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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER --
TODAY IS THE BIG DAY FOR POPE BENEDICT.
HE WILL OFFICIALLY STEP DOWN TODAY.
AND WE'RE GOING TO GO TO A SPECIAL REPORT FROM NBC NEWS IN JUST A MOMENT.
BUT FIRST --
LET'S GET A QUICK CHECK OF THE FORECAST FROM CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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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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ALTHOUGH POPE BENEDICT THE SIXTEENTH MADE HIS LAST PUBLIC APPEARANCE AS POPE WEDNESDAY MORNING,
THIS IS THE DAY HIS RESIGNATION TAKES EFFECT.
AND THIS MORNING HE SAYS GOODBYE TO THE MEN WHO WILL CHOOSE HIS SUCCESSOR.
POPE BENEDICT HAS KEPT THE CATHOLIC CHURCH ON A TRADITIONAL PATH.
BUT HE ALSO LEAVES IT BESET BY SCANDALS - WHICH THE NEXT POPE WILL HAVE TO TACKLE HEAD ON.
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SOT FATHER JOHN WAUCK / ABC NEWS CONTRIBUTOR
When they look for a successor of Saint Peter, obviously they want a saint -
that's the most important. But they also want a shepherd, who will lead the
flock.
BEHIND THE SCENES, THE CARDINALS MAY BE PLANNING FOR THE CONCLAVE.
BUT TODAY IS ABOUT SAYING "THANK YOU" TO THE MAN WHO APPOINTED MORE THAN HALF OF THEM.
AFTER HIS MEETING WITH CARDINALS THIS MORNING --
HE WILL FLY TO CASTEL GANDOLFO --- HIS SUMMER RESIDENCE --- IN A HELICOPTER.
HE SAYS HE IS STEPPING DOWN FOR HEALTH REASONS.
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BACK HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
THE GIGANTIC "DIOCESE OF VENICE" HAS ASKED ALL OF ITS CHURCHES IN THE TEN-COUNTY REGION TO HOLD A MASS HONORING THE POPE.
THEY CALLED IT "MASS OF THANKSGIVING."
nats - 8:55:15 - This new years eve of our church. The time when we look back over the past years to give thanks and prayer and praise to god for the papacy of our pope benedict the 16th.
ABOUT 100 PEOPLE CAME OUT TO SAINT CECILIA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY IN FORT MYERS WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
THEY WANTED TO GIVE THANKS FOR THE POPE AND HIS SERVICE.
SOME PARISHIONERS SEE THIS AS A HISTORIC TIME --
AND WANTED TO PAY HOMAGE TO THEIR LEADER ONE LAST TIME.
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I think it's kind if a big deal. It's the first time this has happened in 600 years that a pope has resigned.
THE NEXT MASS OF THANKSGIVING AT SAINT CECILIA IS THIS MORNING AT 7-30.
THEY HOST ANOTHER AT 12-10 IN THE AFTERNOON.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
THE COUNTDOWN CONTINUES TO THOSE ACROSS THE BOARD BUDGET CUTS.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US NOW IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE ON HOW THESE CUTS WILL HIT HOME.
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WE ARE HOURS AWAY FROM FORCED BUDGET CUTS THAT COULD HAVE WIDE-RANGING IMPACT ON SERVICES THAT MILLIONS OF US USE --
BUT LAWMAKERS AREN'T ACTING.
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THE VICTIMS OF HURRICANE SANDY --
TRYING TO REBUILD THEIR HOMES AND COMMUNITIES --
WON'T HAVE THE FUNDING THEY NEED TO DO IT.
ABOUT THREE BILLION HAS BEEN CUT FROM A SUPPLEMENTAL BILL FOR REPAIR AND RECOVERY.
ALSO -- IF THE SPENDING CUTS GO INTO EFFECT - SOME PRESCHOOLERS MAY HAVE TO STAY HOME.
400 MILLION IN PROPOSED CUTS --
MEANS NEARLY 70 THOUSAND CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES WON'T BE ABLE TO ENROLL IN PRE-SCHOOLS AND DAYCARE CENTERS RUN BY HEAD START.
AND YOUR VISIT TO SOME OF OUR NATIONAL PARKS WILL ALSO LIKELY BE AFFECTED.
THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE COULD LOSE 110 MILLION DOLLARS FROM ITS BUDGET.
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"The public is beginning to pay attention to this. And one thing I'm certain about is that the country as a whole is weary of Washington presiding over a manufactured crisis every three months."
TODAY THE SENATE WILL UNVEIL A VOTE ON COMPETING PLANS -- ONE DEMOCRATIC AND ONE REPUBLICAN.
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IT WOULD GIVE PRESIDENT OBAMA MORE FLEXIBILITY IN IMPLEMENTING THE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS.
HOWEVER --BOTH PLANS ARE EXPECTED TO FAIL.
I'M LIVE IN THE STUDIO THIS MORNING --
STACEY DEFFENBAUGH, NBC-2.
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GUNNERY ROAD IS BACK OPEN AT THIS HOUR AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET SOUTHWEST.
TROOPERS TELL US ONE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING IN THE WRONG LANE AND HIT ANOTHER DRIVER HEAD ON -- SERIOUSLY INJURING BOTH DRIVERS.
WE ARE STILL WORKING TO GET AN UPDATE ON THEIR CONDITIONS.
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THIS MORNING -- A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IN UNDERWAY AT THE PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AN AUDIT OF SPENDING FOUND SUPERVISORS AT THE IMMOKALEE BRANCH STEALING MONEY,
PRETENDING EMPLOYEES WORKED WHEN THEY DIDN'T,
AND CASHING AND POCKETING PAYCHECKS.
