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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW IN FORT MYERS --- SHOTS FIRED DURING A ROBBERY AT A WENDY'S.
AT LEAST 15 DEPUTY SQUAD CARS RESPONDING TO THIS.
IT'S ALL HAPPENING ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD NEAR BUCKINGHAM ROAD.
OUR DANIELLE KOLENIAK HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THIS ALL MORNING, SHE'S LIVE ON SCENE, DANIELLE.
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ARMED ROBBERY HAPPENED AT WENDY'S AROUND 1:45 THIS MORNING
WHEN DEPUTIES ARRIVED ON SCENE GUNFIRE WAS EXCHANGED.
HE WILL NOT SAY WHO FIRED THE SHOTS.
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ONE SUSPECT WAS DETAINED AT THE SCENE. THE OTHER TOOK OFF.
CHOPPER SEARCHED FOR MORE THAN AN HOUR.
GROUND SEARCH STILL UNDERWAY.
NO ONE WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE HOSPITAL HE SAYS THERE WAS ONE VERY MINOR INJURY.
"DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP."
SCOTT BELIEVES THAT SOMEWAY THE THREE ROBBERIES ARE CONNECTED.
DESCRIBES THE SUSPECT ON THE LOOSE AS A HISPANIC MALE.
ONE OF THE DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DOMINOS ROBBERY WAS A HISPANIC MALE. HE WON'T CONFIRM IF THEY BELIEVE IT'S THE SAME PERSON.
"TAKE A LISTEN TO WHAT SHERIFF SCOTT SAY."
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"Of course it's premature but we definitely believe there are similarities that we are looking very closely at. There's a bit of a pattern here that seems consistent with some of the prior robberies- you mentioned dominos dunkin donuts and now Wendy's."
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SCENE WILL BE ACTIVE AS THEY INVESTIGATE THROUGH DAYLIGHT.
SAYS THE CVS DRIVE THROUGH WILL REMAIN CLOSED BECAUSE IT IS PART OF THE CRIME SCENE.
STORE WILL OPEN.
CVS WAS NOT ROBBED- IT JUST CARRIED OVER INTO THAT AREA.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW OUT OF IRAN--
THE COUNTRY'S SUPREME LEADER IS NOW REJECTING THE PLANS FOR DIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS WITH THE UNITED STATES.
IRAN AND SIX WORLD POWERS, INCLUDING THE U-S, WERE SCHEDULED TO RESUME NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS LATER THIS MONTH.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --- NBC-2 IS ON BLIZZARD WATCH THIS MORNING --
WE HAVE A LOT OF VISITORS DOWN HERE FROM THE NORTHEAST VERY INTERESTED IN THIS.
? COULD BE A BLOCKBUSTER WINTER STORM. OR IT COULD TURN OUT TO BE A BIG TEASE.
EITHER WAY -- NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, AND STACEY FOLKS AREN'T TAKING ANY CHANCES.
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GOOD MORNING. BE GLAD YOUR IN FLORIDA BECAUSE THIS ONE COULD BE A MONSTOR OF A STORM!
FRIDAY NIGHT IN SATURDAY IS WHEN WERE TALKING.
I'VE BEEN WATCHING THE WIRES CLOSELY THE LAST 2 HOURS, AND I'VE LEARNED OVERNIGHT THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUED A BLIZZARD WATCH FOR MUCH OF THE NORTH EAST.
THIS STORM IS THREATENING TO DUMP UP TO 2 FEET OF SNOW.
RIGHT NOW, FORECASTERS ARE STILL DIVIDED ON THE AMOUNT OF SNOW.
CHEIF METEROLOGIST HALEY WEBB MADE THIS MAP FOR ME THAT SHOWS JUST HOW BIG OF AN AREA WE'RE TALKING ABOUT.
SOME PEOPLE ARE STARTING TO THINK OF ABOUT A PLAN INCASE IT GETS BAD.
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not bad yet. We'll see /i just got new tires in anticipation of this so I think i'm ready
FORECASTERS AGREE ON THE FACT THAT A CLIPPER FROM THE NORTH IS EXPECTED TO COMBINE WITH A RAIN TO CREATE A STORM.
BUT THERE IS SOME DEBATE ON WHETHER IT WILL BE A DUSTING OR A LARGE AMOUNT OF SNOW.
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SOME OF THE NEWSPAPER HEADLINES, I'M SEEING THIS MORNING.
THE BOSTON GLOBE CALLING IT THE PERFECT STORM, USA TODAY SAYS A HISTORIC BLIZZARD IS HEADED FOR NEW ENGLAND.
WE WILL ALL HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE WHAT MOTHER NATURE HAS IN STORE.
AGAIN, WE ARE TALKING FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM SD NBC-2.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
ANOTHER COMBATIVE CONFIRMATION HEARING IS EXPECTED ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY -- THIS ONE FOR JOHN BRENNAN, PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOMINEE TO HEAD THE CIA.
AND THE FRONT AND CENTER TOPIC WILL BE THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S CONTROVERSIAL USE OF DRONE STRIKES, TARGETING SUSPECTED TERRORISTs OVERSEAS, INCLUDING AMERICAN TERROR SUSPECTS.
