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AUTHORITES ARE LOOKING INTO WHAT CAUSED A SINGLE ENGINE PLANE -- TO MAKE THIS FIREY CRASH LANDING IN FORT LAUDERDALE.
NBC-2 SHOWS YOU THE LATEST -- IN THIS DEADLY PLANE CRASH INVESTIGATION.
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WE'RE GIVING YOU THE FIRST LOOK AT SAMSUNG'S LATEST GALAXY SMART PHONE.
WE'LL TELL YOU WHY SOME SAY -- IT'S A BIG APPLE COMPETITOR --
WHILE OTHERS, AREN'T SO PLEASED.
NBC-2 NEWS TODAY -- STARTS RIGHT NOW.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR WAKING UP WITH US FOR NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KELLY CRESWELL.
TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 16-TH.
LET'S GET RIGHT TO HIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
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A SCANDAL IS UNFOLDING, IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, THIS MORNING.
A COLLIER COUNTY TEACHER -- ARRESTED --
ACCUSED OF SOLICITING A CHILD, AND HAVING PORNOGRAPHY ON HIS COMPUTER.
CLINT RICKELMANN WAS ARRESTED THURSDAY.
HE'S A TEACHER AT PINE RIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL IN NAPLES.
DEPUTIES SAY HE MESSAGED ONE OF HIS STUDENTS ON FACEBOOK.
THAT STUDENT TOLD A DEAN.
NBC2 SPOKE TO THE MOTHER OF ONE OF RICKELMANN'S STUDENTS --
SHE SAYS HE WAS HER DAUGHTER'S FAVORITE TEACHER.
AND THE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST HIM ARE OUT OF CHARACTER.
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"my daughter actually called me she's like oh my god mom every body is putting it on facebook and she told me about the teacher and everything so I got on and started reading about it on the news and it just goes to show you know you never know anymore. You're leaving your kids in trusted hands and he's a teacher and then you come and read something like this in the news I was so shocked.:
THE COLLIER COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT RELEASED A STATEMENT SAYING IT CAN'T COMMENT AT THIS TIME BUT RICKELMANN "HAS BEEN REASSIGNED TO THE ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER."
DEPUTIES SAY IT'S STILL AN ACTIVE INVESTIGATION.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW --
LET'S SEND IT OVER TO METEOROLOGIST TYLER MAULDIN -- FOR A LOOK YOUR SATURDAY FORECAST.
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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.
SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE LOOKING FOR TWO MEN WHO ROBBED A SUBWAY RESTAURANT IN LEHIGH ACRES.
TAKE A LOOK AT THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES WE RECEIVED.
YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE THE SUSPECTS-- BUT AS YOU CAN ALSO SEE, THEY COVERED THEIR FACES.
THE ROBBERY HAPPENED AT THE SUBWAY ON LEE BOULEVARD MONDAY.
THE SUSPECTS GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
NOBODY WAS INJURED.
IF YOU KNOW ANYTHING, CALL DEPUTIES.
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THIS MORNING WE ARE LEARNING MORE INFORMATION ABOUT FRIDAY'S AIRBOAT CRASH IN THE EVERGLADES.
IT HAPPENED FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT CAPTAIN DOUG'S, IN EVERGLADES CITY.
TWO AIRBOATS SLAMMED INTO EACH OTHER.
FOUR PEOPLE WERE INJURED, BUT WE'RE TOLD ALL OF THEM ARE OK.
WE SPOKE TO ONE OF THE VICTIMS OFF CAMERA WHO TELLS US HE THOUGHT HE WAS GOING TO DIE.
WE ALSO SPOKE WITH A WITNESS SHORTLY AFTER IT HAPPENED.
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a lot of people standing around. but they were waiting. then an on rush. a lot of the boats coming in. then they brought in the guy - or someone - that was hurt.
THE VICTIM TELLS US HE BLACKED OUT BRIEFLY DURING THE CRASH.
TWO PEOPLE WERE THROWN INTO THE WATER.
A CHILD ON THE OTHER BOAT WAS HURT, BUT NOT TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
F-W-C IS INVESTIGATING.
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THIS MORNING, INVESTIGATORS ARE TRYING TO PIECE TOGETHER WHAT HAPPENED IN THIS FATAL PLANE CRASH.
WE HAVE LEARNED THREE PEOPLE WERE ON BOARD THIS TWIN-ENGINE, TURBO PROP PLANE WHEN IT CRASHED FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
WHEN THE PLANE TOOK OFF, IT LOST AN ENGINE, BANKED RIGHT, BARRELED INTO A WAREHOUSE PARKING LOT, BURST INTO FLAMES AND SCORCHED A HALF-DOZEN CARS.
NO ONE SURVIVED.
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SOT MOS: "The flames at the plane up. They ate the planes, cars and
everything. It was an intense fire. The few seconds that it took us to get
around corner it was in a ball of fire."
WIPE
ONE WITNESS SAYS THE PLANE MISSED WORKERS ON THE GROUND BY A FEW YARDS.
NO ONE WAS HURT IN THE PARKING LOT.
AHEAD IN OUR NEXT HALF HOUR --
MUCH MORE ON THE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS DEADLY CRASH.
