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BREAKING NEWS RIGHT NOW AT 5:00.
A DEADLY CRASH HAS STATE ROAD 82 BLOCKED OFF AT HOMESTEAD.
THIS IS IN LEHIGH ACRES --
IT HAPPENED JUST BEFORE TWO A-M.
WE'RE TOLD ONE DRIVER DIED --
ANOTHER WAS FLOWN TO LEE MEMORIAL BY HELICOPTER.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON SCENE NOW WITH MORE.
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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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ALL NEW OVERNIGHT ---
AN ARMED ROBBERY IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES SAY TWO MEN GOT AWAY WITH CASH AFTER HOLDING UP FARMER JACK'S MARKET, A SMALL CONVENIENCE STORE.
IF YOU SAW OR HEARD A CHOPPER UP IN THE AREA OVERNIGHT, THIS IS WHY.
NO ONE WAS HURT AND THE SEARCH FOR THE SUSPECTS CONTINUES.
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NBC-2 IS ON POPE WATCH THIS MORNING -
THE LAST CARDINAL WHO WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE CONCLAVE TO ELECT THE NEXT POPE ARRIVED IN ROME --
MEANING A DATE CAN NOW BE SET FOR THE ELECTION.
AND ONE U-S CARDINAL SAYS A DECISION ON THE START DATE IS EXPECTED SOON -- BUT OTHERS SAY -- THEY'LL MEET FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES.
THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE CARDINALS A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER BETTER --
AND DIVE INTO THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE CHURCH AND WHO AMONG THEM IS BEST SUITED TO FIX THEM.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
OSAMA BIN LADEN'S SON IN LAW -
IS SAID TO BE COOPERATING -- ALREADY REVEALING "KEY INTELLIGENCE" INFORMATION ON AL-QUAEDA.
SULAIMAN ABU GHAITH IS SCHEDULED TO APPEAR IN FEDERAL COURT TODAY IN NEW YORK.
HE FACES CHARGES INCLUDING CONSPIRACY TO KILL AMERICANS.
THIS CASE IS SEEN AS A VICTORY FOR THE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION --
WHICH - FOR A LONG TIME - HAS WANTED TO TRACK DOWN AND CHARGE AL-QUAEDA SUSPETS IN FEDERAL COURT --
RATHER THAN HOLD THEM IN GUANTANAMO BAY.
REPUBLICANS -- NOT SO THRILLED.
THEY SAY THEY DON'T WANT HIGH THREAT TERROR SUSPECTS BROUGHT INTO THE U-S.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
NORTH KOREA IS MAKING MORE THREATS.
LEADERS THERE ARE CANCELING A HOTLINE AND A NONAGGRESSION PACT WITH SOUTH KOREA.
NORTH KOREA IS UPSET THE U-N SECURITY COUNCIL VOTED TO IMPOSE MORE SANCTIONS IN RESPONSE TO THEIR RECENT NUCLEAR TESTS.
THE NEW SANCTIONS PUT TIGHTER DIPLOMATIC AND FINANCIAL RESTRICTIONS ON NORTH KOREA --
MAKING IT MORE DIFFICULT FOR THE COUNTRY TO FINANCE AND GET NEW MATERIAL FOR ITS WEAPONS PROGRAMS.
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MORE THAN 30 HEADS OF GOVERNMENT WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE AT HUGO CHAVEZ' STATE FUNERAL TODAY.
INCLUDING REPS FROM THE UNITED STATES.
VENEZUELA'S FORMER LEADER OFTEN PORTRAYED THE U-S AS A GREAT GLOBAL EVIL.
THE COUNTRY'S INTERIM PRESIDENT SAYS CHAVEZ' EMBALMED BODY WILL BE PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED IN A GLASS CASKET AT THE MUSEUM OF THE REVOLUTION SO THAT " HIS PEOPLE WILL ALWAYS HAVE HIM."
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THE SENATE HAS CONFIRMED JOHN BRENNAN AS THE NEXT DIRECTOR OF THE C-I-A.
SENATOR RAND PAUL'S 13 HOUR FILIBUSTER COULDN'T KEEP BRENNAN FROM THE 63-34 VOTE.
SENATOR PAUL ALLOWED THE VOTE TO GO FORWARD ONCE HE WAS SATISFIED WITH THE HOUSE'S STANCE ON DRONE OPERATIONS.
BRENNAN HAS BEEN ONE OF THE KEY ARCHITECTS OF THE DRONE PROGRAM WHICH HAS CAUGHT A LOT OF CONTROVERSY RECENTLY.
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A BILL IS FLYING THROUGH THE FLORIDA STATE LEGISLATURE --
THAT WOULD *LIMIT THE USE OF DRONES BY LAW ENFORCEMENT.
A HOUSE COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY PASSED IT THURSDAY.
UNDER THE MEASURE --
POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND SHERIFF'S OFFICES WOULD HAVE TO GET A WARRANT FROM A JUDGE OR HAVE TO CITE IMMINENT DANGER BEFORE PUTTING A DRONE IN THE AIR.
MIAMI P.D. HAS AT LEAST ONE.
THERE ARE NONe HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
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THE DOW JONES HAS BEEN TOPPING RECORDS THIS WEEK --
INDICATING GOOD NEWS FOR THE ECONOMY --
AND TODAY WE GET ANOTHER INDICATOR WHEN THE MONTHLY JOB NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY COME OUT.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT ABOUT 160-THOUSAND JOBS TO ADDED --
WHILE THE 7 POINT 9 PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS UNCHANGED.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
AN UPDATE ON THE DEADLY LION ATTACK IN CALIFORNIA.
