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Mindy McCready's Funeral
BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ---
HORROR AS A HOT AIR BALLOON EXPLODES AND CRASHES, KILLING SEVERAL PEOPLE.
PLUS, WINTER STORM DEJA VU.
"we've had a nice winter so far and now the last two weeks here, it's like gee."
THE MIDWEST ENDURES THE SECOND WINTER STORM IN A WEEK, THIS ONE PACKING HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS.
AND, REMEMBERING A MUSICIAN FROM SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
mindy mccready singing help me to be strong
ALL NEW DETAILS ON WHAT'S EXPECTED TO BE A VERY PACKED SERVICE FOR MINDY MCCREADY TODAY.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY STARTS NOW!
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
TAKE A LIVE LOOK AT NBC-2'S DOPPLER RADAR THIS MORNING.
THE MAIN FOCUS TODAY WILL BE THE SHOWERS THAT MOVE IN BY THIS AFTERNOON. AS A COOL FRONT SLIDES IN.
LET'S GO TO NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB TRACKING IT ALL.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ----
A HOT AIR BALLOON CRASH IN EGYPT KILLS AT LEAST 18 FOREIGNERS.
IT CRASHED OVERNIGHT NEAR THE FAMED ANCIENT CITY OF LUXOR. SOUTH OF CAIRO.
THE CASUALTIES INCLUDED FRENCH, BRITISH AND OTHER NATIONALS.
THERE WAS A FIRE, AN EXPLOSION AND THEN THE BALLOON PLUNGED FROM THE SKY,
CRASHING INTO SUGAR CANE FIELDS.
WE'LL CONTINUE UPDATING YOU WITH NEW DETAILS AS SOON AS WE GET THEM.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- WINTER STORM DÉJÀ VU!
WE'RE TALKING HURRICANE STRENGTH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN THE NATION'S MIDSECTION.
WARNINGS AND WATCHES ARE IN EFFECT IN KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA,
AS THE STORM TRACKS NORTHEAST.
THE WEATHER CHANNE CONFRIMS --- WICHITA HAS BROKEN ITS ALL-TIME SNOWFALL RECORD FOR ANY MONTH. ALMOST 21 INCHES. BREAKING THE OLD RECOR EXACTLY 100 YRS AGO. IN FEBRUARY OF 1913.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH IS MONITORING THE SITUATION, SHE'S LIVE IN STUDIO THIS MORNING, STACEY.
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IT'S THE 2ND BLIZZARD IN LESS THAN A WEEK TO SLAM PLAINS REGION.
THERE ARE AT LEAST TWO DEATHS BEING REPORTED.
TREACHEROUS ROADS AND THOUSANDS OF HOMES AND BUSINESSES WITHOUT POWER IN TEXAS AND OKLAHOMA.
FORECASTERS SAY THE STORM WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF HEAVY SNOW TO KANSAS, WHICH IS ALREADY DIGGING OUT FROM LAST WEEK'S STORM
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"it costs money to sit still and it costs money to run that thing empty, you know as far as fuel. so hopefully they get it cleared up."
"we've had a nice winter so far and now the last two weeks here, it's like gee."
"this is crazy, i don't like the winter."
TODAY THE STORM IS HEADED FURTHER NORTHEAST. FROM TEXAS TO MICHIGAN, 19 STATES ARE UNDER STORM WATCHES AND WARNINGS.
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I'M TOLD THE HEAVY SNOW IS SO BAD, THE NATIONAL GUARD HAS BEEN CALLED OUT.
AND MANY KANSAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS CANCELED CLASSES TODAY BECAUSE THE STORM COULD BRING ANOTHER 8 TO 24 INCHES OF SNOW.
R-S-W IN FORT MYERS IS NOT SHOWING ANY DELAYS OR CANCELLATIONS AT THIS TIME, BUT OF COURSE THAT COULD CHANGE.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR COUNTRY MUSIC STAR MINDY MCCREADY ARE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN EAST FORT MYERS.
HER FAMILY WILL HOLD THE SERVICE FOR THE FORT MYERS NATIVE, AT CROSSROADS CHURCH ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
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FRIENDS AND FANS CAN COME OUT TO PAY RESPECTS BEGINNING AT TWO P-M.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO YOUNG BOYS SHOT HERSELF IN THE HEAD ON THE FRONT PORCH OF HER HOME IN ARKANSAS. THE SAME PLACE HER BOYFRIEND SHOT HIMSELF TO DEATH A MONTH BEFORE.
HERE ARE THE FUNERAL DETAILS FOR YOU.
AGAIN IT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC STARTING AT 2PM.
THE FAMILY IS NOT RELEASING WHERE THE BURIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE FLORIDA TEENAGER TRAYVON MARTIN WAS GUNNED DOWN BY NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH VOLUNTEER GEORGE ZIMMERMAN.
THIS IS FILE VIDEO OF A SUPPORT RALLY THAT TOOK PLACE IN NEW YORK. ONE OF MANY ACROSS THE NATION.
THE ORLAND SENTINEL REPORTS THIS MORNING,
THERE ARE NO SPEECHES OR MARCHES PLANNED IN SANFORD FLORIDA WHERE THE SHOOTING HAPPENED.
