NBC 11PM |
TONIGHT, WE HAVE NEW EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF STATE TROOPERS CATCHING A GUY IN FORT MYERS, WHO THEY SAY TRIGGERED A SEARCH THAT IMPACTED THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE.
PLUS: SIX BRUSH FIRES IN THREE DAYS, IN THE SAME AREA OF LEE COUNTY.
WE'RE LIVE WITH NEW DETAILS IN THE ARSON INVESTIGATION.
AND THE BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHEAST IS READLLY PICKING UP SPEED TONIGHT.
NBC 2 NEWS AT 11 STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
WE JUST GOT THIS MUGSHOT INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
YOU'RE LOOKING AT NATHAN TUCKER, THE MAN ARRESTED FOR RUNNING AWAY FROM AUTHORITIES.
TRIGGERING A SCHOOL LOCKDOWN AND MAJOR BACKUP ON I-75 DURING RUSH HOUR.
GOOD EVENING, I'M LINDSAY LOGUE.
AND I'M PETER BUSCH.
THIS IS TUCKER'S 5TH ARREST IN LEE COUNTY.
THE PREVIOUS FOUR ARRESTS WERE DRUG RELATED.
NBC 2'S JULIAN JOHNSON HAS MORE ON TODAY'S DRAMATIC MANHUNT.
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-SIRENS, COP CARS SPEEDING-
12:36-40 ROCK KATSCHNIG, RESIDENT: we looked up and the helicopter was circling right above our head -SIREN, CAR NATS-
A SUSPECT SEARCH SPANNING NEARLY THREE HOURS.
-SIREN NATS-
PUTS RESIDENTS OF THE BOTANICA LAKES COMMUNITY IN FORT MYERS IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL.
12:48-53 ROCK KATSCHNIG, RESIDENT: at one point they were lined up probably 50 yards apart with guns drawn
VIDEO FROM INSIDE THE OTHERWISE SUBDUED COMMUNITY SHOWS UNITS SEARCHING A WOODED AREA WHERE THEY THOUGHT THE SUSPECT COULD BE HIDING.
13:20-25 ROCK KATSCHNIG, RESIDENT: they were going house to house to see if we had spotted anything but we hadn't seen any movement at all
OFFICIALS SAY THE MAN WAS WALKING ALONG I-75 AND WHEN A TROOPER FOUND A GUN ON HIM.
HE TOOK OFF ON FOOT INTO A WOODED AREA.
WHAT ENSUED WAS A MANHUNT WHICH SLOWED TRAFFIC NORTH AND SOUTHBOUND ON 75.
AND FORCED NEARBY TREELINE ELEMENTARY INTO LOCKDOWN.
:46-:49 PARENT: kind of unnerving when you pull up and don't see the kids outside 6secs PARENT: my immediate concern was somebody in the school but we were reassured that it was only in the area
A TROOPER FINALLY SPOTTED THE MAN CLOSE TO SIX O'CLOCK TRYING TO JUMP A WALL INTO THE PLANTATION GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB NEAR BAVARIA AND TREELINE.
ONLY OUR CAMERAS CAUGHT HIS ARREST.
NOW OFFICIALS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT EXACTLY WHY HE RAN IN THE FIRST PLACE. 5secs TRP GREG BUENO, FHP: its hard telling and that the danger anytime a trooper approaches someone walking on the interstate we don't know who he is or what he was up to
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JULIAN JOHNSON REPORTING.
WE EXPECT TUCKER TO MAKE HIS FIRST APPEARANCE IN FRONT OF A JUDGE TOMORROW MORNING.
COUNT ON US TO FOLLOW THIS CASE AND BRING YOU ANY MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS.
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NEW RIGHT NOW: FORT MYERS POLICE JUST RELEASED *THIS PICTURE-- FROM A BANK IN FORT MYERS.
POLICE SAY THIS GUY ROBBED THE WELLS FARGO THIS AFTERNOON.
IT HAPPENED AROUND 5:30, AT THE BRANCH ON LEE BOULEVARD.
WITNESSES SAY THE MAN DEMANDED MONEY, JUMPED OVER THE COUNTER-- AND THEN RAN OUT.
HE THEN GOT ON A BIKE--
RODE TO HIS GETAWAY CAR. A MAZDA PICK UP.