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THE ANTICIPATION IS OVER FOR SOME---
THOUSANDS OF LEE COUNTY PARENTS WILL BE ONLINE THIS MORNING, CHECKING TO SEE WHAT SCHOOL THEIR CHILD WILL GO TO NEXT YEAR.
PARENTS OF MORE THAN 16-THOUSAND STUDENTS REGISTERED DURING THE FIRST REGISTRATION PERIOD.
IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE, YOU WILL FIND OUT TODAY.
THOSE WHO APPLIED IN THE OFFICE WILL FIND OUT NEXT WEEK, BY MAIL.
THE STUDENT ASSIGNMENT DIRECTOR SAYS 82 PERCENT GOT THEIR FIRST CHOICE.
AND THERE'S GOOD NEWS FOR PARENTS WHO REGISTERED A YOUNGER SIBLING.
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If you apply during the first enrollment period and you have siblings already attending that school your 99-9 percent guaranteed going to get their school.
You want the reassurance as a parent that your next child is gonna go to the same school you already have a child in.
IF YOU DON'T GET YOUR FIRST CHOICE,
DISTRICT OFFICIALS SAY YOUR CHILD WILL BE ON A WAITING LIST UNTIL 15 DAYS AFTER SCHOOL STARTS.
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LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ARE CLOSER TO REDUCING THEIR BUDGET SHORTFALL.
FIVE SCENARIOS WERE SENT TO COMMISSIONERS AHEAD OF MONDAY'S BUDGET WORKSHOP.
THEY INCLUDE CUTS TO THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE, E-M-S RATE ADJUSTMENTS AND MILAGE RATE INCREASES.
THE PROJECTED GENERAL FUND FOR NEXT FISCAL YEAR IS MORE THAN 345-MILLION DOLLARS.
FOR A FULL LIST OF *POTENTIAL CUTS-- HEAD TO OUR WEB SITE NBC-2.COM CLICK ON NEWSLINKS.
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MOVING TO NATIONAL NEWS--
THE U-S WILL SEND MORE GROUND-BASED MISSILE INTERCEPTORS TO THE WEST COAST IN AN EFFORT FOR NEW ARMS CONTROL TALKS.
THIS COMES ON THE HEELS OF NORTH KOREA'S THREATS OF A NUCLEAR ATTACK ON SOUTH KOREA AND THE U-S.
CHRIS LAWRENCE EXPLAINS.
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IF A NUCLEAR MISSILE IS EVER FIRED AT THE UNITED STATES, THIS IS THE BEST HOPE TO STOP IT. 30 INTERCEPTOR MISSILES, WHICH CAN BE LAUNCHED FROM GROUND SILOS IN ALASKA AND CALIFORNIA.
NOW THE PENTAGON IS DEPLOYING UP TO 14 MORE.
"The reason that we are doing what we are doing and the reason we are advancing our program here for homeland security is to not take any chances, is to stay ahead of the threat."
NORTH KOREA TESTED A LONG RANGE MISSILE IN DECEMBER. IT CONDUCTED ITS THIRD NUCLEAR TEST IN FEBRUARY. AND JUST THIS MONTH, THREATENED A PRE-EMPTIVE NUCLEAR STRIKE ON THE U-S.
THAT CAUGHT THE PENTAGON'S ATTENTION.
"North Korea's shrill public pronouncements underscore the need for the US to continue to take prudent steps to defeat any future North Korean ICBM."
BUT AS FAR BACK AS THE STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH, PRESIDENT OBAMA SAID THE U-S WOULD,
"Strengthen our own missile defense and lead the world in taking firm action in response to these threats."
BUT REPUBLICAN CONGRESSIONAL SOURCES SAY THE PRESIDENT'S ACTIONS HAVE BEEN ANYTHING BUT FIRM.
IN 2011, THE ADMINISTRATION MOTH-BALLED ONE ALASKAN MISSILE FIELD ARGUING INTELLIGENCE SHOWED THERE WASN'T ENOUGH OF A THREAT.
A SHORT-SITED MOVE, SAY THE CONGRESSIONAL SOURCES. QUOTE "THE INTEL DIDN'T CHANGE. THIS IS RIGHT WHERE WE EXPECTED NORTH KOREA TO BE."
AND THAT'S IN POSSESSION OF A MISSILE THAT COULD TRAVEL NEARLY 5-THOUSAND MILES - IN THEORY.
SINCE NORTH KOREA HAS NEVER SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCHED A LONG-RANGE I-C-B-M.
"I think what you see here is mainly a political signal to North Korea, that no one's going to be intimidated by their December launch and then the subsequent nuclear test."
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CHRIS LAWRENCE WITH THAT REPORT --
EXPERTS SAY -- THE U-S'S RESPONSE IS MAINLY A POLITICAL SIGNAL TO NORTH KOREA -- SAYING WE'RE NOT INTIMIDATED BY ITS DECEMBER LAUNCH, AND SUBSEQUENT NUCLEAR TESTS.
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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.
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6:09:35
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SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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.
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6:19:45
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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.
SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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THIS MORNING -- THERE'S A NEW CREDIT SCORING SYSTEM
THE NEW SCORING SYSTEM DETERMINES OUR CREDIT WORTHINESS BY EVALUATING NON-TRADITIONAL DATA.