HOWEVER, A CANDLELIGHT VIGIL WILL BE HELD AT A SANFORD PARK AT 7:15 TONIGHT, NEAR THE TIME TRAYVON WAS KILLED.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
SEQUESTER SCARE!
THE WRANGLING IN WASHINGTON CONTINUES OVER THE $85 BILLION DOLLARS IN AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS SCHEDULED TO START ON FRIDAY.
TODAY PRESIDENT OBAMA DELIVERS REMARKS ON SEQUESTRATION CUTS AT A NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA SHIP BUILDING TODAY.
HIS ADMINISTRATION SAYS THE CUTS WILL CAUSE MAJOR DISRUPTIONS,
INCLUDING FEWER BORDER PATROLS, FIGHTING FORCES, AND AIRPORT SECURITY.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --- CONTROVERSY IS THREATENING TO OVERSHADOW POPE BENEDICT'S FINAL DAYS.
HE HAS DECIDED TO KEEP THE CONTENTS OF AN INVESTIGATIVE REPORT ON THE 'VATILEAKS' SCANDAL, SECRET.
THE ONLY PERSON WHO WILL GET TO SEE THE REPORT WILL BE THE NEXT POPE.
THE POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE REPORT, DETAILED BY ITALIAN NEWSPAPERS,
SUGGESTS IT FOUND EVIDENCE OF CORRUPTION, BLACKMAIL AND A GAY SEX RING,
AND THAT IT TRIGGERED BENEDICT'S DECISION EARLIER THIS MONTH TO GIVE UP THE PAPACY.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
THE DOW'S DARK DAY.
YOU BET WE'LL BE WATCHING THE MARKETS CLOSELY THIS MORNING,
AFTER THE WORST DAY OF THE YEAR YESTERDAY.
THE DOW TUMBLED MORE THAN 200 POINTS, LOSING 90 POINTS IN THE LAST 15 MINUTES OF TRADING.
EXPERTS SAY IT'S DIFFICULT TO PINPOINT THE CATALYST FOR THE LATE-DAY SELL OFF,
BUT OVERALL, TRADERS SAID POLITICAL UNCERTAINTY IN ITALY WAS THE MAIN TRIGGER.
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ALL NEW RIGHT NOW ---
NBC-2 TRACKING THE LATEST GAS PRICES AND HERE ARE THE BRAND NEW AVERAGES OVERNIGHT.
NATIONALLY It's $3.78, SAME AS YESTERDAY.
IN FLORIDA ITS $3.87 -- ALSO UNCHANGED FROM YESTERDAY.
AND IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WE'RE PAYING $3.90 -- ALSO THE SAME AS YESTERDAY.
HOPEFULLY THIS LEVELLING OFF WILL CONTINUE, EXPERTS SAY IT SHOULD.
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MANY PARENTS AND STUDENTS IN OUR AREA ARE GETTING READY FOR TODAY'S FCAT WRITING TEST.
TEACHERS ARE PUSHING FOR HEALTHY BREAKFASTS FOR 4TH, 8TH AND 10TH GRADERS.
THIS YEAR, THE NAME OF THE ASSESSMENT TEST CHANGED TO FCAT 2 POINT 0 WRITING.
THERE ARE INCREASED SCORING EXPECTATIONS AND BECAUSE OF THAT - STUDENTS WILL GET MORE TIME - 60 MINUTES, INSTEAD OF 45.
IF YOU'D LIKE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE TEST - AND SCORING EXPECTATIONS, HEAD TO NBC DASH TWO DOT COM, CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ON THE WEST COAST ---
AN URGENT SEARCH IS ON FOR FOUR PEOPLE MISSING AT SEA OFF THE COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
THE COAST GUARD IS LOOKING FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN, AFTER RECEIVING "MULTIPLE" DISTRESS CALLS YESTERDAY.
THE LAST ONE SAID "THIS IS THE CHARM BLOW, WE ARE ABANDONING SHIP."
CREWS ARE ALSO SEARCHING FROM THE AIR.
BUT THEY DON'T HAVE MUCH TO GO ON.
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"We do believe they had life jackets and not much other safety equipment. They were trying to fashion a life raft out of coolers and other objects that were aboard the sailboat."
THIS MORNING NO NAMES OF THE MISSING FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE BEEN RELEASED.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ---
LANCE ARMSTRONG CHALLENGES THE UNITED STATES POSAL SERVICE.
PLUS, NEW DETAILS ON FOOD STAMPS FOR PETS. NOW AVAILABLE FOR STRUGGLING FAMILIES ACROSS THE U.S.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THIS MORNING NBC-2 HAS NEW DETAILS ON LANCE ARMSTRONG.
WE'VE LEARNED HE PLANS TO ARGUE THAT THE CASE AGAINST HIM IS TOO OLD TO PURSUE,
AND THAT HE NEVER SUBMITTED A FALSE CLAIM TO THE GOVERNMENT, ACCORDING TO A PERSON CLOSE TO ARMSTRONG'S DEFENSE TEAM.
THE PERSON SPOKE WITH USA TODAY.
IT REPORTS THAT ARMSTRONG'S LEGAL TEAM WILL ARGUE THAT THE GOVERNMENT KNEW OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN ABOUT DOPING ON THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CYCLING TEAM - BUT DID NOTHING TO STOP IT.
