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WE'RE TRACKING RAIN HEADING INTO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TONIGHT.
HERE'S A LIVE LOOK AT FIRST ALERT DOPPLER RADAR.
ROBERT VAN WINKLE STARTS US OFF TONIGHT.
ROBERT, NOT JUST RAIN TONIGHT.BUT TOMORROW TOO.
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FIRST WEATHER
SHOWERS ON THE WAY
Most of the evening down here in southwest Florida will be fine - humid and breezy - but fine. Rain is off to the north and approaching the Tampa area tonight. By midnight we should start to see some showers breaking out here. A cold front is inching down the peninsula and it looks like the front will stall over/near south Florida through Friday. This means that we will carry a chance for showers in our forecast for the next two days. It does NOT mean that we will be rained-out for two days, but you should plan on passing showers both Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will drop into the 60's tonight and it will be breezy and very humid. Tomorrow afternoon, thanks to the increased clouds and showers, our highs will only hit the mid and upper 70's. Looks like the 80 degree temps will be gone for a while.
The weekend outlook is looking good and we will start to see more sunshine returning on Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon highs on Saturday will be in the lower 70's and noticeably cooler on Sunday. In fact, Sunday morning and Monday morning will likely be in the 40's! The chilly weather will only last for a few days and we will warm up again next week.
If you are planning outdoor activities this weekend I would advise a sweater or jacket in the evenings. The computer models keep things dry, but one scenario does include a few widely scattered showers on Saturday evening. All-in-all it's a good weekend outlook - just cooler.
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WE'RE ON TOP OF A DEVELOPING STORY THAT STRETCHES 15-HUNDRED MILES.
FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO TEXAS.
THREE COLLIER COUNTY TEENS, MISSING SINCE FRIDAY, HAVE BEEN FOUND NEAR SAN ANTONIO--
WITH THE 20-YEAR OLD. WHO INITIALLY TOLD DEPUTIES SHE DROPPED THE TRIO OFF IN NAPLES.
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IT WAS A LONG DRIVE.UP I-75 AND HALFWAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON I-10.
AUTHORITIES BELIEVE THE GROUP WAS TRYING TO DRIVE ALL THE WAY TO CALIFORNIA.
NOW, PARENTS OF SOME OF THE TEENS WILL TAKE PLANES TO GET TO THEM, AND BRING THEM BACK.
NBC 2'S CHRISTINA LUSBY JOINS US FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL TO PICK UP THAT PART OF THE STORY.
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ALL OF THE PARENTS HAVE SPOKEN OVER THE PHONE WITH THEIR TEENS.
AFTER BEING CAUGHT-- THEY SAY THEY ARE READY TO COME HOME.
ANDREWS PARENTS ARE ON A FLIGHT OUT TONIGHT.
SHYLA'S ARE LEAVING FROM RSW IN THE MORNING.
AND MICHAELS FATHER IS STILL LOOKING FOR A FLIGHT.
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AFTER THREE DAYS--OF CONFUSION AND ANXIETY.
THREE COLLIER COUNTY TEENS FAMILIES ARE HOPING A PLANE TO TEXAS.
17:27 its pretty costly tomorrow $3000 dollars is how much ti will cost us to get her home 17:38
FIRST REPORTED MISSING--BOERNE TEXAS DEPUTIES CONFIRM THE THREE MISSING COLLIER TEENS ARE RUNAWAYS.
19:15 im happy i had a feelign it was probably running away 19:22
20:16 id read emails years ago he wanted to go to LA he wants to be a rockstar 20:24
THE THREE TEENS WERE SPOTTED WITH 20 YEAR OLD ASHLEY HOLLANDER.
A FRIEND OF THEIRS FROM NAPLES.
WE SPOKE WITH HER OVER THE PHONE THIS WEEK.
SHE TOLD US--THE LAST SHE'D LAST SEEN HER FRIENDS WAS WHEN SHE DROPPED THEM OFF AT A FESTIVAL.
THE WHOLE TIME--HOLLANDER WAS DRIVING THEM ACROSS STATE LINES.
