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"We have to work, so we keep coming to work everyday but you have to put gas in your car to come to work."
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
PAIN AT THE PUMP -
GAS PRICES GO UP EACH DAY FOR A MONTH STRAIGHT.
AND THEY'RE NOT DONE CLIMBING YET.
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NATPOP "I'm going home with a sweet taste in my mouth."
AND THIS MORNING -- FRIENDS AND FAMILY SAY GOODBYE TO A YOUNG MODEL --
KILLED ON VALENTINES DAY --
WHILE, right now, her BLADE RUNNER BOYFRIEND FACES A JUDGE.
BRAND NEW DETAILS AS YOU WAKE UP
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THANKS FOR STARTING YOUR DAY WITH US.HERE ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
TODAY IS TUESDAY -- FEBRUARY 19TH.
WE BEGIN WITH NEWS HAPPENING RIGHT NOW--
IN PRETORIA SOUTH AFRICA, WHERE IT IS NOON.
PROSECUTORS CHARGE OSCAR PISTORIUS -- A FAMED OLYMPIC SPRINTER --
WITH PREMEDIATED MURDER IN THE DEATH OF HIS MODEL GIRLFRIEND.
HE'S IN COURT RIGHT NOW AT A BAIL HEARING.
MEANTIME -- FAMILY AND FRIENDS SAY GOODBYE TO REEVA STEENKAMP.
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LET'S GO TO NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NOW -- LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM WITH MORE.
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NEW INFORMATION TO PASS ALONG.
A LOT HAS HAPPENED OVERNIGHT WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING.
1ST, REEVA STEENKAMP'S FAMILY REMEMBERS HER TODAY AT A PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE.
THAT STARTED IN THE LAST 30 MINUTES.
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ALSO OVERNIGHT, PISTORIUS APPEARED BEFORE A JUDGE FOR A BAIL HEARING.
AND PROSECUTORS TOLD THE COURT A FEW HOURS AGO THERE IS NOTHING TO SUPPORT HIS CLAIM THAT HE THOUGHT HIS GIRLFRIEND WAS AN INTRUDER.
THE HEARING STARTED AT 2:30 OUR TIME.
REPORTERS IN THE COURTROOM SAY HE WAS TREMBLING AND AT TIMES CRYING UNCONTROLLABLY.
THE JUDGE ASKED HIM ARE YOU WELL, AND HE SHRUGGED ADN SAID I GUESS.
PROSECUTORS TOLD THE JUDGE THEY ARE MOVING AHEAD WITH A CHARGE OF PREMEDITATED MURDER BECAUSE THE EVIDENCE SHOWS THAT SHE ARRIVED BETWEEN 5-6 AND THERE WAS NO POSSIBLE EXPLAITION TO SUPPORT HIS CLAIM SHE WAS AN INTRUDER.
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"I have never seen him show an angry side. I have never seen him lose his temper. And it's just -- he's an incredibly kind and gentle human being. That's the way I know him."
REEVA WAS FOUND IN THE BATHROOM. PROSECUTORS SAY HE SHOT HER 3 TIMES THROUGH THE LOCKED DOOR.
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS HAVE ARGUED THE SPORTS STAR IS NOT GUILTY OF MURDER, INSISTING HE THOUGH STEENKAMP WAS INTRUDER.
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I HAVE ALSO LEARNED THAT PISTORIUS HAS HIRED HIS OWN HIGH PROFILE FORENSIC TEAM TO ANALYZE THE POLICE REPORTS AND EVIDENCE.
I AM MONITORING FEEDS FROM THE COURTHOUSE AND INFORMATION CROSSING THE WIRES RIGHT NOW.
IT APPEARS THE HEARING IS STILL GOING ON.
I WILL PASS ALONG MORE INFORMATION AS SOON AS IT COMES INTO OUR NEWSROOM.
LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING, STACEY DEFFENBAUGH -- NBC-2.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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GAS PRICES ARE RELENTLESS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
TOPPING OFF THE TANK THESE DAYS IS FORCING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA DRIVERS TO DIG DEEPER INTO THEIR WALLETS.
A GALLON OF REGULAR IS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME LAST YEAR AND IS MORE THAN 30 CENTS HIGHER THAN THIS TIME **LAST MONTH**.
TRIPLE-A SAYS THEY EXPECT PRICES TO LEVEL OFF AT $4 DOLLARS A GALLON SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
BUT FOR SOME DRIVERS -- THE CURRENT PRICE AT THE PUMP DIPS INTO THEIR DAILY BUDGET.
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Crystal Delgado - Driver 32:56 - "at times I want to say you know what, I'm just gonna take public transportation and it will cost me less but its just not as convenient." - 33:02
TRIPLE-A SAYS THEY DON'T BEGIN TO SEE A SIGNIFICANT DROP OFF IN TRAVEL PATTERNS UNTIL GAS HITS $3.75.
ONE FINAL NOTE -- AT CHRISTMAS TIME,
WE WERE PAYING $3.25 -- SO IN TWO MONTHS WE'VE SEEN GAS JUMP ABOUT 70 CENTS.
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COUNTRY STAR MINDY MCCREADY'S APPARENT SUICIDE LEAVES HER TWO SONS IN FOSTER CARE.
WE'VE LEARNED HER FATHER -- WHO LIVES IN CAPE CORAL -- WILL DO WHATEVER HE CAN TO MAKE SURE HIS GRANDSONS ARE CARED FOR.
ACCORDING TO REPORTS --
MCCREADY SHOT HER DOG AND THEN HERSELF AT HER ARKANSAS HOME ON SUNDAY.
IT'S THE SAME HOME WHERE MCCREADY'S BOYFRIEND. AND FATHER OF HER YOUNGEST SON. TOOK HIS OWN LIFE JUST A MONTH AGO.
MCCREADY'S SIX YEAR OLD AND TEN MONTH OLD SONS ARE IN FOSTER CARE.
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"2230 "this is it. Minday was ours. Right here in Southwest Florida."
"I think everyone was rooting behind here. She was was kinda of the the underdog."
MCCREADY'S EX-BOYFRIEND BILLY MCKNIGHT SAID -- HE WASn't completely SURPRISED BY HER DEATH. He said she had tried to kill herself twice before and that SHE BATTLED INNER DEMONS AND ADDICTIONS FOR FAR TOO LONG.