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NOW TO NEW DETAILS ON A NEW DONATION-BASED PROGRAM CALLED "PET FOOD STAMPS."
IT PROVIDES FOOD STAMPS FOR PETS OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
IT'S BASED IN NEW YORK, BUT IT'S OPEN TO ANYONE IN THE UNITED STATES.
MORE THAN 45-THOUSAND PETS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SIGNED UP IN THE PAST TWO WEEKS.
ONCE NEED AND INCOME IS VERIFIED, THE FAMILIES WILL RECEIVE PET FOOD EACH MONTH FOR A SIX-MONTH PERIOD.
THE PROGRAM SAYS RIGHT NOW IT IS NOT LOOKING FOR GOVERNMENT FUNDING.
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FLORIDA STATE TROOPERS HAVE RELEASED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT A COLLIER COUNTY CRASH THAT CRITICALLY INJURED A NINE YEAR OLD.
IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON, ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD, SOUTH OF RADIO ROAD.
TROOPERS TELL US EMMA BLACKWOOD WAS RIDING IN A MINIVAN THAT REAR-ENDED A CAR.
THE GIRL WAS FLOWN TO TAMPA GENERAL HOSPITAL.
NO ONE ELSE WAS SERIOUSLY HURT.
CHARGES ARE PENDING.
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NOW TO A CRIME ALERT IN FORT MYERS.
POLICE ARE SEARCHING FOR A BANK ROBBER THIS MORNING.
OFFICERS SENT US SURVIELLANCE PICTURES, FROM THE FIFTH THIRD BRANCH ON BOY SCOUT AND SUMMERLIN.
THEY TELL US THIS MAN WALKED IN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND DEMANDED MONEY.
AND HE IMPLIED HE WAS ARMED.
HE GOT SOME CASH AND RAN AWAY.
CALL POICE IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING.
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A RETIRED ANESTHESIOLOGIST, CONVICTED OF HAVING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY,
WILL BE SENTENCED IN JUNE.
DOCTOR PAUL DAVID DELEEUW FACES UP TO A DECADE IN PRISON, AFTER DOWNLOADED MORE THAN 150 SEXUALLY EXPLICIT VIDEOS AND PICTURES OF CHILDREN.
DELEEUW PLEADED GUILTY THE CRIME. SURPRISING PEOPLE IN HIS UPSCALE IONA NEIGHBORHOOD.
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THIS MORNING STUDENTS ARE PLANNING A MEMORIAL TO REMEMBER A 16 YEAR OLD GIRL, SHOT AND KILLED OVER THE WEEKEND,
KANASHA ISAAC WAS A WELL-KNOWN SOPHOMORE AT IMMOKALEE HIGH SCHOOL.
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THE MOTIVE FOR THE SHOOTING THAT KILLED HER, IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
THE ACCUSED SHOOTER MADE HIS FIRST COURT APPEARANCE YESTERDAY MORNING.
INVESTIGATORS BELIEVE HENRY BRUNSON, OF FORT MYERS, SHOT ISAAC IN THE FACE.
HE HAS A LENGTHY CRIMINAL HISTORY-- INCLUDING SEVERAL ILLEGAL WEAPONS CHARGES.
HE'S BEING HELD WITHOUT BOND.
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THIS MORNING NO ARRESTS AND NO SUSPECTS YET, AFTER SOMEONE FIRES GUNSHOTS AT A CAPE CORAL HOME.
THIS VIDEO SHOWS SEVERAL BULLET HOLES IN AND AROUND THE HOME INCLUDING ONE RIGHT IN THE KITCHEN.
A WOMAN, HER KIDS AND GRANDKIDS WERE ASLEEP WHEN IT HAPPENED.
THE ONLY LEAD COMES FROM A WITNESS WHO SAYS A MAN ON A BIKE PULLED UP BY THE HOUSE AROUND THE TIME OF THE SHOOTING THIS PAST WEEKEND.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
NEXT ON NBC TWO NEWS TODAY --
NEW INVESTIGATIONS INTO FORD, HONDA AND TOYOTAS.
PLUS, OUR TIM TEBOW GIVEAWAY!
WE TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE FOR PRIZES NEXT.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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LOOKING AHEAD --
THE TOWN OF FORT MYERS beach WILL HAVE EXTRA STAFF OUT ON THE BEACH TODAY --- TO PICK UP DEAD FISH KILLED BY RED TIDE.
THE PROBLEM STARTED THIS WEEKEND,
OFFICIALS EXPECTED A LARGER FISH KILL TO WASH UP OVERNIGHT.
THE DEAD FISH ARE CAUSING BREATHING PROBLEMS FOR SOME -- NOT ONLY THAT.
PEOPLE ARE GETTING BARBED BY THE DEAD CATFISH ON THE SAND.
THE TOWN REMINDS THOSE HITTING THE BEACH TO WEAR SHOES -
RINSE OFF -
AND STAY INDOORS IF YOU DO HAVE BREATHING ISSUES.
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E-M-S WORKERS ON THE ISLAND SAY ABOUT A DOZEN PEOPLE CALLED FOR HELP, AFTER STEPPING ON FISH BONES AND THOSE BARBS.
