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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
WAKING UP ON POPE WATCH --
THE CARDINALS -- ALL MEETING IN SECRET WHILE
THE WORLD WAITS FOR WHITE SMOKE.
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AND NO GUNMAN FOUND DURING A LOCKDOWN AT A FORT MYERS SCHOOL.
STUDENTS AND TEACHERS -- HEAD BACK TO CLASS THIS MORNING.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
THANKS FOR WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER
IT'S WEDNESDAY -- MARCH 12TH.
IT'S DAY TWO OF THE CONCLAVE AT THE VATICAN.
AS EXPECTED, DAY ONE ENDED WITHOUT A NEW POPE.
BUT SOME VATICAN EXPERTS DON'T THINK IT'LL TAKE LONG.
SO THEY'RE WATCHING VERY CLOSELY TODAY.
AS CROWDS BUILD AROUND SAINT PETER'S SQUARE --
AWAITING NEWS OF A DECISION.
TRACIE POTTS HAS MORE FROM ROME THIS MORNING.
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BEHIND CLOSED DOORS OVERNIGHT. UNDER HEAVY SECURITY AND SEGREGATED FROM THE WORLD. CARDINALS PRAYED AND PONDERED: WHO SHOULD BE THE NEXT POPE?
"We've got an hour break by the time the person accepts, and then the question is: 'By what name would you wish to be called?' Which tells us that perhaps some of those persons who may have imagined themselves, or could have envisioned a possible election, may have given some thought to this."
MORE CROWDS ARE EXPECTED AT SAINT PETER'S SQUARE TODAY.
audio outcue: Tracie Potts, NBC News, WASHINGTON.
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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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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A SCARE AT A FORT MYERS SCHOOL--
AFTER A STUDENT REPORTED SEEING ANOTHER STUDENT WITH A GUN.
"He texted me and said that they're on code red and that they were locked in."
"Knowing that there's a possible danger on campus and that he could have possibly been hurt was terrifying."
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE WAS ON LOCKDOWN FOR THREE HOURS YESTERDAY.
POLICE AND SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES WEARING BULLETPROOF VESTS HELPED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SEARCH EACH STUDENT, ONE BY ONE.
THERE WERE 281 STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL --
THAT INCLUDED THE KIDS IN THE DAYCARE CENTER.
DEPUTIES TELLS NBC2 THEY NEVER FOUND A WEAPON.
SOME STUDENTS WERE RELEASED TO THEIR PARENTS --
OTHERS WERE BUSSED HOME.
SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION TODAY.
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DEVELOPING THIS MORNING.
AUTHORITIES ARE WORKING TO IDENTIFY A BODY FOUND IN COLLIER COUNTY.
COLLIER DEPUTIES WERE ALERTED TO A MAN'S BODY --
FLOATING IN THE WATER. ABOUT A QUARTER OF A MILE FROM THE GOODLAND BRIDGE.
WE KNOW THE BODY IS THAT OF A WHITE MAN --
IN HIS 50'S.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS CALLING THIS A DEATH INVESTIGATION.
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THINGS ARE JUST GETTING STARTED IN THE TRIAL FOR AN ACCUSED MURDERER IN LEE COUNTY.
SHANE SIMPKINS IS ONE OF TWO MEN ACCUSED OF KILLING A WOMAN IN ESTERO --
THEN DUMPING HER BODY ALONG THE LEE AND CHARLOTTE COUNTY LINE.
THE JURY HAS BEEN SEATED --
AND YESTERDAY -- THEY HEARD OPENING STATEMENTS.
AUTHORITIES SAY SIMPKINS AND CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER KILLED MARY ANN ZARB WHILE DOING A REMODEL AT HER HOUSE BACK IN 2011.
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A POLARIZING RAPE TRIAL BEGINS TODAY IN STEUBENVILLE, OHIO.
TWO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ARE ACCUSED OF RAPING A DRUNK 16-YEAR OLD GIRL DURING A NIGHT OF PARTYING LAST SUMMER.
SOME IN STEUBENVILLE HAVE CRITICIZED PROSECUTORS FOR NOT CHARGING THREE OTHER BOYS WHO WERE WITNESSES TO THE ATTACK.
TWO OF THEM TOOK CELL PHONE VIDEO AND A PHOTO.
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THE JUDGE PRESIDING OVER THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING CASE HAS ENTERED A NOT GUILTY PLEA ON BEHALF OF THE ACCUSED SHOOTER.
WE GOT A NEW LOOK AT JAMES HOLMES YESTERDAY AS HE SAT IN THE COURTROOM -- BEARDED AND BUSHY.
HIS DEFENSE TEAM SAID HE WASN'T READY TO ENTER A PLEA --
SO THE JUDGE DID IT FOR HIM.
IF HOLMES IS CONVICTED --
HE COULD BE EXECUTED OR SPEND LIFE IN PRISON.
THE JUDGE SAYS HOLMES CAN CHANGE HIS PLEA TO NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY LATER IF HE CHOOSES.
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A THREE-YEAR OLD IS RECOVERING THIS MORNING FROM A GUNSHOT WOUND.
DEPUTIES IN BRADENTON SAY THE BOY'S MOTHER AND OTHER ADULTS WERE *INSIDE A HOUSE WHEN THEY HEARD THE SHOT.
THE BOY WAS FOUND OUTSIDE WITH A GUNSHOT WOUND TO THE LEG.
THE GUN WAS FOUND BESIDE HIM.
THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
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A STANDOFF WITH A MAN WANTED FOR THE MURDER OF HIS GRANDPARENTS IS OVER.
AUTHORITIES HAD BEEN NEGOTIATING WITH MICHAEL BOYSEN AT A HOTEL IN LINCOLN CITY, OREGON.