WE ARE ALSO HEARING THE WHITE HOUSE WILL BRIEF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TODAY ON THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DRONE STRIKES.
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ALL NEW AS WE TRACK THE FALLOUT FROM THE POSTAL SERVICE CHANGES.
WE'RE NOW LEARNING THE CUTBACK IN MAIL DELIVERY COULD BE GOOD FOR NETFLIX.
WE BROKE THE STORY FOR YOU YESTERDAY MORNING: NO MORE SATURDAY MAIL SERVICE STARTING IN AUGUST.
WELL, NETFLIX COULD END UP BEING SLIGHTLY MORE PROFITABLE BY LOWERING COSTS FOR SENDING OUT ITS DVDS.
SUBSCRIBERS MAY WATCH FEWER OF THEM SINCE THEY CAN'T GET THEM DELIVERED ON SATURDAYS.
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A DEVELOPING STORY WE'RE WORKING ON RIGHT NOW IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ---
HERE IN THE GULF COVE COMMUNITY. THAT'S IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
DEPUTIES TELL US THEY RAIDED A HOME FOR DRUGS.
DEPUTIES CALLED IN THE SWAT TEAM LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, SAYING THEY WERE AFRAID THE PEOPLE INSIDE HAD WEAPONS.
IT HAPPENED AT THIS HOUSE THAT IS LISTED FOR SALE.
NBC-2 CALLED THE NUMBER AND talked TO A MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE AN OWNER.
HE SAYS HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THE RAID OR IF DRUGS WERE IN THE HOUSE.
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right NOW.AN IMPORTANT UPDATE THIS MORNING ON THE ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.
TODAY THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THE ATTACK ON THE AMERICAN CONSULATE.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE LEON PANETTA AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF ARE SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY ABOUT THE FINDINGS OF THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT'S INTERNAL REVIEW FOLLOWING THE ATTACK.
FOUR AMERICANS DIED IN THE INCIDENT.
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THIS MORNING ONLY TIME WILL TELL IF THE GAY BAN ON BOY SCOUTS WILL END.
A DECISION THAT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE YESTERDAY, WAS PUT OFF.
IN A STATEMENT, THE SCOUTS SAY THEY CONCLUDED THAT "DUE TO THE
COMPLEXITY OF THIS ISSUE, THE ORGANIZATION NEEDS TIME FOR A MORE DELIBERATE
REVIEW OF ITS MEMBERSHIP."
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A CONTROVERSIAL SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DOCTOR COULD LOSE HIS LICENSE BY THE END OF THE MONTH.
ZANNOS GREKOS' ATTORNEY HAS UNTIL TODAY TO SUBMIT HIS RECOMMENDATION TO THE JUDGE.
THE STATE ISSUED A RECOMMENDATION ASKING THE JUDGE TO REVOKE GREKOS' MEDICAL LICENSE AND FINE HIM $40-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE JUDGE WILL HAVE 30 DAYS TO RULE ON CASE
DOCTOR GREKOS PERFORMED STEM CELL TREATMENTS AT HIS BONITA SPRINGS PRACTICE.
TWO PATIENTS DIED AFTER THE TREATMENTS.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---at _______
WE HAVE A MAJOR UPDATE FOR YOU THIS MORNING ON LANCE ARMSTRONG.
WE'RE HEARING HE MAY COOPERATE NOW AND TELL EVERYTHING ABOUT HIS DOPING SCHEME.
THE U.S. ANTI DOPING AGENCY SAYS HE MIGHT TESTIFY UNDER OATH AND GIVE FULL DETAILS OF HOW HE CHEATED FOR SO LONG.
SO FAR THIS MORNING NEITHER ARMSTRONG NOR HIS ATTORNEY HAVE RESPONDED TO THE USA-DA ANNOUNCEMENT.
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FIRE BROKE OUT ON A JAPAN AIRLINES FLIGHT AT BOSTON'S LOGAN AIRPORT ONE MONTH AGO TODAY.
AND TODAY WE SHOULD LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BATTERY PROBLEMS WITH BOEING'S 7-87 DREAMLINER.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD IS SCHEDULED TO HOLD A NEWS CONFERENCE THIS MORNING.
THE F-A-A ISSUED A DIRECTIVE LAST MONTH GROUNDING ALL 7-87'S UNTIL BOEING COULD PROVE THAT THE BATTERIES ON BOARD ARE SAFE.
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THIS MORNING IT LOOKS LIKE U.S. AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN ARE GETTING SERIOUS.
A MERGER BETWEEN THE TWO IS CLOSE AND A FINALIZED DEAL COULD BE ANNOUNCED SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL, THE MERGER WOULD CREATE THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIRLINE IN TERMS OF TRAFFIC.
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THIS MORNING WE'VE LEARNED ABOUT MAJOR CHANGES AT THE TOP LEVEL OF LEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT.
THREE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS WILL BE ADDED, WE'RE TOLD, TO EASE THE WORKLOAD OF TWO PEOPLE CURRENTLY DOING THE JOB.
THE MOVE MEANS THERE ARE NOW FIVE. FIVE ASSISTANT COUNTY MANAGERS HELPING TO RUN LEE COUNTY.
IN A MEMO RELEASED YESTERDAY, NO PERSONNEL ARE BEING ADDED OR ELIMINATED. BUT 4 PEOPLE WILL GET RAISES.
WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT HOW MUCH OF A RAISE THEY'LL GET.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS MONITORING ANY POSSIBLE FLARE-UPS AFTER A BRUSH FIRE LAST NIGHT.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS IN SAN CARLOS PARK LAST NIGHT.
NO WORD YET ON HOW IT STARTED, BUT IT'S OUT THIS MORNING.
FLAMES WERE COMING WITHIN FEET OF ONE MAN'S PROPERTY. FORCING HIM TO HOSE HIS HOUSE DOWN WITH WATER.
THE PEAK OF DRY SEASON IS NEXT MONTH. BUT WE'RE SEEING BRUSH FIRES POP UP ALMOST EVERY DAY NOW.
STAY WITH NBC-2, WE'LL TAKE YOU LIVE TO THE SCENE IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
GAS PRICES KEEP INCHING UP THIS MORNING ---
HOW MUCH WE'RE TALKING BEFORE YOU WALK OUT THE DOOR.
PLUS, BREAKING NEWS OF A ROBBERY IN FORT MYERS THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 2AM AT THE WENDY'S ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
TWO PEOPLE ROBBED THE PLACE. WE'RE TOLD NO ONE WAS HURT.
FOR UPDATES ALL MORNING LONG --- WE HAVE YOU COVERED ON AIR AND ONLINE. WE'RE ALWAYS UPDATING OUR WEBSITE. NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS FINDING NEW GAS PRICE AVERAGES AS YOU HEAD OFF FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE.
TAKE A LOOK. THESE ARE ALL NEW OVERNIGHT.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS NOW $3.56 A GALLON. UP A PENNY FROM YESTERDAY.
IN FLORIDA IT'S NOW $3.63 AND HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ITS NOW $3.67. UP FOUR CENTS FROM YESTERDAY!
CHECK AND COMPARE PRICES ANYTIME AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, JUST CLICK ON PUMP PATROL.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT AS WE TRACK HEADLINES FROM AROUND THE WORLD ---
THE DEATH TOLL IS GOING UP IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS.
AT LEAST NINE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
AND THESE ARE ALL NEW PHOTOS OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MORNING.
SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE MISSING AND DOZENS OF STRONG AFTERSHOCKS ARE KEEPING VILLAGERS FROM RETURNING.
RIGHT NOW AID WORKERS ARE STRUGGLING TO REACH VILLAGES HIT BY YESTREDAY'S POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE AND SMALL TSUNAMI.
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AS WE LOOK TO THE DAY AHEAD --- A NATIONAL TRADITION CONTINUES THIS MORNING.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WILL TAKE PART IN THE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST IN WASHINGTON, D-C.
MISTER OBAMA IS SCHEDULED TO MAKE REMARKS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM LAST YEAR'S EVENT.
THE NATIONAL PRAYER BREAKFAST HAS BEEN HELD SINCE 1953.
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THIS MORNING GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IS SAYING MEET ME AT THE STATE FAIR.
FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW, THE GOVERNOR IS HOLDING HIS CABINET MEETING ON THE OPENING DAY OF THE FLORIDA STATE FAIR IN TAMPA.
HE'S EXPECTED TO HIGHLIGHT FLORIDA'S FARM HERITAGE.
AGRICULTURE IS A 1-HUNDRED BILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY HERE, EMPLOYING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
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NOW TO A STORY NBC-2 PLANS TO EXPAND ON TODAY.
ABOUT THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN IN FLORIDA LIVING IN POVERTY.
"ON AVERAGE"--
FAMILIES NEED AN INCOME OF *TWICE* THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL--
TO MEET THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS.
THAT'S ABOUT 44-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A FAMILY OF FOUR.
IN FLORIDA--
45-PERCENT OF THE STATE'S NEARLY 4-MILLION CHILDREN LIVE *BELOW* THAT LEVEL.
55-PERCENT OF THEM LIVE IN A SINGLE PARENT HOME--
AND MOST OF THEM ARE AFRICAN AMERICAN.
HALF OF THE CHILDREN ARE YOUNGER THAN SIX.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS WORKING TO GET MORE DETAILS ON A PLAN TO MAKE CITIZENS INSURANCE, SMALLER.
SOME STATE SENATORS WANT TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
THEY WANT TO SHRINK THE STATE BACKED INSURER, AND DRIVE POLICIES INTO THE PRIVATE MARKET.
A SENATE COMMITTEE TOOK UP THE DRAFT PROPOSAL YESTERDAY.
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THIS MORNING THE ATTORNEY FOR A FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER,
IS STILL TRYING TO GET HIS CLIENT OUT OF JAIL.
YESTERDAY A LEE COUNTY JUDGE REVOKED BOND FOR BRIAN BIGELOW.
HE WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK FOR FAILING A REQUIRED DRUG TEST.
THIS IS BIGELOW'S THIRD RUN IN WITH THE LAW SINCE NOVEMBER.
LAST MONTH HE WAS ARRESTED FOR COCAINE POSSESSION.
HE IS DUE BACK IN COURT ON FEBRUARY 18TH.
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REVITALIZATION IS COMING TO DOWNTOWN BONITA.