16:52 if she comes back do i want her near my kid no 16:58
THE FOURSOME--HEADING TO CALIFORNIA.
HALF WAY THERE THEY STOPPED IN KERR COUNTY TEXAS TO DO LAUNDRY.
DEPUTIES RECOGNIZED THEM AS THE MISSING COLLIER COUNTY KIDS.
THE TWO SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOYS--ANDREW RUIZ AND ALEC GIDEON WERE TAKEN TO KERR COUNTY JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER.
THEY'RE BEING HELD FOR 24 HOURS.
17-YEAR-OLD SHYLA VALVERDE IS CONSIDERED AN ADULT BY TEXAS LAW--SHE WAS TAKEN TO K'STAR AN EMERGENCY PLACEMENT CENTER.
SHE COULD LEAVE BUT IS WAITING ON HER PARENTS TO PICK HER UP.
ANDREW AND MICHAEL ARE DOING THE SAME.
20 YEAR OLD ASHLEY HOLLANDER WAS RELEASED.
AS THE FAMILIES GET READY TO FLY OUT--PARENTS ARE MULLING OVER HOW TO TALK TO THEIR TEENS.
15:03 i thought i raised her better than this i think she had some influences 15:08
19:51 we've had issues with him in the past and id already started finding a place we can get help for him 20:03
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THE THREE TEENS WILL BE BACK IN COLLIER IN THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
HOLLANDER THE 20-YEAR-OLD WAS RELEASED--NO WORD ON IF SHE'LL HEAD BACK TO FLORIDA OR CONTINUE ON TO CALIFORNIA.
LIVE AT RSW AIRPORT CHRISTINA LUSBY NBC2.
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NATS -- Chopper "The cabin did burn. right down to the frame."
THIS IS WHERE THE MANHUNT FOR EX-COP CHRISTOPHER DORNER CAME TO AN END.
THERE IS STILL TESTING TO BE DONE --
BUT BASED ON WHAT WAS FOUND IN A CHARRED CABIN --
WE CAN SAY WITH NEAR CERTAINTY TONIGHT -- THAT IT'S OVER.
POLICE GOT THEIR MAN.
BUT NOT BEFORE HE KILLED 4 PEOPLE.
TWO OF THEM -- LAW ENFORCEMENT.
HERE'S THE VERY LATEST FROM SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.
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NATS CHOPPER
THIS IS WHAT'S LEFT OF A CHAOTIC SCENE --
AFTER A SHOWDOWN BETWEEN THE GOOD GUYS. AND ONE WHO USED TO BE.
THE END WAS YESTERDAY.
NATS FULL
AFTER RAPID GUNFIRE --
TEAR GAS.
AND A BURNING CABIN --
"we have the suspect holed up in the cabin"
THAT'S NOW A PILE OF RUBBLE.
"its ironic he was right across the street from the command center looking down on these guys. talk about chutzpah."
DORNER HAD MANAGED TO ELUDE POLICE FOR DAYS.
DRESSED IN CAMOUFLAGE. HEAVILY ARMED. AND WELL TRAINED.
NATS SWAT TRUCK
THEN-- FINALLY A BREAK--
TWO WOMEN SAY THEY WERE TIED UP --
AND HELD HOSTAGE IN A CABIN BY A MAN WHO LOOKED LIKE CHRISTOPHER DORNER.
THEY SAY HE STOLE THEIR CAR-- AND CRASHED IT.
AND ANOTHER MAN SAYS DORNER CARJACKED HIM.
"He came up to me with his gun pointed at me. I stopped my truck, put it in park and raised my hands and he said 'I don't want to hurt you."
THEN CAME THE SHOOTOUT --
AUTHORITIES SAY DORNER FIRED AT GAME WARDENS --
AND THEN AT POLICE --
KILLING ONE.
"dispatch nats: officer down, another officer down"
AND WOUNDING ANOTHER.
AUTHORITIES BELIEVE DORNER TOOK HIS OWN LIFE IN THIS CABIN--
THEY REPORT HEARING A SINGLE GUNSHOT.