POLICE SAY HE KILLED HIS GRANDPARENTS AFTER HE WAS RELEASED FROM A CORRECTIONAL FACILITY LAST WEEK.
THE COUPLE HELD A WELCOME-HOME PARTY FOR HIM.
THE NEXT DAY, THE GRANDPARENTS WERE FOUND DEAD.
POLICE SAY BOYSEN CHECKED IN TO THE HOTEL USING HIS REAL NAME.
A CLERK AT THE HOTEL TOLD POLICE THEY RECOGNIZED BOYSEN FROM A NEWS REPORT.
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YOUR TIME NOW --
COULD THERE BE LIFE ON MARS?
NASA SCIENTISTS MAY HAVE DUG UP SOME EVIDENCE OF PREVIOUS LIFE ON MARS.
THE ROVER "CURIOSITY" IS NOW A ROCK STAR --
AFTER ANALYZING ROCK DUST FROM THE RED PLANET.
CURIOSITY DRILLED THE DUST FROM DEEP INSIDE THE ROCK LAST MONTH,
THEN TESTED ALL THE CHEMICALS AND MINERALS.
IT FOUND, AMONG OTHER THINGS, EVIDENCE OF OXYGEN AND WATER.
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I think we had ah. we have found a habitable environment, uh, that is so benign and supportive of life that probably if this water was around and you had been on the planet you would have been able to drink it."
THAT TESTING SHOWS MARS COULD HAVE --
AT ONE TIME SUPPORTED PRIMITIVE LIFE --
LIKE MICROSCOPIC ORGANISMS.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA MEETS WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS TODAY --
IN HIS SECOND TRIP TO CONGRESS THIS WEEK.
THE PRESIDENT MET WITH SENATE DEMOCRATS TUESDAY.
THIS AFTERNOON MISTER OBAMA WILL GET TOGETHER WITH THE HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE.
IT'S ALL PART OF HIS EFFORT TO REACH BEYOND PARTY LEADERS TO FIND SOME CONSENSUS WITH CONGRESS.
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MEANTIME -- REPUBLICANS UNVEIL THEIR PLAN FOR BUDGET REFORM.
HERE'S WHAT THEY'RE PROPOSING.
THE G-O-P SAYS THEY CAN BALANCE THE BUDGET WITHIN 10 YEARS WITHOUT RAISING TAXES --
AND INSTEAD CUTTING SPENDING BY 4-POINT-6 TRILLION DOLLARS.
THEY WANT TO DO AWAY WITH OBAMACARE.
AND THEY WANT TIGHTEN FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY.
PAUL RYAN DRAFTED THE PROPOSAL.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS THIS PLAN IS UNREALISTIC AND UNACCEPTABLE.
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We will never be able to balance the budget if you keep Obamacare because Obamacare is a fiscal train wreck.
the Ryan budget again represents a series of policy choices that this President profoundly disagrees with
EVEN IF THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET PLAN PASSES THE HOUSE, IT'S LIKELY DEAD ON ARRIVAL IN THE SENATE.
TODAY SENATE DEMOCRATS WILL UNVEIL THEIR OWN BUDGET BLUEPRINT.
THEIR PLAN WILL INCLUDE A MIX OF SPENDING CUTS AND ADDITIONAL TAX INCREASES ON TOP INCOME EARNERS.
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NEW BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS WILL PAY 80 PERCENT LESS MONEY TO BUILD IN LEE COUNTY,
AFTER COMMISSIONERS DECIDED TO REDUCE IMPACT FEES.
FOR A TYPICAL NEW HOMEOWNER- THAT MEANS YOU'LL PAY ABOUT 25-HUNDRED DOLLARS INSTEAD OF 12 thousand 500 FOR A PERMIT.
COUNTY LEADERS HOPE THIS ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO BUILD NEW HOMES AND BUSINESSES.
SOME PEOPLE DON'T LIKE THE MOVE BECAUSE IT WILL REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF MONEY THAT GOES TO SCHOOLS, PARKS AND ROADS.
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A FACT YOU MAY NOT KNOW. NEARLY 300,000 VICTIMS ARE DRIVEN INTO MODERN DAY SEX SLAVERY EACH YEAR IN THE UNITED STATES ALONE.
SO ONE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GROUP IS TRYING TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.
DETAILS COMING UP.
PLUS -- THE WOW STORY OF THE MORNING. A GOLFER SWALLOWED UP ON AN ILLINOIS FAIRWAY. 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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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A MASSIVE FIRE BREAKS OUT ON A TUG BOAT --
PULLING A BARGE LOADED WITH FIVE THOUSAND GALLONS OF FUEL.
ONE PERSON WAS CRITICALLY INJURED --
WITH EXTENSIVE BURNS TO AT LEAST 75 PERCENT OF HIS BODY.
THERE WERE FOUR PEOPLE ON THE BOAT WHEN THE FIRE BROKE OUT IN LAFITTE, LOUISIANA LAST NIGHT.
A SECOND PERSON WAS ALSO TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL, AFTER FALLING OFF THE BOAT.
THIS MORNING -- THE CAUSE OF THE FIRE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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AN AIR SCARE IN WASHINGTON --
A 747 CARGO JET MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING IN EVERETT, WASHINGTON TUESDAY.
THE BOEING PLANE, KNOWN AS THE "DREAMLIFTER," WAS HEADED TO JAPAN WHEN IT LOST PART OF ITS HYDRAULIC SYSTEM.
THE CREW TOLD THE CONTROL TOWER AT ONE POINT THAT THE PLANE MIGHT HAVE A STEERING PROBLEM UPON LANDING.
BUT THE PLANE TOUCHED DOWN SAFELY --
BUT NOT BEFORE DUMPING FUEL BEFORE MAKING THE EMERGENCY LANDING.