IT'S MEANT TO JUMP START THE AREA AND BRING IN TARGETED INDUSTRIES. LIKE INTERNET TECHNOLOGY, AVIATION AND ECO TOURISM.
THAT'S WHAT CITY LEADERS ARE HOPING FOR, AFTER COUNCIL MEMBERS APPROVED AN AWARD PROGRAM FOR NEW BUSINESSES.
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NAPLES CITY LEADERS HAVE DECIDED. BAYFRONT'S "ROCKIN BY THE BAY" WILL GO ON. BUT WITH STIPULATIONS.
THE SERIES DRAWS RECORD CROWDS TO DOWNTOWN NAPLES - BUT *NOISE* COMPLAINTS PUT THE SHOWS IN JEOPARDY.
ORGANIZERS WANTED FOR SIX SHOWS IN MARCH AND APRIL - BUT WILL ONLY GET THREE.
AND EVENTS CANNOT EXCEED FIFTEEN HUNDRED PEOPLE.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --- THE RED SOX TRUCK, FULL OF THEIR EQUIPMENT FOR THE NEXT 7 WEEKS.IS ON IT'S WAY SOUTH.
IT SHOULD ARRIVE LATER THIS EVENING. AND IT WILL BE UNLOADED VERY EARLY TOMORROW MORNING.
THE TWINS TRUCK WILL ALSO BE UNLOADED ON FRIDAY.
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NOW WE WANT A SHARE A TRENDING TOPIC MANY ARE TALKING ABOUT THIS MORNING ---
JOHN AND ANN BETAR HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS.
AT 101 AND 97 YEARS OLD RESPECTIVELY THEY ARE THE COUNTRY'S LONGEST MARRIED COUPLE.
THEY TIED THE KNOT ON NOVEMBER 25, 1932.
THEY BOTH SAY THEY'RE SECRET IS CONENTMENT WITH EACHOTHER.
JOHN SAYS ANN NEVER WORKED, IS ALWAYS A GREAT COOK AND TOOK CARE OF HER FAMILY.
ANN SAYS JOHN ALWAYS HAS HIS HAND ON HER KNEE OR HAIR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NOW WE WANT TO GET BACK TO BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS RIGHT NOW.
WE'RE TOLD 15 DEPUTY SQUAD CARS RESPONDED TO A ROBBERY IN FORT MYERS.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 2AM AT THE WENDY'S ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
WE KNOW TWO PEOPLE ROBBED THE PLACE. BUT NO ONE WAS HURT.
STAY WITH NBC-2 ON AIR AND ONLINE AT NBC DASH TWO DOT COM. WE'LL KEEP YOU UPDATED ALL MORNING.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A MAJOR NEW DEVELOPMENT IN THIS MORNING'S HEALTHCAST ---
A NEW WHOOPING COUGH STRAIN IN THE U.S. IS RAISING SOME SERIOUS QUESTIONS THIS MORNING.
RESEARCHERS HAVE DISCOVERED THE FIRST U.S. CASES CAUSED BY A GERM THAT MAY BE VACCINE RESISTANT.
HEALTH OFFICIALS ARE LOOKING INTO WHETHER THAT'S WHY WE JUST HAD OUR WORST YEAR FOR WHOOPING COUGH IN SIX DECADES.
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WHO'S FEELING STRESSED OUT THIS MORNING?
A NEW SURVEY SHOWS YOUNG ADULTS ARE.
IT SHOWS 39 PERCENT OF THOSE AGE 18-33 SAY THEIR STRESS LEVEL INCREASED IN THE PAST YEAR
IT SHOWS WORK IS THE TOP SOURCE OF STRESS FORTHEM.
AND THE MOST COMMON COPING MECHANISM IS LISTENING TO MUSIC.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
STUDENTS MAY SOON BE ABLE TO RECEIVE COLLEGE CREDIT FOR FREE ONLINE COURSES.
WE EXPECT A DETAILED ANNOUNCEMENT LATER TODAY FROM THE AMERICAN COUNCIL ON EDUCATION.
OVER THE PAST YEAR, DOZENS OF LEADING UNIVERSITIES HAVE BEGUN OFFERING FREE, DIGITAL VERSIONS OF THEIR MOST POPULAR COURSES.
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TODAY LEE COUNTY WILL CELEBRATE A MAJOR EFFORT TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AT LAKES REGIONAL PARK.
THE PROJECT ADDED NATIVE PLANT VEGETATION TO SOAK UP BAD NUTRIENTS AND CLEAN THE WATER AT THE PARK.
THIS IS IMPORTANT BECAUSE THE WATER THERE FEEDS DOWN HENDRY CREEK AND INTO ESTERO BAY.
THE PROJECT COST THE COUNTY AN ESTIMATED 2-POINT-5 MILLION DOLLARS.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HOLDING A RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY AT THE PARK AT 10 O'CLOCK THIS MORNING.
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THIS MORNING NEW JERSEY GOVERNOR CHRIS CHRISTIE SAYS HE WILL TRY TO LOSE WEIGHT EVEN AS
SPECULATION CONTINUES OVER WHETHER HE WILL RUN FOR PRESIDENT IN 2016.