EQUIFAX, EXPERIAN AND TRANSUNION, THE THREE BIG CREDIT REPORTING BUREAUS ARE ROLLING OUT A NEW VERSION OF THEIR VANTAGESCORE.
THEY SAY IT WILL GIVE BANKS A BETTER WAY OF DETERMINING A PERSON'S FINANCIAL STABILITY EVEN THOUGH THEY MAY NOT HAVE A CREDIT HISTORY.
VANTAGESCORE PULLS DATA FROM SOURCES SUCH AS RENT PAYMENTS, CELL PHONE PAYMENTS AND UTILITIES.
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AND -- TOMORROW IS SAINT PATRICK'S DAY --
BUT THIS MORNING -- YOU MAY BE SURPRISED TO LEARN WHAT IS FAST BECOMING THE NEW DRINK OF CHOICE IN AMERICA.
THE CONSUMPTION OF IRISH WHISKEY HAS GROWN OVER THE PAST DECADE.
ACCORDING TO THE DISTILLED SPIRITS COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES, SALES OF IRISH WHISKEY HAVE JUMPED NEARLY 400 PERCENT SINCE 2002 AND MORE THAN 22 PERCENT IN THE PAST YEAR ALONE.
ACCORDING TO EXPERTS, IT MAY NOT HAVE AS MUCH TO DO WITH TASTE PREFERENCE AS AMERICA'S DEEP IRISH ROOTS.
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IT'S THE NEWEST PIECE OF TECHONOLOGY --
SAMSUNG UNVEILED THE SEQUEL TO IT'S GALAXY S3 SMARTPHONE -- THE GALAXY S4 DURING AN EXCLUSIVE EVENT.
NEAL KARLINSKY EXPLAINS WHY SOME ARE SAYING, IT MAY GIVE APPLE'S I-PHONE -- A RUN FOR ITS MONEY.
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IT SEEMS LIKE EVERY DAY SOMETHING COMES OUT THAT'S THE LATEST GREAT NEW TECH
DEVICE. NOW SAMSUNG HAS ONE AND ABC'S NEAL KARLINSKY SAYS SOME PEOPLE ARE
SAYING IT COULD EVEN GIVE THE EYE-PHONE A RUN FOR MOST POPULAR.
SCRIPT:
THE NEWEST AND BRIGHTEST ENTRY INTO THE MUST HAVE GADGET MARKET IS A PHONE
THAT CAN ACTUALLY LOOK BACK AT YOU AND READ YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSION.
BRENT ROSE/GIZMODO SOT - IF YOU TURN AWAY IT WILL PAUSE THE VIDEO, IF YOU
TURN BACK IT WILL RESUME AGAIN.
IT IS THE SAMSUNG GALAXY S4-AND IT'S MOST BUZZ WORTHY FEATURE MAY BE THAT IT
'S DOING SOMETHING THAT FOR YEARS HAS BEEN THE DOMAIN OF APPLE--
KARL;INKSY STAND-UP THE THING THAT HAS EVERYONE TALKING HERE IS THE FACE TO
FACE PHONE CALLS.ONE NEW FEATURE IS PASSBOOK--
JOANNA STERN/ABC TECH EDITOR SOT - I THINK THIS NEW PHONE IS DEFINITELY
GOING TO FUEL UP THE WAR BETWEEN APPLE AND SAMSUNG.
YOU CAN SCROLL THROUGH TEXT JUST BY TILTING IT-AND WHILE TOUCH SCREENS MAY
SEEM TO BE EVERYTHING, THIS ONE LETS YOU WORK THE PHONE BY JUST SWIPING IN
THE AIR ABOVE IT.
WE GAVE A COUPLE OF IPHONE LOVING INTERNS AN EXCLUSIVE GLIMPSE TO GET THEIR
VIEW.
MOS SOT
IT'S TOUGH DAYS FOR APPLE.SAMSUNG IS A GOOGLE POWERED ANDROID PHONE-AND
ANDROID BEATS APPLE AT THE SMARTPHONE GAME THAT IT INVENTED.
MOS NATS
OUR TESTERS TODAY AREN'T QUITE READY TO SWITCH, BUT SAMSUNG HAS ALREADY
SCORED ONE MAJOR VICTORY.
IT'S GOT PEOPLE TALKING ABOUT IT.
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NEAL KARLINSKY REPORTING --
EXPERTS SAY -- FOR GALAXYS3 USERS, THIS IS GREAT NEWS --
BUT FOR CONSUMERS LOOKING TO BUY A NEW PHONE, IT MIGHT BE HARD FOR THEM TO TELL THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE GALAXY S3 AND GALAXY S4.
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YOU ARE WATCHING NBC TWO NEWS TODAY.
STRAIGHT AHEAD, YOUR TOP STORIES AND BREAKING NEWS OVERNIGHT.
PLUS, JASON WILL HAVE AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWO'S AT 6-32.
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6:27:15
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NEW -- RIGHT NOW --
WE'RE EXPECTING A HIGH-PROFILE MURDER CASE IN LEE COUNTY TO WRAP UP.
CLOSING ARGUMENTS FOR THE SHANE SIMPKINS TRIAL ARE SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
NBC-2 GIVES YOU A PREVIEW -- OF WHAT'S AHEAD.