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AN NBC-2 CONSUMER ALERT ---
THERE'S NOW AN INVESTIGATION,
LOOKING INTO PROBLEMS THAT COULD AFFECT MORE THAN A MILLION VEHICLES MADE BY HONDA, TOYOTA AND FORD.
THE N-H-T-S-A RUNS SEVERAL DOZEN DEFECT INVESTIGATIONS AT ANY GIVEN TIME, ALL STEMMING FROM PUBLIC COMPLAINTS AND PETITIONS.
IT CAN LEAD TO RECALLS IF NECESSARY.
WE'LL LET YOU KNOW IF THE INVESTIGATIONS FIND ANY WIDESPREAD ISSUES.
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IT'S NO SURPRISE THAT SOME IN THE MIDDLE EAST WERE NOT HAPPY ABOUT THE MOVIE "ARGO,"
WHICH FOCUSES ON THE IRANIAN HOSTAGE CRISIS FROM 1979 TO 1981.
BUT THIS IS A REACTION NO ONE WAS EXPECTING.
DURING SUNDAY'S ACADEMY AWARD'S, THE FIRST LADY HANDED OUT THE AWARD FOR BEST PICTURE FOR ARGO VIA SATELLITE FROM THE WHITE HOUSE.
HOWEVER, SINCE MRS. OBAMA'S GOWN EXPOSED HER SHOULDERS,
AN IRANIAN NEWS AGENCY CALLED FARS PHOTOSHOPPED HER,
ADDING SLEEVES AND COVERING HER CHEST.
IT ALSO SLAMMED ARGO AS AN ANTI-IRAN FILM.
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IT'S ONCE AGAIN TIME TO TEST YOUR SPORTS TRIVIA KNOWLEDGE, ALL FOR A CHANCE TO SEE N-F-L STAR TIM TEBOW.
HE'S SPEAKING SATURDAY MARCH 9TH AT THE RITZ CARLTON IN NAPLES.
IT'S PART OF THE NAPLES TOWN HALL DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS SERIES.
FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A PAIR OF TICKETS TODAY -- YOU NEED TO ANSWER OUR QUESTION OF THE DAY.
WHAT COLLEGE DID TIM TEBOW ATTEND?
ENTER YOUR ANSWER ON NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
YOU'LL FIND A TIM TEBOW GIVEAWAY ICON ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE PAGE.
GOOD LUCK!
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS ROGER ASHLEY OF LEHIGH ACRES.
GREAT TO SEE YOU - THANKS FOR WATCHING AND CONNECTING WITH US ON OUR NBC2 NEWS FACEBOOK PAGE.
ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS LIKE US - AND YOU COULD BE NEXT!
ROGER - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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NATS - wall falls off side of bldg WHITE FLASH "it sounded like someone had run into the building and it was falling apart WHITE FLASH "this is crazy, i don't like the winter."
A FEROSCIOUS AND DEADLY WINTER STORM.
THIS MORNING NBC-2 IS TRACKING IT THROUGH THE MIDWEST AND UP TO NEW ENGLAND.
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AND BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT ---
NBC-2 WORKING TO FIND OUT WHAT CAUSED A HOT AIR BALLOON TO EXPLODE AND PLUNGE TO THE GROUND, KILLING 19 PEOPLE.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA!
WE BEGIN THIS TUESDAY WITH A LIVE LOOK AT NBC-2'S LIVE DOPPLER RADAR. AS RAIN MOVES IN TODAY.
WE TURN TO NBC-2 CHIEF METEORLOGIST HALEY WEBB TRACKING IT ALL.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT OF A DEADLY HOT AIR BALLOON CRASH---
OFFICIALS SAY A FIRE AND EXPLOSION CAUSED IT.
THE BALLOION WAS CARRYING AT LEAST 20 FOREIGN TOURISTS OVER EGYPT'S ANCIENT CITY OF LUXOR, KILLING AT LEAST 18.
IT WAS ONE OF THE WORST CRASHES INVOLVING TOURISTS IN THE COUNTRY. WHICH IS ALREADY STRUGGLING WITH A DECIMATED TOURISM INDUSTRY AFTER THE UPRISING THAT OUSTED FORMER LEADER HOSNI MUBARAK.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --- WINTER STORM DÉJÀ VU!
WE'RE TALKING HURRICANE STRENGTH BLIZZARD CONDITIONS IN THE NATION'S MIDSECTION.
WARNINGS AND WATCHES ARE IN EFFECT IN KANSAS AND OKLAHOMA,
AS THE STORM TRACKS NORTHEAST.
IT'S SO BAD, NATIONAL GUARD UNITS ARE MOBILIZING TO HELP STRANDED DRIVERS.
HEAVY SNOW COMBINED WITH HIGH WINDS IS MAKING VISIBILITY IS NEAR ZERO.
EVEN SNOW PLOWS ARE GETTING STUCK AND MANY ROADS ARE JUST IMPASSABLE THIS MORNING.
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TODAY WILL BE A DAY OF MUSIC AND MOURNING FOR THE FAMILY, FRIENDS AND FANS OF MINDY MCCREADY.