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SINCE THE METEOR EXPLODED OVER RUSSIA LAST WEEK,
PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SCRAMBLING TO FIND PIECES OF IT.
THEY'RE SEARCHING A FROZEN LAKE, ONE OF THE MAIN IMPACT POINTS, FOR THE CHUNKS, WHICH ARE ESTIMATED TO BE WORTH UP TO 22-HUNDRED DOLLARS PER GRAM.
THE VALUE DEPENDS ON HOW MANY PIECES PEOPLE FIND: THE FEWER METEORITES RECOVERED, THE HIGHER THEIR PRICE.
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THE COAST GUARD SAYS THE INVESTIGATION INTO LAST WEEK'S NIGHTMARE CRUISE WILL TAKE SIX MONTHS, BUT WE ALREADY KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE THAT CRIPPLED THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH.
THE COAST GUARD SAID THE PROBLEM WAS A LEAK IN A FLEXIBLE FUEL OIL RETURN LINE.
THE LEAD INVESTIGATOR SAYS THE FUEL OIL SPRAYED ONTO A HOT SURFACE AND CAUGHT FIRE.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE ON THE HUNT FOR A DRIVER.
WITNESSES SAY THEY SAW A MAN CRASH INTO A TREE AT THE INTERSECTION OF MCGREGOR AND WINKLER LAST NIGHT IN FORT MYERS.
IT WAS RIGHT OUTSIDE THE FIRE STATION.
WITNESSES SAY THE MAN GOT OUT OF THE CAR AFTER HE CRASHED -- AND LEFT THE SCENE.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW IF THEY FIND HIM.
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FORT MYERS POLICE BELIEVE THEY'VE SOLVED ONE OF THE CITY'S UNSOLVED MURDERS FROM LAST YEAR.
OFFICERS ARRESTED ANTAWONE JAMES.
HE'S CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
THEY SAY EVIDENCE SHOWS HE ROBBED AND KILLED
ARMANDO PAGAN BACK IN DECEMBER.
IT HAPPENED AT THE PALM VISTA APARTMENTS ON CENTRAL AVENUE.
POLICE SAY PAGAN WAS FOUND DEAD INSIDE ONE OF THE APARTMENTS.
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FORMER LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW WILL HAVE TO COMPLETE AN INPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAM.
BIGELOW WAS ARRESTED EARLIER THIS MONTH FOR VIOLATING PROBATION,
BY FAILING A DRUG TEST.
TWO WEEKS BEFORE, INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND TEN BAGGIES OF COCAINE IN HIS POCKET.
PROSECUTORS DROPPED THE MISDEMEANOR LOITERING, PROWLING AND DRUG PARAPHERNALIA CHARGES IN THE COCAINE POSSESSION CASE.
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THE COLD WEATHER AND FROST ARE GONE, BUT THE DAMAGE IS DONE FOR FARMERS IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
AS TEMPERATURES DIPPED BELOW FREEZING MONDAY MORNING,
FARMERS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO KEEP THEIR CROPS FROM DYING.
FARMERS AT WORDEN FARM COVERED SOME DEVELOPING PLANTS AHEAD OF THE FROST.
EXPOSED TOMATOES, PEPPERS AND EGGPLANT SUFFERED THE MOST DAMAGE
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"Eva Worden, Worden Farms We turn in for the evening knowing we've done all that we can hoping for the best
ANOTHER FARMER REPORTED SIGNIFICANT WATERMELON LOSS.
STILL THERE WERE A FEW OUT THERE WITH LITTLE TO NO DAMAGE FROM THE ICY TEMPERATURES.
FARMERS ARE HOPING THIS WAS THE LAST FREEZE OF THE SEASON.
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COMMISSIONERS WILL TAKE UP THE FUTURE OF LEE COUNTY'S AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE TODAY.
THEY PLAN TO PICK THEIR FINAL PRIVATE COMPANY TO NEGOTIATE WITH,
TO REPLACE THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDSTAR PROGRAM.
WE LEARNED THE TOP CHOICE, AIR METHODS, WOULD CHARGE 13-THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR A PICK UP. AND 135 DOLLARS PER MILE.
MEDSTAR CHARGED 85-HUNDRED TO TRANSPORT PATIENTS- AND 90 PER MILE.
BUT THE SERVICE WAS SUBSIDIZED BY TAXPAYER MONEY.
THE COUNTY ESTIMATES IT COULD SAVE 2 MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR USING AIR METHODS.
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WHILE CUSTOMERS OF A STATE-BACKED INSURANCE COMPANY FACE HIGHER PREMIUMS--
THE EXECUTIVES GET BIG-TIME RAISES.
NBC-2 CONFIRMS A TOP EXECUTIVE AT CITIZEN'S INSURANCE RECEIVED A 24 PERCENT SALARY INCREASE - THAT HIKES UP THE SALARY TO MORE THAN 2 MILLION DOLLARS.
CITIZENS SAYS THE INCREASES WERE JUSTIFIED TO COMPETE WITH PRIVATE COMPANIES--
AND SAY THE COMPANIES EXPENSES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PUSHING UP RATES.
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THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS WARNING SOME WORKERS--
THEIR JOBS ARE IN JEOPARDY!
ACROSS THE BOARD SPENDING CUTS ARE SET TO KICK IN MARCH FIRST.
THEY IMPACT *EVERY* AGENCY OF GOVERMENT.
THIS IS ALL PART OF THE SO-CALLED "SEQUESTOR*--
THE HALF OF THE FISCAL CLIFF THAT LAWMAKERS CHOSE NOT TO DEAL WITH AT THE END OF THE YEAR.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
CRIME ALERT!
GUNS IN THE WRONG HANDS -- AND OUT ON THE STREET THIS MORNING.
WE'LL TELL YOU HOW THEY GOT THERE.
PLUS - FROM SEARCH ENGINE TO RETAIL STORE?
YOU CAN'T STOP GOOGLE.
COMING UP -- THE INTERNET COMPANY'S POSSIBLE NEXT BIG MOVE.
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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.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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RIGHT NOW A HANDGUN AND AN A-K--47 ARE ON THE STREETS ILLEGALLY.
THEY WERE ALL STOLEN FROM THE CLOSET OF A LEHIGH ACRES HOUSE.