BUT CHRISTIE IS ALSO SPEAKING OUT AGAINST A DOCTOR WHO COMMENTED ON HIS WEIGHT.
christie sot - "this is just another hack who wants five minutes on tv." white flash
christie sot: "until that time, she should shut up."
YESTERDAY FORMER WHITE HOUSE DOCTOR CONNIE MARIANO CALLED THE GOVERNOR A -QUOTE- "TIME BOMB."
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS SCOTT VARNER OF PORT CHARLOTTE.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
SCOTT - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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AND WE'RE UPDATING BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS -- A WENDY'S ON PALM BEACH BOULEBARD WAS ROBBED BY TWO PEOPLE OVERNIGHT.
NO INJURIES REPORTED. BUT SHOTS WERE FIRED.
ONE person IS ON THE LOOSE RIGHT NOW.
"DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP."
SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT BELIEVES THAT SOMEHOW THIS, IS RELATED TO OTHER RECENT ROBBERIES IN THE AREA.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR CONTINUAL UPDATES ON AIR AND ONLINE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW IN FORT MYERS --- WHERE AT LEAST 15, YES 15 DEPUTY SQUAD CARS RESPOND TO A ROBBERY.
IT'S ALL HAPPENING AT A WENDY'S ALONG PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
OUR DANIELLE KOLENIAK HAS BEEN FOLLOWING THIS ALL MORNING, SHE'S LIVE ON SCENE, DANIELLE?
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ONE PERSON IN CUSTODY.
ONE ON THE LOOSE STILL.
THREE ROBBERIES ALL RELATED --- WENDY'S, DOMINOS AND DUNKIN DONUTS.
AND A VERY ACTIVE SEARCH OVERNIGHT INCLUDING A CHOPPER -- AS DEPUTIES SEARCH FOR SUSPECTS.
WE CAN CONFIRM NO ONE WAS HURT IN THE ROBBERY.
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"We definitely believe there are similarities such that we are looking at that very very closely there's a bit of a pattern that seems consistent from the prior robberies. We have one in custody which is a great piece of leverage for us not only to move forward, not only in the pursuit of closure for this case but the others we discussed."
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BREAKING RIGHT NOW ---
A BRUSH FIRE SPARKS IN THE SAN CARLOS AREA OF LEE COUNTY THIS MORNING, OUR CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON SCENE. WITH THE LATEST
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THAT'S RIGHT, YOU CAN DEFINITELY SMELL THE SMOKE OUT HERE.
THE FIRE IS OUT AT THIS HOUR, BUT I TALKED WITH FIREFIGHTERS THIS MORNING, THEY TELL ME THEY'VE BEEN OUT HERE SEVERAL TIMES OVERNIGHT AS NEW FLAMES SPARKED.
AND IT'S EASY TO TELL HOW SOMETHING LIKE THIS COULD QUICKLY GET OUT OF CONTROL.
JUST TAKE A LOOK AT HOW DRY THIS AREA IS.
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I WANT TO SHOW YOU SOME VIDEO OF THIS FIRE FROM YESTERDAY.
THESE FLAMES CAME FROM WITHIN JUST FEET OF ONE MANS HOME.
HE WAS USING A HOSE TO WET DOWN HIS HOUSE SO IT DIDN'T CATCH ON FIRE.
LUCKILY. CREWS WERE ABLE TO KNOCK THE FLAMES DOWN.
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WE'VE BEEN TALKING TO THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE.
THEY'RE SAYING IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR.
IT'S VERY DRY OUT.
POEPLE JUST NEED TO BE CAREFUL.
RIGHT NOW, FIRE OFFICIALS STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THIS BRUSH FIRE.
LIVE IN SAN CARLOS PARK, CF, 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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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NOW A MAJOR WINTER STORM IS HEADING TOWARD NEW ENGLAND. AND COULD DUMP AS MUCH AS 2 FEET OF SNOW ON THE REGION.
OR NOT.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NEW RIGHT NOW THIS THURSDAY MORNING ---
THE MILITARY IS GOING FROM TWO AIRCRAFT CARRIERS TO ONE IN THE PERSIAN GULF REGION. T
THE MOVE HAS BEEN ANNOUNCED BY THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.
AND IT COMES AS WASHINGTON TRIES TO AVOID SHARP SPENDING CUTS. THEY'RE SET TO STRIKE THE PENTAGON AND DOMESTIC PROGRAMS NEXT MONTH.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOMINEE FOR CIA DIRECTOR JOHN BRENNAN WILL BE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT ON CAPITOL HILL TODAY.
HE IS EXPECTED TO COME UNDER FIRE AT THIS AFTERNOON'S CONFIRMATION HEARINGS. FOR SUPPORTING THE CIA'S CONTROVERSIAL DRONE PROGRAM AND BUSH-ERA "ENHANCED INTERROGATION" TACTICS.
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"What qualifies as an imminent threat that would warrant taking a life without any kind of proceeding, or any kind of review, by anybody else?"
WE'RE HEARING THE WHITE HOUSE WILL BRIEF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TODAY ON THE JUSTIFICATION FOR THE DRONE STRIKES.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW IN THE ONGOING GUN DEBATE ---
SOURCES WHO HAVE SEEN IT, SAY HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL UNVEIL A PACKAGE OF PROPOSALS TODAY.