NBC2 HAS LEARNED THE YOUNG INTERN KILLED--
DIED OF A BROKEN NECK.
THE ATTACK HAPPENED WEDNESDAY AT THE "CAT HAVEN" SANCTUARY IN FRESNO COUNTY.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THE LION ESCAPED ITS CAGE --
AND ATTACKED 24-YEAR OLD DIANNA HANSON WHO WAS CLEANING INSIDE THE LION ENCLOSURE.
POLICE HAD TO SHOOT AND KILL THE LION TO GET TO HANSON'S BODY.
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I am at a loss for words they were such sweet people and great neighbors.
CHILLING NEW DETAILS THIS MORNING ABOUT A FATAL HOUSE FIRE IN CHARLOTTE COUNTY.
FIRE OFFICIALS TELLS NBC-2 THE ELDERLY COUPLE WAS FOUND IN THEIR BEDROOM --
BUT NOT IN THEIR BED.
NEIGHBORS SAY THEIR DAUGHTER FOUND THEM IN THEIR SERRENTO COURT HOME AND CALLED 911.
FIREFIGHTERS SUSPECT THE FIRE STARTED IN THE LIVING ROOM -- AND WENT OUT ON IT'S OWN.
BUT NEIGHBORS DIDN'T NOTICE ANY FLAMES OR SMELL ANYTHING.
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2:26 we spread the message all year round but this is a great reminder to make sure you have working smoke detectors
TURNS OUT JOHN AND CAROLE FITZMAURICE DIDN'T HAVE WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS.
THE STATE FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE IS STILL INVESTIGATING A CAUSE.
A REMINDER --
YOU SHOULD CHECK YOUR SMOKE DETECTOR BATTERIES A COUPLE TIMES A YEAR --
A GOOD TIME -- IS THIS WEEKEND WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR CLOCKS *FORWARD.
THAT'S SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY.
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WE'RE STILL WAITING FOR LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES TO RELEASE MORE DETAILS ABOUT A DEADLY CRASH IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
IT HAPPENED YESTERDAY AFTERNOON NEAR U-S 41 AND PONDELLA ROAD, RIGHT ACROSS THE BRIDGE.
OFFICIALS WE SPOKE WITH SAY A CAR HIT A LIGHT POLE.
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LEE MEMORIAL HEALTH SYSTEM MAY SOON LOSE HUNDREDS OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN FUNDING.
OFFICIALS WITH LEE MEMORIAL SAY --
476 MILLION DOLLARS OF FUNDS WILL BE LOST OVER THE NEXT DECADE FROM CHANGES IN MEDICARE.
AND THE HEALTH SYSTEM HAS ALREADY LOST 125 MILLION IN MEDICAID DOLLARS.
AREAS HARDEST HIT IF CUTS TAKE EFFECT COULD BE THE CHILDREN SERVICES AND TRAUMA CENTERS.
RIGHT NOW -- THE STATE IS FUNNELING MONEY AWAY FROM HOSPITALS -- LIKE LEE MEMORIAL -
WHO ACCEPT PATIENTS REGARDLESS OF THEIR ABILITY TO PAY.
IN TURN -- THEY'RE GIVING THAT MONEY TO HOSPITALS THAT ARE MORE SELECTIVE WITH PATIENTS THEY TREAT.
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Chris Hansen - Board Member55:13 it's like a double whammy, those that are doing the most good for those that need it the most are being punished through this process 55:20
BOARD MEMBERS ARE SCHEDULED TO MEET WITH LAWMAKERS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS TO DISCUSS OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS.
LEE MEMORIAL SAYS -- IF THE GOVERNMENT WOULD INCREASE RESOURCES FOR LOWER WAGE EARNERS --
IT WOULD BE ABLE TO SUBSIDIZE LOST FUNDING.
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NBC-2 IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING --
A FATAL CRASH MAY IMPACT YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
STATE ROAD 82 IS CLOSED DOWN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT HOMESTEAD.
WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE WITH THE LATEST UPDATES --
AND WE'LL HAVE YOUR ALTERNATE ROUTES STRAIGHT AHEAD.
BUT FIRST -- KIRA MINER IS TRACKING CHILLY TEMPS THIS MORNING with your first alert forecast on the 2s
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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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THE DAYS OF LEGALLY TEXTING AND DRIVING IN FLORIDA MAY BE LIMITED.
HOUSE BILL 13 UNANIMOUSLY PASSED THE HOUSE TRANSPORTATION AND HIGHWAY SAFETY SUBCOMMITTEE YESTERDAY.
IF APPROVED BY LAWMAKERS-- IT WILL BAN DRIVERS FROM TEXTING WHILE IN A MOVING VEHICLE.
VOICE ACTIVATED TEXTING WOULD BE ALLOWED, AS WOULD TEXTING WHILE STOPPED AT A RED LIGHT.
IT'S NOT A TOTAL BAN --
BUT SUPPORTERS SAY IT'S BETTER THAN NOTHING.