THE MAN WHO LEGALLY OWNED THEM REPORTED THEM STOLEN.
HE SAYS HIS FATHER GAVE THE AK TO HIM AS A GIFT.
HE DIDN'T LOCK THEM UP -- BUT KEPT THEM HIDDEN IN A CLOSET.
ACCORDING TO DEPUTIES -- ON FRIDAY THIEVES BROKE INTO HIS HOUSE ON FIFTH STREET WEST.
THEY RANSACKED THE PLACE --
STEALING COMPUTERS, THE RIFLE, THE HANDGUN AND AMMUNITION.
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LEO KLEINMANN, VICTIM: the AK47 was a gift from my dad he just got back into town and said hey this is yours take good care of it.20:04-08 he said I told you this would happen you needed to get a safe
LEO KLEINMAN TELLS NBC-2 HE WOULDN'T PRESS CHARGES IF THE BURGLARS BROUGHT THE GUNS BACK.
HE IS WORKING TO GET DEPUTIES THAT SERIAL NUMBER SO THEY CAN TRACK DOWN THE AK-47.
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WE'RE LEARNING OF SEVERAL OBSTACLES FIREFIGHTERS FACES --
TRYING TO BATTLE A MASSIVE FIRE ON CAPITIVA ISLAND.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT HAS ONLY THREE FULL-TIME FIREFIGHTERS,
SO ADDITIONAL HELP NEEDED TO ARRIVE BY BOAT WHICH TOOK FORTY MINUTES.
THE FIRE CHIEF SAYS ITS ONE OF THE LARGEST FIRES HE'S HAD TO FIGHT, AND THE DECK MAY HAVE CONTRIBUTED.
THE SYNTHETIC WOOD DECK WRAPPED AROUND THE THREE STORY HOME ON KINGFISHER DRIVE --ADDING AN INTENSE FUEL TO THE FLAMES.
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Chief Richard Pepper, Upper Captiva Fire "This burned so hot and so fast we really didn't have a chance to get a lot of water on it before the entire structure was engulfed."
ALSO UNDER INVESTIGATION IS WHY LANDLINE PHONE CALLS MADE BY NEIGHBORS TO DISPATCH DIDN'T GET THROUGH AFTER THE INITIAL EXPLOSION WAS HEARD.
IT WOULD BE ABOUT 15 MINUTES LATER WHEN A CELL PHONE CALL TO 9-1-1 FINALLY ALERTED EMERGENCY CREWS.
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A FAMILY OF THREE IS IN THE HOSPITAL.
RECOVERING FROM A CRASH CAUSED BY A FLORIDA STATE TROOPER.
CHRIS AND CRYSTAL MCCLURE ARE NOW IN FAIR CONDITION.
THEIR 1 YEAR OLD SON CHRISTOPHER ESCAPED FROM THE CRASH WITH MINOR INJURIES.
F-H-P SAYS TROOPER GUSTAVO REYES WAS DRIVING BEHIND THE FAMILY ON I-75 FRIDAY NIGHT.
HIS PATROL CAR CLIPPED THE BACK OF THEIR JEEP. CAUSING IT TO ROLL OVER.
FAMILY FRIENDS TELL US CRYSTAL MCCLURE'S UNBORN BABY DID NOT SURVIVE THE CRASH.
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THE TROOPER WAS NOT INJURED AND IS TAKING PERSONAL TIME OFF.
F-H-P IS STILL INVESTIGATING THE CAUSE.
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TROUBLING NEW NUMBERS FROM STATE TROOPERS --
THE NUMBER OF HIT AND RUN ACCIDENTS IN FLORIDA IS RISING!
SO, F-H-P IS LAUNCHING A STATEWIDE CAMPAIGN.
THEY HOPE TO STOP THE TREND --
BY LETTING YOU KNOW THE PUNISHMENT IF YOU'RE CAUGHT LEAVING THE SCENE OF A CRASH.
IF YOU DONT STAY, YOU COULD FACE A FELONY, DEPENDING ON THE DAMAGE.
YOU COULD ALSO FACE UP TO 30 YEARS IN PRISON AND A 10-THOUSAND DOLLAR FINE.
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Jay Anderson Stay Alive, Just Drive
2:54:19 the issue becomes the closure trying to figure out what happened and theres no closure its very similar to when someone goes missing and until they locate the individual the family is in pain 2:54:32
OFFICERS SAY IF YOU HAVE THE SLIGHTEST THOUGHT YOU MAY HAVE HIT SOMETHING.
GET OUT AND CHECK.
IF YOU DO HIT SOMEONE OR SOMETHING --ITS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO STAY, EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND HELP ANYONE WHO MAY BE HURT.
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LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL MEET WITH FORT MYERS BEACH OFFICIALS THIS WEEK TO TALK ABOUT DANGEROUS ROADS ON THE ISLAND.
ON THE AGENGA. THE LATEST IMPROVEMENTS TO ESTERO BOULEVARD. WHERE A NUMBER OF PEOPLE HAVE DIED IN RECENT YEARS TRYING TO CROSS THE ROAD.
THE GROUP, BIKEWALK LEE IS PUSHING FOR BIKE LANES ON EACH SIDE OF THE ROAD --
A REDUCED SPEED LIMIT --
AND A ROUNDABOUT AT THE BASE OF THE MATANZAS PASS BRIDGE.
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making that whole corridor the way it is envisioned will absolutely improve safety all around. Drivers will get the message this is not just space for them to get from point A to point B. There are a lot of other road users out there.
THE MEETING IS TOMORROW MORNING AT NINE AT FORT MYERS BEACH TOWN HALL.
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GOOGLE MAY BE LOOKING TO OPEN RETAIL STORES IN SEVERAL MAJOR CITIES.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO A REPORT FROM NINE-TO-FIVE-GOOGLE-DOT-COM.
THE TECH NEWS WEBSITE CITES AN UNIDENTIFIED SOURCE CONFIRMIGN GOOGLE IS BUILDING STAND-ALONE STORES.
THE STORES WOULD ALLOW CONSUMERS TO TEST OUT SOME OF GOOGLE'S PRODUCTS, LIKE THE GOOGLE GLASS, BEFORE BUYING THEM.