JUMPED INTO THE PASSENGER SEAT --
AND GOT AWAY.
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POLICE ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF THAT ROBBERY IS CONNECTED TO ONE THAT HAPPENED AT THE SAME BANK BACK ON JANUARY 17TH.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THAT SCENE.
WITNESSES SAY AROUND 4-30 A MAN JUMPED OVER THE COUNTER, TOOK SOME CASH AND THEN TOOK OFF.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT EITHER CASE, CONTACT FORT MYERS POLICE.
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A FORMER COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTY IS ACCUSED OF BREAKING INTO A CAPE CORAL JEWELRY STORE AND TAKING THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF JEWELRY.
POLICE ARRESTED KYLE BEINER RIGHT AFTER THE BURGLARY ALARM WENT OFF--
AT GRECO JEWELERS ON DEL PRADO BOULEVARD SOUTH, EARLY THIS MORNING.
THE STORE SAYS THEY GOT THE JEWLERY BACK.
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*ANOTHER FIRE --
TONIGHT INVESTIGATORS HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL. WITH 5 ARSON INVESTIGATIONS.
AND NOW TODAY. ANOTHER SUSPICIOUS FIRE.
THEY'RE BEING SET IN A WOODED AREA IN SAN CARLOS PARK --
SOUTH OF CONSTITUTION BOULEVARD.
NBC2'S GEORGE SOLIS IS LIVE AT THE SCENE TONIGHT --
WHERE THE FIRE IS STARTING TO FLARE UP AGAIN.
GEORGE?
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THE FIRE ISN'T A THREAT TONIGHT.
BUT THERE'S STILL SOME SMOKE VENTING FROM THE GROUND BELOW.
WE'RE TOLD CREWS WILL BE STOPPING IN AND OUT JUST TO MAKE SURE NOTHING SPARKS AGAIN.
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FIRE.SMOKE.AND ASH.
IT'S A SCENE SAN CARLOS PARK FIRE FIGHTERS ARE SEEING MORE OFTEN THAN THEY'D LIKE
Jeff DeBusman, San Carlos Park Fire Marshall
33:00 "It is suspicious considering what's happened around this area the last couple of days "
FIRES, LIKE THIS ONE HAVE BEEN IGNITING WITHIN MILES OF EACH OTHER OVER THE LAST SEVERAL DAYS.
FIRE OFFICIALS SUSPECT ARSON.
"34:07 "If anybody's got an information that could lead to an arrest we'd greatly appreciate it."
FIRE FIGHTERS SAY TIME IS A FACTOR.
"As the investigation begins fire crews are worried dry conditions you can hear with dry brush like this could create a problem if other fires occur" GS SU
THE FIRE WAS CONTAINED BEFORE SUNSET, BUT CREWS STAYED ON SCENE HOURS LATER MOPPING UP "HOT SPOTS" TO PREVENT NEW FIRES FROM HAPPENING.
34:27 "It took approximately half an hour before they could call it manageable."
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SMOKE ISN'T BELLOWING OUT ON 41 AS IT WAS EARLIER, BUT DRIVERS ARE STILL URGED TO USE CAUTION.
I'M TOLD CREWS WILL BE RIGHT BACK AT HERE AT SUNRISE TO CONTINUE THEIR INVESTIGATION INTO THE SIXTH SUSPICIOUS FIRE NEAR SAN CARLOS PARK.
LIVE IN FM, GS NBC-2
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IT IS A TOTAL WHITE OUT IN PARTS OF NEW ENGLAND TONIGHT.
HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT THE RADAR IN THE NORTHEAST.
AND THIS IS WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE OUTSIDE, FOR ANYONE WHO'S OUT IN THE BLIZZARD.
THIS GUY IS DRIVING THROUGH SNOW COVERED STREETS, JUST TO GIVE US A FIRST HAND LOOK.
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FORECASTERS THINK PARTS OF MASSACHUSETTS COULD GET AS MUCH AS THREE FEET OF SNOW BEFORE IT'S ALL OVER TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
NBC 2'S JAY GRAY IS IN BOSTON.
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IT IS A MASSIVE WINTER STORM. DROPPING A STAGGERING AMOUNT OF SNOW ACROSS THE NORTHEAST. IN SOME AREAS -INCLUDING BOSTON- ACCUMULATIONS COULD REACH THREE FEET OR MORE.