NBC-2 GOT AHOLD OF AN AUDIT UNCOVERING NEARLY 25 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ESTIMATED UNDER AND OVER PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES.
ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE --
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL DECIDE ON DISCIPLINARY ACTION.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
A NINE YEAR OLD COLLIER COUNTY GIRL HURT IN A CRASH MONDAY HAS DIED.
ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS,
EMMA BLACKWOOD WAS RIDING IN A CAR THAT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD.
INITIAL REPORTS SHOW EMMA WAS WEARING A SEATBELT.
THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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THIS MORNING -- A HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION HAS DEVELOPED FROM CRASH ON I-75 INVOLVING A STATE TROOPER.
NEW DETAILS IN A REPORT SHOW THE TROOPER WAS NEGLIGENT AND DISTRACTED WHEN HE HIT ANOTHER CAR.
A MAN AND A WOMAN WERE THROWN FROM THEIR VEHICLE.
THE WOMAN, 5 AND A HALF MONTHS PREGNANT AT THE TIME, LOST HER UNBORN BABY.
THE COUPLE'S ONE-YEAR-OLD SON SURVIVED THE CRASH.
THE TROOPER -- GUSTAVO REYES IS ON DESK DUTY FOR THE TIME BEING.
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AS IT TURNS OUT --
THE 16 YEAR OLD IMMOKALEE GIRL -- SHOT AND KILLED OUTSIDE A FORT MYERS RESTAURANT -- WAS PREGNANT.
KANASHA ISSAC WAS THREE MONTHS PREGNANT WHEN SOMEONE SHOT HER IN THE FACE SATURDAY NIGHT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY HENRY BRUNSON PULLED THE TRIGGER -- BUT HAVEN'T SAID WHY.
BRUNSON IS BEING HELD ON NO BOND, CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
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WE'RE HEADING INTO DAY FOUR OF THE MURDER TRIAL OF RYAN COSTELLO.
FOR THE FIRST TIME YESTERDAY,
WE HEARD FROM WHITNEY SIMONSEN-- WHOSE BABY BOY DIED THREE YEARS AGO.
COSTELLO IS HER EX-FIANCE -- AND THE FATHER OF DARWIN,
THE FOUR YEAR OLD WHO WAS BEATEN TO DEATH IN 2010.
SIMONSEN TESTIFIED THAT COSTELLO ATTACKED HER --
AND THAT SHE FAKED BEING UNCONSCIOUS UNTIL HE STOPPED.
THEN -- SHE SAYS HE HANDED HER THE BABY, WHO WAS UNRESPONSIVE.
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Whitney Simonsen/victim's mother
11:4542 he felt really heavy and he was kind of wheezing and I tried to wake him up and he wasn't so I started screaming what have you done 58
SIMONSEN ADMITTED TO BEING A DRUG DEALER --
AND ADMITTED THAT THERE WAS A MARIJUANA OPERATION IN THE COUPLE'S HOME.
THE TRIAL CONTINUES LATER TODAY.
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TODAY A SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE WILL FOUR GUN SAFETY MEASURES, INCLUDING A WEAPONS BAN.
THE OTHER THREE BILLS AIM TO STOP ILLEGAL GUN TRAFFICKING --
ENHANCE SAFETY IN SCHOOLS --
AND PUT UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS INTO PLACE.
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THIS MORNING THE U-S IS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE A MAJOR POLICY SHIFT IN SYRIA.
SENIOR WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS SAY IT WILL INCLUDE AID CHANNELED DIRECTLY TO SELECTED GROUPS OF THE SYRIAN OPPOSITION.
THE AID IS LIKELY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND FOOD, BUT NOT WEAPONS.
SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY IS IN ROME THIS MORNING WHERE HE IS EXPECTED TO MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWING A "FRIENDS OF SYRIA" MEETING.
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RED TIDE IS PLAUGING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA BEACHES --
AND IT'S RIGHT AT THE PEAK OF TOURIST SEASON.
AND NOW -- IT'S NOT JUST DEAD FISH WASHING UP ON SHORE.
COMING UP -- THE OTHER VICTIMS TO THE ALGAE BLOOMS SETTLING IN THE GULF WATERS.
YOUR TIME NOW --
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Full Forecast
THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE NBC2 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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ALL CLEAR, CONSTRUCTION?
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
EYE 75 AND U-S 41 ALL CLEAR.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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A LIVE LOOK NOW FROM THE VATICAN -- ON POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH'S LAST DAY.
THE POPE JUST FINISHED GREETING ALL OF HIS CARDINALS A FINAL TIME.
LATER THIS MORNING, HE WILL FLY BY HELICOPTER TO A PAPAL RETREAT OUTSIDE ROME.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU LIVE COVERAGE THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
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THIS MORNING --
CREWS ARE SEARCHING BY HELICOPTER FOR A SHARK THAT KILLED A MAN IN NEW ZEALAND.
THE MAN -- AN AWARD WINNING FILM MAKER --
WAS KILLED IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS ON A CROWDED BEACH.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHARK WAS BETWEEN 12 AND 14 FEET LONG.
AND IT'S POSSIBLE IT WAS A GREAT WHITE.
IT ATTACKED DIRECTOR ADAM STRANGE --
WHO WAS SWIMMING ABOUT 200 YARDS OUT.
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WHAT IS USUALLY PRISTINE BEACH CONTINUES TO BE A DECAYING BED OF DEAD SEA LIFE.