GOOGLE HASN'T YET CONFIRMED THE RUMOR -- BUT IF IT HOLDS TRUE -- THEY HOPE TO HAVE STORES UP AND RUNNING BY THE NEXT HOLIDAY SEASON.
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THIS NEEDS TO BE PLANNED OUT -- A MOMENT FOR THE 4 ANCHORS
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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BLIZZARD CONDITIONS MAKE IT TOUGH FOR DRIVERS IN NORTH DAKOTA AND MINNESOTA.
DOZENS OF CARS ENDED UP IN DITCHE.
AND AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED AS WHITE-OUT CONDITIONS MADE DRIVING IN WESTERN MINNESOTA QUITE DANGEROUS.
AUTHORITIES HAVE WARNED PEOPLE NOT TO TRAVEL.
MEANTIME, THE SAME STORM HAS BATTERED NORTH DAKOTA, LEAVING BLOWING SNOW AND SLICK ROADS.
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Day Planner
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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FLORIDA SENATOR MARCO RUBIO IS MAKING BIG BUCKS FROM AN AWKWARD MOMENT DURING HIS RESPONSE TO THE STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS.
HERE WAS THE MOMENT THAT WENT VIRAL.
SENATOR RUBIO LUNGED FOR WATER WHILE DELIVERING THE REPUBLICAN RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT OBAMA'S SPEECH.
NOW, THE SENATOR HAS CREATED THIS WATER BOTTLE TO RAISE MONEY FOR HIS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
SINCE WEDNESDAY, THE BOTTLE BROUGHT IN 100-THOUSAND DOLLARS.
THE DONATION REQUEST READS: SEND THE LIBERAL DETRACTOS A MESSAGE THAT MARCO RUBIO INSPIRES YOU AND HYDRATES YOU.
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IT'S DAY ONE IN COURT FOR MACY'S AND MARTHA STEWART'S COMPANY.
AND A CERTAIN CRUISE LINE IS CHANGING IT'S TIPPING POLICY.
WITH ALL THAT, AND LOOK AT THE MARKETS--
LET'S GET TO BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING.
SHE JOINS US FROM THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH OUR BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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GOOD MORNING.
YOU'LL HAVE TO CARRY SOME MORE *CASH* IF YOU'RE SETTING SAIL --
ON A ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISE SHIP SOON.
UNTIL NOW IT'S BEEN CUSTOMARY FOR THE INDUSTRY TO SUGGEST PASSENGERS TIP THE HOUSEKEEPING STAFF ON BOARD--
STARTING MARCH 1ST, IT'LL START *AUTOMATICALLY* CHARGING MOST PASSENGERS ABOUT $12-DOLLARS A DAY FOR GRATUITIES.
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MARTHA STEWART LIVING AND MACY'S ARE HEADING TO COURT TODAY.
MACY'S IS SUING MARTHA STEWART'S COMPANY TO GET IT TO CUT TIES WITH J-C PENNEY--
WHERE IT *ALSO* SELLS PRODUCTS.
MACY'S CLAIMS IT HAS AN *EXCLUSIVE* RIGHT TO SELL HER BRANDED ITEMS, INCLUDING BEDDING AND COOKWARE.
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EXPECT BIG CHANGES TO EMAIL TODAY.
MICROSOFT IS RELEASING THE FINAL VERSION OF OUTLOOK FOR NON BUSINESS USERS--
AND IT SAYS, SO FAR, ITS SIGNED UP 60-MILLION MEMBERS IN THE PAST SIX MONTHS--
WITH A THIRD OF THOSE, MAKING THE SWITCH FROM GOOGLE'S GMAIL.
MICROSOFT WILL ALSO START MOVING HOTMAIL USERS TO USE THE NEW SERVICE.
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ONE OF THE MOST ICONIC MANSIONS IS OPENING TO THE PUBLIC SOON--
THE BARBIE DREAMHOUSE!
I'LL HAVE MORE, AFTER THIS:
WALL STREET IS BACK TO WORK AFTER THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND.
STOCKS FALLING FLAT BACK ON FRIDAY.
THO, THE DOW MANAGED TO END HIGHER DESPITE A DROP IN WALMART SHARES--
AFTER SAYING IT SAW THE WORST FEBRUARY SALES IN SEVEN YEARS.
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NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO GET A CLOSER LOOK AT BARBIE'S DREAM HOUSE.
THE "DOLL WITH IT ALL" IS INVITING FANS TO "PLAY HOUSE" IN A LARGER THAN LIFE INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE.
STARTING IN MARCH, FANS CAN BUY TICKETS TO STEP INTO HER WORLD.
THE LOCATIONS IN GERMANY IN FLORIDA WILL HAVE MORE THAN 350 BARBIE DOLLS AND OTHER COLLECTOR MEMORABILIA ON DISPLAY.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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its just unbelievable, its unbelievable."
3.89 AND COUNTING -- GAS PRICES WON'T EASE UP --
RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
HOW MUCH YOU COULD PAY PER GALLON BY THE TIME SUMMER ROLLS IN.
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i'm gonna miss you all so much. and i love you very, very much.
CHILLING WORDS FROM MODEL REEVA STEENKAMP --
APPEARING IN A REALITY SHOW AIRING AFTER HER DEATH.
FAMILY COME TOGETHER TO SAY THEIR GOODBYES OVERNIGHT
WHILE HER ACCUSED KILLER AND BOYFRIEND IS CHARGED WITH HER MURDER IN COURT.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA--
THANKS FOR WATCHING NBC-2 NEW TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
IT'S GETTING MORE AND MORE PAINFUL TO MAKE A STOP AT THE GAS STATION.
AND IT'S NOT GOING TO GET EASIER ANYTIME SOON.
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NBC-2 STAYING ON TOP OF BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW --
SOUTH AFRICAN OLYMPIC ATHLETE OSCAR PISTORIUS IS BACK IN COURT THIS MORNING.
SNEAKING IN -- AWAY FROM A CRUSH OF CAMERAS AND BYSTANDERS OUTSIDE --
THE WORLD WATCHING TO SEE IF HE WILL BE SET FREE ON BAIL.
PROSECUTORS CHARGED HIM WITH PRE-MEDITATED MURDER FOR THE DEATH OF HIS MODEL GIRLFRIEND REEVA STEENKAMP.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH HAS THE LATEST INCLUDING WORD THAT THE 26 YEAR OLD IS LOSING TWO OF HIS MAJOR SPONSORS.