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SOME OF THAT SNOW PUSHED BY WINDS OF UP TO 75 MILES AN HOUR. A BRUTAL COMBINATION - CREATING DANGEROUS BLIZZARD CONDITIONS.
THE STORM HAS LITERALLY STOPPED MOST OF NEW ENGLAND IN ITS TRACKS. MORE THAN 1800 CANCELLATIONS AT NEW YORK AREA AIRPORTS. 47-HUNDRED FLIGHTS CANCELED NATIONWIDE.
THE GOVERNOR OF MASSACHUSETTS TODAY ORDERED ALL CARS OFF THE ROADWAYS STARTING AT FOUR O'CLOCK.
A MOVE THAT MADE SENSE AFTER THIS 19 CAR PILE-UP IN MAINE SCATTERED CARS ACROSS THE ROAD AND INTO DITCHES.
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"Please, please, exercise caution and use common sense."
THE HISTORIC STORM IS THE RESULT OF TWO CONVERGING SYSTEMS COLLIDING OVER THE NORTHEAST.
"The conditions are horrible.
HORRIBLE, EVEN FOR VETERAN SNOWPLOW OPERATORS
"Last year we had a very mild winter, and I guess mother nature is making up for last year."
MOTHER NATURE DELIVERING A POWERFUL PUNCH TO A REGION STILL RECOVERING FROM SUPER STORM SANDY WHICH HIT A LITTLE MORE THAN THREE MONTHS AGO.
I'M JAY GRAY, IN BOSTON, NBC NEWS.
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A HANDFUL OF FLIGHTS TO AND FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT HAVE BEEN CANCELED FOR TOMORROW.
IF YOU'RE HEADING TO THE NORTHEAST, OR EXPECTING SOMEONE TO FLY IN FROM THERE, CHECK ONLINE TO SEE IF THE FLIGHT IS ON TIME.
TO DO THAT-- HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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TODAY WE WENT TO R-S-W TO SEE HOW THE STORM IS IMPACTING TRAVELERS TRYING TO GET TO THE NORTHEAST.
THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS WERE CANCELLED NATIONWIDE TODAY, INCLUDING MORE THAN TWO DOZEN HERE.
ONE WOMAN WHOSE FLIGHT HOME TO PITTSBURGH WAS CANCELLED SAYS IT MAY BE A WHILE BEFORE SHE CAN FIND ANOTHER.
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Cindy Homburt/Stranded traveler
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13:12:38 I'm like on my god what am I gonna do and the guy was like it'll be ok just go get another flight. there are no other flights to Pittsburgh. I'm stuck on the sunny beaches of fort myers 48
IT MAY BE TOUGH FOR STRANDED TRAVELERS TO FIND A ROOM AT LOCAL HOTELS.
THIS TIME OF YEAR, MANY ARE ALREADY FULL AND PRICES CAN RUN HIGH AT THOSE THAT AREN'T.
SOME HOTELS ARE EVEN TURNING AWAY AIRLINE PASSENGERS.
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THE MANHUNT FOR A FORMER LOS ANGELES COP TURNED ACCUSED KILLER IS STILL ON TONIGHT.
AFTER THE BREAK.WE'LL TAKE YOU TO CALIFORNIA WHERE THE FOCUS HAS SHIFTED TO A SKI RESORT.
AND THE FEDS HAVE ORDERED A TOUR BUS OPERATOR AT THE CENTER OF A DEADLY CRASH TO IMMEDIATELY STOP DRIVING.
ALL BECAUSE OF SOMETHING THEY FOUND IN THE COMPANY'S OTHER BUSES.
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WE HAVE NEW VIDEO OF THE SEARCH FOR A FORMER COP TURNED FUGITIVE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING AROUND THE BEAR MOUNTAIN SKI RESORT, EAST OF LOS ANGELES FOR
CHRISTOPHER DORNER.
OFFICERS SAY HE KILLED THE DAUGHTER OF A RETIRED L-A-P-D CAPTAIN, AND HER FIANCE.
THEY SAY HE ALSO SHOT THREE OFFICERS-- KILLING ONE OF THEM.