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HUMAN TRAFFICIKING IS THE FASTEST GROWING CRIMINAL ENTERPRISE
AND FLORIDA IS ONE OF THE MOST ATTRACTIVE DESTINATIONS FOR PREDATORS.
NOW A SOUTHWEST FLORIDA GROUP HAS A PLAN TO TRAIN BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES TO SPOT THE VICTIMS WHEN THEY'RE IN PUBLIC.
NBC-2'S JIM SPIEWAK REPORTS.
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22:48 - there is no girl that wakes up at the age of 10, 11, 12 that says I want to be a prostitute today 22:56
SALLY SEN-ITZ OF THE "WINGS OF SHELTER" GROUP TEACHES NURSES HOW TO LOOK FOR SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICING.AND IT'S WORKING.
SHE REMEMBERS A CALL SHE RECENTLY GOT FROM A NURSE AT HEALTHPARK.
- Sally Senitz - Wings of Shelter
21:30 - I've done what you told me to do, separate them from those who brought her and get her alone so that she can speak and she seems to be speaking as though she is being trafficked 21:42
THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WANTS TO REPLICATE THIS SUCCESS ON A MUCH BIGGER SCALE. TO DO SO, THEY ARE LAUNCHING THE "POINT OF CONTACT - POINT OF RESCUE" PROGRAM.
- Nola Theiss -
10:26 - you only see what you know what to look for - 10:29
THE PROGRAM WILL TEACH BUSINESS OWNERS AND EMPLOYEES WHO CHOOSE TO PARTICIPATE.WHAT SIGNS TO LOOK FOR AT HIGH RISK AREAS FOR TRAFFICKED VICTIMS -- LIKE SHOPPING MALLS.
- Nola Theiss - Ex. Dir. Human Trafficking Coalition
05:24 - they're looking out for guys who are 5 or 6 years older with young girls, they're looking for guys who are hanging around and who are seen with many different girls 05:35
RESTAURANTS ARE CONSIDERED ANOTHER AREA WHERE SOMEONE COULD SPOT THE SIGNS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING.
-Nola Theiss
08:25 - they sit down, he takes their order, he goes up and orders or maybe he brings her with but he's in control 08:31
JOE PA-RONE-EY IS THE OWNER OF MONA LISA ITALIAN RESTAURANT AND SAYS HE LIKES THE IDEA BUT DOES HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT PUTTING HIS STAFF ON THE FRONT LINES.
- Joe Pirrone - Owner Mona Lisa Italian Restaurant
16:26 - you have a single mom or a family people i don't want them to report somebody and get hurt because those people may do something 16:37
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JIM SPIEWAK REPORTING.
THE HUMAN TRAFFICKING COALITION SAYS IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT THEMSELVES IN HARMS WAY.
THEY SAY THE WAY THE COMMUNITY CAN SAVE A VICTIM IS BY NOTIFYING AUTHORITIES OF ANY SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR.
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THIS MORNING --
A TRUSTED LEE COUNTY BOOKKEEPER IS ACCUSED OF STEALING MORE THAN 800-THOUSAND DOLLARS FROM HER EMPLOYER TO SUPPORT HER GAMBLING HABIT.
DEPUTIES SAY MARY MONTES STOLE VENDOR CHECKS ISSUED TO HER EMPLOYER, "TROYER BROTHERS" A POTATO COMPANY.
WE'RE TOLD SHE ALSO ISSUED CHECKS TO FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY AND SIGNED THEM OVER TO HERSELF.
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20:38 "she apologized- said she was very sorry- there was no hiding it- she knew what she did was wrong."
MONTES LIVES IN IMMOKALEE.
SHE IS IN THE COLLIER COUNTY JAIL WAITING TO BE EXTRADITED TO THE LEE COUNTY JAIL.
MONTES WORKED AT THE COMPANY FOR 23 YEARS.
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A LUXURY R-V RESORT WILL BE BUILT IN CAPE CORAL.
COUNCIL MEMBERS VOTED UNANIMOUSLY TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION IN THE NORTHWEST PART OF THE CITY.
DEVELOPERS HOPE TO BREAK GROUND ON THE "RESORT AT TRANQUILITY LAKE" BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
PLANS INCLUDE A POOL WITH A SWIM UP BAR, LAKE TOURS, A MARINA AND COMMUNITY CENTER.
THE PARK WILL BRING IN 100 EMPLOYEES AND AN ESTIMATED ONE MILLION DOLLARS A YEAR IN TOURISM TAX DOLLARS.
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THOUGH THE JOBLESS RATE IS THE BEST IT'S BEEN IN FOUR YEARS --
SOME AMERICANS HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR JOB SEARCH.
EXPERTS SAY SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS ARE HAVING A HARD TIME FILLING JOB OPENINGS ACROSS THE BOARD.
IT APPEARS WAGES ARE THE ISSUE.
PROBLEMS SEEM TO BE THAT EITHER THE JOBS PAY MINIMUM WAGE --
OR THEY REQUIRE TOO MUCH EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
WITH THE ECONOMY CREATING A TIGHT CASH FLOW --
BUSINESSES ARE HESITANT TO SPEND CONSIDERABLE TIME AND MONEY ON TRAINING.
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IT LOOKS LIKE TWINKIES AND DING DONGS MAY RETURN TO STORE SHELVES SOON.
HOSTESS BRANDS HAS ANNOUNCED THAT BUYOUT FIRMS HAVE AGREED TO PURCHASE THE HOSTESS AND DOLLY MADISON CAKE BRANDS.
THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION INCLUDES THE BRAND'S FIVE BAKERIES AND EQUIPMENT FOR 4-HUNDRED-10 MILLION DOLLARS.