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Sot Kristin Murphy, daughter killed by distracted driver
2:52 the person who hit my daughter- he lost his life too in a way, he can't go on and do what he wanted to do. 56 he wanted to be. Police officer' he wanted to go into the service. His life is ruined I buried a child but he also buried his dreams. 07
POLICE AND DRIVERS OF OTHER EMERGENCY VEHICLES WOULD *NOT HAVE TO FOLLOW THE LAW.
THE BILL IS NOW HEADED TO THE HOUSE CIVIL JUSTICE COMMITTEE.
COUNT ON US TO TRACK IT.
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IMAGINE YOU LOSE YOUR WALLET --
CASH, CREDIT CARDS, LICENSE AND ALL.
THEN YOU FIND OUT CHECKS ARE BEING ISSUED IN YOUR NAME,
IT'S A PAIN BUT YOU CAN RECOVER.
THAT HAPPENED TO ONE COLORADO WOMAN --
WHO WAS ALSO A WAITRESS.
SHE WAS CARDING THE GUESTS IN HER SECTION --
WHEN ONE WOMAN HANDED HER A LICENSE WITH A FAMILIAR FACE.
IT WAS HER OWN!
SHE SAYS SHE DIDN'T PANIC --
AND TOLD THE WOMAN SHE'D BE RIGHT BACK WITH HER MARGARITA.
SHE WENT AND CALLED THE POLICE.
THE WOMAN WAS ARRESTED ON IDENTITY THEFT CHARGES.
THE DUMB PART --
THE WOMAN WAS 26, AND DIDN'T EVEN NEED A FAKE ID.
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CAPE CORAL IS DISHING OUT MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN REFUNDS RIGHT NOW.
BUT SOME DON'T THINK THEY'RE GETTING THEIR FAIR SHARE.
THE REFUNDS COME FROM THE UTILITIES EXPANSION PROJECTS THAT STARTED IN THE 19-90S.
THE CITY SAYS SOME PEOPLE OVERPAID.
SO CITY LEADERS PLAN TO SHELL OUT ABOUT 19 MILLION DOLLARS TO THE *CURRENT* PROPERTY OWNERS.
THAT MEANS IT'S POSSIBLE WHOEVER OVERPAID TWO DECADES AGO, DOESN'T LIVE THERE ANYMORE AND WON'T GET THE MONEY.
AND THEY SAY THAT'S NOT FAIR.
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8:13 i dont usually complain about things but this really irritated me:16
58:45 it is fair to think the refund should go to current owner of record because they have paid for that in one way or the other 58:50
NO ONE KNOWS YET EXACTLY HOW MUCH EVERYONE IS GETTING.
COUNCIL HAS TO APPROVE THIS.
THAT'S SCHEDULED FOR A MEETING IN A FEW WEEKS.
IF APPROVED, PEOPLE WOULD GET THEIR REFUNDS THIS SUMMER.
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EATING A LOT OF PROCESSED MEAT, LIKE SAUSAGE AND BACON, CAN CONTRIBUTE TO AN EARLY DEATH, ACCORDING TO A NEW STUDY.
THE NEW RESEARCH FOUND HIGH CONSUMPTION OF PROCESSED MEAT LED TO A 72-PERCENT INCREASED RISK OF DYING FROM HEART DISEASE AND AN ELEVEN-PERCENT INCREASED RISK OF DYING FROM CANCER.
THE STUDY FOUND DIETS HIGH IN PROCESSED MEAT WERE LINKED TO UNHEALTHY LIFESTYLES.
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A CONSUMER ALERT THIS MORNING -
IF YOU WENT TO A PAMPERED CHEF PARTY. DID YOU PURCHASE THIS?
PAMPERED CHEF IS RECALLING ABOUT 286-THOUSAND OF THESE GARLIC SLICERS DUE TO A LACERATION HAZARD.
THE COMPANY HAS RECEIVED MORE THAN 20 REPORTS OF THE BLADE ON THE SLICER DISLODGING DURING USE. INCLUDING A CUT ON THE FINGER.
CONSUMERS SHOULD STOP USING THE SLICER AND CONTACT PAMPERED CHEF FOR A REPLACEMENT PRODUCT.
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AND ANOTHER CONSUMER ALERT --
SUBARU IS RECALLING NEARLY 50 THOUSAND VEHICLES --
BECAUSE THEY MAY START THEMSELVES!
AMONG THESE "ZOMBIE CARS" ARE THE LEGACY, OUTBACK AND IMPREZA MODELS FROM 20-10 TO 2013.
THE 2013 CROSSTREK IS INCUDED.
SUBARU SAYS THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE REMOTE ENGINE STARTER.
IF THE KEYCHAIN FOB IS DROPPED -- IT COULD MALFUNCTION --
AND START THE ENGINE.
OWNERS CAN GET THEIR FOBS REPLACED FROM THE DEALER AT THE END OF APRIL-- FREE OF CHARGE.
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JUSTIN BEIBER FANS ARE WONDERING --
WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THEIR FAVORITE POP STAR.
HE COLLAPSED ON STAGE THURSDAY NIGHT --
ONE OF BIEBER'S REPS SAYS THE SINGER FELT WOOZY --
SO HE WENT BACK STAGE IN THE MIDDLE OF HIS SHOW AND REPORTEDLY PASSED OUT.
HE RECEIVED OXYGEN AND TREATMENT BACKSTAGE, BUT INSISTED THE SHOW MUST GO ON.
AFTER THE CONCERT HE WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL --
NO WORD IF HE WAS RELEASED OVERNIGHT.