AND IT'S POSSIBLE THE CABIN FIRE WAS CAUSED BY TEAR GAS GRENADES.
NATS FULL
ALSO IN CALIFORNIA TODAY-- HEARTACHE AT THE FUNERAL SERVICE FOR ONE OF DORNER'S VICTIMS KILLED LAST WEEK.
MORE THAN FIVE-THOUSAND PEOPLE PACKED A CHURCH IN RIVERSIDE, CALIFORNIA FOR OFFICER MICHAEL CRAIN.
"But I really did not realize the sheer scale of this, and how many people are touched by his life."
HIS LIFE -- AND THE LIFE OF THREE OTHERS --
TAKEN BY A MAN WHO POLICE SAY WANTED REVENGE AFTER LOSING HIS JOB AT THE LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT.
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WE'RE LEARNING MORE TONIGHT ABOUT THE DEPUTY KILLED TUESDAY IN THAT SHOOTOUT IN BIG BEAR.
HE WAS 35-YEAR OLD JEREMIAH MCKAY.
A 15-YEAR VETERAN WITH THE SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPAERTMENT.
HE LEAVES BEHIND HIS WIFE AND TWO CHILDREN.
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HOPES OF *BECOMING A LAWYER IS REQUIRING A FORT MYERS COLLEGE GRAD TO NOW *HIRE ONE--
HE WAS REPEATEDLY DENIED SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO TAKE A TEST THAT COULD DECIDED HIS CAREER.
NBC-2'S JULIAN JOHNSON TELLS US WHY THE MAN SAYS HE'S THE VICTIM OF DISCRIMINATION.
JULIAN?
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THE L-SAT IS SOMETHING EVERY ASPIRING ATTORNEY HAS TO TAKE TO GET INTO LAW SCHOOL.
BUT THE MAN I SPOKE WITH TODAY THINKS HE'S NOT GETTING THE CHANCE TO LIVE OUT HIS DREAM.
BECAUSE OF HIS DISABILITY.
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FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHTS OF OTHERS WITH DISABILITIES HAS ALWAYS BEEN RUBEN CASTRO'S PASSION.
RUBEN CASTRO, FIGHTING TO TAKE LSAT: that's my dream to get into law school
BUT THE 25 YEAR OLD SAYS HE NEVER THOUGHT HIS OWN RIGHTS WOULD BE VIOLATED IN THE PROCESS.
RUBEN CASTRO, FIGHTING TO TAKE LSAT: it's been between frustration anger defeat there's a time when wanted to give up
RUBEN HAS SPINAL MUSCULAR ATROPHY -- A CONDITION WHICH HAS CONFINED HIM TO A WHEELCHAIR AND SEVERLY IMPACTS HIS MUSCLES AND NERVES.
ALL REASONS WHY RUBEN CLAIMS HE NEEDS EXTRA TIME FOR TESTS LIKE THE LSAT.
RUBEN CASTRO, FIGHTING TO TAKE LSAT: my hand writing becomes illegible over time its not going to be something they can read well
BUT OFFICIALS WITH THE LAW SCHOOL ADMISSION COUNCIL THINK OTHERWISE.
THEY'VE DENIED RUBEN EXTRA TIME AND SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS LIKE A COMPUTER AND PRINTER EACH OF THE FIVE TIMES HE'S APPLIED TO TAKE THE L-SAT.
A STANCE WHICH RUBEN SAYS IS A VIOLATION OF FEDERAL DISABILITIES REQUIREMENTS.
RUBEN CASTRO, FIGHTING TO TAKE LSAT: by preventing me from taking this test they're ultimately preventing me from getting into that area of work
AND WITH NO L-SAT SCORE IT'S UNLIKELY RUBEN WILL GET INTO A LAW SCHOOL.
MIGDALIA CASTRO, RUBEN'S MOTHER: thats a crime to me thats a crime
RUBEN'S PARENTS SAY THEY'VE TRIED CONTACTING THE ADMISSION COUNCIL BUT NEVER GOT A CONCRETE REASON FOR THE DENIALS.