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THE LAST LEAD ON DORNER'S WHEREABOUTS WAS LAST NIGHT --
WHEN HIS BURNED OUT TRUCK WAS FOUND.
BUT THERE WAS NO SIGN OF HIM.
IT APPEARS THE TRAIL MAY HAVE GONE COLD.
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NEW RIGHT NOW--
A TOUR BUS COMPANY IN CALIFORNIA HAS BEEN ORDERED TO SUSPEND OPERATIONS --
AFTER AN INVESTIGATION UNCOVERED SOME OF THE BUSSES HAVE SERIOUS MECHANICAL PROBLEMS.
IT'S THE SAME COMPANY THAT OPERATED THE BUS THAT CRASHED IN THE SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAINS LAST WEEK.
7 PEOPLE DIED --
DOZENS MORE WERE INJURED.
SINCE THE CRASH--
U.S. REGULATORS FOUND THAT TWO OTHER BUSSES IN THE FLEET HAD SERIOUS SAFETY VIOLATIONS.
INSPECTORS SAY THE COMPANY FAILED TO HAVE ITS VEHICLES REGULARLY INSPECTED.
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TODAY THE MIAMI WOMAN WHO MADE NATIONAL NEWS AFTER FLIPPING OFF A JUDGE IN COURT.REDISCOVERED HER MANNERS, SHALL WE SAY.
18 YEAR OLD PENELOPE SOTO WAS IN COURT ON A DRUG CHARGE, MONDAY.
THE CAMERAS CAUGHT HER GIVING THE JUDGE HER FINGER, AND A LOT OF ATTITUDE.
GO THE JUDGE SENT HER TO JAIL FOR 30 DAYS.
TODAY SHE ADMITTED TAKING TWO PILLS BEFORE MONDAY'S APPEARANCE.
THE JUDGE ACCEPTED SOTO'S APOLOGY AND DROPPED THE CONTEMPT CHARGES AND 30 DAY SENTENCE.
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S/PENELOPE SOTO /Defendant:07
"My behavior was very irrational. I apologize not only to the court and to you but to my family."
S/PENELOPE SOTO/Defendant :04
"I normally don't act like that."
SOTO'S LAWYER SAYS SHE'LL COMPLETE A DRUG REHAB PROGRAM.
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THERE'S A NEW POLICE DOG IN CAPE CORAL TONIGHT.
AND THIS DOG.IS ACTUALLY CARRYING ON THE LEGACY OF AN OFFICER WHO DIED IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
THE TOUCHING STORY IS COMING UP.
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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.
NICE WEEKEND EXPECTED
A weak cold front pushed through the area on Friday. It brought with it a few showers and clouds the first half of the day, and what's moving in behind it? Well, not much of a change in our weather.
It'll continue to be sunny and warm during the afternoons, however, our mornings will be slightly cooler.
You'll notice that change early Saturday morning as lows bottom out in the upper 50s here in town with lower to middle 50s across our inland and northern cool spots.
High pressure will be building in for the weekend and this will set the stage for a beautiful Saturday under mostly sunny skies. Even though temperatures will recover into the 80s, our afternoons will feel quite pleasant with comfortable humidity values.
Our mainly dry weather pattern will stay firmly in place through the first half of the week with plenty of sunshine and highs in the lower to middle 80s.
By Wednesday, we'll be tracking another cold front moving across the "Sunshine State" with the potential for another round of rain and a cool down by the end of next week.
Overall the next 7 days look fabulous!
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ALL NEW AT 11-
THERE'S BEEN A LOT OF TALK RECENTLY ABOUT SCHOOL SAFETY.
AND TODAY, THE MOTHER OF A CAPE CORAL TEEN WHO BROUGHT A GUN AND TASER TO SCHOOL SAYS SHE WANTS HIM TO GET MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT.
WE FOUND OUT TONIGHT, PLANS ARE IN THE WORKS TO BRING THOSE KINDS OF SERVICES INTO THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT.
NBC 2'S KIM BROWN REPORTS.
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THIS CAPE CORAL MOTHER IS HAPPY HER TEENAGE SON IS LOCKED UP IN JUVENILE DETENTION.
38:51 I feet safe and I hate to say that. I can sleep at night, keep my bedroom door open.