HER PUBLIC FUNERAL IS TODAY IN FORT MYERS AT CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH.
NBC-2'S DANIELLE KOLENIAK IS THERE LIVE WITH A PREVIEW, DANIELLE?
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IT IS HER FUNERAL SERVICE WHICH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. THIS IS HER OFFICIAL FUNERAL, IIT IS NOT A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE.
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CLOSE TO ONE THOUSAND FRIENDS, FANS AND LOVED ONES ARE EXPECTED TO COME OUT THIS AFTERNOON FOR COUNTRY STAR MINDY MCCREADY.
INVESTIGATORS DIED OF SUICIDE ON THE FRONT PORCH OF HER HOME IN ARKANSAS.
THE SAME PLACE HER BOYFRIEND SHOT HIMSELF TO DEATH A MONTH BEFORE.
SHE WAS A MOTHER OF TWO BOYS, 6 YEAR OLD ZANDER AND 10 MONTH OLD ZANYNE.
TODAY, FRIENDS AND FANS CAN COME OUT TO PAY RESPECTS BEGINNING AT TWO P-M AT THE CROSSROADS BAPTIST CHURCH IN EAST FORT MYERS.
ABOUT 100 FAMILY MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO ATTEND-- HER FAMILY WELCOMES ALL FANS AND FRIENDS.
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THE FAMILY IS NOT RELEASING **WHERE** THE BURIAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD.
IN LEE COUNTY DANIELLE KOLENIAK NBC2.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW ---
WE'RE GETTING A BETTER IDEA OF THE IMPACT OF THESE LOOMING BUDGET CUTS DUE TO KICK IN AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
WE'VE HEARD FROM SEVERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES IN WASHINGTON - MORE SPEAK OUT TODAY.
BUT SO FAR, NO NEGOTIATIONS AS OF THIS MORNING.
BEHIND CLOSED DOORS, NO ONE'S TALKING.
SO COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE BRACING FOR THE IMPACT.
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"Companies are preparing layoff notices. Families are preparing to cut back on expenses."
Virginia :47-:52
"The President's really gotta stop campaigning and come back to the table and work with us."
TODAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA VISITS A VIRGINIA SHIPBUILDER WORRIED ABOUT JOBS.
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HAPPENING TODAY ---
JANET NAPOLITANO WILL DELIVER THE STATE OF HOMELAND SECURITY ADDRESS IN THE DAY AHEAD.
SHE'S EXPECTED TO DISCUSS HOW THE DEPARTMENT HAS RESPONDED TO EVOLVING THREATS. SHE'LL TALK ABOUT EMERGENCY RESPONSE EFFORTS SINCE HURRICANE KATRINA, AND HOW THE DEPARTMENT WORKS WITH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS TO ACHIEVE SHARED SECURITY GOALS.
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THE SENATE IS EXPECTED TO VOTE TODAY ON WHETHER TO MOVE FORWARD ON CHUCK HAGEL'S NOMINATION AS SECRETARY OF DEFENSE.
REPUBLICANS BLOCKED A VOTE ON HAGEL BEFORE THE PRESIDENT'S DAY RECESS, BUT SOME OF HAGEL'S BIGGEST CRITICS, LIKE SENATORS JOHN MCCAIN AND LINDSAY GRAHAM, NOW SAY THEY'LL SUPPORT MOVING THE NOMINATION TO A FINAL VOTE.
WORD IS THE CURRENT SECRETARY OF DEFENSE, LEON PANETTA, IS VERY EAGER TO PASS THE BATON.
HE'S ALREADY WORKING FROM HOME CALIFORNIA, AND WILL BE TUNING IN TO C-SPAN THIS WEEK, HOPING HAGEL IS CONFIRMED.
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TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY SIX PEOPLE WERE KILLED AND MORE THAN A THOUSAND INJURED WHEN A BOMB EXPLODED IN THE PARKING GARAGE OF THE WORLD TRADE CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY.
THE BLAST LEFT A CRATER SIXTY FEET WIDE AND CAUSED THE COLLAPSE OF SEVERAL STEEL-REINFORCED CONCRETE FLOORS.
SEVERAL ARRESTS AND CONVICTIONS FOLLOWED.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --
NBC-2 IS WORKING TO GET A DISTRESS CALL RECORDING ---
AFTER A FAMILY VANISHED DURING A BOATING TRIP.
THE COAST GUARD HAS RELEASED THE DISTRESS CALL, BELIEVED TO BE MADE BY A MAN WHO WAS WITH HIS WIFE, SON AND ANOTHER CHILD BEFORE THEY ABANDONED THEIR SINKING SAILBOAT OFF THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA COAST AND DISAPPEARED.
THE COAST GUARD BELIEVES THE SHIP'S ELECTRONICS WERE FAILING.
THE RECORDING SAYS THEY WERE FASHIONING A MAKESHIFT RAFT AND ABANDONING SHIP.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW ---
NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY ----
THE NEXT STEP IN THE B-P OIL DISASTER TRIAL.
TODAY WILL BE A BIG DAY ON THE STAND.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH FILLS US IN NEXT.