MIGDALIA CASTRO, RUBEN'S MOTHER: it burned me it really upset me that they were denying him his career what he's always fought for
RUBEN'S NOW HOPING A LAWSUIT WILL PERSUADE THE ADMISSION COUNCIL TO ALLOW HIM SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS TO TAKE THE TEST.
AND ALSO STOP WHAT HE FEELS IS DISCRIMINATION AGAINST SOMEONE WITH DISABILITIES.
RUBEN CASTRO, FIGHTING TO TAKE LSAT: ADA is set for these reasons for individuals with disabilities to receive the accommodations and equality every other individual would receive
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RUBEN SAYS HE'S NOT REALLY LOOKING FOR MONEY HE JUST WANTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO TAKE THE TEST.
WE DID CONTACT THE ADMISSION COUNCIL BUT THEY COULD NOT PROVIDE A COMMENT TODAY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW: WE HAVE PICTURES FROM A FIRE IN SOUTH FORT MYERS.
SOUTH TRAIL FIRE AND RESCUE SENT US THESE PHOTOS FROM THE JAMAICA BAY COMMUNITY.
TWO MOBILE HOMES WERE DESTROYED TODAY --
ONE OF THEM WAS VACANT.
THE FIRE ALSO CAUSED SOME DAMAGE TO TWO OTHER STRUCTURES.
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MARCO RUBIO IS MAKING THE MOST OUT OF HIS NOW INFAMOUS WATER GRAB.
TONIGHT THE FLORIDA SENATOR ADVERTISED HIS OWN LINE OF WATER BOTTLES ON HIS TWITTER PAGE.
THE PROCEEDS WOULD GO TO HIS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT LAST NIGHT.RUBIO LIT UP SOCIAL MEDIA SITES AFTER GETTING A LITTLE THIRSTY DURINGH HIS REBUTTAL TO THE PRESIDENT'S STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH.
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"And false choices like the ones our President laid out tonight
GRABS WATER SIPS IT
The choice is just between big government and big business."
RUBIO JOKED ABOUT THE INCIDENT TODAY ON NATIONAL TV INTERVIEWS.
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THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL PAY UP TO MAKE A CONTROVERSIAL CASE GO AWAY.
DEPUTIES PEPPER SPRAYED A MAN TEN TIMES EVEN WHILE HE WAS RESTRAINED.
MORE ON TODAY'S DEAL.COMING UP.
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LEE COUNTY WILL PAY OUT AFTER A MAN DIED AFTER HE WAS RESTRAINED AND PEPPER SPRAYED 10 TIMES BY DEPUTIES.
WE WANT TO WARN YOU, A PICTURE OF THE MAN TAKEN INSIDE THE COUNTY JAIL IS GRAPHIC.
NICK CHRISTIE WAS ARRESTED ON A TRESPASSING CHARGE IN 2009.
IN JAIL, DEPUTIES REPEATEDLY PEPPER SPRAYED HIM EVEN WHILE he WAS RESTRAINED IN A CHAIR FOR HOURS.
INVESTIGATORS DIDN'T FIND ANY CRIMINAL WRONGDOING. BUT CHRISTIE'S FAMILY FILED SUIT CLAIMING NEGLIGENCE AND WRONGFUL DEATH.
ATTORNEYS TELL NBC2 THE FAMILY WILL RECEIVE AN UNDISCLOSED BUT "SUBSTANTIAL" FINANCIAL SETTLEMENT.
SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT PROVIDED A STATEMENT SAYING THE SETTLEMENT WILL BE PAID BY INSURANCE. AND WILL NOT COME FROM TAXPAYER MONEY.
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15:21:55 it's a relief 57
I would imagine that there would be some changes in terms of practices as a result of this case and what happened to mr Christie
SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT PROVIDED A STATEMENT SAYING THE SETTLEMENT WILL BE PAID BY INSURANCE. AND WILL NOT COME FROM TAXPAYER MONEY.