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AND --
DOZENS OF PASSENGERS -- FORCED OFF A GREYHOUND BUS AFTER UNWELCOMED PASSENGERS FIND THEIR WAY ON BOARD.
WE'LL TELL YOU WHY THERE'S AN EXTENSIVE INVESTIGATION INTO THIS COMPANY-- AND WHY AN EXTERMINATOR IS LIKELY TO BE INVOLVED.
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GOOD MORNING!
THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR NBC-2 NEWS TODAY.
I'M KELLY CRESWELL.
TODAY IS SATURDAY, MARCH 16-TH.
LET'S GET RIGHT TO THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
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DEVELOPING AT THIS HOUR --
DETAILS CONTINUE TO UNFOLD ABOUT A HORRIFIC PLANE CRASH IN SOUTH FLORIDA, YESTERDAY.
IT ALL HAPPENED WHEN A SMALL PLANE SPIRALED OUT OF THE SKY -- AND CRASHED INTO A PARKING LOT IN FORT LAUDERDALE.
LISA STARK HAS THE STORY.
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A PLANE FELL OUT OF THE SKY IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA TODAY. IT WAS A SMALL
AIRCRAFT THAT CRASHED INTO A PARKING LOT IN THE FORT LAUDERDALE AREA. ABC'S
LISA STARK HAS THE DETAILS.
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PANIC IN THIS PARKING LOT IN THE MOMENTS AFTER A SMALL PLANE CRASHED INTO A
BALL OF FIRE.
CARS SMOLDERINGFIREFIGHTERS RUSHING TO THE SCENECLIMBING THROUGH THE
WRECKAGE.
THE PLANE A SMALL PIPER CHEYENNE HAD JUST TAKEN OFF FROM A NEARBY GENERAL
AVIATION AIRPORT SHORTLY AFTER 4 PM.
EYEWITNESS SOT - IT SOUNDED LIKE AN EXPLOSION AND IT SOUNDED LIKE SOMETHING
HIT A BUILDING. WE DIDN'T KNOW WHAT IT WAS. WE ASSUMED IT WAS A PLANE. NO
ITS NEVER BEEN A THOUGHT IN MY MIND THAT A PLANE WOULD GO DOWN.
THREE PEOPLE WERE ON THE PLANEALL NOW BELIEVED TO BE DEAD.
BUT MIRACULOUSLY, NOBODY ON THE GROUND WAS HURTFORT LAUDERDALE FIREFIGHTERS
CAME TO CONTROL THE BURNING CARS- - HERE YOU CAN AND SEE REMAINS OF THE
PLANE'S PROPELLER.
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LISA STARK WITH THAT REPORT.
AGAIN -- THERE WERE NO INJURIES ON THE GROUND, BUT NO ONE ON BOARD THE PLANE SURVIVED.
THE CAUSE OF THE CRASH IS NOT YET KNOWN.
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AND A SIMILAR INCIDENT IN LOUSIANA LEAVES THREE PEOPLE DEAD -- WHEN THEIR HELICOPTER WENT DOWN IN A REMOTE AREA, YESTERDAY.
THE F-A-A SAYS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION INDICATES THAT THE HELICOPTER CRASHED IN DURING A MAINTENANCE TEST FLIGHT ABOUT 30 MINUTES AFTER TAKING OFF.
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S/ Sheriff Ron Johnson/ Cameron Parish Sheriff:12
"We have confirmed three fatalities and the helicopter belongs to ERA helicopters. The FAA is out there on the scene and they'll be in charge with the investigation."
OFFICIALS SAY THE HELICOPTER WAS AN "S-76 A" AND WAS OWNED BY E-R-A HELICOPTERS.
THE WRECKAGE BURNED FOR SEVERAL HOURS.MAKING IT DIFFICULT FOR EMERGENCY CREWS TO GET TO THE SCENE.
OFFICIALS SAY THE F-A-A IS IN CHARGE WITH THE INVESTIGATION.
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MUCH MORE NEWS AHEAD --
BUT FIRST LET'S CHECK IN WITH METEOROLOGIST TYLER MAULDIN WITH TODAY'S WEATHER FORECAST.
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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.
SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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LOOKING AHEAD--
THIS MORNING MORNING -- CLOSING STATEMENTS ARE SCHEDULED IN A HIGH-PROFILE LEE COUNTY MURDER TRIAL.
FRIDAY-- ACCUSED KILLER, SHANE SIMPKINS, ROLLED THE DICE AND TOOK THE STAND. CLAIMING SOMEONE ELSE MURDERED AN ESTERO GRANDMOTHER.
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Shane Simpkins/defendant
14:06:20 when she caught him she just blanked out and hit her and she fell and she never got back up 26
SIMPKINS TESTIFIED IN HIS DEFENSE FOR THREE HOURS.
HE CLAIMS HIS CO-DEFENDANT CHRISTOPHER NEUBERGER. STRANGLED MARY ANNE ZARB.
THE PAIR WERE REMODELING HER KITCHEN IN 2011.
SIMPKINS SAID NEUBERGER KILLED ZARB AFTER SHE CAUGHT HIM GOING THROUGH HER BELONGINGS.