AND NBC-2 TRACKING THE WINTER STORM UP NORTH ---
HOW WILL IT AFFECT FLIGHT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- we’re LIVE NEXT.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION OR CHAR CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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HUNDREDS OF FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED BECAUSE OF ANOTHER WINTER STORM.
RIGHT NOW, CHICAGO IS THE MAIN CULPRIT AS THIS FRONT THREATENS TO DROP INCHES OF SNOW THERE.
SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOU IF YOU'RE FLYING OUT OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA?
NBC2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE AT RSW IN FORT MYERS.
CLIFTON, WHAT CAN YOU TELL US?
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LIVE:
AS OF RIGHT NOW, MOST EVERYTHING IS CLEAR.
I'VE BEEN TALKING TO SEVERAL AIRLINES THIS MORNING, ALL ARE TELLING ME THERE ISN'T AN ISSUE YET, BUT IT'S JUST TOO EARLY TO TELL.
BUT ACROSS THE COUNTRY, THERE ARE MORE THAN 350 FLIGHT CANCELLATIONS.
IN CHICAGO, MORE THAN 100 INCOMING AND 100 OUTGOING FLIGHTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED TODAY.
KANSAS CITY ALSO HAS DOZENS OF CANCELLATIONS.
SO AIRLINES SAY YOU SHOULD KEEP CHECKING YOUR FLIGHT TO MAKE SURE THE STATUS DOESN'T CHANGE.
WE'RE LIVE AT RSW, CLIFTON FRENCH, NBC2.
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THE TRIAL FOR THE WORST OIL SPILL IN AMERICAN HISTORY PICKS BACK UP AGAIN TODAY IN NEW ORLEANS. WITH A SLEW OF LAWYERS REPRESENTING THE GOVERNMENT, BUSINESSES, CONTRACTORS AND INDIVIDUALS. MOSTLY TRYING TO PLACE THE BLAME ON BP.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENABUGH IS LIVE IN STUDIO WITH WHAT'S EXPECTED TO HAPPEN TODAY.
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GOOD MORNING --- I'VE LEARNED THAT TODAY --- THE FIRST WITNESSES WILL BE HEARD IN THE DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER TRIAL.
TESTIMONY RESUMES AT 9 A.M.
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FEDERAL PROSECUTORS AND PLAINTIFFS' LAWYERS ARGUED THE OIL GIANT IS GUILTY OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE THAT CAUSED THE 2010 DISASTER THAT KILLED 11 RIG WORKERS AND POURED 4 MILLION BARRELS WORTH OF OIL INTO THE GULF OF MEXICO.
BP MUST SHOW ITS ERRORS DO NOT MEET THE LEGAL DEFINITION OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE.
THE COMPANY HAS ALREADY PAID $37 BILLION IN CLEANUP, RESTORATION, FINES AND SETTLEMENTS SINCE THE SPILL.
IT IS LIKELY THAT A SETTLEMENT WILL BE REACHED OUTSIDE THE COURT ROOM BEFORE A VERDICT IS REACHED.
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BP HAS DENIED GROSS NEGLIGENCE SINCE THE DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL RIG EXPLOSION.
LIVE IN STUDIO SD NBC-2.
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
NBC-2 HAS DETAILS AS BEN BERNANKE IS SET TO TESFIY TODAY.
THE FEDERAL RESERVE CHAIRMAN WILL TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS AT 10 A.M.
WE'RE HEARING HE'LL BE PRESSED FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE ABOUT THE FEDERAL RESERVE'S APPROACH TO THE STILL-SLUGGISH U.S. ECONOMY.
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PERHAPS THE BEST KNOWN SURGEON GENERAL IN HISTORY --
DOCTOR C-EVERETT KOOP HAS DIED.
WE'RE WORKING TO FIND OUT THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH.
KOOP WAS 96 YEARS OLD.
HE WAS THE NATION'S LEADING SPOKESPERSON ON PUBLIC HEALTH DURING THE REAGAN ADMINISTRATION.
HE SET ASIDE HIS PERSONAL VIEWS ON HOMOSEXUALITY AND BECAME A LEADER IN SEX EDUCATION TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF AIDS
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NEW RIGHT NOW ---
NBC-2 IS LOOKING AHEAD TO CONSUMER CONFIDENCE THIS MORNING.
THE PRIVATE CONFERENCE BOARD WILL RELEASE ITS REPORT ON CONSUMER CONFIDENCE FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY AT 10 A.M.
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ALSO HAPPENING TODAY ---
MARTHA STEWART TAKES THE STAND.
BLOOMBERG REPORTS THAT SHE WILL TESTIFY IN THE TRIAL OF MACY'S LAWSUIT.
MACY'S IS LOOKING TO BLOCK AN AGREEMENT SHE MADE WITH JC PENNEY TO SELL HER GOODS IN ITS DEPARTMENT STORE.
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CRACKING DOWN ON YAHOO EMPLOYEES.
YAHOO CEO MARISSA MAYER BROUGHT FREE FOOD AND SHINY NEW IPHONES TO YAHOO.
NOW SHE'S MAKING A CHANGE THAT'S A LOT LESS FUN, INSTITUTING A POLICY THAT SAYS YAHOOS CAN NO LONGER WORK FROM HOME.