THE COMPANY WILL ASK THE U.S. BANKRUPTCY COURT TO APPROVE TH DEAL AT A HEARING ON MARCH 19.
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FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 75 YEARS, LAY'S POTATO CHIPS JUST INTRODUCED THREE NEW CONSUMER INSPIRED FLAVORS.
THEY'RE ASKING YOU TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE.
LAY'S CHEESY GARLIC BREAD, SRIRACHA, AND CHICKEN AND WAFFLES FLAVORED POTATO CHIPS ARE THE LATEST CRAZE IN THE SNACK WORLD.
THE FLAVORS HIT STORE SHELVES THIS WEEK.
FROM NOW UNTIL MAY 4TH--
YOU CAN VOTE EACH DAY FOR YOUR FAVORITE FLAVOR ON THE LAY'S FACEBOOK PAGE.
THE WINNING FLAVOR WILL BE REVEALED IN MAY AND STAY ON STORE SHELVES.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE 2'S IS COMING UP NEXT AT 5:22.
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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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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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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ONTO THE LATEST SINKHOLE SCARE --
A GOLFER FACED A TOUGH HOLE AT A COURSE IN ILLINOIS.
TAKE A LOOK.
HE WAS ACTUALLY SWALLOWED BY A SINKHOLE ON FRIDAY.
THIS IS A PICTURE OF HIS BUDDIES DIGGING HIM OUT.
THE PIT WAS 18 FEET DEET AND 10 FEET WIDE.
HE DISLOCATED HIS SHOULDER.
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ANOTHER CYBER ATTACK FOR CUSTOMERS OF JPMORGAN CHASE.
AND HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS TAX RETURNS WILL BE DELAYED FOR AS MUCH AS *SIX* WEEKS.
TO TELL US MORE, LET'S GET TO BLOOMBERG'S JANE KING, AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
GOOD MORNING JANE.
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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.
IF YOU FILED YOUR TAXES ALREADY--LISTEN UP!
A SOFTWARE GLITCH CAUSED MORE THAN 600-THOUSAND RETURNS TO BE FILED INCORRECTLY.
H&R BLOCK CONFIRMS A MANDATORY FIELD USED TO CLAIM EDUCATIONAL CREDITS WAS LEFT *BLANK.*
THIS IS ALL ACCORDING TO MARKETWATCH--
WHICH SAYS REFUNDS MAY BE DELAYED AS MUCH AS *SIX* WEEKS BECAUSE OF THE MISTAKE.
HOWEVER, THE IRS WOULD NOT SAY WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE 600 THOUSAND RETURNS CAME FROM H&R BLOCK.
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CUSTOMERS OF JPMORGAN CHASE ALSO EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS-- AGAIN!
ANOTHER CYBER ATTACK.
CHASE SAYS THIS ONE PREVENTED CUSTOMERS FROM BANKING ONLINE THROUGH ITS CHASE DOT COM WEBSITE.
THE GOOD NEWS-- CHASE SAYS NO CUSTOMER DATA HAD BEEN COMPROMISED.
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THE WHITE HOUSE NOT TAKING CYBER ATTACKS LIGHTLY.
PRESIDENT OBAMA IS SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS CYBER-SECURITY WITH CORPORATE EXECUTIVES TODAY IN WASHINGTON.
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HBO IS KICKING OFF SEASON THREE OF GAME OF THRONES-- WITH THE ROLL-OUT OF A NEW *BEER!*
I'LL HAVE MORE, AFTER THIS:
THE WORLD HAS ITS EYES ON THE SISTINE CHAPEL TODAY--
ONE LOCAL SOUVENIR SHOP IN ROME TELLS BLOOMBERG BUSINESS WEEK ITS EVEN READY TO PRODUCE SMALL POSTERS OF THE *NEW* POPE WITHIN AN *HOUR*--
AS WELL AS KEYCHAINS FOR TOURISTS!
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FANS OF THE MEDIEVAL FANTASY, 'GAME OF THRONES' CAN NOW SIT BACK AND ENJOY A NEW *BEER* INSPIRED BY THE SHOW.
IRON THRONE BLONDE ALE WAS CRAFTED IN A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN H-B-O AND A BREWERY CALLED "OMME-GANG."
THE BREW SHOULD BE WIDELY AVAILABLE IN TIME FOR THE SEASON THREE PREMIERE.
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BEFORE I GO-- STOCKS ON WALL STREET TAKING A BREATHER-- THO THE DOW DID MANAGE TO TACK ON MORE GAINS FOR A 8TH STRAIGHT WINNING SESSION.
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AT THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, I'M JANE KING WITH THE BLOOMBERG BUSINESS REPORT.
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RIGHT NOW ON NBC-2 NEWS TODAY --
BACK TO CLASS --
AFTER A LOCKDOWN AT A FORT MYERS SCHOOL.
NO ONE -- IN OR OUT --
WHILE AUTHORITIES SEARCHED ALL STUDENTS FOR A GUN.
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AND THE WORLD WATCHES THE CHIMNEY AT THE SISTINE CHAPEL --
CARDINALS HEAD INTO THEIR SECOND DAY --
TASKED WITH ELECTING THE NEXT POPE.
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GOOD MORNING SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
THANKS FOR WATCHING NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KRISTA FOGELSONG.
AND I'M CLAY MILLER.
IT'S WEDNESDAY MARCH 12TH --
ALL EYES THIS MORNING -
ON THE SISTINE CHAPEL.
THE CARDINALS WON'T BE HEARD FROM UNTIL WE SEE WHITE SMOKE BILLOWING FROM THE CHIMNEY.
CHURCH LEADERS WILL GATHER, ONCE AGAIN TODAY TO TRY AND SELECT A NEW POPE.