HE SAID NEUBERGER THREATENED HIS LIFE TOO, IF HE TOLD ON HIM.
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NOW TO AN UPDATE ON THAT FALLEN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SOLDIER.
IT COULD BE MORE THAN A WEEK BEFORE THE THE BODY OF NAPLES SOLDIER MARC SCIALDO COMES HOME.
HE DIED ALONG WITH FOUR OTHERS IN A HELICOPTER CRASH IN AFGHANISTAN ON MONDAY.
THE FAMILY OF STAFF SERGEANT MARC SCIALDO RECEIVED HIS BODY AT DOVER AIR FORCE BASE LATE THURSDAY NIGHT.
ON FRIDAY, MORE THAN ONE-THOUSAND SOLDIERS WHO SERVED WITH THE AIRMEN KILLED GATHERED FOR A MEMORIAL CEREMONY. IN AFGHANISTAN.
THE ARMY IS WORKING WITH SCIALDO'S FAMILY ON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS -- AND COUNSELING.
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TURNING TO THE LATEST WITH THAT CARNIVAL CRUISE SHIP -- JUST THE LATEST IN A SERIES OF ISSUES WITH THE CRUISE LINE COMPANY.
MORE THAN 4-THOUSAND CRUISE PASSENGERS FROM THE CARNIVAL DREAM HAD AN UNEXPECTED ENDING TO THEIR TRIP, AFTER A PROBLEM WITH THE SHIP'S GENERATOR.
KARLA RAY HAS MORE.
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THE FIRST PASSENGERS OF THE CARNIVAL DREAM TOUCHED DOWN AT ORLANDO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND MOST WERE ALL SMILES DESPITE LOSING A DAY OF VACATION.
"absolutely, absolutely, they did a great job."
"we were making jokes oh it's the carnival nightmare but no no, not at all, everybody was calm."
"it could have been a lot worse, I don't think we had it as bad as the other ship, the triumph."
*THAT SHIP-- WHICH CAUSED A P-R *MESS FOR CARNIVAL--
WAS STRANDED FOR *DAYS LAST MONTH.
AND PEOPLE WE SPOKE WITH SAY THEY BELIEVE AN ABUNDANCE OF *CAUTION BY THE CRUISELINE IS WHY THEY WERE FLOWN HERE-- INSTEAD OF BEING STUCK AT SEA.
"we were in port, we had no worries, we did wonder how they were going to get four thousand of us to Orlando."
CARNIVAL CHARTERED MORE THAN A *DOZEN DELTA FLIGHTS TO GET THOSE STRANDED PASSENGERS--
FLYING IN EMPTY PLANES FROM ATLANTA AND MINNEAPOLIS TO GET PASSENGERS TO ORLANDO AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE.
PASSENGERS TOLD US THAT *QUICK REACTION-- WILL KEEP THEM CRUISING IN THE FUTURE.
"we're getting three days compensated, they're going to give us back the money for that, and we're getting 50% off another cruise within a year, and we're definitely going to take advantage of that."
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ALSO THE SHIP "ELATION" HAD TO BE ESCORTED BY A TUGBOAT LAST WEEKEND BECAUSE OF A MALFUNCTION IN ITS STEERING SYSTEM.
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ONE OF THE KEY SPEAKERS AT YESTERDAY'S CONSERVATIVE POLITICAL ACTION CONFERENCE WAS FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR, JEB BUSH.
JEB WAS UPBEAT ABOUT THE COUNTRY, LISTING A SERIES OF ADVANTAGES THE COUNTRY HAS MOVING FORWARD -- AND SPOKE ABOUT HIS HOPES FOR THE FUTURE OF THE COUNTRY AND THE REPUBLICAN PARTY.
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"All of these advantages are at risk if the federal government continues on its arc of irresponsibility.
THE MAIN THREATS THE GOVERNOR SAW TO AMERICA LAY IN IRRESPONSIBLE FEDERAL SPENDING AND LACKLUSTER PUBLIC EDUCATION.
BUSH ALSO CONTINUED HIS SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION REFORM, INSISTING REPUBLICANS TOUT THE "BROAD APPEAL" OF THEIR POLITICAL PRINCIPLES.
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MEANWHILE --
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY OF FLORIDA IS THROWING OUT 300-THOUSAND DOLLARS IN DONATIONS IT RECEIVED FROM A GROUP THAT'S NOW THE TARGET OF A FEDERAL INVESTIGATION.
ALLIED VETERANS OF THE WORLD IS ACCUSED OF RUNNING A GAMBLING RING BY OPERATING INTERNET CAFES THAT SUPPOSEDLY RAISED MONEY FOR VETERANS.
THE SCAM LED FLORIDA LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, JENNIFER CARROLL'S RESIGNATION EARLIER THIS WEEK.
THE FLORIDA DEMOCRATIC PARTY SAYS IT WILL RETURN DONATIONS IT RECEIVED FROM THE CHARITY.
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POLICE SHUTDOWN AN ASIAN MASSAGE PARLOR IN FORT MYERS.
THEY SAY TWO LADIES INSIDE WERE SELLING MORE THAN JUST BACKRUBS.
OFFICERS ARRESTED CHEN YA--THE OWNER OF NEW ASIAN MASSAGE.