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"It's still baffling that my name will be there. so thank you. It's a huge honor that I really can't even comprehend right now."
A NEW STAR WAS ADDED TO THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME ON THURSDAY.
JAMES FRANCO RECEIVED HIS STAR IN THE MOTION PICTURE CATEGORY.
FRANCO'S ENTRY WILL BE THE 2,492ND STAR TO GRACE THE SIDEWALK ON HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD.
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HOPING TO ATTRACT AND KEEP MORE USERS --
FACEBOOK ANNOUNCED SOME CHANGES THURSDAY -- ALL COSMETIC.
BUT, TODAY, SOME ARE WONDERING IF THIS IS REALLY JUST AN ATTEMPT TO STEM THE FLOW OF THOSE WHO'VE DECIDED TO LEAVE FACEBOOK.
THE CHANGES AFFECT THE NEWS FEED.
THE CHANGES ARE DESIGNED TO KEEP USERS ACTIVE --
AND INTERACTING WITH THE SITE. WHICH APPEALS TO FACEBOOK ADVERTISERS.
BUT SOME SOCIAL MEDIA EXPERTS SAY IT'S ALSO ABOUT FACEBOOK TRYING TO REKINDLE ITS ORIGINAL APPEAL.
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" Bridget Carey / Sr Editor, CNETThey're hoping to kinda grab back people who are going to apps like Instagram where it's more photo focused"
SOME SAY THE SITE HAS FALLEN OUT OF FAVOR --
ESPECIALLY WITH TEENS --
WHO'VE TURNED TO SITES LIKE SNAPCHAT --
A SITE THEIR PARENTS TYPICALLY AREN'T USING.
BUT EXPERTS SAY --
REELING TEENS BACK IN --
MIGHT BE AS HARD ON FACEBOOK -
AS IT IS ON PARENTS.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING IN LEHIGH ACRES.
ONE PERSON IS KILLED OVERNIGHT --
ANOTHER IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER A FATAL CRASH ON STATE ROAD 82.
IF THAT'S THE ROAD YOU TAKE TO WORK --
TRAFFIC IS CLOSED OFF AT HOMESTEAD IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS ON SCENE TALKING TO AUTHORITIES
AND HE'LL HAVE A LIVE UPDATE COMING UP AT FIVE THIRTY.
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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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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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DISNEY BANKING THAT ITS NEW "OZ" FILM WILL BE GREAT AND POWERFUL.
BLOOMBERG'S ELLEN BRAITMAN, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THAT
AND THE GOVERNMENT MOVES TO CRACK DOWN ON PHONE SPAM,
IN THIS MORNING'S BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING ELLEN.
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THIS IS NOT THE VERBATIM OF WHAT THE REPORTER IS SAYING.
INSTEAD IT'S THE LATEST BUSINESS NEWS FROM NBC-2.
GOOD MORNING,
THE FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION --
CHARGING 29 PEOPLE WITH SENDING MORE THAN 180 MILLION SPAM TEXT MESSAGES PROMISING FREE GIFT CARDS FROM TOP RETAILERS.
THE MESSAGES CAME WITH LINKS INVITING PEOPLE TO SHARE SENSITIVE INFORMATION, APPLY FOR LOANS OR BUY OTHER THINGS IN ORDER TO GET THE "FREE" CARDS.
THE SPAM COST THOSE RECEIVING THEM, MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN HIGHER CHARGES ON THEIR CELL PHONE BILLS.
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MEANTIME -- WATCH FOR BLACKBERRY'S NEW Z 10 T0 GO ON SALE WITH AT&T HERE IN THE US, MARCH 22, AS THE COMPANY TRIES TO REMAKE ITSELF AND COMPETE WITH APPLE'S TOUCH-SCREEN PRODUCTS.
VERIZON SAYS IT EXPECTS TO OFFER THE Z10 AT THE END OF THE MONTH.
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AND -- ARE YOU OFF TO SEE THE WIZARD ?
DISNEY TAKING A GAMBLE ON ITS NEW OZ FILM.
OC:
INVESTORS -- TRACKING THE FEBRUARY JOBS REPORT OUT THIS MORNING.
AND ALSO LOOKING AT SALES NUMBERS FROM MCDONALD'S --
AND HOW MUCH SHAMROCK SHAKE FANS HELPED SWEETEN REVENUE.
THE DOW -- HITTING ANOTHER RECORD HIGH YESTERDAY, ON A STRONGER THAN EXPECTED WEEKLY JOBS REPORT AND WORD FROM THE FED THAT U-S HOUSEHOLD WEALTH CLIMBED LAST QUARTER TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL IN 5 YEARS.
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AND WALT DISNEY --
HOPING --
THE "MAN BEHIND THE CURTAIN" CAN STAGE A MONEY MAKER!
THE 3-D "OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL" STARRING JAMES FRANCO AND MILA KUNIS OPENS IN MOVIE THEATERS TODAY.
AFTER POSITIVE BUZZ IN SOCIAL MEDIA -- BOX OFFICE DOT COM HAS BOOSTED ITS ESTIMATE FOR WEEKEND TICKET SALES BY 17-PERCENT TO 75-MILLION DOLLARS.
HOLLYWOOD REPORTER SAYS A SEQUEL IS ALREADY IN THE WORKS.