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THIS STORY IS CHANGING BY THE MINUTE.
I AM GETTING NEW INFORMATION FROM INSIDE THE COURTROOM.
THE HEARING STARTED AT 2:30 OUR TIME, AND ITS STILL GOING ON.
IM MONITORING TWITTER FEEDS FROM JOURALISTS AND LEGAL ANALYSTS WHO ARE IN THE COURTROOM RIGHT NOW.
ONE PERSON SAYING HE LOOKED STUNNED WHEN THE JUDGE SAID HE COULD FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF A LIFE SENTENCE.
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PISTORIUS'S DEFENSE TEAM TELLING THE JUDGE THIS IS NOT PRE-MEDITATED MURDER.
THEY SAY HE THOUGHT SHE WAS AN INTRUDER, BUT I READING REPORTS FROM THE COURTHOUSE SAYING PROSUCTORS TOLD THE JUDGE THE EVIDENCE DOESN'T SUPPORT THAT BECAUSE REEVA STEENKAMOP ARRIVED BETWEEN 5-6 THE NIGHT BEFORE WITH AN OVERNIGHT BAG.
ALSO, IT CAME OUT IN COURT THAT PISTORIUS APPLIED FOR SIX FIREARM LICENSES LAST MONTH.
ALSON IN THE LAST HOUR, STEENKAMP'S LOVED ONES GATERED FOR A PRIVATE MEMORIAL.
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"Adam Steenkamp, Reeva's Brother
it's family coming together and the one person who would be the strongest,
who held us all together, unfortunately is not here anymore, and that's my
sister."
A REALITY SHOW FEATURING STEENKAMP IS NOW AIRING ON NATIONAL TV IN SOUTH AFRICA
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"i'm gonna miss you all so much. and i love you very, very much."
THIS MORNING, TWO OF HIS MAJOR SPONSORS, OAKLEY AND NIKE, ARE DISTANCING THEMSELVES FROM THE OLYMPIC ATHLETE.
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OAKLEY HAS SUSPENDED ITS CONTRACT WITH HIM --
AND NIKE SAYS IT HAS NO PLANS TO USE HIM IN FUTURE AD CAMPAIGNS.
AGAIN, I AM MONITORING THE FEEDS FOR NEW INFORMATION FROM THE COURTROOM.
WE WILL CONTINUE TO UPDATE YOU THROUGH OUT THE MORNING.
I'M LIVE IN THE NEWSROOM THIS MORNING -- STACEY DEFFENBAUGH NBC-2.
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Today's Weather Story
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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GAS PRICES HAVE BEEN RISING EVERY DAY FOR MORE THAN A MONTH NOW.
PRICES HERE IN FLORIDA ARE ABOVE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE, CREEPING CLOSER TO 4-DOLLARS A GALLON.
SO WHAT'S CAUSING THIS RISE?
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH JOINS US NOW LIVE AT THE SEVEN-11 OFF OF COLONIAL AND THE WINKLER EXTENSION IN FORT MYERS.
CLIFTON, WHAT DO PRICES LOOK LIKE THERE?
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HERE A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED IS ________.
FOR 33 DAYS NOW THE PRICE OF GAS HAS BEEN ON THE RISE.
AND OVER THE HOLIDAYS, WE WERE ONLY PAYING $3.25.
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HERE'S A LOOK AT THE CURRENT NUMBERS:
THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR GASOLINE IN FLORIDA IS $3.77.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS $3.70.
ACCORDING TO GASBUDDY.COM IN OUR AREAS LARGEST CITY, CAPE CORAL, THE AVERAGE PRICE FOR UNLEADED IS 3.89.
SO WHY THE RISE IN PRICES?
EXPERTS BLAME THE LARGE WINTER STORM IN THE NORTHEAST, MORE DEMAND FROM COUNTRIES LIKE CHINA AND UNREST IN THE MIDDLE EAST…
THEY ALSO BLAME THE SHIFT OF REFINERIES TO A SUMMER FUEL MIX….
BUT IT IS ALSO ALL SPECULATION.
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AND THE PAIN MIGHT NOT BE OVER… ACCORDING TO AAA, IT'S PREDICTED THAT PRICES WONT LEVEL OUT UNTIL THE FOUR DOLLAR MARK SOMETIME AROUND APRIL.
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WITH THE HOLIDAY WEEKEND BEHIND US- THE PRESIDENT AND CONGRESSIONAL STAFFERS ARE GETTING BACK TO WORK THIS MORNING.
BUT LAWMAKERS ARE IN RECESS ALL WEEK-
THEY HAVE JUST OVER A WEEK TO AVOID SELF IMPOSED ACROSS THE BOARD SPENDING CUTS.
LAWMAKERS AREN'T ENTIRELY ON VACATION-
THEY'RE BACK IN THEIR DISTRICTS TALKING ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE SEQUESTER.
IN BOSTON- FUNDING FOR HEALTH RESEARCH WOULD BE REDUCED.
IN INDIANA- MEAT INSPECTOR FURLOUGHS COULD SLOW PRODUCTION DRIVING UP THE COST OF YOUR MAIN COURSE.
AND IN SAN DIEGO- ABOUT 30-THOUSAND MILITARY JOBS WOULD BE IN JEOPARDY.
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"I believe at the staff level but also at the member level behind the scenes there is a lot of maneuvering back and forth."
ALL THAT BACK AND FORTH- HOWEVER ISN'T CREATING A LOT OF CONFIDENCE LAWMAKERS WILL AGREE ON ALTERNATIVE SAVINGS BEFORE MARCH FIRST.
LAWMAKERS AGREED TO THESE CUTS TO FORCE THE GOVERNMENT TO CUT THE NATION'S DEBT-
ALWAYS THINKING THEY'D COME UP WITH AN ALTERNATIVE PLAN.
SO FAR NEITHER SIDE HAS PROPOSED A SOLUTION THAT APPEARS LIKELY TO PASS.
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DEMOCRATS ARE ON DAMAGE CONTROL-- AFTER "USA TODAY" REPORTED ON A LEAKED COPY OF THE PRESIDENT'S IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL.