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A HEARING IS SCHEDULED FOR TOMORROW IN THE GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CASE.
THE JUDGE WANTS TO TALK ABOUT THE LOGISTICS OF JURY SELECTION AND FIGURE OUT IF ZIMMERMAN'S "STAND YOUR GROUND" HEARING WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN NEXT MONTH.
ZIMMERMAN'S LAWYER SAYS STAND YOUR GROUND DOESN'T APPLY IN THIS CASE, AND THE DEFENSE PLANS TO ARGUE SELF DEFENSE.
ZIMMERMAN IS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER FOR THE DEATH OF 17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN.
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THERE IS A GAPING LOOPHOLE IN FLORIDA'S ALCOHOL LAWS.
IT ALLOWS ADULTS TO SERVE ALCOHOL TO KIDS IN PUBLIC PLACES.
WE'LL TELL YOU ABOUT THE EMERGENCY EFFORT TO CLOSE IT.
AND IT'S SNOWING SO MUCH IN THE NORTHEAST.THIS WAS THE ONLY WAY TO GET A PREGNANT WOMAN IN LABOR.TO THE HOSPITAL!
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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.
SHOWERS ON THE WAY
Most of the evening down here in southwest Florida will be fine - humid and breezy - but fine. Rain is off to the north and approaching the Tampa area tonight. By midnight we should start to see some showers breaking out here. A cold front is inching down the peninsula and it looks like the front will stall over/near south Florida through Friday. This means that we will carry a chance for showers in our forecast for the next two days. It does NOT mean that we will be rained-out for two days, but you should plan on passing showers both Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will drop into the 60's tonight and it will be breezy and very humid. Tomorrow afternoon, thanks to the increased clouds and showers, our highs will only hit the mid and upper 70's. Looks like the 80 degree temps will be gone for a while.
The weekend outlook is looking good and we will start to see more sunshine returning on Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon highs on Saturday will be in the lower 70's and noticeably cooler on Sunday. In fact, Sunday morning and Monday morning will likely be in the 40's! The chilly weather will only last for a few days and we will warm up again next week.
If you are planning outdoor activities this weekend I would advise a sweater or jacket in the evenings. The computer models keep things dry, but one scenario does include a few widely scattered showers on Saturday evening. All-in-all it's a good weekend outlook - just cooler.
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THE RAIN THAT'S COMING COULD RUIN OUTDOOR PLANS, BUT SOME PEOPLE ARE GLAD WE'RE GETTING IT.
THE FLORIDA FOREST SERVICE HAS BATTLED 63 FIRES SINCE THE START OF THE YEAR.
THAT'S MORE THAN DOUBLE THE NUMBER IN THE SAME STRETCH DURING 2012.
AS DRY SEASON SETS IN, THE LACK OF RAIN ISN'T HELPING.
THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT SAYS JANUARY RAINFALLS AVERAGED CLOSE TO 2 INCHES LESS THAN NORMAL.
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TONIGHT FIREFIGHTERS RESPONDED TO ANOTHER FIRE, NEAR U-S 41 AND SAN CARLOS BOULEVARD.
IT'S THE SEVENTH FIRE IN A WEEK IN THAT AREA.
FIREFIGHTERS SAY THE OTHER SIX ARE SUSPICIOUS.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM THE SCENE.
FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY PUT OUT THIS.
COUNT ON US FOR THE LATEST DETAILS ON WHETHER THEY THINK THIS FIRE WAS SUSPICIOUS AS WELL.
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NEW AT 11--
GOLDEN GATE FIRE DISTRICT APPROVED A LETTER OF INTENT WITH SOME CHANGES - MEANING BOTH EAST NAPLES AND GOLDEN GATE FIRE DISTRICTS ARE OFFICIALLY MOVING FORWARD WITH A CONSOLIDATION.
TEMPORARY CHANGES, AND COMBINING OPERATIONS CAN START IMMEDIATELY ONCE THE DETAILS ARE WORKED OUT.
BUT THIS WON'T BE OFFICIAL UNTIL A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING IS IRONED OUT.