RED TIDE OCCURS NATURALLY AND EXPERTS SAY WE CAN'T GET RID OF IT --
SO MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE MET WEDNESDAY ON SANIBEL ISLAND TO FIND OUT WHY?
A PANEL OF SCIENTISTS TRIED TO EXPLAIN HOW RED TIDE IS FORMED AND ITS LONG TERM EFFECTS.
ONE EMPLOYEE OF A MAJOR RESORT ON SANIBEL SAYS HER PHONE HAS BEEN RINGING OF THE HOOK WITH CONCERNED CUSTOMERS.
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- Debbie Bubley - Resort Employee
25:49 its very difficult to relate to the guests that there's not going to be a problem for them and I don't know what to say to them
SCIENTISTS SAY BECAUSE THERE ARE SO MANY HOLES IN RED TIDE RESEARCH --
THERE ARE MANY LINGERING QUESTIONS AS TO LONG TERM EFFECTS.
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FISH AREN'T THE ONLY VICTIMS --
SO FAR THIS YEAR --
EXPERTS SAY 13 TURTLES HAVE DIED FROM RED TIDE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME A LARGE LOGGERHEAD TURTLE IS ON THE LIST.
BOATERS FOUND IT IN A FISH TRAP IN A BAY JUST OFF BONITA BEACH.
RESEARCHERS AT F-G-C-U SAY SHE DOESN'T HAVE A MICROCHIP SO SHE HASN'T BEEN STUDIED BEFORE.
F-W-C WILL PICK UP THE LOGGERHEAD TO DETERMINE THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH.
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A DISTURBING CASE OF ANIMAL CRUELTY IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY-
CLEO FIORE IS ACCUSED OF LEAVING HER 10 PETS IN CRATES, WITH NO FOOD OR WATER, LIVING IN THEIR OWN FILTH.
THE CATS AND DOGS WERE IN A MAKE-SHIFT SHELTER ON A PIECE OF PROPERTY ON OIL WELL ROAD.
ANIMAL CONTROL TELLS US THEY GOT A CALL FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS WORKING ON THE VACANT LOT AND DISCOVERED THE ANIMALS.
WHEN OFFICERS CONFRONTED FIORE, SHE TOLD THEM SHE WAS MOVING AND COULDN'T TAKE HER PETS WITH HER, SO SHE DECIDED TO LEAVE THEM ON HER FAMILY'S PROPERTY INSTEAD.
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15:39 "the mosquitos were unbelievable out there and as a result. the dogs were heartworm positive."
2 OF THE CATS HAD TO BE PUT DOWN BECAUSE THEY WERE IN SUCH BAD SHAPE.
ANIMAL CONTROL TOOK THE OTHER DOGS AND CATS.
THEY'RE RECOVERING AT DIFFERENT RESCUE GROUPS.
AS FOR FIORE, SHE'S BEEN ARRESTED AND IS FACING 20 ANIMAL CRUELTY CHARGES.
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CONSUMER ALERT --
ALL NEW GAS PRICES AS YOU WAKE UP --
AND SOME GOOD NEWS ALONG WITH IT.
HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- WE'RE PAYING 3.90 - UNCHANGED FROM YESTERDAY.
THE FLORIDA AVERAGE IS DOWN A PENNY FROM YESTERDAY -- AT 3.86.
AND THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS ALSO DOWN ONE CENT FROM YESTERDAY --
SITTING AT 3.78 THIS MORNING.
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THIS MORNING INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT CAUSED A HOME IN MICHIGAN TO EXPLODE.
THEY THINK IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN FROM NATURAL GAS.
IT LEFT ONE PERSON DEAD --
AND SEVERELY DAMAGED HOUSES NEARBY.
THE VICTIM'S IDENTITY HAS NOT BEEN RELEASED THIS MORNING.
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TIRE TROUBLE FOR A CHARLOTTE COUNTY MAN JAILED AFTER DEPTUIES CAUGHT HIM WITH ONE HUNDRED TIRES IN HIS FRONT YARD.
TAKE A LOOK -- PILES OF TIRES ON 57 YEAR OLD ROBERT CLAWSON'S PROPERTY.
THE PERSON WHO DUMPED THEM THERE WON'T FACE ANY CHARGES,
BUT CLAWSON NOW FACES FELONY LITTERING CHARGES.
THAT'S BECAUSE HE WANTED THEM THERE.
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you find them in ditches you find them on the side of the road you find them everywhere except the landfill I was trying to create something with them
CLAWSON SAYS HE WANTED TO USE THE TIRES TO MAKE A FENCE AND EVENTUALLY AN EARTH HOUSE.
BUT NOW HE'S CLEANING IT ALL UP.
HE PLANS TO HAVE THEM ALL GONE BY HIS COURT DATE IN APRIL.
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TWINKIES AND WONDER BREAD ARE ONE STEP CLOSER TO MAKING A COMEBACK.
A 360-MILLION-DOLLAR BID BY FLOWERS FOODS FOR WONDER AND MOST OTHER BREAD BRANDS HAS BEEN ACCEPTED.
HOSTESS PRODUCTS HAVE NOT BEEN PRODUCED SINCE THE COMPANY FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY IN NOVEMBER.
ANY DEAL WOULD HAVE TO BE APPROVED BY THE BANKRUPTCY COURT AND REGULATORS.
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WHEN IT COMES TO THE ROYALS, EVERYONE'S TALKING ABOUT WHETHER WILL AND KATE ARE HAVE A BOY OR GIRL.
NOW A GENETICIST WENT SO FAR AS TO CREATE A PREDICTION OF WHAT THE BABY WILL LOOK LIKE.