AS DISNEY STEPS UP EFFORTS TO BUILD A NEW FRANCHISE OFF OLD CHARACTERS.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M ELLEN BRAITMAN WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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NBC-2 IS ON SCENE OF BREAKING NEWS THIS MORNING IN LEHIGH ACRES.
ONE PERSON WAS KILLED ANOTHER IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER OVERNIGHT CRASH.
THIS HAPPENED ON STATE ROAD 82 --
CLOSING DOWN TRAFFIC AT HOMESTEAD IN BOTH DIRECTIONS.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE ON SCENE WITH MORE.
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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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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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THE COLLEGE OF CARDINALS IS MEETING IN ROME
MEANING A DATE CAN NOW BE SET FOR THE ELECTION OF A NEW POPE.
SOME AMERICAN CARDINALS SAY THEY WANT TO CONTINUE THE PRE-CONCLAVE MEETINGS FOR AS LONG AS IT TAKES.
THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO GIVE CARDINALS A CHANCE TO GET TO KNOW ONE ANOTHER BETTER --
AND DIVE INTO THE PROBLEMS CONFRONTING THE CHURCH AND WHO AMONG THEM IS BEST SUITED TO FIX THEM.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING --
TENSION IN NORTH KOREA.
THE COUNTRY SAYS IT'S CANCELLING IT'S HOTLINE AND NONAGGRESSION PACT WITH SOUTH KOREA.
LEADERS THERE --
ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE TOUGH SANCTIONS THE U-N IMPOSED ON THEM YESTERDAY.
THEY TARGET PYONGYANG'S ECONOMY AND LEADERSHIP -- AND ARE THE RESULT OF LAST MONTH'S NUCLEAR TEST.
NORTH KOREA HAS SAID IT WILL RETALIATE WITH "CRUSHING STRIKES" IF ENEMIES INTRUDE ON ITS TERRITORY.
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OSAMA BIN LADEN'S SON-IN-LAW WILL APPEAR IN FEDERAL COURT ON CONSPIRACY CHARGES TODAY.
SULAIMAN ABU GHAITH WAS CAPTURED THIS WEEK IN JORDAN.
HE IS CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY TO KILL U-S NATIONALS AND WILL APPEAR IN A NEW YORK FEDERAL COURT THIS MORNING.
BUT SOME REPUBLICANS SAY THE DECISION TO BRING THE AL QAEDA SPOKESMAN TO FEDERAL COURT IS A MISTAKE.
INSTEAD-- THEY SAY HE SHOULD'VE BEEN TAKEN TO GUANTANAMO BAY IN CUBA FOR INTERROGATION AS AN ENEMY COMBATANT.
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"The Obama policy of not using Gitmo when it comes to enemy combatants is going to deny us valuable intelligence and make us less safe. The primary goal when you capture someone like this is to gather information."
ABU GHAITH'S ARRAIGNMENT IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT 10-AM
IF CONVICTED HE COULD GET A LIFE SENTENCE.
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NEW RIGHT NOW --
LEADERS ALL OVER THE WORLD WILL BE IN VENEZUELA TODAY FOR A STATE FUNERAL PLANNED FOR HUGO CHAVEZ.
IT'S A GOODBYE OF SORTS --
BUT THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S BODY WILL STAY ABOVE GROUND FOR YEARS TO COME.
HUGO CHAVEZ'S BODY WILL BE PRESERVED AND PERMANENTLY DISPLAYED INSIDE A GLASS TOMB AT A MILITARY MUSEUM IN VENEZUELA.
IT'S SIMILAR TREATMENT GIVEN TO COMMUNIST REVOLUTIONARY LEADERS LIKE RUSSIA'S VLADIMIR LENIN AND VIETNAM'S HO CHI MINH.
CHAVEZ DIED AFTER A 2-YEAR BATTLE WITH CANCER AT THE AGE OF 58.
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AND TODAY WE GET ANOTHER INDICATOR OF HOW THE ECONOMY IS DOING --WHEN THE MONTHLY JOB NUMBERS FOR FEBRUARY COME OUT.
ECONOMISTS EXPECT ABOUT 160-THOUSAND JOBS TO ADDED --
WHILE THE 7 POINT 9 PERCENT UNEMPLOYMENT RATE REMAINS UNCHANGED.
ONE POSITIVE INDICATOR WE'VE SEEN THIS WEEK --
IS THE DOW JONES --
TOPPING RECORDS FOR THREE STRAIGHT DAYS.
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NEW VIDEO THIS MORNING OF FLOODING IN THE MID-ATLANTIC.
THIS IS FROM HAMPTON ROADS, VIRGINIA.
STORMS AND HIGH TIDE COMBINED -- AND MADE THIS MESS.
STRONG WINDS ALSO TOOK DOWN TREES AND CAUSED WIDESPREAD POWER OUTAGES.
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AND TAKE A LOOK AT THESE PICTURES FROM OCEAN CITY, NEW JERSEY.
THEY WERE TAKEN BY THE COAST GUARD --
OF SOGGY STREETS CAUSED BY STORMS THIS WEEK.
MUCH OF NEW JERSEY IS STILL TRYING TO RECOVER FROM SUPERSTORM SANDY.
AND FORECASTERS SAY THE WORST MAY NOT BE OVER.
THERE'S A CHANCE OF FLOODING THROUGH SATURDAY.
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TODAY, THERE WILL BE A FULL HONORS CEREMONY AND FUNERAL SERVICE AT ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY FOR THE SAILORS OF THE U-S-S MONITOR.