MARCI GONZALEZ HAS ALL THE DETAILS FROM ROME.
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A FORT MYERS SCHOOL --
FORCED TO LOCKDOWN -- AND SEARCH ALL STUDENTS.
AUTHORITIES WERE LOOKING FOR A REPORTED GUNMAN YESTERDAY AT ALERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE.
NBC-2'S CLIFTON FRENCH IS LIVE OUTSIDE THE SCHOOL THIS MORNING WITH THE DETAILS --
CLIFTON -- AFTER AN ALL OUT SEARCH YESTERDAY --
CLASS IS STILL IN SESSION TODAY?
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IT'S ANOTHER DAY OF WAITING FOR THE WORLD'S CATHOLICS.
CHURCH LEADERS WILL GATHER, ONCE AGAIN, TO TRY AND SELECT A NEW POPE.
MARCI GONZALEZ HAS ALL THE DETAILS FROM ROME.
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SCRIPT:
DAWN BREAKING AT THE VATICAN-WITH A FRESH SENSE OF ANTICIPATION -
THAT *THIS COULD BE THE DAY - A NEW POPE IS ELECTED
"We have taken a lot of money recently on the Americans. Timothy Dolan has
been cut from a hundred to one to 20 to one.½
OF COURSE, THEIR FIGURES - FUN AND GAMES-
WHAT'S HAPPENING BEHIND THESE CLOSED DOORS -
THE SERIOUS, CENTURIES OLD METHOD - - OF CHOOSING THE CHURCH'S NEXT LEADER-
THE ELECTION OF THE MAN WHO WILL LEAD THE WORLD'S 1.2 BILLION CATHOLICS -
TAKING ANOTHER STEP FORWARD TODAY.
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MARCI GONZALEZ REPORTING
HERE AT HOME, A SARASOTA CATHOLIC CHURCH SAYS THEY ARE HOPING FOR A MORE PROGRESSIVE POPE.
YESTERDAY THE SAINT ANDREWS CHURCH BURNED PINK SMOKE --
IT'S THEIR WAY OF EXPRESSING THEIR DESIRE FOR A POPE THAT IS WILLING TO EMBRACE CHANGES WITHIN THE CHURCH --
LIKE ALLOWING PRIESTS TO MARRY AND ALLOWING WOMEN TO BECOME PRIESTS.
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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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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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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A SCARE AT A FORT MYERS SCHOOL--
AFTER A STUDENT REPORTED SEEING ANOTHER STUDENT WITH A GUN.
"He texted me and said that they're on code red and that they were locked in."
THE ALTERNATIVE LEARNING CENTER ON MICHIGAN AVENUE WAS ON LOCKDOWN FOR THREE HOURS YESTERDAY.
POLICE AND SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES WEARING BULLETPROOF VESTS HELPED SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS SEARCH EACH STUDENT, ONE BY ONE.
THERE WERE 281 STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL --
THAT INCLUDED THE KIDS IN THE DAYCARE CENTER.
DEPUTIES TELLS NBC2 THEY NEVER FOUND A WEAPON.
SOME STUDENTS WERE RELEASED TO THEIR PARENTS --
OTHERS WERE BUSSED HOME.
SCHOOL WILL BE IN SESSION TODAY.
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THE JUDGE PRESIDING OVER THE COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING CASE HAS ENTERED A NOT GUILTY PLEA ON BEHALF OF THE ACCUSED SHOOTER.
WE GOT A NEW LOOK AT JAMES HOLMES YESTERDAY AS HE SAT IN THE COURTROOM.
HIS DEFENSE TEAM SAID HE WASN'T READY TO ENTER A PLEA --
SO THE JUDGE DID IT FOR HIM.
IF HOLMES IS CONVICTED --
HE COULD BE EXECUTED OR SPEND LIFE IN PRISON.
THE JUDGE SAYS HOLMES CAN CHANGE HIS PLEA TO NOT GUILTY BY REASON OF INSANITY LATER IF HE CHOOSES.
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A NEW YORK CITY POLICE OFFICER ACCUSED OF PLOTTING TO EAT WOMEN IS CONVICTED.
A JURY FOUND FORMER POLICE OFFICER GILBERTO VALLE GUILTY OF PLOTTING TO KIDNAP AND EAT WOMEN TUESDAY.
VALLE WAS ARRESTED AND SUSPENDED WITHOUT PAY LAST OCTOBER.
HE DID NOT ATTACK ANY WOMEN - HE CLAIMS HIS PLANS WERE ALL TALK.
HE'S NOW FACING LIFE IN PRISON.
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IN OHIO --
A PREACHER IS FOUND GUILTY OF MURDERING THREE MEN WHO ANSWERED AN AD ON CRAIGSLIST.
PROSECUTORS SAY RICHARD BEASLEY KIDNAPPED AND MURDERED TWO MEN WHO CONTACTED HIM ABOUT A NON-EXISTENT JOB --
A THIRD WAS SHOT -- BUT SURVIVED.
BEASLEY COULD FACE THE DEATH PENALTY.
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FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS ONE OF THE VICTIMS OF AN ELABORATE HACKING SCHEME.
RUSSIAN HACKERS POSTED FINANCIAL AND PERSONAL INFORMATION ON THE WEBSITE -- EXPOSED DOT S-U.
THE HACKERS TARGETED WELL-KNOWN CELEBRITIES LIKE JAY-Z, KIM KARDASHIAN AND MRS. OBAMA.
THEIR SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, BANK ACCOUNTS AND CREDIT CARD DETAILS WERE ALL LAID OUT ONLINE FOR THE WORLD TO SEE.