HERE IT IS.
THIS IS THE GUESS ABOUT THE NEXT ROYAL.
THE GIRL IMAGE IS ON THE LEFT, BOY ON THE RIGHT.
HERE ARE THE POSSIBILITIES OF THE YOUNG ADULT VERSIONS.
ACCORDING TO THE GENETIC EXPERT, A GIRL WILL INHERIT KATE'S EYELASHES AND EYEBROWS BUT HAVE WILL'S BLUE EYES.
A BOY, WOULD TAKE AFTER WILLIAM.
YOU CAN SEE HERE, THE TEENAGER LOOKS EXACTLY LIKE WILL.
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ALL EYES ARE ON THE VATICAN THIS MORNING --
WHERE THE POPE IS FINISHING UP HIS FINAL DAY.
NOT ONLY IS IT THE FIRST TIME A POPE IS RESIGNING IN MORE THAN 500 YEARS.
IT ALSO COMES DURING RISING ALLEGATIONS OF "INNAPPROPRIATE ACTS" IN THE CATHOLIC CHURCH.
its _______NEXT ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
A catholic EXPERT joins us live to ANSWER MANY QUESTIONS BEHIND THIS HISTORIC TIME.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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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 --
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH IS IN THE SPOTLIGHT.
POPE BENEDICT THE SIXTEENTH IS STEPPING DOWN --
A MOVE THAT HASN'T BEEN SEEN IN NEARLY 600 YEARS.
THIS LEAVES A LOT QUESTIONS UNANSWERED.
SO TO SHED LIGHT ON SOME OF THOSE QUESTIONS.
WE'RE JOINED THIS MORNING BY NBC NEWS CONTRIBUTER. FATHER ROBERT BARRON.
FATHER BARRON IS AN ACCLAIMED AUTHOR, SPEAKER, AND THEOLOGIAN.
ALSO -- AMERICA'S FIRST PODCASTING PRIEST.
GOOD MORNING.
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**FATHER BARRON, WHAT DECISIONS HAVE BEEN MADE ABOUT THE CONCLAVE?
**EARLIER THIS WEEK, THE POPE ACCEPTED THE RESIGNATION OF A TOP BRITISH CARDINAL OVER ALLEGATIONS OF "INAPPROPRIATE ACTS" -- HOW IS THE CHURCH RESPONDING TO THIS?
**AND WHAT CAN YOU TELL ME ABOUT THAT LEAKED, CONFIDENTIAL REPORT BY A COMMITTEE OF CARDINALS WHICH IS NOW BEING REFERRED TO AS "VATILEAKS"?
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
IT'S A BIG DAY AT THE VATICAN.
THE POPE'S MAKING HIS FINALS ROUNDS
WHILE THE CATHOLIC CHURCH GETS READY TO SAY FAREWELL TO TODAY'S LEADER.
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AND -- AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT FRIDAY --
MASSIVE BUDGET CUTS ARE SET TO TAKE EFFECT.
BUT RIGHT NOW -- CONGRESS STILL HAS TIME TO ACT.
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IT IS POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH'S FINAL DAY.
THE FIRST POPE TO RESIGN IN ABOUT 600 YEARS.
HE'S BEEN MEETING WITH CARDINALS THIS MORNING BEFORE HE LEAVES THE VATICAN AT THE END OF HIS WORK DAY.
NBC-2 ANCHOR STACEY DEFFENBAUGH JOINS US LIVE IN THE STUDIO WITH MORE.
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MORE THAN HALF OF THE CARDINALS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED BY BENEDICT,
PLUS HE'S LIVED IN ROME FOR MORE THAN 30 YEARS, SO HE KNOWS MANY OF THEM PERSONALLY.
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AT HIS FINAL PUBLIC APPEARANCE BENEDICT LEFT NO DOUBT WHY HE'S LEAVING --
AT 85 YEARS OLD HE EXPLAINED IT'S FOR THE CHURCH'S GOOD BECAUSE HIS STRENGTH HAD DIMINISHED.
CARDINALS WON'T LIKELY SET A TIMELINE FOR THE CONCLAVE TO CHOOSE THE NEXT POPE UNTIL NEXT WEEK,
BUT CLEARLY DISCUSSIONS ARE TAKING PLACE IN ADVANCE.
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"Since we're already in Rome we're already talking. You could see if you at the audience all the cardinals were up there were weren't just talking about the weather."
BENEDICT WILL LEAVE BY HELICOPTER FOR CASTEL GANDOLFO LATER THIS MORNING.
IT WILL BE HIS TEMPORARY RESIDENCE, WITH SECURITY -- UNTIL HIS NEW HOME AT THE VATICAN IS READY.
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THE BIG QUESTION NOW IS WHO WILL BE THE NEXT POPE --
MANY EXPECT SOMEONE YOUNGER AND MORE MEDIA SAVVY TO APPEAL TO THE 1 POINT 2 BILLION ROMAN CATHOLICS.
I'M LIVE IN THE STUDIO 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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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ALL CLEAR, LEE CO ENFORCEMENT
TAKING A LOOK AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA ROADS RIGHT NOW.
ROADS ARE ALL CLEAR - NO ACCIDENTS OR ROAD BLOCKS TO REPORT.
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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NEW RIGHT NOW:
THE CLOCK IS TICKING TO THE LOOMING SEQUESTER DEADLINE.
DEMOCRATS AND REPUBLICANS REMAIN DIVIDED.