THE MONITOR WAS THE NATION'S FIRST IRONCLAD WARSHIP AND IT SANK DURING A STORM OFF CAPE HATTERAS, NORTH CAROLINA IN 1862.
16 CREW MEMBERS DIED.
ON THURSDAY, A DIGNIFIED TRANSFER FOR ONE OF THE REMAINS TOOK PLACE AT DULLES NATIONAL AIRPORT.
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NBC-2 GOES ONE ON ONE WITH LEE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
GETTING HIS ANSWERS TO ALLEGATIONS OF MISUING GRANT MONEY.
HE ALSO TOLD NBC-2 INVESTIGATORS HE TRIED TO STOP A STATE INVESTIGATION INTO ONE OF HIS TOP ADMINISTRATORS.
DOCTOR DEEDARA HICKS WAS ACCUSED OF BEING INTOXICATED ON THE JOB.
BURKE SAYS SHE HAD GASTRIC BYPASS SURGERY AND STILL SUFFERS FROM SEVERE SIDE EFFECTS.
HE SAYS HE TRIED TO STOP THE INVESTIGATION BECAUSE HE BELIEVED IT VIOLATED HICKS' HEALTH PRIVACY RIGHTS.
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13:53 Dr. Hicks has a severe medical condition she is dealing with that I would describe as serious and ongoing. 14:02
14:33 Dr. Hicks is NOT involved with alcohol. That is not a part of her life. 14:36
THE BOARD OF EDUCATION MUST NOW RESPOND TO THE STATE ABOUT DOCTOR BURKE'S INVOLVEMENT INTO THE INVESTIGATION.
THE BOARD MUST ALSO ANSWER CLAIMS HE MOVED ONE POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS IN GRANT MONEY WITHOUT APPROVAL.
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IF YOU'RE RUNNING ON DUNKIN IN NEW YORK CITY --
HERE'S SOMETHING THAT MIGHT SLOW YOU DOWN.
STARTING NEXT WEEK --
THE SUGARY DRINK BAN GOES INTO EFFECT --
MEANING EVERYONE WILL HAVE TO ADD THEIR OWN SUGAR TO THEIR LARGE HOT COFFEES--
AND COLD BEVERAGES TOO.
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"I think that's good, because like sometimes they put too much, and it's like, you can't even taste the coffee."
STARBUCKS SAYS IT'S NOT BREWING ANY IMMEDIATE CHANGES, AS IT BELIEVES MOST OF ITS PRODUCTS FALL OUTSIDE THE BAN.
MCDONALD'S SAYS IT WILL LIMIT THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF CERTAIN SWEETENED DRINKS TO APPROVED 16 OUNCE CUPS.
NEW YORK'S SUGARY DRINK BAN GOES INTO EFFECT NEXT TUESDAY.
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NBC-2 IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS IN LEHIGH ACRES THIS MORNING --
A FATAL CRASH MAY IMPACT YOUR MORNING COMMUTE.
STATE ROAD 82 IS CLOSED DOWN IN BOTH DIRECTIONS AT HOMESTEAD.
WE HAVE A CREW ON SCENE WITH THE LATEST UPDATES --
AND WE'LL HAVE YOUR ALTERNATE ROUTES STRAIGHT AHEAD.
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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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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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PARENTS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE ON HIGH ALERT AFTER A 11 YEAR OLD BOY SAYS SOMEONE TRIED TO LURE HIM INTO A VAN.
WEDNESDAY MORNING AROUND NINE - DEPUTIES SAY THE BOY WAS RIDING HIS SKATEBOARD TO CORKSCREW MIDDLE SCHOOL WHEN A BLACK, NISSAN MINI VAN PULLED UP BEHIND HIM.
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THE PASSENGER TOLD THE BOY TO GET IN AND WENT TO OPEN THE DOOR.
THE VICTIM WAS ABLE TO GET AWAY - RIDING HIS SKATEBOARD TOWARD THE SCHOOL - WHILE THE VAN LEFT THE AREA.
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Heather Sclafani/Corkscrew Elementary School Parent
"It's disgusting, it's just horrible. There's so many older people out there, why don't they go for someone their own age? Why do they have to go for a little baby, or a child?"
THE SUSPECT IS DESCRIBED AS A TALL WHITE MALE THAT'S APPROXIMATELY 18 YEARS OLD - WITH A BROWN CREW CUT, BROWN EYES AND ACNE ON HIS FACE.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED, YOU'RE ASKED TO CONTACT THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE.
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NOW TO AN NBC2 CRIME ALERT --
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES RELEASED *NEW SURVEILLANCE PICTURES OF AN ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECT.
TAKE A GOOD LOOK ---
DETECTIVES ARE LOOKING FOR THIS MAN.
THEY SAY HE ROBBED THE FAMILY DOLLAR STORE--
ON THE 14 HUNDRED BLOCK OF PALM BEACH BOULEVARD LAST MONTH.
HERE'S ANOTHER PICTURE OF THE SUSPECT.
IF YOU KNOW WHO THIS MAN IS, OR KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE CRIME, CALL LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES OR CRIME STOPPERS.
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THIS IS ONE OF THE BIG TALKERS AT THE STATE CAPITOL.
A BILL THAT WOULD MAKE PEOPLE TAKE AN ANGER MANAGEMENT COURSE BEFORE BUYING AMMUNITION.