WE'RE HEARING THEY WILL BE AIMED AT CURBING GUN VIOLENCE.
THE MEASURES, INCLUDING AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN, ARE THE INITIAL HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO THE NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE.
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A DEVELOPING STORY WE'RE WORKING ON RIGHT NOW IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY ---
HERE IN THE GULF COVE COMMUNITY. THAT'S IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
DEPUTIES TELL US THEY RAIDED A HOME FOR DRUGS.
DEPUTIES CALLED IN THE SWAT TEAM LATE YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, SAYING THEY WERE AFRAID THE PEOPLE INSIDE HAD WEAPONS.
IT HAPPENED AT THIS HOUSE THAT IS LISTED FOR SALE.
NBC-2 CALLED THE NUMBER AND SPOKE TO A MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE AN OWNER.
HE SAYS HE KNOWS NOTHING ABOUT THE RAID OR IF DRUGS WERE IN THE HOUSE.
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THIS MORNING IT'S A NEW REPORT ON ALZHEIMERS --- AND THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE THAT WILL EVENTUALLY EXPERIENCE IT.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENABUGH HAS DETAILS ON THE NEW EYE-OPENING STUDY.
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SOME STARTING NUMBERS SURFACED OVERNIGHT.
THEY ARE PUBLISHED IN THE JOURNAL NEUROLOGY, AND THEY SAY ALZHEIMERS RATES ARE EXPECTED TO TRIPLE IN THE NEXT 40 YEARS.
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THE INFORMATION IS NOW PROMPTING RESEARCHERS TO LOOK AT NEW AND BETTER TREATMENTS.
I READ ANOTHER PART OF THE REPORT, AND IT TALKS ABOUT USING OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS AND VITAMIN D TO HELP CONTROL INFLAMMATION OF IMPROVE PLAQUE ON THE BRAIN.
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THE STUDY DRAWS ATTENTION TO THE AN URGENT NEED FOR MORE RESEARCH, TREATMENTS, AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE TEH EPIDEMIC.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM, SD NBC-2.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
BACK TO BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS.
AND WE'RE UPDATING BREAKING NEWS IN FORT MYERS -- A WENDY'S ON PALM BEACH BOULEBARD WAS ROBBED BY TWO PEOPLE OVERNIGHT.
NO INJURIES REPORTED. BUT SHOTS WERE FIRED.
ONE person IS ON THE LOOSE RIGHT NOW.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP."
SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT BELIEVES THAT SOMEHOW THIS, IS RELATED TO OTHER RECENT ROBBERIES IN THE AREA.
COUNT ON NBC-2 FOR CONTINUAL UPDATES ON AIR AND ONLINE NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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AS WE CONTINUE FOLLOWING THE U-S POSTAL SERVICE CUTS THIS MORNING --- WE'VE LEARNED --- CONGRESS HAS NOT SIGNED OFF ON THE CUT YET.
NBC-2 BROKE THE NEWS FOR YOU YESTERDAY MORNING --- THE POSTAL SERVICE PLANS TO STOP DELIVERING REGULAR MAIL ON SATURDAYS. SOMETIME IN AUGUST.
THE AGENCY LOST 16 BILLION DOLLARS LAST YEAR. AND THIS COULD SAVE TWO BILLION.
IT WILL STILL DELIVER PACKAGES ON SATURDAYS AND ITS POST OFFICES WILL BE OPEN.
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THIS MORNING -- A TROUBLING STORY OUT OF MEXICO --- A NINE-YEAR-OLD MEXICAN GIRL HAS GIVEN BIRTH AND AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING FOR THE PRESUMED FATHER, WHO IS 17.
THE GIRL, IDENTIFIED AS DAFNE, GAVE BIRTH BY C-SECTION TO A BABY GIRL WEIGHING ABOUT 5 POUNDS.
THE GIRL WAS NOT SEEN BY DOCTORS DURING HER PREGNANCY AND WAS ALMOST IN LABOR WHEN SHE ARRIVED AT THE HOSPITAL.
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NOW AN NBC-2 UPDATE.
A BAN ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVING IN FLORIDA TAKES ITS FIRST STEP AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
A SENATE COMMITTEE PASSED A BILL THAT WOULD BAN DRIVERS FROM TEXTING WHILE DRIVING, BUT THERE ARE SOME EXCEPTIONS.
YOU COULD STILL TEXT BEHIND THE WHEEL IF YOU WERE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT OR STUCK IN TRAFFIC.
THE BILL ALSO CARVES OUT EXCEPTIONS FOR EMERGENCIES.
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"I'm living proof. I have a life sentence. I have to live the rest of my life without my daughter because of someone who was texting and driving. We got to get this law passed."
FLORIDA IS ONE OF ONLY FIVE STATES WITHOUT ANY RESTRICTIONS ON TEXTING WHILE DRIVING.
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AS WE LOOK AHEAD TO THE STATE OF THE UNION NEXT WEEK --- THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA,
WILL BE DELIVERED BY FLORIDA SEN. MARCO RUBIO.
HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER AND SENATE REPUBLICAN LEADER MITCH MCCONNELL CALL RUBIO A STRONG ADVOCATE OF CONSERVATIVE PRINCIPLES.