AND PRESIDENT OBAMA IS CHANGING HIS TUNE A BIT --
SAYING THE IMPACT OF THE AUTOMATIC SPENDING CUTS MAY NOT BE FELT IMMEDIATELY.
EDUCATION SECRETARY ARNE DUNCAN LAID OUT WHAT THE CUTS WOULD MEAN FOR SCHOOL KIDS.
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SOT Arne Duncan
"so the only choice i could make would be to hurt fewer poor children and
help more special needs kids or do the opposite. it's a no-win proposition
there. there's no good answer."
THE 85-BILLION IN CUTS IS SET TO KICK IN FRIDAY AT MIDNIGHT.
THE ACROSS THE BOARD CUTS WILL MEAN FURLOUGHS FOR CIVILIAN DEFENSE DEPARTMENT WORKERS.
ONE SMALL SIGN OF PROGRESS -- THE PRESIDENT WILL MEET WITH CONGRESSIONAL LEADERS FRIDAY AFTERNOON --
BEFORE THE CUTS KICK IN.
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THIS MORNING -
NBC-2 IS EXPOSING NEW EVIDENCE OF CORRUPTION IN THE PARKS AND REC DEPARTMENT IN COLLIER COUNTY.
AN AUDIT OF SPENDING FOUND SUPERVISORS AT THE IMMOKALEE BRANCH, STEALING MONEY-- PRETENDING EMPLOYEES WORKED WHEN THEY DIDN'T, AND CASHING AND POCKETING PAYCHECKS.
IT ALL STARTED WITH A PHONE CALL FROM A CONCERNED MOTHER.
HER DAUGHTER WAS ON THE PARKS PAYROLL - AND RECEIVED A W-2 FORM THAT SHOWED SHE WORKED TOO MANY HOURS.
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They went right down the list, and ensured each and every one of them were violated."
HERE'S WHAT THE INVESTIGATION FOUND -
SUPERVISORS APPROVED FALSIFIED TIMECARDS.
TIMEKEEPERS ENTERED THOSE FALSIFIED TIMES.
AND AUTHORIZED APPROVERS FAILED TO REVIEW THE CARDS.
AN AUDIT OBTAINED BY NBC-2 SHOWS NEARLY 25 THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ESTIMATED UNDER AND OVER PAYMENTS TO EMPLOYEES.
A CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION IS UNDERWAY, ONCE IT'S COMPLETE, COMMISSIONERS WILL DECIDE ON DISCIPLARY ACTION.
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LEE COUNTY SHERIFF MIKE SCOTT'S LATEST FACEBOOK PAGE IS RILING UP THE CONSERVATIVE BASE.
SHERIFF SCOTT WROTE A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT SAYING HE WILL NOT QUOTE "DEDICATE PRECIOUS OR LIMITED RESOURCES TO ENFORCING CONGRESSIONAL REGULATIONS THAT INFRINGE ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF LAW ABIDING CITIZENS".
THE SHERIFF IS REFERRING TO GUN CONTROL LEGISLATION THAT THE PRESIDENT WANTS CONGRESS TO PASS.
WE'VE POSTED OUR FULL EMAIL CONVERSATION WITH THE SHERIFF ON OUR WEBSITE, N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM - RIGHT UNDER NEWS LINKS.
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"Now I should point out. and I'm sure you've heard from a number of experts and economists that this is not a cliff, but it is a tumble downward."
PRESIDENT OBAMA SPOKE AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS COUNCIL DINNER IN WASHINGTON, DC WEDNESDAY NIGHT.
HE FOCUSED ON THE IMPENDING SEQUESTER CUTS SCHEDULED TO HIT FRIDAY --
AND THEIR POSSIBLE IMPACT ON THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY.
THE PRESIDENT SAID HE HOPES THE COUNTRY CAN AVOID THE SEQUESTER.
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JACK LEW WILL BE THE NEXT TREASURY SECRETARY.
THE SENATE CONFIRMED HIM WITH A VOTE OF 71 TO 26.
HE WAS PRESIDENT OBAMA'S CHIEF OF STAFF, AND ALSO THE BUDGET DIRECTOR FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA AND FORMER PRESIDENT CLINTON.
HE REPLACES TIMOTHY GEITHNER.
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MEANTIME --
JOHN BRENNAN WILL HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER FEW DAYS FOR A SENATE COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON HIS NOMINATION FOR C-I-A DIRECTOR.
THE COMMITTEE DELAYED THE VOTE UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
IF BRENNAN PASSES THE COMMITTEE VOTE, HE STILL NEEDS APPROVAL FROM THE FULL SENATE.
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TODAY -- REALTY TRAC RELEASES IT'S YEAR END REPORT ON 2012 FORECLOSURES AND SHORT SALES.
IT SHOWS NEARLY ONE MILLION PROPERTIES WHICH WERE BANK OWNED OR IN SOME STAGE OF FORECLOSURE WERE SOLD IN 2012.
THAT'S A DECREASE OF SIX-PERCENT FROM THE YEAR BEFORE.
LAST YEAR'S FORECLOSURE-RELATED SALES ACCOUNTED FOR 21-PERCENT OF ALL U-S RESIDENTIAL HOME SALES.
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IT'S NOT EVERYDAY YOU GET TO LAUGH IN THE FACE OF CRIME --
BUT THIS ROBBERY SUSPECT IS GIVING PEOPLE A REASON TO.
THAT STORY -- IS STILL AHEAD THIS MORNING.
PLUS -- YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED THE FIRST TRIP --
BUT THE TITANIC MAY GET ANOTHER CHANCE TO REACH IT'S DESTINATION.
DETAILS ON THE TITANIC II - COMING UP.