THE "DRAFT" BILL WOULD:
--CREATE A NEW VISA ALLOWING ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS TO BECOME LEGAL PERMANENT RESIDENTS WITHIN EIGHT YEARS
--BOOST BORDER SECURITY FUNDING
--AND REQUIRE EMPLOYERS TO CHECK IMMIGRATION STATUS OF NEW HIRES.
REPUBLICANS SLAMMED THE REPORt
DEMOCRATS MAINTAIN THEY'RE STILL COMMITTED TO A BIPARTISAN PROPOSAL.
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We've talked to Senator Rubio and he's fully on board with our process and I am very hopeful that in March, we will have a bipartisan bill.
SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN ACCUSED THE WHITE HOUSE OF PLAYING POLITICS--
SAYING "LEAKS DON'T JUST HAPPEN IN WASHINGTON BY ACCIDENT."
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NOT TOO MANY HOMEOWNERS ARE HAPPY WITH "CITIZENS INSURANCE."
THE STATE-RUN PROGRAM HAS RAISED ITS RATES FOR POLICYHOLDERS SAYING IT NEEDS MORE MONEY TO PAY CLAIMS IF WE GET HIT HARD BY A DISASTER.
THEN WE LEARNED ABOUT A JANUARY REPORT BY THE INSPECTOR GENERAL, THAT FOUND THE COMPANY CREDIT CARD WAS USED TO FINANCE LUXURY TRIPS, DINNERS AND DRINKS.
NOW TOP EXECUTIVES ARE ALL GETTING PAY RAISES.
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Jim space, marco island resident
8:31 how do you sleep at night? go look in the mirror! a reasonable rate of increase maybe, the increases they're getting no, it's terrible, its sinful44
A CITIZENS SPOKESPERSON TOLD US THE COMPANYS EXPENSES ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PUSHING UP RATES.
THE C-E-O SAYS THE PAY HIKES WERE NECESSARY TO STAY COMPETITIVE WITH THE PRIVATE MARKET.
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TODAY -- A MENTALLY RETARDED GEORGIA MAN IS SET TO BE EXECUTED.
ATTORNEYS AND HUMAN RIGHTS GROUPS HAVE PLEADED AGAINST IT.
BUT HIS EXECUTION STANDS -- IT WILL HAPPEN AT 7'OCLOCK TONIGHT.
WARREN HILL WAS CONVICTED FOR MURDERING A FELLOW INMATE MORE THAN 20 YEARS AGO.
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LATER TODAY -- VICE PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN WILL TAKE PART IN A FACEBOOK TOWN HALL ON GUN VIOLENCE.
THE TOWN HALL WILL FEATURE A LIVE CONVERSATION FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
THE TOPIC IS REDUCING GUN VIOLENCE.
THE VICE PRESIDENT HAS MADE THAT A MAIN FOCUS SINCE THE TRAGEDY IN NEWTOWN CONNECTICUT.
PARENT'S MAGAZINE IS SPONSORING THE EVENT --
BIDEN WILL TAKE QUESTIONS THAT READERS OF THE MAGAZINE HAVE POSTED ON FACEBOOK.
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FORMER ILLINOIS POLICE SERGEANT DREW PETERSON WILL BE IN COURT TODAY.
HE WAS CONVICTED LAST YEAR OF HIS THIRD WIFE'S 2004 MURDER.
PETERSON'S ATTORNEYS WILL ARGUE HE DESERVES A NEW TRIAL --
SAYING THE INITIAL TRIAL WAS BOTCHED BY FORMER LEAD ATTORNEY JOEL BRODSKY.
IF THE MOTION IS REJECTED -- THE JUDGE COULD SENTENCE PETERSON IMMEDIATELY --
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF 60 YEARS IN PRISON.
PETERSON IS ALSO A SUSPECT IN THE 2007 DISSAPEARANCE OF HIS FOURTH WIFE.
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THE U-S SUPREME COURT IS MEETING TODAY TO DEBATE ON THE CASE OF "BOWMAN V MONSANTO"
THE COURT WILL DECIDE WHETHER THE FEDERAL CIRCUIT WAS CORRECT IN REFUSING TO FIND PATENT EXHAUSTION IN PATENTED SEEDS.
AND BY CREATING AN EXCEPTION TO THE DOCTRINE OF PATENT EXHAUSTION FOR SELF-REPLICATING TECHNOLOGIES.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
THE PRICETAG TO PREVENT ANOTHER ELECTION DAY FIASCO IN LEE COUNTY.
PLUS -- EXPECTING MOTHERS -- NEW RESEARCH ON WHY YOU SHOULD STEAR CLEAR OF COFFEE FOR NINE MONTHS.
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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.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION PROJECT?
CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ON LAWSUITS IN THE WORKS AGAINST CARVIVAL CRUISES.
THE COAST GUARD ANNOUNCED THAT A BROKEN *FUEL* LINE--
CAUSED THE FIRE ON BOARD THE CARNIVAL TRIUMPH LAST WEEK.
IT TOOK ALMOST A WEEK TO PULL THE SHIP BACK TO ALABAMA.
NOW SEVERAL PASSENGERS HAVE FILED LAWSUITS.
ONE PASSENGER CLAIMS SHE BECAME DEHYDRATED --
AND SPENT THE WEEKEND IN AND OUT OF URGENT CARE CENTERS GETTING I-V DRIPS.
SHE'S SEEKING 75-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.
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She thought that this luxury cruise had turned into the titanic, it seemed that nobody was in control and that the passengers were pretty much left in the dark.
ANALYSTS SAY THIS CASE IS INTERESTING--
BECAUSE PASSENGERS SIGN AWAY THEIR RIGHT TO SUE FOR "EMOTIONAL" DISTRESS.
ANALYSTS EXPECT MORE LAWSUITS IN THE COMING WEEKS AND ITS LIKE TO REACH CLASS ACTION STATUS.
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2012 WAS A RECORD YEAR FOR TOURISM IN FLORIDA.
THE STATE CLAIMS NEARLY 90-MILLION PEOPLE TOOK SOME KIND OF VACATION HERE LAST YEAR.
THAT'S UP MORE THAN 2-MILLION PEOPLE FROM 2011.
THE BIGGEST INCREASE WAS FROM CANADIANS.
THAT TRANSLATED TO JOBS FOR AN EXTRA 30 THOUSAND FLORIDIANS.