THAT COULD TAKE MONTHS.
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NEW AT 11: TWO AIRLINES THAT FLY IN AND OUT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA JUST AGREED TO MERGE.
AMERICAN AIRLINES AND U-S AIRWAYS WILL JOIN FORCES TO BECOME THE WORLD'S BIGGEST AIRLINE.UNDER THE NAME, AMERICAN AIRLINES.
WE EXPECT A FORMAL ANNOUNCEMENT TOMORROW MORNING.
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PASSENGERS ON THE CRIPPLED CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP ARE STILL IN THE GULF TONIGHT, BUT THEY'RE GETTING CLOSER TO SHORE.
TUGBOATS ARE BRINGING THE TRIUMPH TO MOBILE, ALABAMA.
THEY EXPECT TO HAVE THE SHIP SAFELY INTO PORT NO LATER THAN TOMORROW.
A FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE ENGINE ROOM LAST WEEKEND, KNOCKING OUT FOUR ENGINES.
THERE'S LITTLE RUNNING WATER, NO AIR CONDITIONING AND LONG LINES FOR FOOD.
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A COLLIER COUNTY MAN IS CRUSHED TONIGHT AFTER THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS CAR.
TURNS OUT AT LEAST TEN DIFFERENT CARS WERE HIT OVERNIGHT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
DETECTIVES SAY THERE IS A CLEAR PATTERN-- NONE OF THE CARS SHOWED FORCED ENTRY.
WHICH MEANS THE CROOKS WERE JUST LOOKING FOR UNLOCKED DOORS.
ONE MAN SAID HE LOST ALL OF HIS MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.MOST HAD SENTIMENTAL VALUE.
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"It's devastating, I don't care if you're rich or poor, somebody comes and takes your stuff and it's gone forever it hurts."
DETECTIVES WANT TO REMIND PEOPLE TO LOCK YOUR CAR DOORS--
AND DONT LEAVE VALUBALES IN THE CAR!
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A CAPE CORAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IS UNDER ARREST.
HE'S ACCUSED OF BRINGING A SIX INCH KNIFE TO SCHOOL.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY THEY FOUND IT IN THE TEEN'S BACK-PACK.
THEY SAY A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER WAS ALERTED TO 18 YEAR-OLD CHARLES LOPEZ POSSIBLY HAVING A KNIFE ON HIM.
THE ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL AND DEPUTY SEARCHED LOPEZ'S BOOK BAG- AND REPORTEDLY FOUND A KNIFE WITH A 6 INCH BLADE AND 4 INCH HANDLE.
DEPUTIES ARRESTED HIM.
STUDENTS AND PARENTS REACTED TODAY.
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00:52 "because with everything happening in schools- it's very scary."
LAST WEEK AT MARINER MIDDLE SCHOOL, DEPUTIES SAY 14 YEAR-OLD JYMEZ FORTE BROUGHT A GUN AND TASER TO SCHOOL AND THEN ON THE BUS RIDE HOME.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY THEY'VE NEVER SEEN THIS BEFORE: A STUDENT DOING DRUGS ON THE SCHOOL BUS.
14-YEAR-OLD DAVION SAMPLES IS ACCUSED OF SMOKING MARIJUANA WHILE RIDING THE BUS ON THE WAY TO HIS SCHOOL LAST WEEK.
DEPUTIES SAY THE TEENAGER ALSO PASSED THE MARIJUANA CIGARETTE TO ANOTHER STUDENT ON THE BUS, WHO SMOKED IT BEFORE HIDING IT FROM DISTRICT OFFICALS.
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"we expect a lot more out of our middle school and high school students as far as behavior."
SAMPLES IS IN JUVENILE DETENTION.
HE'S CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE AND CONTRIBUTING TO THE DELIQUENCY OF A MINOR.
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STATE LAWMAKERS ARE SCRAMBLING TO CLOSE A LOOPHOLE THAT ALLOWS ADULTS TO SERVE ALCOHOL TO MINORS IN PARKS.