AFRAID TO SHOW HER FACE ON CAMERA.
HER SON - 14 YEAR OLD JYMEZ FORTE - WAS ARRESTED THIS WEEK FOR BRINGING A GUN AND TASER TO MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL.
AND IT'S INCIDENTS LIKE THIS THAT HAVE SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER MARY FISCHER CALLING FOR MORE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SCHOOLS--
AS PART OF AN ONGOING EFFORT TO BOOST SCHOOL SAFETY.
What we'd like to see is for the students to have access to the counselors at the time that they're in crisis. When they need to talk is when they need to talk.
THERE'S CURRENTLY ONE COUNSELOR AT EACH MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL AND THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS SHARE THEM.
FISCHER WANTS THE DISTRICT TO HIRE MORE.
With school safety, it's all about prevention and education.
JYMEZ'S MOTHER SAYS HER SON IS BI-POLAR.
AND REFUSES TO TAKE MEDICATION.
SHE'S STRUGGLING TO GET HIM ADMITTED INTO A MENTAL HEALTH FACILITY.
BUT A LOCAL PYSCHIATRIST TELLS US IT ISN'T THAT EASY.
47:01 Those places are very limited. We have very few in florida.
WE'VE LEARNED TONIGHT-
THE NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS, LEE MENTAL HEALTH, AND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ADDICTION SERVICES ARE ALL IN TALKS WITH DISTRICT OFFICIALS TO DEVELOP A PLAN FOR LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS.
Once we can help kids have the tools to deal with some of those issues and we can communicate effectively with the parents, then maybe some of the danger will be diminished.
IN LEE COUNTY KIM BROWN NBC2.
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NOW WE KNOW WHY THIS CAR PLOWED INTO A KENTUCKY APPLIANCE STORE.
POLICE IN LOUISVILLE SAY THE WOMAN DRIVING ADMITTED SHE WAS HIGH ON MARIJUANA.
NO ONE WAS IN THE STORE WHEN THIS HAPPENED.
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IF YOU WANT TO CLAIM AN EDUCATION CREDIT ON YOUR TAXES, YOU'LL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
THE I-R-S WILL START ACCEPTING RETURNS WITH FORM "8-6-6-3" THURSDAY.
WHEN THE FILING SEASON STARTED LAST MONTH, THE I-R-S WAS STILL UPDATING THE SYSTEM THAT PROCESSES THOSE FORMS.
IT'LL BE READY BY VALENTINE'S DAY TO ACCEPT THE AMERICAN OPPORTUNITY TAX CREDIT AND THE LIFETIME LEARNING CREDIT.
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A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA FAMILY LOST THEIR SON, A POLICE OFFICER, IN THE LINE OF DUTY.
TONIGHT THEY FOUND A WAY TO CARRY ON HIS LAW ENFORCEMENT LEGACY.
HERE'S NBC 2'S SARA MILES.
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4:53 give kisses its alright he's safe
MEET THE NEWEST ADDITION TO DEBBIE BURNFIELD'S FAMILY.
8:25 i know i love you too hahahaha 8:28
THIS IS NATE.
10:17 he's special very very special
SPECIAL BECAUSE THE GERMAN SHEPHERD IS ALSO THE NEWEST ADDITION TO THE CAPE CORAL POLICE DEPARTMENT.
10:04 these are officers they aren't just dogs they are police officers also:10
DEBBIE AND RICK BURNFIELD RAISED THE MONEY FOR THE TWO YEAR OLD THROUGH A GOLF TOURNAMENT AT THEIR HOMETOWN IN PENNSYLVANIA.
THE DEPARTMENT NEEDED ANOTHER DOG FOR MORE COVERAGE - BUT DIDN'T HAVE THE MONEY.
SO THE BURNFIELDS STEPPED IN.
7:25 i'm so proud and honor that dave us the opportunity to do this:34
AND A BIGGER HONOR BECAUSE NATE IS NAMED AFTER THEIR SON.
6:41 we got our nathan burnfield so this is officer nathan burnfield:43
NATHAN BURNFIELD WAS AN OFFICER IN PENNSYLVANIA.
HE WAS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY IN NOVEMBER 2008.