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THIS MORNING IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A JOB --- DOZENS OF COMPANIES ARE HIRING IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
FROM NAPLES TO PORT CHARLOTTE --
WE KNOW OF SEVERAL STORES ARE LOOKING TO FILL FULL TIME AND PART TIME POSITIONS.
LIKE HOME DEPOT, DUNKIN DONUTS AND SOME RESTAURANTS AS WELL.
THE NEED FOR THE EXTRA HANDS COMES ON THE HEELS OF INCREASED SALES.
THERE ARE A COUPLE OF JOB FAIRS THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
ON FRIDAY--
ADVANCED DISPOSAL SERVICES WILL HOLD A JOB FAIR ON THE COMPANY'S PROPERTY.
IT'S FROM NINE TO 11:30.
AND EDISON MALL HAS A JOB FAIR ON SATURDAY--
FROM 11 AM - 2 PM.
IT WILL BE HELD IN THE THE DILLARD'S COURT.
SO GET YOUR RESUMES READY.
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A DEVELOPING STORY IN BONITA SPRINGS THIS MORNING ---
THEY'RE TALKING ABOUT BUILDING A DOG PARK.
A RESIDENT PROPOSED THE IDEA.
NOW, COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE CONSIDERING WHETHER TO SET UP A FUND FOR IT.
THE PLAN WOULD BE TO CONVERT THE "MAYHOOD PARCEL", A PIECE OF PROPERTY BETWEEN OLD 41, EYE 75, AND BONITA BEACH ROAD.
IT WOULD COST AROUND 250-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW IF A DECISION IS MADE.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --- JIMMY JOHNS FOR JUST A BUCK!
IF YOU NEED A FREAKY FAST AND FREAKIN CHEAP LUNCH --- THE NEW LOCATION ON SUMMERLIN ROAD IN FORT MYERS IS OFFERING SUBS FOR $1 TODAY ONLY FROM 11AM TO 3PM.
NOT A BAD DEAL FOR JIMMY JOHNS FANS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING --- MANY CHAIN RESTAURANTS ARE DELIVERING SMALLER PORTIONS.
THE TREND IS "FED" BY CONSUMER DEMAND AS WELL AS AN UPCOMING FEDERAL REQUIREMENT FOR CALORIE COUNTS.
AND WHILE SMALLER PORTIONS AREN'T ALWAYS CHEAPER TO MAKE, THEY
PAY OFF FOR RESTAURANTS THAT OFFER THEM.
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NBC-2 CHECKED FOR YOU OVERNIGHT -- AND IF YOU PLAY POWERBALL, SORRY NO WINNER IN FLORIDA.
BUT THERE WAS A WINNER FOR LAST NIGHT'S JACKPOT. IN VIRGINA. THE JACKPOT WAS $208 MILLION. IT'S NOW BACK DOWN TO $40 MILLION.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY --- THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICK ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
BEYONCE'S SMOKIN SUPER BOWL HALF-TIME SHOW MAY NOT HAVE CAUSED THE ELECTRICAL MELTDOWN AT THE SUPERDOME.
BUT IT DID SET HER RECORD SALES ABLAZE.
ACCORDING TO BILLBOARD, SALES FOR BEYONCE'S CATALOG OF ALBUMS, WERE UP 197 PERCENT COMPARED TO THE WEEK BEFORE HER SUPER BOWL PERFORMANCE.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
INCLUDING BREAKING NEWS OF A ROBBERY INVESTIGATION UNDERWAY IN FORT MYERS RIGHT NOW.
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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.
"Warm today, with a few Friday showers"
After a chilly start to the work week, temperatures have been on the climb over the last couple of days. We'll continue to keep a warmer than normal pattern through the end of the week before a slight cool down arrives just in time for the weekend.
Our day will start on the cooler side with temperatures in the lower to middle 60s with a few readings in the middle and upper 50s across our northern and inland communities. While many of us
wake up to mostly sunny conditions, we may see a couple of patches of fog which should lift shortly after sunrise. Plan on another dry and partly sunny day across the area with mainly dry conditions. A southeasterly breeze will continue to keep our afternoons a bit warmer with highs in the lower 80s, while the coastal areas remain cooler due to a nice gulf breeze.
Tonight, temperatures won't be quite as cool as they settle into the middle 60s with increasing clouds.
A storm system moving out of Texas will move across the northern gulf states, eventually sending a weak cool front our way. This front will approach the area on Friday morning with an increase in cloud cover and the threat for just a few isolated showers. Once the front clears the peninsula during the day, skies will clear and this will set the stage for a pleasant weekend across Southwest Florida.
A cooler and drier airmass will make its way down the state, cooling our overnight lows into the middle and upper 50s by Sunday morning. It won't have much of an impact on our afternoon temperatures as they will continue to warm into the lower 80s with plenty of sunshine.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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BREAKING NEWS --
LAW ENFORCEMENT IS STILL OUT ON SCENE OF AN OVERNIGHT ROBBERY.
THIS HAPPENED AT THE WENDY'S ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD AND BUCKINGHAM ROAD IN FORT MYERS.
DEPUTIES TELL US WHEN THEY ARRIVED ON SCENE -- GUNFIRE WAS EXCHANGED.