AND MA AIMIAN FOR SOLICITATION OF PROSTITUION.
THIS IS NEW VIDEO OF THE PARLOR JUST OFF BOY SCOUT DRIVE.
OFFICERS NOTICED A CONSTANT FLOW OF MEN WALKING IN AND OUT OF THE BUSINESS, AFTER THEY GOT TIPPED OFF ABOUT ILLEGAL ACTIVITY.
INVESTIGATORS USED AN UNDERCOVER OPERATION TO CATCH THE DUO.
THE PARLOR HAS BEEN SHUTDOWN.
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IN TEXAS --
IT'S A BUST WORTH MILLIONS --
POLICE ARREST A MAN THEY BELIEVE STOLE UP TO FIVE-MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF HIGH-END PROPERTY.
POLICE SAY THIRTY-FOUR YEAR OLD JUSTIN ANDREWS USED TO SNEAK INTO WELL GUARDED, VERY EXCLUSIVE NEIGHBORHOODS -- TO STEAL FROM THE HOMES.
LAST WEEK -- HE MADE A CRUCIAL MISTAKE, WHEN HE WAS PULLED OVER FOR A TRAFFIC VIOLATION -- LEADING TO A SEARCH OF HIS HOME.
DETECTIVES FOUND MORE THAN TWO-THOUSAND STOLEN ITEMS, INCLUDING RINGS NECKLACES AND DESIGNER WATCHES.
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SLOVAK says: "When we went to serve the search warrant and we had it signed
by our district judge and when we went down there we didn't expect the
volume that you see here"
THEY SEIZED THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS WORTH OF LOUIS VUITTON, GUESS AND OTHER DESIGNER PURSES.
THERE WERE CAMERAS, IPHONES, A BASEBALL COLLECTION AND FIFTEEN-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF DOLLARS AND COINS.
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BREAK FOUR AT 6:39:30
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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
SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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THIS IS AERIAL VIDEO OF A HIGH-SPEED CHASE THROUGH THE STREETS OF DETROIT.
IT ALL HAPPENEND YESTERDAY MORNING, WHEN A SUSPECT FLED FROM POLICE.
THEY SAY HE'S WANTED FOR MORE THAN A DOZEN CAR BREAK-INS IN SEVERAL CITIES.
YOU CAN SEE THE DRIVER SWERVING DANGEROUSLY THROUGH NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS.
OFFICERS FINALLY RAMMED THE SUSPECT'S VEHICLE INTO A BUILDING WALL.ENDING THE PURSUIT.
LUCKILY-- NO ONE WAS HURT.
THE SUSPECT FACES A LIST OF CHARGES, THIS MORNING.
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A FEDERAL APPEALS COURT HAS RULED THE C-I-A MUST ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF ANY RECORDS RELATED TO MILITARY UNMANNED DRONE ATTACKS.
THAT RULING GOES FOR INFORMATION ABOUT STRIKES TARGETTING INDIVIDUALS TOO, INCLUDING SUSPECTED TERRORISTS OVERSEES.
SEVERAL GROUPS INCLUDING THE ACLU FILED A FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT REQUESTING THE INFORMATION.
THE CIA PREVIOUSLY REFUSED TO DENY OR CONFIRM IT HAD ANY SUCH RECORDS --
BUT NOW -- THE AGENCY MUST MAKE THOSE RECORDS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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AND THIS MORNING --
THE U-S IS BEEFING UP MISSILE DEFENSE --
AS NORTH KOREA LAUNCHES A NEW VOLLEY OF THREATS AT OUR COUNTRY.
FOURTEEN NEW MISSILE INTERCEPTORS ARE HEADED TO THE WEST COAST TO BOLSTER OUR LAND-BASED MISSILE DEFENSE SYSTEM THAT'S ALREADY IN PLACE.
DEFENSE OFFICIALS SAY TO NORTH KOREA'S RECENT THREATS ABOUT A NUCLEAR ATTACK.
THEY DON'T BUY THAT NORTH KOREA IS EVEN CAPABLE OF ONE.
BUT THEY ARE NOT TAKING ANY CHANCES.
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IMAGINE TAKING A TWO HOUR BUS RIDE -- WITH ABOUT FIFTY PEOPLE, AND HUNDREDS OF ROACHES.
THAT'S WHAT HAPPENED TO A GREYHOUND BUS -- HEADED FOR NEW YORK CITY.
THOSE NEARLY 50 PASSENGERS WERE FORCED OFF THAT BUS, AFTER THE INCIDENT.
PEI-SZE CHENG HAS THE DETAILS
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S/ Tracy harmon, Greyhound Passenger
"People were just screaming, jumping out of their seats."
THAT'S WHAT TRACY HARMON SAW FROM THE BACK OF THE BUS AS SHE STARTED TAKING PICTURES ON HER CELL PHONE TO DOCUMENT IT ONLY SHE WASN'T IMMUNE TO THESE CREEPY CRAWLERS.
S/ Tracy Harmon/ Greyhound Passenger:13 -:20
"One actually was on my back. They were crawling all on the walls. I'm talking like four to five right out at one time."