5:28 he was retrieving a tire from a car accident
THE 27 YEAR OLD HAD ASPIRATIONS OF BEING A K9 OFFICER ONE DAY BUT DIED BEFORE HE COULD REACH HIS GOAL.
7:13 my sons legacy is going to live on and this is my baby:20
K-9 DOGS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR DRUG SWEEPS, TRACKING AND SEARCHES.
THERE ARE NOW SEVEN IN CAPE CORAL'S DEPARTMENT.
13:33 hes an incredible partner
OFFICER SEAN MCCREARY HAS THE PRIVELEDGE OF BEING NATE'S HANDLER - HE'S TAKEN ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF TRAINING HIM AND TAKING HIM OUT ON THE ROAD.
16:40 i dont think i would be in the unit if they didn't donate the dog:42
9:05 its called giving:06 and showing the men in the blue that people do care:10
IN CAPE CORAL, SM, NBC 2
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AN NBC 2 CONSUMER ALERT FOR PEOPLE WHO LIKE TO EAT "BLUE CRAB SPREAD."
"GOLD COAST SALADS" IS RECALLING IT'S ONE POUND AND EIGHT OUNCE CONTAINERS BECAUSE THEY MIGHT BE CONTAMINATED WITH LISTERIA.
THE NAPLES-BASED COMPANY MADE THE PRODUCT LAST DECEMBER AND SHIPPED IT TO STORES IN THE SOUTHEAST AND NORTHEAST.
IF YOU HAVE THE CRAB SPREAD, YOU'RE ASKED TO RETURN IT WHERE YOU BOUGHT IT, FOR A REFUND.
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THE EVERGLADES SEAFOOD FESTIVAL IS UNDERWAY.
THE FESTIVAL STARTED 40 YEARS AGO AS A LOCAL EVENT, HOMETOWN PEOPLE SELLING SEAFOOD TO RAISE MONEY FOR THE COMMUNITY.
BUT THE FESTIVAL HAS EXPLODED INTO A WEEKEND EVENT DRAWING IN MORE THAN 40-THOUSAND PEOPLE.
TO KEEP UP WITH THE CROWDS-- OUT OF TOWN SEA FOOD SELLERS CAME IN TO FILL THE DEMAND.
THE FESTIVAL STARTS AT 10 TOMORROW MORNING.
IT GOES UNTIL 8-30.
SUNDAY IT'S OPEN FROM 11 UNTIL SEVEN.
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PEOPLE ARE "EATING DIRT" IN JAPAN, AND THEY'RE PAYING A LOT FOR IT.
A FRENCH RESTAURANT IN TOKYO IS SERVING THINGS LIKE "SOIL SOUP" AND "SWEET DIRT GRATIN."
A SIX-COURSE, SOIL-BASED MEAL COSTS ABOUT 100 BUCKS.
IF YOU'RE WORRIED ABOUT HOW SAFE IT IS, THE SOIL IS PRE-CHECKED FOR HARMFUL SUBSTANCES BEFORE IT'S COOKED.
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ONE LOCAL SCHOOL PLAYING FOR A STATE SOCCER TITLE.THE OTHER.TRYING TO GET TO THE TITLE GAME.
PLUS.THE TRUCKS ARE HERE. SO ARE THE PITCHERS AND CATCHERS.
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THE TWINS TRUCK ARRIVED THURSDAY.RETURNED TO THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX THIS MORNING.
FINISHING THE UNLOAD OF EVERYTHING FROM BATS AND BALLS TO.GOLF CLUBS AND FISHING POLES.
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FUNNY THING ON THE 14-HUNDRED MILE JOURNEY FROM TARGET FIELD TO HAMMOND STADIUM.THE TWINS TRUCK DRIVERS STOPPED IN GAINESVILLE.RAN INTO THE RED SOX TRUCK DRIVER.AND THEY ALL HAD BREAKFAST TOGETHER. NO WORD ON WHO PAID THE TAB.
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WHEN YOU HEAR THAT SOUND.YOU KNOW IT'S SPRING TRAINING.
OVER AT THE RED SOX COMPLEX.PITCHERS AND CATCHERS ARE ALREADY WORKING OUT.
RED SOX MANAGER JOHN FARRELL WAS ON HAND TO GET A LOOK AT HIS NEW STAFF.
THEIR FIRST OFFICIAL WORKOUT IS NOT UNTIL NEXT TUESDAY.
