekend.
There's indications in some of our long-range forecast models that another cool front will be in play for us by the middle of next week, but in the meantime the warm weather rolls along. It looks as though our daytime temperatures will keep climbing into the low to mid 80s through earl next week while our overnight temps only cool down to the low to mid 60s.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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"We've actually been able to work together and figure out how to bring ideas and make something amazing."
SCHOOLS THAT RULE!
NBC-2 IS AT SIX MILE CHARTER SCHOOL WHERE STUDENTS ARE BUILDING ROBOTS OUT OF LEGOS!
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AND CHECK HIM OUT!
WATCH OUT NBA ---- THIS TODDLER HAS TRICK SHOTS YOU'VE NEVER SEEN BEFORE!. THE VIRAL VIDEO YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS MORNING.
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A NEW PEW SURVEY FINDS ABOUT 61 PERCENT OF FACEBOOK USERS HAVE TAKEN A BREAK FROM THE ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK FOR AT LEAST A FEW WEEKS.
REASONS RANGE FROM BEING TOO BUSY. TO NEEDING A BREAK FROM "TOO MUCH DRAMA."
THE SURVEY ALSO FOUND THAT OF AMERICAN ADULTS USING THE INTERNET, 67 PERCENT ARE ON FACEBOOK.
MAKING IT THE DOMINATE ONLINE SOCIAL NETWORK.
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NBC-2 IS LEARNING THAT THROUGH THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, YOU CAN GET YOUR BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKED FOR FREE AT ALL WALGREENS PHARMACIES AND TAKE CARE CLINICS NATIONWIDE.
IT'S WALGREENS' WAY OF SUPPORTING AMERICAN HEART MONTH.
ADDITIONALLY, WALGREENS WILL PROVIDE FREE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND PRODUCT DISCOUNTS.
IT will ALSO DONATE ONE DOLLAR TO THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION FOR EACH BLOOD PRESSURE TEST CONDUCTED THIS MONTH.
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LOOKING AHEAD--
THERE'S A JOB FAIR THIS WEEKEND AT THE EDISON MALL IN FORT MYERS.
MANY OF THE MALL RETAILERS AND OTHER LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE LOOKING FOR NEW WORKERS.
THE JOB FAIR IS SATURDAY FROM 11 IN THE MORNING UNTIL TWO IN THE AFTERNOON.
FULL-TIME, PART-TIME, AND SEASONAL POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE.
COME DRESSED TO IMPRESS AND BRING COPIES OF YOUR RESUME.
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CAPE CORAL BUSINESS OWNERS BATTLE BACK AGAINST -- ONE PARTICULAR CHANGE TO DEL PRADO BOULEVARD.
THEY'RE UPSET WITH LEE COUNTY'S DECISION TO REMOVE A LEFT HAND TURN -- SOUTHBOUND ON DEL PRADO AT SOUTHWEST 47TH TERRACE.
STORE OWNERS FEAR THE CHANGE WILL DRIVE AWAY BUSINESS AND LEAVE THEM OUT ON THE STREETS.
THEY TELL NBC-2 -- THEY'RE PLEADING FOR COMMON SENSE TO PREVAIL IN PROJECT PLANS.
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2034 "you can't get through to these people. It's bureaucracy. They don't care what they do if they have to close people down."
ENGINGEERS CALL THE CROSS STREETS A HIGH CRASH INTERSECTION.
THEY COUNTER THE CHANGES LEAVE DRIVES WITH A SAFER ROAD AND THAT'S THE TOP PRIORITY.
WORK IS SLATED TO START BY MONTH'S END.
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IMPROVEMENTS ARE ON THE WAY FOR THE NEW ADMIRAL-LEHIGH TRAILHEAD PARK.
LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS APPROVED ONE POINT THREE MILLION DOLLARS TO HELP BUILD THE PARK.
THE FORMER 11 ACRE GOLF COURSE WILL GET WALKING TRAILS, PICNIC SHELTERS, RESTROOMS AND MORE THAN A DOZEN PARKING SPOTS.
NO WORD ON WHEN WORK WILL BE COMPLETED.
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ORGANIZERS OF THE WORLD'S RICHEST TARPON TOURNAMENT ANNOUNCED THIS YEAR'S DATES--
MAY 23RD - 24TH.
ANGLERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD DESCEND UPON BOCA GRAND FOR THE ANNUAL TOURNAMENT.
TEAMS OF FOUR WILL FISH FOR HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZES.
WE'VE PUT INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION FORMS ON OUR WEBSITE--
JUST GO TO NBC DASH 2 DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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NEW NUMBERS TO REPORT IN THE MONTH LONG PYTHON CHALLENGE.
HUNTERS NAPPED 50 PYTHONS SO FAR, IN THE EVERGLADES.
MORE THAN 15 HUNDRED PEOPLE ARE TAKING PART IN THE CONTEST. WHICH PAYS CASH FOR THE MOST SNAKES CAUGHT, AND THE BIGGEST SNAKE KILLED.
THE CHALLENGE ENDS FEBRUARY TENTH.
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A LIVE LOOK AT TEMPERATURES ACROSS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING.
TEMPS IN THE FIFTYS
NBC2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WILL BE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS AT 6-02.
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