ABOUT 48 PASSENGERS WERE ON BOARD A GREYHOUND BUS THAT LEFT ATLANTIC CITY AT 10 AM.PASSENGERS SAY ABOUT 15 MINUTES INTO THEIR RIDE, THEY STARTED SEEING ROACHES.EVERYWHERE
S/ PASSENGER
"Roaches coming out of the bathroom all over the wall, the window seal, the front of the bus, walking on people, walking on the seats."
GREYHOUND SAYS ONCE THE DRIVER WAS AWARE OF THE SITUATION HE PULLED THE BUS OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND GOT PASSENGERS OFF. ANOTHER BUS CAME TO PICK THEM UP AND BROUGHT THEM TO THE PORT AUTHORITY.
PASSENGERS WERE GIVEN A FULL REFUND AND THEY ALSO RECEIVED A 50 DOLLAR VOUCHER FOR A FUTURE RIDE.SOMETHING HARMON SAYS SHE WILL RELUCTANTLY USE.
S/ Tracy Harmon/ Greyhound Passenger 1:05 - 1:07
"Yeah, I'm going to check for roaches."
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PEI-SZE CHENG REPORTING --
GREYHOUND ISSUED A STATEMENT SAYING --
"WE APOLOGIZE FOR THIS INCONVENIENCE AND OUR TEAM WILL BE TRANSPORTING THE FIRST BUS BACK TO OUR GARAGE TO INVESTIGATE THE SITUATION AND DETERMINE ITS CAUSE."
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS --
A 24-FOOT BOAT WITH JAPANESE WRITING ON IT WASHES UP ON A BEACH IN OREGON.
SOME BELIEVE THE BOAT IS MORE DEBRIS FROM THE 2011 JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI --
OFFICIALS WITH THE STATE PARKS AND RECREATION SAY THEY HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO DETERMINE ITS ORIGIN.
BIOLOGISTS SAY SOME OF THE MARINE LIFE FOUND ABOARD THE BOAT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE NATIVE TO THE STATE.
THERE ISN'T ANY POLLUTION OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL BELIEVED TO BE COMING FROM THE BOAT.
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BACK HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA --
ONE OF THE MAJOR WILDLIFE REHAB CENTERS IN OUR AREA IS SHUTTING ITS DOORS.
FOR NOW AT LEAST.
THE STATE ISSUED
THE CLINIC OF REHABILITATION OF WILDLIFE --
ALSO KNOWN AS 'CROW' --
A STOP WORK ORDER.
THEY DIDN'T HAVE WORKMAN'S COMP INSURANCE.
THE POLICY WAS CANCELLED IN OCTOBER.
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18:19:21 our visitors center is closed which is too bad bc its an important time of year for ppl to come and see us:29 we are essentially operating business as usual
BOARD MEMBERS CLAIM THEY DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT THE LOSS OF COVERAGE UNTIL THE STATE'S VISIT.
THE INSURANCE COMPANY TELLS US MULTIPLE NOTICES WERE SENT.
UNTIL THEY GET NEW INSURANCE, VOLUNTEERS ARE HANDLING PATIENTS.
STAFF ARE ON PAID LEAVE AND THE VISITORS CENTER IS CLOSED.
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CREWS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE AHEAD OF SCHEDULE --
AND COULD GET THE WATER FLOWING INTO CLAM PASS BY TODAY.
CREWS STARTED DIGGING SAND OUT OF THE PASS LAST WEEK.
THIS IS VIDEO FROM WHEN THEY BEGAN THAT WORK.
CLAM PASS CLOSED UP BACK IN DECEMBER --
CUTTING OFF ACCESS TO THE GULF AND RAISING CONCERNS ABOUT THE
ECOSYSTEM.
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GOOD NEWS IF YOU'RE GOING TO THE BEACH THIS WEEKEND.RED TIDE HAS ALL BUT DISAPPEARED.
IT'S A RELIEF FOR BOTH LOCALS AND PEOPLE ON VACATION.
THE BEACHES ARE CLEAR OF DEAD FISH AND THE BREATHING PROBLEMS THAT CAN COME WITH RED TIDE.
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Rick Bartleson
10:57 what causes the crash, is the viruses or bacteria or parasites, but I don't know what killed this one 11:06
HE SAYS IT COULD HAVE BEEN AN INFECTION, AMONG THE ALGAE, THAT KILLED OFF THE BLOOM'S TOXIC CELLS.
RED TIDE HAS KILLED A RECORD NUMBER OF ANIMALS AND BIOLOGISTS SAY THE DIE OFF WILL LIKELY CONTINUE.
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YOUR TIME RIGHT NOW--
AN UPDATE TO YOUR FIRST ALERT FORECAST ON THE TWOS IS STRAIGHT AHEAD AT 6-52.
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BREAK FIVE AT 6:49:45
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SUNNY AND WARM THIS WEEKEND
High pressure continues to inch over the state, and as long as it prevails in our weather pattern, we'll see mostly sunny skies and warming temperatures.
Our weekend forecast includes just that, so yes the weekend is looking great.
Today looks mostly sunny as that area of high pressure dominates, and our high temperatures will top out at 80 degrees. Winds will be southeasterly around 10 mph during the first half of the day and an afternoon sea breeze will kick in along the coast. Beach weather looks fantastic and the highs along the coast will be in the mid to upper 70s due to a feeble sea breeze.