BUT AT THIS TIME -- IT'S UNCLEAR WHO FIRED THE SHOTS.
ONE SUSPECT IS IN CUSTODY -- AND LAW ENFORCEMENT IS STILL LOOKING FOR ANOTHER.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS MAP --
SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT BELIEVES THREE ROBBERIES FROM THE PAST WEEK ARE ALL CONNECTED.
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RIGHT NOW -- FIRE OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED A BRUSH FIRE IN SAN CARLOS PARK.
THE FIRE IS OUT NOW -- BUT CREWS HAD TO COME OUT OVERNIGHT TO PUT OUT SOME FLAMES THAT SPARKED.
I WANT TO SHOW YOU SOME VIDEO OF THIS FIRE FROM YESTERDAY.
FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE SAYS IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AND IT'S DRY OUT. In fact another fire sparked around the same area.
THEY'RE SAYING -- PEOPLE NEED TO BE CAREFUL.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
IRAN'S SUPREME LEADER IS REJECTING THE PLANS FOR DIRECT NUCLEAR TALKS WITH THE UNITED STATES.
IRAN AND SIX WORLD POWERS WERE SCHEDULED TO RESUME NUCLEAR NEGOTIATIONS LATER THIS MONTH.
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HAPPENING TODAY -- ANOTHER CONFIRMATION HEARING ON CAPITOL HILL.
THIS ONE FOR JOHN BRENNAN -- PRESIDENT OBAMA'S NOMINEE TO HEAD THE C-I-A.
BRENNAN IS EXPECTED TO BE QUESTIONED ABOUT THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION'S CONTROVERSIAL USE OF DRONE STRIKES.
ALSO -- TODAY -- THE WHITE HOUSE WILL BRIEF LAWMAKERS ON THE JUSTIFICATION OF DRONE STRIKES.
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WHILE THE POSTAL SERVICE CUTS SATURDAY SERVICE --
WE'RE LEARNING THIS COULD BE GOOD FOR NETFLIX.
THE ON DEMAND VIDEO SERVICE COULD END UP PROFITING BY LOWERING COSTS FOR SENDING OUT IT'S DVD'S.
SUBSCRIBERS MAY WATCH FEWER OF THEM SINCE THEY CAN'T GET THEM DELIVERED ON SATURDAYS.
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TODAY -- THE NEXT STEP IN GETTING TO THE BOTTOM OF THE ATTACK IN BENGHAZI.
THE SENATE ARMED SERVICES COMMITTEE WILL HOLD A HEARING ON THE ATTACK ON THE AMERICAN CONSULATE.
SECRETARY OF DEFENSE -- LEON PANETTA AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE JOINT CHIEFS OF STAFF ARE SCHEDULED TO TESTIFY ABOUT THE FINDING OF THE DEPARTMENT'S INTERNAL REVENUE FOLLOWING THE ATTACK.
FOUR AMERICANS DIED IN THE ATTACK.
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HAPPENING TODAY -- IN THE ONGOING GUN DEBATE.
SOURCES BELIEVE HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL UNVEIL A PACKAGE OF PROPOSALS AIMED AT CURBING GUN VIOLENCE.
THE MEASURES, INCLUDING AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN,
ARE THE INITIAL HOUSE DEMOCRATIC RESPONSE TO THE NEWTOWN, CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE.
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WE CAN EXPECT AN INTENSE CAMPAIGN IN THE MONTHS AHEAD --
AS THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRY TO SWAY THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA IS MAKE A DECISION.
THE ORGANIZATION WAS SUPPOSED TO DECIDE YESTERDAY WHETHER TO ALLOW GAY SCOUTS AND SCOUT LEADERS.
BUT THEY NEED MORE TIME -- AND THEY'VE PUSHED THAT DECISION UP TO MAY.
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U-S AIRWAYS AND AMERICAN AIRLINES ARE GETTING CLOSE TO A DEAL.
A MERGER BETWEEN THE TWO COULD BE FINALIZED AND ANNOUNCED SOMETIME NEXT WEEK.
ACCORDING TO THE WALL STREET JOURNAL --
THE MERGER WOULD CREATE THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIRLINE IN TERMS OF TRAFFIC.
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THIS MORNING -- THERE ARE MORE CONFIRMED DEATHS IN THE SOLOMON ISLANDS AFTER THAT POWERFUL EARTHQUAKE TUESDAY NIGHT.
AT LEAST NINE PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
AND THESE ARE ALL NEW PHOTOS OF WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE THIS MORNING.
SEVERAL PEOPLE ARE MISSING AND DOZENS OF STRONG AFTERSHOCKS ARE KEEPING VILLAGERS FROM RETURNING.
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SEVERAL REPORTS THIS MORNING PREDICT-- QUITE THE WINTER STORM IS MAKING IT'S WAY TO THE NORTHEAST.
IT'S THREATENING TO DUMP UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW.
AT THIS HOUR -- MUCH OF THE REGION IS UNDER A BLIZZARD WATCH.
FORECASTERES PREDICT A CLIPPER FROM THE NORTH WILL COMBINE WITH RAIN -- AND POSSIBLY PRODUCE SNOW.
THAT IS EXPECTED TO ROLL INTO THE NORTHEAST FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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