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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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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A LIVE LOOK NOW FROM THE VATICAN -- ON POPE BENEDICT THE 16TH'S LAST DAY.
LATER THIS MORNING, HE WILL FLY BY HELICOPTER TO A PAPAL RETREAT OUTSIDE ROME.
YOU CAN COUNT ON US TO BRING YOU LIVE COVERAGE THROUGHOUT THE MORNING.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
THAT ALABAMA BUNKER -- WHERE A YOUNG BOY WAS HELD HOSTAGE FOR NEARLY A WEEK -- HAS NOW BEEN DEMOLISHED.
F-B-I AGENTS SHOT AND KILLED JIMMY LEE DYKES INSIDE THE SHELTER EARLIER THIS MONTH.
THAT BROUGHT THE SIX-DAY STANDOFF TO AN END.
AUTHORITIES SAY DYKES SHOT AND KILLED A SCHOOL BUS DRIVER BEFORE TAKING THE THEN 5-YEAR-OLD ETHAN HOSTAGE.
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THE GUN CONTROL DEBATE HEATS UP IN WASHINGTON, AS FAMILY MEMBERS OF SANDY HOOK VICTIMS MADE AN EMOTIONAL PLEA TO PASS AN ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN.
"It's hard for me to be here today to talk about my deceased son. I have to.I'm his voice"
IT WAS THE FIRST HEARING ON THE PROPOSED BAN ON MILITARY-STYLE ASSAULT WEAPONS SINCE THE DECEMBER 14TH RAMPAGE IN NEWTOWN LEFT 20 CHILDREN AND SIX ADULTS DEAD.
OPPONENTS SAY THE BAN'S NOT NECESSARY --
BUT BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF EXISTING LAW IS.
THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE COULD VOTE ON THE PROPOSED BAN AS EARLY AS TODAY.
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THE SUPREME COURT NOW MUST MAKE SENSE OF THE ARGUMENTS THEY'VE HEARD SURROUNDING THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT.
AT ISSUE IS A KEY PART OF THE ACT --
REQUIRING STATES WITH A HISTORY OF DISCRIMINATION TO GET PERMISSION BEFORE CHANGING THEIR VOTING LAWS.
SHELBY COUNTY, ALABAMA ARGUES THE ACT IS OUTDATED.
THE SUPREME COURT IS EXPECTED TO RELEASE A FINAL DECISION BY LATE JUNE.
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THE FIRST LADY IS GETTING PHYSICAL TODAY --
MICHELLE OBAMA CONTINUES HER TOUR TO CELEBRATE THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HER "LET'S MOVE" INITITIATIVE.
SHE HEADS TO HER HOMETOWN OF CHICAGO TODAY --
WHERE SHE WILL MAKE A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT TO BRING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BACK TO SCHOOLS.
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ARE KIDS WASTING TIME PLAYING VIDEO GAMES --
OR HONING THEIR SKILLS AS FUTURE SURGEONS?
RESEARCHERS SAY THAT AFTER A 4-WEEK TRAINING REGIMEN ON THE NINTENDO WII --
POST-GRADUATE RESIDENTS HAD BETTER SURGERY SKILLS THAN RESIDENTS WHO DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE WII GAMES.
EXPERTS SAY THIS MIGHT BE A HELPFUL -- AND ENTERTAINING -- WAY TO HELP TRAIN YOUNG DOCTORS.
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THERE'S A NEW MEMORIAL IN OUR NATION'S CAPITAL THIS MORNING.
THIS BRONZE STATUE IS OF ROSA PARKS --
THE WOMAN WHO IN 1955 REFUSED TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON A BUS IN ALABAMA.
HER ARREST WAS A CRITICAL MOMENT IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT--
AND EVENTUALLY LED TO THE SUPREME COURT'S RULING TO BAN SEGREGATION ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION.
PARKS IS THE FIRST BLACK WOMAN TO BE HONORED WITH A FULL-LENGTH STATUE IN STATUARY HALL.
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IF A CRIME STORY CAN BE FUNNY.THIS IS IT.
FORT MYERS POLICE SAY THIS WOMAN ROBBED THE PUBLIX AT THE CORNER OF SUMMERLIN ROAD AND COLONIAL BOULEVARD TUESDAY.
DURING THE ROBBERY, THE WOMAN HELD HER HAND OVER HER MOUTH AND TOLD THE CLERK, "I FORGOT MY TEETH TODAY."
IF YOU RECOGNIZE HER CALL POLICE OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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A CHARLOTTE COUNTY BOY IS HOME THIS MORNING --
AFTER SPENDING 17 DAYS IN THE HOSPITAL.
MANY OF THOSE DAYS IN THE I-C-U.
13-YEAR OLD GABE WELCHMAN WAS IN A SERIOUS HORSEBACK RIDING ACCIDENT.
HE SUFFERED A TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY WHEN THE HORSE HE WAS RIDING COLLIDED WITH ANOTHER.
HE WAS UNCONSCIOUS FOR FOUR DAYS AFTER THE ACCIDENT.
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"I think he's got a little more of an attitude of gratitude. He's just really happy that he's still alive and he's really happy to be home and see his horses and his family."
WELCHMAN IS *STILL RECOVERING AND WILL NEED TO GO TO REHAB FOR A WHILE.
DOCTORS SAY THE HELEMET HE WAS WEARING THE DAY OF THE ACCIDENT SAVED HIS LIFE.
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ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY --
SCHOOL BREAKFAST CAN HAVE A LASTING IMPACT ON A STUDENT'S ACADEMIC AND ECONOMIC FUTURE.