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RED SOX START TUESDAY.
THE TWINS AND RAYS PITCHERS AND CATCHERS WILL "OFFICALLY" GET WORKOUTS UNDER-WAY THE NEXT DAY.
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AND NON-STUDENT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT FOR NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT'S FGCU SOFTBALL GAME VS. DEFENDING NATIONAL CHAMP AND PRE-SEASON NUMBER ONE ALABAMA.
THAT'S WITH EXTRA SEATING BROUGHT IN.
8-15 FIRST PITCH.
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IN MELBOURNE THIS EVENING.THE CLASS 1-A STATE.GIRLS SOCCER FINAL.
FORT MYERS' EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL VS. SAINT JOHNS COUNTRY DAY.
ECS WAS RIDING A 26-MATCH WIN STREAK.
DOWN 2-NIL IN THE 2ND HALF.HAILEY PIE-GOT.LOOK AT THAT GOAL. HER 74-TH OF THE SEASON.
UNDER 10 TO GO.MEGAN ROGERS SCORES COUNTRY DAY'S 3RD GOAL.
THEY BEAT ECS FOR THE STATE TITLE.3-1 THE FINAL
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THE GULF COAST HIGH SCHOOL BOYS SOCCER TEAM.BEAT FORT LAUDERDALE 6-1 ON THEIR FIELD IN TONIGHT'S CLASS 4-A SEMIFINALS.
SATURDAY THE 16TH.THE SHARKS WILL PLAY TAMPA'S STEINBRENNER HIGH SCHOOL.IN MELBOURNE.FOR THE STATE TITLE.
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LAST FALL.THE ESTERO HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS CROSS-COUNTRY TEAM WON THEIR THIRD STRAIGHT STATE TITLE.
YOU GOT TO HAVE TALENT TO DO THAT.
THIS MORNING.SENIORS KACY SMITH AND KATY SOLIS BOTH SIGNED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI.AKA OLE MISS.
THEY ARE BEST FRIENDS.WHO NOW WILL BE COLLEGE ROOM-MATES.
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THE GIRLS FINSIHED 2ND AND 3RD IN THE STATE MEET LAST YEAR.LEADING THE TEAM TO THAT 3RD STRAIGHT STATE TITLE.
KACY WON THE STATE TITLE AS A SOPHOMORE.
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THE FIELD IS SET FOR NEXT WEEK'S 26-TH ANNUAL ACE GROUP CLASSIC AT THE TWIN-EAGLES CLUB IN NAPLES.
THE FULL LIST OF CHAMPIONS TOUR GOLFERS IN THE FIELD.CAN NOW BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE.
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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THE TOUR IS IN BOCA THIS WEEKEND.
FIRST ROUND OF THE ALLIANZ CHAMPIONSHIP.
ROCCO MEDIATE MAKE HIS CHAMPIONS TOUR DEBUT. SHOT A 5-UNDER PAR ROUND OF 67. HE'S ONE OFF THE LEAD.
HELD BY TOM PERNICE.AND 2011 ACE GROUP CLASSIC CHAMP BERNHARD LANGER. LANGER MISSED THIS PUTT FOR EAGLE AT 18.SHOT 66 ON FRIDAY.
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EVERBLADES.LET A 3-NOTHING LEAD SLIP AWAY. LOSE 4-3 IN OVERTIME IN ORLANDO.
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LIVING AT THE DORM IS COLLEGE IS SUPPOSED TO BE MEMORABLE.BUT NOT LIKE THIS.
BATS ARE FLYING AROUND A DORM AT MISSISSIPPI STATE.
STUDENTS SAY THEY HAVE TO DUCK SOMETIMES TO DODGE THEM.
SOME STUDENTS HAVE MOVED OUT.
OTHERS ARE STAYING AND DEALING WITH IT.
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"I mean when you see one you are going to scream but its whatever."
THE SCHOOL SAYS THERE'S ONLY SO MUCH IT CAN DO, BECAUSE SOME BATS ARE COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT.
OFFICIALS SAY THEY'VE INSTALLED DEVICES THAT ALLOW BATS TO EXIT THE BUILDING AND NOT RE-ENTER.
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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.
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AD LIB GOODBYE 4SHOT
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