THE F-B-I AND SECRET SERVICE ARE INVESTIGATING.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA CONTINUES HIS OUTREACH TOUR ON CAPTIOL HILL TODAY IN A MEETING WITH HOUSE REPUBLICANS.
MEANWHILE SENATE DEMOCRATS ARE RELEASING THEIR OWN SPENDING PLAN --
ONE DAY AFTER CALLING THE REPUBLICAN PROPOSAL UNACCEPTABLE.
THE DEMOCRATIC PROPOSAL CALLS FOR ABOUT ONE TRILLION IN NEW REVENUES BY CLOSING TAX LOOPHOLES
AND ABOUT ONE TRILLION IN SPENDING CUTS- BUT NO STRUCTURAL CHANGES TO MEDICARE.
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New Hampshire
"If there is a trillion-dollar tax increase, you know, what will that do for our businesses in terms of trying to grow our economy right now?"
DEMOCRATS HAVE ALREADY DISMISSED THE REPUBLICAN BUDGET-
THAT WOULD CUT THE DEFICIT BY NEARLY 5 TRILLION.
IN PART BY REPEALING OBAMA'S HEALTH CARE LAW AND CHANGING MEDICARE FOR THOSE UNDER THE AGE OF 54.
BUDGET COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN PAUL RYAN SAYS HE'S OPEN TO COMPROMISE.
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super burned in
Wisconsin
"It's-- it's a good beginning. But there's no way we're-- you're gonna bridge a gap as-- as huge as it is between our positions in-- in an hour and a half."
THE ONE BUDGET PROPOSAL WE HAVE YET TO SEE IS FROM THE PRESIDENT.
THE WHITE HOUSE SAYS IT WON'T BE READY UNTIL APRIL 8TH --
ABOUT TWO MONTHS LATE.
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A SURPRISING TWIST AT THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD MEETING.
THE FIVE BOARD MEMBERS VOTED TO ASK THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TO INVESTIGATE THEM.
ALSO LAST NIGHT -- BOARD MEMBERS APPROVED TO GIVE RAISES TO ITS SUPPORT WORKERS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BY REVISING THEIR CURRENT CONTRACT.
THEY WILL GET A THREE PERCENT BONUS ON THEIR SALARY.
IT WILL COST THE DISTRICT ABOUT TWO POINT SIX MILLION DOLLARS.
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A FORT MYERS SCHOOL SHUT DOWN BY A FIRE HOPES TO REOPEN IT'S DOORS TODAY.
INSIDE IT DOESN'T LOOK DAMAGED BUT SMOKE FROM A FIRE POURED THROUGH THE VENTS TUESDAY MORNING --
"FIRST BASE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE" ON FOWLER STREET HAD TO ASK ALL 35 STUDENTS TO STAY HOME.
THE FIRE BROKE OUT AT BENITA'S BEAUTY SUPPLY.
FIREFIGHTERS BELIEVE WIRING TO THE CASH REGISTER MAY BE TO BLAME.
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IF YOU'VE HAD THE FLU --
OR BRONCHITIS -- CHANCES ARE YOU'VE TAKEN A CERTAIN ANTIBIOTIC.
WELL THIS MORNING --
THE F-D-A IS SOUNDING THE ALARM
ABOUT IT'S POTENTIAL DEADLY SIDE EFFECTS.
THAT'S NEXT ON NBC-2 NEW TODAY --
BUT FIRST --
HAVE YOU SEEN THIS VIDEO --
A TODDLER -- BEING HANDED A BONG BY HIS MOTHER!
THE SHOCKING DETAILS COMING UP.
YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW.
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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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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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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A WASHINGTON STATE MOTHER IS ACCUSED OF LETTING HER TODDLER SMOKE MARIJUANA FROM A BONG --
WHILE SOMEONE RECORDED IT ON THEIR CELL PHONE.
POLICE SAY 24-YEAR OLD RACHELLE BRAATEN IS HOLDING THE BONG AS HER 22-MONTH OLD SON TAKES A HIT.
OFFICIALS GOT THE VIDEO FROM AN ANONYMOUS SOURCE --
WHEN THEY WENT TO THE HOME --
THEY FOUND 30 TO 40 POT PLANTS AND GUNS INSIDE.
HIS MOTHER IS ACCUSED OF UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE TO A MINOR.
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INVESTIGATORS IN OHIO NOW SAY THE DRIVER OF AN S-U-V THAT CRASHED, KILLING A GROUP OF TEENS, HAD NO VALID LICENSE.
A NEW REPORT RELEASED CLAIMS A TEEN WHO SURVIVED THE CRASH TOLD A STATE TROOPER --
IT FELT LIKE THE 19-YEAR-OLD WOMAN BEHIND THE WHEEL WAS DRIVING 80 MILES PER HOUR.
ANOTHER SURVIVOR CLAIMS, THE DRIVER, ALEXIS CAYSON, SPED UP JUST AS THE S-U-V ROUNDED WHAT'S KNOWN AS "DEAD MAN'S CURVE."
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"We get around Buckeye Curve, almost home. So, she sped up. I don't know if she lost control, she jerked, or how fast she was going that lost control."
Everybody was talking about 'we about to die, we about to die.' When I heard that, I wanted to give up, but I had this-- I went to the first light I saw and was hitting the window as hard and fast as I can and my friend Andrique. was like 'bust the window BZ.' They call me BZ. All I heard was 'bust the window, BZ.'
AUTHORITIES SUSPECT SPEED WAS A FACTOR IN THE CRASH, BUT THE EXACT CAUSE IS UNDER INVESTIGATION.
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THE F-A-A HAS APPROVED BOEING'S PLAN FOR A REDESIGNED BATTERY SYSTEM ON ITS 7-87 DREAMLINER.