THE STUDY SHOWS -- ON AVERAGE -- STUDENTS WHO EAT BREAKFAST ARE LIKELY TO ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANTLY HIGHER STANDARDIZED MATH TEST SCORES.
AND THEY ARE ALSO MORE LIKELY TO ATTEND MORE DAYS OF SCHOOL.
RESEARCH ALSO SHOWS --
STUDENTS WHO ATTEND MORE CLASS ARE MORE LIKELY TO GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL -- AND EARN MORE MONEY.
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NEW THIS MORNING --
TRIPADVISOR RELEASED IT'S ANNUAL AIR TRAVEL SURVEY --
AND FOUND THE TOP COMPLAINT FROM TRAVELERS IS UNCOMFORTABLE SEATS,
AND LIMITED LEG ROOM.
38 PERCENT OF THOSE SURVEYED SAY -- MORE LEG ROOM IS THE MOST IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENT AIRLINES NEED TO MAKE.
BUT MOST OF THEM SAY THEY WOULDN'T PAY A HIGHER PRICE FOR IT.
AS FOR WHERE PASSENGERS WANT TO SIT --
MOST TRAVELERS WANT A SEAT IN THE AISLE.
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IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE, WOULD YOU SAIL ON THE TITANIC?
AN AUSTRALIAN BILLIONAIRE WILL FUND A PROJECT TO BUILD A REPLICA SHIP CALLED TITANIC TWO.
THE OCEAN LINER WILL SAIL FROM ENGLAND TO NEW YORK.
IT'S THE ORIGINAL ROUTE OF THE ORIGINAL SHIP.
PASSENGERS WILL WEAR CLOTHING FROM THE 19-HUNDREDS AND EAT MEALS FROM THE ORIGINAL MENU.
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TIME NOW TO TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S TRENDING --
PICTURES -- VIDEOS GETTING THE MOST CLICKS ON THE WORLDWIDE WEB.
WE ALL HAVE OUR SPECIAL TALENTS --
THIS GIRL'S IS BEING ABLE TO TALK HORSE.
SHE REALLY SOUNDS LIKE A HORSE.
SO MUCH SO THAT EVEN THE HORSES THINKS SHE'S ONE OF THEM.
THOSE NOISES YOU'RE HEARING -- ARE COMING FROM A HUMAN BEING.
SHE EVEN FOOLS THEM ALL.
A WHOLE HERD OF HORSES COMING RUNNING BECAUSE THEY THINK SHE'S ONE OF THEIR OWN.
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TIME NOW TO SAY HELLO AND GOOD MORNING TO OUR NBC2 FACEBOOK FRIEND OF THE DAY.
THIS IS OF BARBARA DOLLESCHALL OF CAPE CORAL.
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!
BARBARA - HOPE YOU HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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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.
"A bit more sun, with lower humidity"
After a cloudy and showery Wednesday, all signs point to more sunshine for Thursday while we start to shave a few degrees off our afternoon highs each and every day.
Temperatures this morning will be slightly cooler in the upper 50s with a few readings in the middle 50s deeper inland. We'll even start out with a bit more sunshine as that stalled frontal boundary gets a push to the south taking the clouds and moisture with it. Through the afternoon a mix of sun and clouds will dominate our skies and daytime highs will climb into the middle 70s for most. A northwesterly breeze around 10-15 mph will also dry our atmosphere out just a bit keeping our humidity levels rather pleasant.
Tonight, partly cloudy skies will remain overhead and overnight temperatures will settle into the lower half of the 50s along the urban corridor.
As moisture begins to increase across Southwest Florida on Friday expect our skies to stay mostly cloudy. This will be the start of an unsettled weather pattern featuring more clouds and the threat for some wet weather as a strong disturbance dives southward toward the Gulf of Mexico.
After lows in the 40s to start on Saturday daytime highs will be rather cool in the middle 60s. Showers will begin to develop during the afternoon and carry over into Sunday. This will make for a chilly and blustery end to the weekend with afternoon temperatures in the low to middle 60s.
Once this system exits to our east late in the day, skies will begin to clear and overnight lows will plummet into the 30s deep inland with lower 40s in town by Monday morning. We'll see a nice gradual warming trend through Tuesday before our next cold front arrives on Wednesday with another shot of cool and dry air.
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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 NOW IS--
OUR TOP STORY THIS MORNING -- FAREWELL TO POPE BENEDICT THE SIXTEENTH.
TODAY IS THE DAY HIS RESIGNATION TAKES EFFECT.
THIS MORNING, THE PONTIFF MET WITH HIS CARDINALS FOR A FINAL TIME.
THEN LATER TODAY, HE WILL FLY BY HELICOPTER TO A RETREAT OUTSIDE OF ROME, WAVE FROM THE BALCONY, AND THEN SHUT THE DOOR.
AT THAT POINT - THE NEW POPE EMERITUS WILL, IN HIS OWN WORDS, BE HIDDEN FOR
THE REST OF HIS LIFE.
HE'S THE FIRST POPE TO RESIGN IN 600 YEARS.
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SENATE REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS WILL PUSH THEIR OWN PLANS TODAY THAT THEY SAY WILL COPE WITH UPCOMING MANDATORY, ACROSS-THE-BOARD SPENDING CUTS.
OFFICIALS CONCEDE NEITHER MEASURE HAS A CHANCE TO PASS.
MEANWHILE, LAWMAKERS ALSO HAVE TO PONDER A POTENTIAL GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN IN A MONTH.
PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETS WITH LEADERS TOMORROW.