MAYER SAYS, TO BECOME THE ABSOLUTE BEST PLACE TO WORK, COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION WILL BE IMPORTANT, AND THEY NEED TO BE WORKING SIDE-BY-SIDE.
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THE NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS RE-UP WITH TOM BRADY.
A PERSON FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTRACT SAYS BRADY GOT A THREE-YEAR EXTENSION WORTH ABOUT $27 MILLION.
THE NEW DEAL CLEARS NEARLY $15 MILLION FROM NEW ENGLAND'S SALARY CAP.
THE THREE-TIME SUPER BOWL CHAMPION WILL MAKE FAR LESS IN THOSE THREE SEASONS THAN THE GOING RATE FOR STAR QUARTERBACKS.
BRADY CURRENTLY HAS A FOUR-YEAR, $72 MILLION DEAL WITH $48 MILLION GUARANTEED.
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nats of swamp race
NOW AN NBC-2 FOLLOW UP.
A COLLIER COUNTY MAN SAYS HE'S LUCKY TO BE ALIVE THIS MORNING AFTER A SWAMP BUGGY CRASH LAST MONTH.
THIS IS VIDEO OF THE WRECK--
YOU CAN SEE 50-YEAR-OLD GLEN CHESSER'S ORANGE BUGGY FLIP OVER DURING A RACE AT THE FLORIDA SPORTS PARK.
CHESSER WAS TRAPPED UPSIDE DOWN IN THE MUD, UNABLE TO BREATHE.
HIS LEFT HAND WAS SEVERED-- BUT DOCTORS WERE ABLE TO RE-ATTACH IT.
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TIME NOW TO SEE WHAT'S TRENDING TODAY --- THE STORIES AND VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB.
COMEDIAN ANDY SAMBERG IS GETTING HITCHED.
A REP FOR THE FORMER SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE STAR SAYS SAMBERG IS ENGAGED TO SINGER-SONGWRITER JOANNA NEWSOM.
THE TWO BEGAN DATING FIVE YEARS AGO.
OVER THE WEEKEND, THEY ATTENDED THE SPIRIT FILM AWARDS TOGETHER, WHICH SAMBERG HOSTED.
PHOTOS SNAPPED AT THE EVENT SHOW NEWSOM WITH A DIAMOND ON HER RING FINGER.
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TIME NOW IS--
JUST AHEAD-- NBC-2 RUNS DOWN YOUR MORNING TOP STORIES.
PLUS-- A FINAL CHECK OF YOUR NBC-2 FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S AND A CHECK OF THE ROADS.
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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.
Our stretch of dry weather will come to an end today as a band of rain moves into Southwest Florida this afternoon, signaling the arrival of a cool front that will take a couple days to push all the through.
We'll start the morning with a little patchy fog, but visibility should be much improved compared to the last several mornings. We'll notice some low clouds around early today along with some periods of sunshine, but clouds will be on the increase this afternoon as the cool front comes marching our way.
A broken band of showers will start moving in from the Gulf of Mexico by the mid afternoon, and there might also be a few embedded thunderstorms as well. The good news is this rain will be weakening as it moves in, so we don't anticipate the severe weather threat that areas to our north are experiencing today. As far as rain totals are concerned, most spots should pick up a quarter inch or less.
As we go through the night, some lingering showers will be possible, particularly over southern portions of the viewing area around Collier County. Because the front will take some time before making it all the way through Southwest Florida, clouds and even a few showers will hang around through our Wednesday, keeping daytime highs in the mid to upper 70s.
By Thursday we should notice at least some partial clearing as the cool air starts filtering in. Highs Thursday should only reach the mid 70s after starting with lows in the mid 50s. Friday will be a few points cooler with highs only climbing into the low 70s.
By the weekend, our weather really starts to get chilly. Highs Saturday and Sunday will likely only reach the 60s, and overnight temperatures will fall into the 40s. What's more, clouds and a few showers might even keep our weather a bit cooler Saturday through early Sunday before we see more sunshine by Sunday afternoon. Models are even hinting at temperatures as low as the low 40s and 30s by Monday morning!
By early next week, temperatures will start to warm up for a couple days before the next batch of cold air arrives by the middle of next week.
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ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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COMING UP ON TODAY.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
UPDATING OUR TOP STORIES NOW.
BREAKING OVERNIGHT IN EGYPT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY A FIRE AND EXPLOSION LED TO THE CRASH OF A HOT AIR BALLOON OVER THE ANCIENT CITY OF LUXOR.
THE BALLOON WAS CARRYING A GROUP OF FOREIGN TOURISTS.
AT LEAST 18 PEOPLE HAVE BEEN KILLED.
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FUNERAL SERVICES FOR COUNTRY MUSIC STAR MINDY MCCREADY ARE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY IN EAST FORT MYERS.
HER FAMILY WILL HOLD THE SERVICE FOR THE FORT MYERS NATIVE, AT CROSSROADS CHURCH ON PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
FRIENDS AND FANS CAN COME OUT TO PAY RESPECTS BEGINNING AT TWO P-M.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE SINGLE MOTHER OF TWO YOUNG BOYS SHOT HERSELF IN THE HEAD ON THE FRONT PORCH OF HER HOME IN ARKANSAS.