FLORIDA LAW PROHIBITS ADULTS FROM PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO MINORS WITHIN A RESIDENCE.
IT DOESN'T PROHIBIT ADULTS PROVIDING ALCOHOL TO MINORS AT OTHER LOCATIONS LIKE STATE PARKS OR VACANT LOTS.
THERE'S A NEW PUSH TO CHANGE THAT.
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District 85 :33-:39
"This law will clarify that the parent or irresponsible adult is going to be in trouble for doing it."
IF THIS LEGISLATION PASSES, ADULTS WHO GET CAUGHT HOSTING PARTIES, INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THEIR HOME - WHERE ALCOHOL IS SERVED TO MINORS. WOULD FACE FINES AND JAIL TIME.
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MALE AND FEMALE STUDENTS WILL SOON BE ABLE TO LIVE TOGETHER AT A COLLEGE IN THE MIDWEST.
IN THE FALL, THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, LACROSSE, WILL PROVIDE SO-CALLED "GENDER NEUTRAL HOUSING" FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITS 104 YEAR HISTORY.
THE SCHOOL SAYS ONE REASON FOR THE CHANGE IS TO MAKE LESBIAN-GAY-BISEXUAL OR TRANSGENDER STUDENTS MORE COMFORTABLE LIVING ON CAMPUS.
IT ALSO MIMICKS THE REAL WORLD.
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"When students move off campus, its very common for them to have roommates of the opposite gender, or cross gender, so I think were trying to meet their needs and expectations of us."
EACH STUDENT WILL HAVE HIS OR HER OWN ROOM, BUT WILL SHARE A LIVING ROOM, BATHROOM AND KITCHEN AREA.
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YOU HAVE TO STOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING --
AND SEE THIS NEXT STORY.
ABOUT A WOMAN WHO WENT INTO LABOR DURING LAST WEEKEND'S BLIZZARD.
CHECK IT OUT --
THERE WAS SO MUCH SNOW -- AND NONE OF THE ROADS NEAR THE WOMAN'S HOME HAD BEEN PLOWED.
SO HER NEIGHBORS RIGGED A RIDE --
TURNING A LUGGAGE CARRIER FROM SOMEONE'S CAR INTO A SLED.
SHE MADE IT TO THE HOSPITAL JUST IN TIME --
LITTLE BABY JIMMY WAS BORN AN HOUR LATER.
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ALL THE WORKOUTS ARE UNDERWAY.
RAYS.RED SOX.AND TWINS.
PLUS.ROCCO RETURNS TO S-W FLORIDA.
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NOT MANY THINGS IN THIS WORLD ARE STILL FREE.SPRING TRAINING WORKOUTS ARE ONE OF THEM.
THE RED SOX AND RAYS ARE ON THE FIELD TOMORROW AT 9-30.
THE TWINS USUALLY BEAT THEM BY A HALF-HOUR. GOING AT 9.
SO GET OUT THERE. GET YOUR AUTOGRAPHS.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING.THE RAYS OPENED UP THEIR 5-TH SPRING TRAINING IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
KINDA DIFFERENT TO SEE CY YOUNG AWARD WINNER DAVID PRICE WARMING UP.AND NOT THROWING IT BACK AND FORTH WITH HIS LONG-TIME PITCHING MATE JAMES SHIELDS.
BUT THAT'S LIFE IN BASEBALL.
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THE RAYS PITCHERS AND CATCHERS GET THE REST OF THEIR TEAMMATES ON SUNDAY.
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THE LEE COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX THIS MORNING.
THE TWINS PITCHERS AND CATCHERS.TAKING PART IN THE TEAM'S FIRST OFFICIAL WORKOUT OF SPRING TRAINING.
JOE MAUER CATCHING A STARTING PITCHING STAFF THAT HAS COMPLETELY BEEN TURNED OVER SINCE LAST SPRING.
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THE RED SOX CONTINUE THEIR PITCHERS AND CATCHERS WORKOUTS.ON WEDNESDAY AT THE COMPLEX BEHIND JET BLUE PARK.