ALL 7-87s IN COMMERCIAL SERVICE WERE GROUNDED IN JANUARY AFTER A SERIES OF PROBLEMS WITH THE JET'S LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES.
THE F-A-A HAS APPROVED LIMITED TEST FLIGHTS BY TWO AIRCRAFT WHICH WILL HAVE PROTOTYPES OF THE NEW BATTERY SYSTEM INSTALLED.
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THEY CAME TO SOUTH MARCO ISLAND EXPECTING TO SEE LOUNGE CHAIRS, UMBRELLAS AND BEACH TOWELS.
INSTEAD, VISITORS ARE SEEING BULLDOZERS, DREDGING AND HEAVY MACHINERY.
A ONE POINT THREE MILLION-DOLLAR BEACH RENOURISHMENT PROJECT JUST STARTED.
MANY ARE FURIOUS CREWS ARE DOING IT DURING "SEASON."
THE COUNTY SAYS THE WORK NEEDS TO GET DONE, TO PREVENT BEACH EROSION.
ALSO, LEADERS WANT TO FINISH BEFORE TURTLE NESTING SEASON.
WORK SHOULD WRAP UP IN TWO MONTHS.
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THIS MORNING -- A NEW WARNING FROM THE F-D-A.
AN ANTIBIOTIC USED TO TREAT SINUS INFECTIONS AND BRONCHITIS COULD HAVE A DEADLY SIDE EFFECT IN CERTAIN PATIENTS.
AZI-THRO-MYCIN, OR Z-PACK, CAN CAUSE A POTENTIALLY FATAL IRREGULAR HEART BEAT.
THOSE AT RISK INCLUDE PEOPLE WITH A SLOWER THAN NORMAL HEART RATE,
THOSE WHO USE DRUGS TO TREAT AN IRREGULAR HEART RHYTHM, OR THOSE WITH LOW LEVELS OF POTASSIUM OR MAGNESIUM.
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DON'T HAVE THE TIME OR ENERGY FOR A WORKOUT?
THERE MAY BE A NEW WAY TO LOSE THE FAT. WORKING OUT IN PODS.
MIKE WILBER EXPLAINS.
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IT'S THE WORKOUT THAT LOOKS LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE FUTURE. BURNING FAT. IN PODS!
"today we're doing iobella which is an accelerated body reshaping system that incorporates a high rep, low weight, high heat workout it's a 98-100 degree pod and you put your body in, you strap your feet into these weight straps and you work out they're very simple exercises but because of the environment of the heat you're burning a lot of fat really fast"
LAUREL HOUSE - AUTHOR OF "QUICKIE CHICK'S CHEAT SHEET" - EXERCISES FOR 30 MINUTES AND THEN.
"we're now going to do the bioelectric toning. so basically I'm gonna have these straps put around my waist and it's going to force muscle contractions it's instant tightening you walk out here and you're just totally sucked in at the very beginning it feels like scratches on the skin and then and you think oh that's not bad and then suddenly - it grabs you. and then it releases"
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MIKE WILBER REPORTING.
IF THAT'S TOO INTENSE, JUST GO WITH THE MORE RELAXING OXYGEN 3 POD --
IT'S SAID TO BE VERY COMFORTABLE.
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ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE BUSH FAMILY IS RUNNING FOR OFFICE.
GEORGE P. BUSH IS OFFICIALLY RUNNING FOR TEXAS LAND COMMISSIONER - ENDING MONTHS OF SPECULATION.
HE'S THE GRANDSON OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE H-W BUSH AND THE NEPHEW OF FORMER PRESIDENT GEORGE W BUSH.
EXPERTS SAY LAND COMMISSIONER CAN BE A STEPPING STONE TO HIGHER OFFICE IN TEXAS.
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FORMER ASTRONUAT AND GUN CONTROL ADVOCATE MARK KELLY BUYS AN ASSAULT RIFLE AND POSTS IT TO FACEBOOK.
THE HUSBAND OF FORMER CONGRESSWOMAN GABBY GIFFORDS, POSTED A PHOTO SHOWING HIMSELF FILLING OUT A BACKGROUND CHECK.
ALONG WITH THE PHOTO, KELLY WROTE, QUOTE."EVEN TO BUY AN ASSAULT WEAPON, THE BACKGROUND CHECK ONLY TAKES A FEW MINUTES,"
KELLY SAYS HE BOUGHT AN A-R 15 ASSAULT RIFLE.
IT'S ONE OF THE 157 MILITARY-STYLE WEAPONS THAT WOULD BE BANNED UNDER A BILL PENDING BEFORE THE SENATE.
KELLY SAYS HE PLANS TO GIVE THE WEAPON TO THE TUCSON POLICE DEPARTMENT WHEN HE RECEIVES IT.
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AFTER MAKING FRIENDS WITH NORTH KOREAN DICTATOR KIM JONG UN TWO WEEKS AGO --
DENNIS RODMAN SAYS HE'D LIKE TO MEET THE NEW POPE.
THE BASKETBALL STAR PLANS TO BE AMONG THE CROWD OF PEOPLE IN VATICAN SQUARE WHEN THE PAPAL CONCLAVE CHOOSES A SUCCESSOR TO BENEDICT THE 16TH.
RODMAN SAYS HE'S TRAVELING THE WORLD AS AN AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE.
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A LITTLE HORSE IN KANSAS IS TEACHING STUDENTS A BIG LESSON ABOUT RESILIENCE.
CHECK OUT THIS TINY GUY.
HIS NAME IS ROO. AND HE WAS BORN WITH DEFORMITIES IN ALL FOUR LEGS.
THAT HASN'T STOPPED HIM FROM MAKING THE ROUNDS --
AND BECOMING AN INSTANT FAVORITE WHEREVER HE GOES.
ROO IS JUST 19 INCHES TALL AND WEIGHS JUST 50 POUNDS!