THE SAME PLACE HER BOYFRIEND SHOT HIMSELF TO DEATH A MONTH BEFORE.
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AT LEAST TWO PEOPLE HAVE ALREADY DIED IN A MAJOR WINTER STORM NOW BEARING DOWN ON THE NATION'S MIDSECTION.
NOT ONLY IS THE BLIZZARD PACKING HURRICANE-FORCE WINDS, BUT SOME AREAS FACE UP TO TWO FEET OF SNOW!
THAT'S ON TOP OF ANYTHING STILL LEFT FROM LAST WEEK'S STORM.
THE STORM IS OF COURSE CANCELLING DOZENS OF FLIGHTS TODAY, WHICH WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON TRAVEL ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
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GREAT NEWS THIS MORNING WHEN IT COMES TO PRICES AT THE PUMP.
THEY ARE HOLDING STEADY ACROSS THE BOARD.
RIGHT NOW YOU'LL FIND PRICES AROUND 3-90 ON AVERAGE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
THAT'S ACCORDING TO THE NEWEST NUMBERS FROM TRIPLE-A.
THAT'S 12 CENTS MORE THAN THE NATIONAL AVERAGE AND 3 CENTS MORE THAN THE STATE AVERAGE.
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TODAY INVESTORS ARE LOOKING AHEAD TO TESTIMONY FROM FED CHAIRMAN BEN BERNANKE.
HE'LL APPEAR BEFORE THE SENATE BANKING COMMITTEE AT 10 THIS MORNING.
INVESTORS WILL ALSO KEEP AN EYE OUT FOR NEW REPORTS ON THE HOUSING MARKET AND CONSUMER CONFIDENCE.
YESTERDAY STOCKS PLUNGED THE MOST SINCE *NOVEMBER* ON CONCERN ABOUT POLITICAL INSTABILITY IN ITALY.
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SPEAKING OF FINANCIAL MATTERS --
COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE BRACING FOR THE IMPACT OF THOSE SPENDING CUTS DUE TO KICK IN AT THE END OF THE WEEK.
SO FAR, NO NEGOTIATIONS HAVE TAKEN PLACE.
MEANTIME, PRESIDENT OBAMA IS HEADED TO VIRGINIA TODAY TO APPEAR AT A SHIPBUILDING COMPANY THAT WOULD BE AFFECTED BY CUTS TO NAVAL SPENDING.
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TODAY A DEEPLY DIVIDED SENATE IS MOVING TOWARD A VOTE ON PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA'S CONTENTIOUS CHOICE OF CHUCK HAGEL TO HEAD THE DEFENSE DEPARTMENT.
THEY'RE EXPECTED TO VOTE ON WHETHER TO PROCEED WITH THE HAGEL SELECTION.
IF CONFIRMED, HAGEL WOULD SUCCEED DEFENSE SECRETARY LEON PANETTA AND JOIN OBAMA'S RETOOLED NATIONAL SECURITY TEAM JUST DAYS BEFORE AUTOMATIC, ACROSS-THE-BOARD BUDGET CUTS HIT THE PENTAGON.
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TODAY MARKS ONE YEAR SINCE NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH VOLUNTEER GEORGE ZIMMERMAN FATALLY SHOT 17-YEAR-OLD TRAYVON MARTIN.
ZIMMERMAN SPOTTED MARTIN WALKING THROUGH HIS GATED COMMUNITY IN SANFORD, FLORIDA AND SAID HE LOOKED SUSPICIOUS.
THEY GOT INTO A FIGHT.
ZIMMERMAN IS WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER.
TRIAL IS SET FOR JUNE.
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THIS MORNING AN URGENT SEARCH IS ON FOR FOUR PEOPLE MISSING AT SEA OFF THE COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
THE COAST GUARD IS LOOKING FOR TWO ADULTS AND TWO CHILDREN, AFTER RECEIVING "MULTIPLE" DISTRESS CALLS YESTERDAY.
THE LAST ONE SAID "THIS IS THE CHARM BLOW, WE ARE ABANDONING SHIP."
CREWS ARE ALSO SEARCHING FROM THE AIR.
BUT THEY DON'T HAVE MUCH TO GO ON.
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POLICE IN FORT MYERS ARE SEARCHING FOR A BANK ROBBER THIS MORNING.
OFFICERS SENT US SURVIELLANCE PICTURES, FROM THE FIFTH THIRD BRANCH ON BOY SCOUT AND SUMMERLIN.
THEY TELL US THIS MAN WALKED IN YESTERDAY AFTERNOON AND DEMANDED MONEY.
AND HE IMPLIED HE WAS ARMED.
HE GOT SOME CASH AND RAN AWAY.
CALL POLICE IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING.
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THIS MORNING STUDENTS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ARE GEARING UP FOR THE BIG TEST-- TODAY'S F-CAT WRITING TEST.
TEACHERS ARE PUSHING FOR HEALTHY BREAKFASTS FOR 4TH, 8TH AND 10TH GRADERS.
WE ARE TOLD THERE ARE INCREASED SCORING EXPECTATIONS AND BECAUSE OF THAT - STUDENTS WILL GET MORE TIME - 60 MINUTES, INSTEAD OF 45.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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