THIS SPRING.JON LESTER IS WORKING ON BODY LANGUAGE.
HIS DAD HAS BEEN TELLING HIM FOR YEARS.THAT HE MIGHT BE GIVING UMPS SOME BAD BODY LANGUAGE.WHEN LESTER PITCHES.
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RED SOX POSITION PLAYERS REPORT TOMORROW.
FIRST FULL SQUAD WORKOUT IS SET FOR FRIDAY MORNING.
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SPEAKING OF BODY LANGUAGE.ROCCO MEDIATE GIVES THAT OFF.IN A HAPPY.POSITIVE WAY.
ESPECIALLY AFTER LAST WEEKEND'S DEBUT ON THE CHAMPIONS TOUR.WHICH ENDED WITH A SURPRISING WIN.
NOW HE RETURNS TO S-W FLORIDA.TRYING TO BECOME THE FIRST CHAMPIONS TOUR PRO IN 14 YEARS TO WIN HIS FIRST TWO CAREER EVENTS.
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ROCCO WILL PLAY THE FIRST ROUND WITH FRED FUNK AND THE TOUR'S ALL-TIME LEADING WINNER.HALE IRWIN.
GO TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
CLICK ON NEWSLINKS FOR ALL OF FRIDAY'S TEE TIMES AND PAIRINGS.
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COLLEGE HOOPS.
3RD RANKED MIAMI.TRAVELED TO TALLAHASSEE.
WHERE THE NOLES' MADE A RUN AT THE 'CANES UNBEATEN CONFERENCE RECORD. O-KARO WHITE WITH THE PUT-BACK. TIES THE GAME AT 51.
MIAMI RESPONDS WITH A 12-4 RUN.SHANE LARKIN.2 OF HIS 22.
MIAMI'S FIRST WIN IN TALLAHASSEE SINCE.2006! 74-68
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A COUPLE OF FIRST AT FORT MYERS' SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY.
MEGHAN SULLIVAN IS THE FIRST SOFTBALL PLAYER TO SIGN A FULL SCHOLARSHIP. SHE IS GOING TO SAINT PETE COLLEGE.
AND KAITLIN SHAEF.IN THE FIRST YEAR OF GIRLS GOLF AT THE SCHOOL.SIGNS WITH NORTHERN NEW MEXICO COLLEGE.
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THE EVERBLADES.FIRST OF FOUR GAMES.IN FIVE DAYS.LOSS TO SOUTH CAROLINA. 3-2 THE FINAL
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GAS PRICES ARE GOING UP IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THE AVERAGE JUMPED THREE CENTS OVERNIGHT.
TRIPLE A SAYS WE'RE PAYING 3-73 IN THE CAPE CORAL FORT MYERS AREA.
WE WERE PAYING 3-70 YESTERDAY, AND 3-45 A MONTH AGO.
FOR THE BEST DEALS ON GAS, HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE, NBC DASH TWO DOT COM AND CLICK ON THE PUMP PATROL LINK.
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THE 2013 SUSAN G KOMEN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RACE FOR THE CURE IS COMING UP!
IT'S ABOUT THREE AND A HALF WEEKS AWAY.
N-B-C TWO IS A PROUD SPONSOR OF THE RACE, SATURDAY, MARCH 9TH AT COCONUT POINT MALL IN ESTERO.
YOU CAN REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL, START A TEAM, OR JOIN AN EXISTING TEAM.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - GO TO NBC-2.COM - CLICK THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER.
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THE EDISON FESTIVAL OF LIGHT PARADE IS SATURDAY NIGHT.
YOU CAN STAND OR SIT ANYWHERE ALONG THE ROUTE WHERE YOU CAN FIND ROOM, BUT AT LAST CHECK, RESERVED SEATS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FOR TEN DOLLARS.
THE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED ON YOUR SCREEN ARE SELLING THE TICKETS.
THEY'RE COORDINATING "RESERVED SEATING" AS AN ANNUAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY AND TO BE PART OF THE LARGEST NIGHT PARADE IN THE SOUTHEAST!
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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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