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GUNNERY ROAD IS BACK OPEN RIGHT NOW.
THIS AFTER A SERIOUS CRASH NEAR THE INTERSECTION OF FIRST STREET SOUTHWEST.
TROOPERS SAY ONE DRIVER WAS TRAVELING IN THE WRONG LANE AND HIT ANOTHER DRIVER HEAD ON -- SERIOUSLY INJURING BOTH DRIVERS.
COUNT ON NBC-2 TO GET AN UPDATE ON THEIR CONDITIONS.
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ALL NEW THIS MORNING.
NBC2 IS LEARNING THAT A NINE YEAR OLD COLLIER COUNTY GIRL HURT IN A CRASH MONDAY HAS DIED.
ACCORDING TO OUR PARTNERS AT THE NAPLES DAILY NEWS,
EMMA BLACKWOOD WAS RIDING IN A CAR THAT REAR-ENDED ANOTHER VEHICLE ON SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD.
INITIAL REPORTS SHOW EMMA WAS WEARING A SEATBELT.
THE CRASH IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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SOME NEW DETAILS FOR YOU THIS MORNING.
THE 16 YEAR OLD IMMOKALEE GIRL -- SHOT AND KILLED OUTSIDE A FORT MYERS RESTAURANT -- WAS PREGNANT.
KANASHA ISSAC WAS THREE MONTHS PREGNANT WHEN SOMEONE SHOT HER IN THE FACE SATURDAY NIGHT.
INVESTIGATORS SAY HENRY BRUNSON PULLED THE TRIGGER -- BUT HAVEN'T SAID WHY.
BRUNSON IS BEING HELD ON NO BOND, CHARGED WITH SECOND DEGREE MURDER.
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SO FAR THIS YEAR --
EXPERTS SAY 13 TURTLES HAVE DIED FROM RED TIDE.
FOR THE FIRST TIME A LARGE LOGGERHEAD TURTLE IS ON THE LIST.
BOATERS FOUND IT IN A FISH TRAP IN A BAY JUST OFF BONITA BEACH.
RESEARCHERS AT F-G-C-U SAY SHE DOESN'T HAVE A MICROCHIP SO SHE HASN'T BEEN STUDIED BEFORE.
F-W-C WILL PICK UP THE LOGGERHEAD TO DETERMINE THE OFFICIAL CAUSE OF DEATH.
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A HELICOPTER SEARCH WILL GET BACK UNDERWAY THIS MORNING, LOOKING FOR A SHARK THAT KILLED A MAN IN NEW ZEALAND.
THE MAN -- AN AWARD WINNING FILM MAKER --
WAS KILLED IN FRONT OF HUNDREDS ON A CROWDED BEACH.
WITNESSES SAY THE SHARK WAS BETWEEN 12 AND 14 FEET LONG.
AND IT'S POSSIBLE IT WAS A GREAT WHITE.
IT ATTACKED DIRECTOR ADAM STRANGE --
WHO WAS SWIMMING ABOUT 200 YARDS OUT.
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THIS MORNING THE U-S IS EXPECTED TO ANNOUNCE A MAJOR POLICY SHIFT IN SYRIA.
SENIOR WHITE HOUSE OFFICIALS SAY IT WILL INCLUDE AID CHANNELED DIRECTLY TO SELECTED GROUPS OF THE SYRIAN OPPOSITION.
THE AID IS LIKELY TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND FOOD, BUT NOT WEAPONS.
SECRETARY OF STATE JOHN KERRY IS IN ROME THIS MORNING WHERE HE IS EXPECTED TO MAKE THE ANNOUNCEMENT FOLLOWING A "FRIENDS OF SYRIA" MEETING.
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A LITTLE GOOD NEWS FOR DRIVERS HEADED TO FILL UP THEIR TANK THIS MORNING.
NEW NUMBERS SHOW PRICES AT THE PUMP EITHER HOLDING STEADY OR EVEN DROPPING IN SOME CASES.
ACCORDING TO TRIPLE-A, HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA -- WE'RE PAYING 3.90 ON AVERAGE - UNCHANGED FROM YESTERDAY.
THE FLORIDA AVERAGE IS DOWN A PENNY FROM YESTERDAY -- AT 3.86.
AND THE NATIONAL AVERAGE IS ALSO DOWN ONE CENT FROM YESTERDAY --
SITTING AT 3.78 THIS MORNING.
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JOHN BRENNAN WILL HAVE TO WAIT ANOTHER FEW DAYS FOR A SENATE COMMITTEE TO VOTE ON HIS NOMINATION FOR C-I-A DIRECTOR.
THE COMMITTEE DELAYED THE VOTE UNTIL NEXT WEEK.
IF BRENNAN PASSES THE COMMITTEE VOTE, HE STILL NEEDS APPROVAL FROM THE FULL SENATE.
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TODAY WE'LL GET A LOOK AT FORECLOSURE RELATED SALES FOR THE YEAR 2012.
REALTY TRAC RELEASES IT'S YEAR END REPORT.
IT SHOWS NEARLY ONE MILLION PROPERTIES WHICH WERE BANK OWNED OR IN SOME STAGE OF FORECLOSURE WERE SOLD IN 2012.
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THE FIRST LADY HAS A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT TODAY.
MICHELLE OBAMA IS CONTINUES HER TOUR TO CELEBRATE THE THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF HER 'LET'S MOVE' INITIATIVE.
SHE'S HEADING TO CHICAGO -- WHERE SHE'LL UNVEIL A BIG PLAN TO BRING PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BACK TO SCHOOLS.
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TRAFFIC RECAP
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