GOVERNOR SCOTT INCREASED THE TOURISM BUDGET THIS YEAR--
IN HOPES OF LURING EVEN MORE VISITORS HERE.
"I don't think 89.3 million visitors that we had in 2012 is a high point for the Florida tourism industry. I think there's a real opportunity for the industry to continue to grow and provide jobs for Floridians and exceptional experiences to travelers around the world."
FLORIDA'S TOURISM INDUSTRY EMPLOYS OVER 1-MILLION PEOPLE.
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LEE COUNTY NEEDS $3- MILLION DOLLARS BEFORE THE 2016 ELECTION.
ELECTION SUPERVISOR SHARON HARRINGTON SAYS SHE HAS TO MAKE UPGRADES TO THE COUNTY'S ELECTION PROCESS.
THAT WILL ENSURE THE COUNTY DOESN'T EXPERIENCE ANOTHER FIASCO LIKE THE ONE IN NOVEMBER.
HUNDREDS STOOD IN LINES HOURS AND SOME NEVER GOT THE CHANCE TO VOTE.
HARRINGTON SAYS THE MONEY WILL BUY ALL NEW EQUIPMENT.
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"Some of it's new machines, some of it's electronic poll books. We're also looking at having to replace our ADA equipment. Those are mandated by the state law to be done with by 2016."
HARRINGTON HOPES TO HAVE MUCH OF THE NEW EQUIPMENT IN PLACE BY THE 2014 ELECTION.
AND THE NEW EXPRESS VOTE MACHINES BY 2016.
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IT GOT COLD ENOUGH TO DAMAGE SOME CROPS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AT WORDEN FARM IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY: TOMATOES, EGGPLANT AND PEPPER PLANTS TOOK THE BRUNT OF THE DAMAGE FROM THE FREEZE MONDAY MORNING.
FARMERS EXPECT MORE DAMAGE TO BECOME VISIBLE OVER THE NEXT TWO DAYS.
ANOTHER FARMER REPORTED LOSING WATERMELONS, BUT AGRICULTURE EXPERTS SAY THE FREEZE COULD'VE BEEN WORSE.
ORANGE GROWERS IN THE COUNTY SAY THEIR GROVES DID FINE.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
INVESTIGATORS ARE CALLING A BIG FIRE IN SAN CARLOS PARK "ARSON" --
AND IT COULD BE LINKED TO A SERIES OF SUSPICIOUS FIRES IN THAT AREA.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THEY FOUND ACCELERANT AT THE HOUSE ON JONAS ROAD.
DEPUTIES SAY SOMEONE CAME TO THE HOME ASKING FOR MONEY.
WHEN THE PEOPLE WHO LIVE THERE REFUSED --
HE THREATENED TO COME BACK.
NEIGHBORS SAY THERE'S BEEN TROUBLE AT THIS HOUSE BEFORE.
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take sot Dave McKay, neighbor
55:23 parties all hours of the night loud musics, cars, strange cars that don't belong in the neighborhood over there 5529
INVESTIGATORS SAY SOMEONE BROKE OUT ALL THE WINDOWS IN THE HOUSE BEFORE THE FIRE STARTED.
THE HOUSE IS ABOUT A HALF A MILE FROM SIX OTHER BRUSH FIRES BEING INVESTIGATED AS ARSON.
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HOLY SMOKES!
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE GAS PUMPS ON FIRE IN JACKSONVILLE.
INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED THEM TO BURST INTO FLAMES.
NO ONE WAS HURT --
THE STATE FIRE MARSHALL WILL BE OUT TODAY INVESTIGATING.
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IT'S BEEN NEARLY A WEEK SINCE THREE COLLIER TEENS INITIALLY REPORTED MISSING HAVE BEEN BACK HOME.
THE THREE OF THEM WERE CONFIRMED RUNAWAYS -- FOUND IN BERNEE TEXAS.
THE TWO SIXTEEN YEAR OLD BOYS--ANDREW RUIZ AND ALEC GIDEON AND 17-YEAR-OLD SHYLA VALVERDE WERE LAST SPOTTED WITH A FRIEND WHO IN THE ENDED UP DRIVING THE TEENS ACROSS STATE LINES.
THIS MORNING -- ONE OF THE TEEN'S PARENTS SAYS LIFE IS SLOWLY RETURING TO NORMAL AFTER THE ORDEAL.
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He's actually been good the last couple of days which I'm glad to see I think he learned a lesson i'm hoping he did anyway" Michael Gideon, Father
THE PARENTS TELL NBC-2 THE KIDS ARE GROUNDED AND THAT THEY'RE STILL UPSET, BUT THEY'RE JUST HAPPY TO HAVE THEM HOME SAFE.
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A PILOT WAS ABLE TO SURVIVE A PLANE CRASH IN MISSISSIPPI, AND WALK 10 MILES TO GET HELP!
AUTHORITIES SAY RICKY FORD'S PLANE WENT DOWN FRIDAY NIGHT, IN HAMILTON.
HE SHOWED UP AT A RESTAURANT SATURDAY, DISORIENTED.
HE RAN TO THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN.
ONCE EMPLOYEES REALIZED SOMETHING WAS WRONG, THE OWNER ASKED HIM WHAT HAPPENED.
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"And the man was like 'well, my plane crashed.' And he was like 'what do you mean your plane crashed?' He's like 'no, my girlfriend broke up with me.' He kept giving different stories, so we really didn't know which one it was."
RESTAURANT WORKERS CALLED AUTHORITIES.
THEY CAME TO GET HIM, AND SAID HE WAS CLASSIFIED AS A MISSING PERSON.
EMPLOYEES WERE SURPRISED THAT HE WALKED THROUGH THE WOODS AND SWAMP WITH HARDLY ANY INJURIES.
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IF YOU NEED TO WALK OUT THE DOOR - WE CAN STILL MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN THE KNOW TODAY -
TUNE US IN ON WAVV 101.1 - WE ARE LIVE FROM 6-7!
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
Temperatures are on the rise"
Our cold snap is quickly fading and the mercury will be on the rise throughout the rest of the week. Heading out the door this morning you'll need the sweaters as temperatures are cool, but not quite as cold as yesterday. We'll start the day in the lower 50s along the urban corridor with our inland and northern cool spots into the 40s.