A LOT OF PEOPLE SAY ITS A VIOLATION OF THE SECOND AMENDMENT.
THE COURSE WOULD BE 2 HOURS ONLINE OR FACE TO FACE.
IT WOULD COST 20 DOLLARS AND THE CERTIFICATE COULD BE PRINTED AT HOME.
IT WOULD LAST 10 YEARS, THEN REQUIRE AN UPDATE.
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1:42 to me its introspective and helps look inward in terms of what are things that trigger anger 1:50
THE BILL WOULD REQUIRE A 3 DAY WAITING PERIOD FOR THE SALE OF A GUN AND AMMUNITION TO ANYONE WHO DIDN'T TAKE THE COURSE.
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HELP IS ON THE WAY FOR FIRST RESPONDERS AND TEACHERS WHO WERE TRAUMATIZED BY THE NEWTOWN SCHOOL SHOOTING.
THE CONNECTICUT LEGISLATURE PASSED THE "SANDY HOOK WORKERS ASSISTANCE FUND" LAW.
IT WILL HELP COVER MENTAL HEALTH COSTS.
MONEY FOR THE FUND WILL COME FROM PRIVATE DONATIONS.
DOZENS OF WORKERS SAY THEY STILL CAN'T GO BACK TO WORK SINCE THE TRAGEDY.
ADAM LANZA KILLED 20-CHILDREN AND SEVERAL TEACHERS AT THE SCHOOL LAST YEAR.
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FEDERAL OFFICIALS SAY THEY NEED "MORE TIME"--
TO FIGURE OUT WHAT'S CAUSING BATTERIES TO CATCH FIRE ON BOEING'S NEW 7-87 DREAMLINER.
THE NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD RELEASED ITS INTERIM REPORT THURSDAY.
IT DETAILS THE BATTERY FIRE ON A JAPAN AIRLINES PLANE THAT WAS AT THE BOSTON AIRPORT.
THE N-T-S-B STILL HAS NOT DISCOVERED THE ROOT CAUSE OF THAT FIRE.
ALL 7-87'S ARE GROUNDED UNTIL THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE.
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A 14-MONTH OLD BOY IS DEAD--
AFTER TWO PITBULLS ATTACKED HIM AND HIS MOTHER IN WISCONSIN.
POLICE RECEIVED A 9-1-1 CALL FROM THE WOMAN--
AND DISPATCHED SEVERAL OFFICERS.
BUT IT WAS TOO LATE.
THE CHILD DIED AT THE HOSPITAL.
A NEIGHBOR SAYS THE PIT BULLS ALWAYS SEEMED WELL BEHAVED.
A VET EUTHANIZED THE DOGS.
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THERE'S AN ODD MESSAGE ON A TRAFFIC SIGN IN VIRGINIA.
IT WARNS DRIVERS TO WATCH OUT FOR LOOSE LIVESTOCK.
A FARMER IN JAMES CITY COUNTY SAYS TWO OF HIS BULLS ESCAPED HIS FARM THIS WEEK.
ONE OF THE BULLS WAS CAPTURED.
THE OTHER BULL IS STILL ON THE RUN.
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"Man, it's crazy man, you never think a bull will be running down the streets, you know. 'what would you do?' what would I do?
I'd run in the house and maybe peek out the window, you know."
THE BULL WEIGHS BETWEEN 900 AND 12-HUNDRED POUNDS.
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A HEARTBREAKING SIGHT ON THE FLORIDA KEYS--
THESE BIRDS ARE RECOVERING AFTER SOMEONE WRAPPED BEER CANS AROUND THEIR NECKS.
FLORIDA WILDLIFE CREWS FOUND A BROWN PELICAN AND A HERRING GULL ON BIG PINE KEY, ABOUT 30 MILES EAST OF KEY WEST.
OFFICIALS SAID THEY WOULDN'T HAVE SURVIVED ANOTHER DAY.
THE BIRDS ARE DOING WELL AND SHOULD BE RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD SOON.
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A MAN IS GOING TO GET MILLIONS AFTER HE WAS IGNORED IN A NEW MEXICO PRISON FOR TWO YEARS.
A FEDERAL JURY AWARDED STEVEN SLEVIN 15-AND-A-HALF MILLION DOLLARS IN DAMAGES.
HE WAS ARRESTED FOR DRUNK DRIVING IN 2005.
HE WAS PUT IN SOLITARY CONFINEMENT FOR TWO YEARS.
HE SUED, SAYING HE WAS MALNOURISHED, DEVELOPED BEDSORES, FUNGUS AND DENTAL PROBLEMS.
AT ONE POINT HE HAD TO PULL HIS OWN TOOTH.
SLEVIN WAS LATER RELEASED AND THE CHARGES DROPPED.
HE CONTINUES TO HAVE SERIOUS MEDICAL ISSUES.
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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.
"Warmer weather is on the way"
After a couple of chilly mornings in the 40s our warming trend will commence today. As we head into the weekend warmer weather will return with above average temperatures.
In the meantime, grab the sweaters once again this morning. You'll need them as temperatures have settled into the middle and upper 40s along the urban corridor, with slightly colder readings across our inland communities. High pressure is set to control our weather providing us with plenty of sunshine and a cool breeze out of the north. This will keep our temperatures slightly below normal as they peak in the middle 70s under bright and sunny skies. Due to a freshly chilled Gulf of Mexico, beaches and coastal locations will more than likely hold in the lower 70s during the day.