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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.
SUNNY AND BREEZY
The cold front that passed through Southwest Florida yesterday leaves us with lots of sunshine for the next few days. We start this morning cooler than the past few mornings with temperatures in the mid 50s. Through the day, we'll have winds from the north-northeast gusting around 20-25 mph, making for a breezy day today. High temperatures will be in the upper 70s this afternoon and with low humidity it will feel very pleasant for any outdoor plans you may have. The one problem will be those strong winds creating higher seas and choppy inland waters. A small craft advisory is in effect today. The breezy, sunny weather will continue for Thursday. That breeze will send cooler conditions our way. Tonight, the lows will drop into the upper 40s in the urban corridor with lower 40s expected inland. Thursday afternoon, while nice and sunny, will be a little on the cool side. Highs tomorrow will only reach into the lower 70s. By Friday morning, much of the area will wake up to the mid 40s and inland cool spots will drop into to the lower 30s. After Friday morning, we start a warming trend. That takes us to the mid 70s Friday afternoon and the lower 80s for highs through the weekend.
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CHECKING THE ROADS RIGHT NOW--
ALL CLEAR, COLLIER CO ENFORCEMENT
THAT'S YOUR NBC2 TRAFFIC ALERT.
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THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR PARENTS THIS MORNING.
THEY SENT OUT A NEW SURVEY,
AND IT ASKS IF GAY AND STRAIGHT SCOUTS SHOULD SHARE TENTS ON CAMPING TRIPS.
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PLUS, COMPUTERS AND LAPTOPS ARE SO 2004!
AT LEAST FOR TEENAGERS.
A NEW STUDY SHOWS JUST HOW MUCH TEENS DEPEND ON THEIR SMARTPHONES THESE DAYS.
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AND FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA IS ABOUT TO GRACE THE COVER OF ANOTHER WELL-KNOWN MAGAZINE.
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT HER LATEST PHOTOSHOOT THIS MORNING.
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IF YOU'VE VISITED JET BLUE STADIUM TO WATCH A RED SOX SPRING TRAINING GAME - YOU PROBABLY NOTICED SOMETHING VERY PECULIAR.
THIS GUY - WHO DARTS OUT IN BETWEEN INNINGS TO MANUALLY SWITCH OUT THE SCOREBOARD.
THAT'S BEACUSE THE PARK INSTALLED THE ORIGINAL FENWAY PARK SCOREBOARD.
IT'S MORE THAN 100 YEARS OLD.
IT'S A GREAT PIECE OF BASEBALL HISTORY.
BUT IT DOES MEAN SOMEONE HAS TO MANUALLY UPDATE THE SCORE IN BETWEEN PLAYS.
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I think it is a riot they spend all that money on a new stadium and make it like the original at Fenway. It's nice.
WE'RE TOLD IT WAS CONSCIOUS DECISION TO BUILD JET BLUE THIS WAY - SO THERE WOULD BE MORE ROOM FOR PLAYERS AND OFFICES.
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MARCH MADNESS IS HERE AND THAT MEANS BASKETBALL CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS ARE IN FULL SWING --
MILLIONS OF AMERICANS WILL PARTICIPATE IN OFFICE POOLS AND START FILLING OUT THEIR BRACKETS
HOPING FOR A PAYOUT.
A NEW SURVEY FROM COUPON CABIN DOT COM REVEALS ONE THIRD OF AMERICANS WILL BET MORE MONEY ON THE TOURNAMENT THAN THEY DID ON THE SUPER BOWL.
HOWEVER -- THE SURVEY ALSO REVEALS THAT 59 PERCENT OF THOSE WHO BET ON THE BIG DANCE IN PREVIOUS YEARS --
ENDED UP LOSING MONEY.
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THERE MAY NOW BE TWO FILMS IN THE WORKS BASED ON THE STORY OF CYCLIST LANCE ARMSTRONG.
DEADLINE REPORTS WARNER BROTHERS IS BREWING AN UNTITLED PROJECT THAT FOCUSES ON ARMSTRONG'S TEAMMATE, TYLER HAMILTON.
HAMILTON ACCUSED ARMSTRONG OF USING PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS IN 2011.
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THE MOVIE "ARGO" RENCENTLY WALKED AWAY WITH THE OSCAR FOR BEST PICTURE.
BUT THE FILM IS ALSO EARNING A LAWSUIT.
THE IRANIAN MEDIA SAYS THEY'RE PREPARED TO SUE HOLLYWOOD OVER THE MOVIE.
IT'S BASED ON THE ESCAPE OF SIX AMERICAN HOSTAGES FROM THE U.S. EMBASSY IN TEHRAN IN 1979.
IRANIAN OFFICIALS SAY IT PORTRAYS AN UNREALISTIC IMAGE OF THE COUNTRY.
CALLING THE FILM ANTI-IRAN PROPAGANDA.
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A STAR OF NBC'S HIT SINGING COMPETITION "THE VOICE" MADE AN APPEARANCE AT THE SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST MUSIC FESTIVAL. SORT OF.
ONE OF THE COACHES' SWIVEL CHAIRS WAS ON HAND TO PROMOTE THE SHOW'S THIRD SEASON, PREMIERING MARCH 25TH.
USHER AND SHAKIRA ARE JOINING ADAM LEVINE AND BLAKE SHELTON ON THE COACHING PANEL.
THIS WAS A PROMOTION AT A BIG PARTY HOSTED BY THE MUSIC APP "PANDORA."
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A LIVE LOOK RIGHT NOW AT-- , SHOWING --
NBC2 CHIEF METEOROLOGIST HALEY WEBB WILL BE LIVE WITH AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS AT 6-02.
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HIT TIME 5:57:50 AM
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