Plenty of sunshine will quickly melt any chill in the air and by mid day we're talking about temperatures in the middle 70s. High pressure will continue to move eastbound providing us with a southeasterly wind, which will increase our humidity and push our afternoon highs into the upper 70s to 80° under partly sunny skies.
Tonight, a few clouds will pass by from time to time as overnight lows settle into the low 60s. We may even see a few patches of fog develop by sunrise tomorrow.
On Wednesday, we'll be watching a cold front that's currently making its way across the Mississippi River. It will sink south across the peninsula in a weakened state and will more than likely not have any impact on our weather here in Southwest Florida. At most we'll see a few extra clouds early in the day with a sprinkle or two.
Rain prospects will remain quite low through the rest of the week as daytime highs remain in the lower to middle 80s with lows in the middle 60s.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NBC2 NEWS TODAY IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT -- OLYMPIC SPRINTER OSCAR PISTORIUS IN COURT THIS MORNING FOR HIS BAIL HEARING.
WE ARE GETTING NEW VIDEO FROM INSIDE THE COURTROOM -- WHERE HE IS SAID TO BE SOBBING AS HE FACES PREMEDITATED MURDER CHARGES IN THE DEATH OF HIS GIRLFRIEND.
THIS AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS GATHER TO SAY GOODBYE TO THE VICTIM, REEVA STEENKAMP.
WE WILL BREAK DOWN THE LATEST INFORMATION STRAIGHT AT SIX.
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PLUS,
UNSPEAKABLE TRAGEDY.
THIS COUPLE WAS ON THE TRIP OF THEIR DREAMS -- A WORLDWIDE CYCLING ADVENTURE --- WHEN IT ALL CAME TO A SCREECHING HALT.
DETAILS ON THE STORY THAT HAS A LOT OF PEOPLE TALKING THIS MORNING.
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WE HAVE NEW PICTURES THIS MORNING --
THAT SHOW EXACTLY WHY ONE MAN IS IN TROUBLE -- HARASSING A MANATEE.
THE MANATEE IS AN ENDANGERED SPECIES.
THESE PICTURES SHOW RYAN WATERMAN AND CHILDREN WITH A MANATEE CALF.
ONE CHILD EVEN IS SITTING ON THE BABY MANATEE.
THE FLORIDA MANATEE SANCTUARY ACT MAKES IT ILLEGAL TO INJURE, HARM, HARASS, CAPTURE OR ATTEMPT TO CAPTURE A FLORIDA MANATEE.
WATERMAN IS CHARGED WITH A SECOND DEGREE MISDEAMEANOR.
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WOMEN WHO DRINK COFFEE DURING PREGNANCY MAY BE MORE LIKELY TO HAVE A SMALL BABY -- WHO IS BORN LATE!
A NEW STUDY COMPARED A WOMAN'S DIET TO HER CHILD'S BIRTH WEIGHT AND LENGTH.
RESEARCHERS DID NOT FIND AN INCREASED RISK FOR PRETERM DELIVERY AMONG WOMEN WITH CAFFEINE IN THEIR DIET --
HOWEVER -- THERES WAS AN ASSOCIATION BETWEEN CAFFEINE AND LOW BIRTH WEIGHT.
THEY ALSO FOUND COFFEE -- SPECIFICALLY -- WAS ASSOCIATED WITH LONGER PREGNANCIES.
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A HEALTH ALERT FOR EVERYONE THIS MORNING --
EXPERTS SAY A NEW S.A.R.S.-LIKE VIRUS COULD BE HEADED TO THE U-S.
IT'S CALLED "NOVEL CORONA-VIRUS."
CASES BEGAN POPPING UP ABROAD LAST SEPTEMBER.
SYMPTOMS OF THE VIRUS INCLUDE RESPIRATORY INFECTION, FEVER AND A COUGH --
THOUGH SOME HAVE SUFFERED PNEUMONIA AND KIDNEY FAILURE.
DOCTORS SAY THE VIRUS APPEARS TO BE HARD TO GET AND IS **NOT PASSED BETWEEN HUMANS.
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THERE'S NEW HOPE THIS MORNIG FOR PEOPLE WITH PEANUT ALLERGIES.
RESEARCHERS CONDUCTED A STUDY TO SEE IF PEANUT ALLERGIES COULD BE OVERCOME.
THEY PUT TINY AMOUNTS OF LIQUIFIED PEANUT UNDER THE TONGUE OF THOSE WITH PEANUT ALLERGIES. SLOWLY INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF EXPOSURE.
THE THERAPY WORKED FOR ABOUT TWO OUT OF THREE OF THE 40 PARTICIPANTS.
WHILE PROMISING -- RESEARCHERS SAY THE TREATMENT IS STILL YEARS AWAY FROM CLINICAL USE.
THEY SAY DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME.
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BEST BUY IS LAUNCHING A NEW PRICE-MATCHING GUARANTEE.
BEGINNING MARCH 3RD --
THE ELECTRONICS STORE WILL MATCH ALL THEIR COMPETITOR'S PRICES.
PART OF THE REASON THEY'RE DOING IT IS THE CHAIN WANTS TO END WHAT'S CALLED "SHOWROOMING."
THAT'S WHEN A CUSTOMER GOES INTO THE STORE TO CHECK OUT THE PRODUCTS.
BUT THEN BUYS IT ONLINE FOR A CHEAPER PRICE.
NOW, BEST BUY JUST SAYS THEY'LL MATCH THE ONLINE PRICE.
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THIS AFTERNOON YOU HAVE THE CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT A NEW ROAD PROJECT IN THE WORKS IN LEE COUNTY.
THE PLAN IS TO WIDEN BUSINESS 41 TO FOUR LANES FROM LITTLETON ROAD TO U-S 41.
CREWS WILL ALSO ADD HIGHWAY LIGHTING, SIDEWALK AND BIKE LANES TO THE ROAD.
THE PROJECT IS SLATED TO START THIS FALL.
THE PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING TAKES PLACE FROM 5 TO 6-30 TONIGHT AT THE NORTHSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH IN NORTH FORT MYERS MYERS.
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A LIVE LOOK RIGHT AT TEMPERATURES AROUND SOUTHWEST FLORIDA THIS MORNING.
NBC2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WILL BE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS AT 6-02.
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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