Tonight, clear skies and light winds will allow temperatures to drop off quickly just after sunset, but it won't be quite as cold. Lower 50s will remain in the forecast for Saturday morning with middle 40s east of I-75.
There's more good news about the weekend. After cool mornings in the 50s, afternoon highs will recover into the lower 80s under mostly sunny skies. Through Sunday, winds will take more of an easterly turn pushing just a few fair weather clouds across the peninsula. As a result of a milder airflow, daytime numbers will climb in the lower to middle 80s, as overnight temperatures settle into the lower 60s.
Early next week will remain fairly dry, however by Wednesday we'll be tracking another cold front with the possibility of a few daytime showers.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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LET'S TAKE YOU TO THAT FATAL CRASH --
DEPUTIES TELL US IT HAPPENED OVERNIGHT JUST BEFORE TWO A-M BETWEEN A MUSTANG AND A KIA.
THE DRIVER OF THE MUSTANG WAS EJECTED AND KILLED.
THE KIA DRIVER WAS TRAUMA ALERTED TO LEE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.
AND IS IN CRITICAL CONDITION.
CREWS ARE WORKING TO CLEAR THAT ROAD UP --
AND GET IT BACK OPEN FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE.
COUNT ON US FOR A LIVE REPORT AT SIX OCLOCK.
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OUT IN THE GULF -- NAME CALLING COMES IN HANDY.
SCIENTISTS MADE AN INCREDIBLE DISCOVERY ABOUT BOTTLENOSE DOLPHINS.
nats of whistle
RESEARCHERS SAY THESE WHISTLING NOISES ARE ACTUALLY DOLPHINS CALLING OUT TO EACH OTHER BY NAME.
SCIENTISTS SAY THEY'VE LEARNED THROUGH NAME CALLING, THE DOLPHINS CAN KEEP IN TOUCH WITH THEIR FRIENDS AND MAKE NEW ONES.
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S/These animals are living in a murky, estuary environment. They have to maintain group cohesion and stay in contact with one another and coordinate their activities. How do you do that when you can't see one another?"
SCIENTISTS SAY THIS GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH IS ONLY THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG.
THEY PLAN TO USE THESE FINDINGS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THESE MAMMALS IN THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
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WE'RE SPRINGING FORWARD, THIS WEEKEND!
DON'T FORGET TO PUSH THOSE CLOCKS AHEAD, BEFORE GOING TO BED SATURDAY NIGHT.
ONE HOUR MAY NOT SEEM LIKE A LOT -- BUT EXPERTS SAY, IT DOES EFFECT OUR MOOD AND SLEEPING HABITS.
WHEN WE LOSE THAT PRECIOUS HOUR OF SLEEP, WE GET LESS SLEEP.
DOCTORS SAY, ONE HOUR CAN DISRUPT YOU FOR A DAY OR -- OR EVEN TWO.
THEY SAY, THERE'S AN INCREASE IN AUTO ACCIDENTS, AND AN INCREASE IN HEART ATTACKS, AS WELL.
BUT THE EARLIER SUNRISE, IS GOOD NEWS FOR SOME.
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"Seasonal Affective Disorder, the depression that comes to many people in winter, starts to fade this time of year as sunlight comes out."
EVEN THOUGH YOU MIGHT WAKE UP BEFORE THE SUN RISES -- THERE'S A BRIGHT SIDE TO DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.
IT SIGNALS THE BEGINNING OF LONGER DAYS --
AND EXPERTS SAY -- WE SHOULD ALWAYS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE LONGER DAYS.
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WAL-MART LAUNCHES A LINE OF PRODUCTS FROM SMALL, WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESSES ON ITS WEBSITE.
MORE THAN 200 ITEMS FROM iPAD CASES TO JEWELRY AND APPAREL ARE NOW BEING SOLD ON THE "EMPOWERING WOMEN TOGETHER" SECTION OF WALMART DOT COM.
THE PRODUCTS ARE PART OF WALMART DOT COM's "STORE FOR GOOD". A PROJECT TO OFFER PRODUCTS THAT DO GOOD FOR OTHERS OR THE ENVIRONMENT.
FOR NOW, THE ITEMS ARE BEING SOLD EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE.
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A LOT OF US HERE AT NBC 2 ARE GETTING READY FOR A BIG EVENT THIS WEEKEND.
WE HOPE YOU ARE TOO.
THE SUSAN G KOMEN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA RACE FOR THE CURE IS SET FOR SATURDAY, AT COCONUT POINT MALL IN ESTERO.
WE NEED YOU TO MAKE THIS YEAR'S RACE SUCCESSFUL - AND HELP MANY PEOPLE HERE IN OUR AREA.
REGISTER AS AN INDIVIDUAL, START A TEAM, OR JOIN SOMEONE ELSE'S TEAM.
CAN'T MAKE THE RACE? - SIGN UP FOR THE SLEEP IN FOR THE CURE.
YOU CAN STILL RAISE MONEY - BUT SLEEP IN THE DAY OF THE RACE.
FOR MORE INFORMATION - GO TO NBC-2.COM - CLICK THE UPPER RIGHT CORNER.
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A LIVE LOOK RIGHT ALONG THE EAST COAST AS THEY GET SLAMMED BY WINTER WEATHER
NBC2 METEOROLOGIST KIRA MINER WILL BE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS AT 6-02.
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