The outlook for Sunday is almost like Saturday. Lots of sunshine and highs in the 80s after starting in the mid 50s. The only difference is the fact it won't be AS sunny. A weather disturbance is approaching for our west, and it will add cloud cover to the sky later in the day on Sunday.
Next week we will track a weak front moving into the area on Tuesday. At this point it is still looking like a dry pattern with only a 30 percent chance of a shower late Tuesday with the arrival of the aforementioned front.
Have a great weekend and enjoy the nice weather!
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.
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SOMEONE IS THREATENING TO CONTAMINATE A POPULAR ENERGY DRINK WITH FECES --
IF THE MAKER OF THAT DRINK DOESN'T PAY THEM OFF.
ENERGY DRINK GIANT "RED BULL" SAYS SOMEONE HAS BEEN TRYING TO BLACKMAIL THEM FOR WEEKS.
THEY'RE GOING PUBLIC HOPING TO NEUTRALIZE THE BLACKMAILER'S LEVERAGE.
RED BULL REPS SAY THEY'RE MONITORING THEIR PRODUCT AND HAVE NOT FOUND A SINGLE CASE OF CONTAMINATION.
MONEY IS NOT AN ISSUE.
THE COMPANY'S FOUNDER IS THE RICHEST PERSON IN AUSTRIA.
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AND ALL NEW THIS MORNING --
WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE CONIDTION OF RAPPER LIL' WAYNE -- WHO WAS RUSHED TO THE HOSPITAL LAST NIGHT AFTER APPARENTLY SUFFERING A SEIZURE.
HIS REPRESENTATIVES CONFIRMED HE IS 'RECOVERING'.
THE RAPER EVEN TWEETED "I'M GOOD EVERYBODY. THX FOR PRAYERS AND LOVE."
HE HAS A HISTORY OF SEIZURES -- AND SOME SOCIAL MEDIA SITES REPORTED THAT HE
WAS NEAR DEATH.
THAT APPARENTLY IS NOT TRUE.
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THREE NEW NAMES ARE ADDED TO THE LIST OF CELEBRITIES TARGETED IN A HACKER ATTACK.
MITT ROMNEY, TIGER WOODS AND CHRIS CHRISTIE ARE ON THE HACKED LIST.
A WEBSITE CLAIMS IT HAS THE PERSONAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION DOZENS OF CELEBS --
INCLUDING SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS, MORTGAGES -- CREDIT CARD DEBT.
THE F-B-I IS STILL WORKING TO FIND OUT IF THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, AND WHERE THE HACKERS GOT IT.
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TAKE A LOOK AT THIS --
IT'S THE NEWEST ROLLER COASTER IN THE WORLD.
THE RIDE IS CALLED "OUTLAW RUN" AND IT JUST OPENED AT SILVER DOLLAR CITY IN BRANSON MISSOURI.
IT IS VYING FOR THE TITLE "FASTEST WOODEN ROLLER COASTER IN THE WORLD."
IT'S ALSO THE *ONLY WOODEN RIDE WITH A 16 STORY DROP -- AS WELL AS THE ONLY COASTER TO INCLUDDE BARREL ROLLS MADE FROM LUMBER.
IT SITS ON A UNIQUE SUSPENSION SYSTEM MAKING IT SMOOTHER THAN OTHER WOODEN COASTERS.
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AND FINALLY --
TOMORROW IS ST. PATRICK'S DAY AND YOU CAN CELEBRATE WITH GREEN BEER, CORNED BEEF AND CABBAGE THIS WEEKEND.
WE FOUND SOME PLACES IN NAPLES GETTING SET UP TODAY.
BAR OWNERS EXPECT A BIG WEEKEND-- STARTING WITH TODAY'S PARADE DOWNTOWN.
IT'S NAPLES BIGGEST PARADE OF THE YEAR.
MCCABES IRISH PUB OPENS AT EIGHT O'CLOCK IN THE MORNING.
THE PARADE STARTS AT 11.
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YOUR TIME NOW IS--
LET'S GET YOU UP TO SPEED WITH THIS MORNING'S TOP STORIES.
PARENTS WITH CHILDREN ENROLLED IN LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS -- LISTEN UP.
STARTING THIS MORNING -- ALL LEE COUNTY PARENTS ARE ABLE TO FIND OUT WHAT SCHOOL YOUR CHILD WILL ATTEND, NEXT YEAR.
PARENTS OF MORE THAN 16-THOUSAND STUDENTS REGISTERED DURING THE FIRST REGISTRATION PERIOD.
IF YOU REGISTERED ONLINE, YOU WILL FIND OUT TODAY.
THOSE WHO APPLIED IN THE OFFICE WILL FIND OUT NEXT WEEK, BY MAIL.
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AND LOOKING AHEAD, THIS MORNING.
THIS MORNING MORNING -- CLOSING STATEMENTS ARE SCHEDULED FOR THE HIGH-PROFILE MURDER TRIAL -- OF SHANE SIMPKINS.
HE'S THE LEE COUNTY MAN ACCUSED OF KILLING AN ESTERO GRANDMOTHER.
YESTERDAY -- HE TOOK THE STAND. CLAIMING SOMEONE ELSE MURDERED AN ESTERO GRANDMOTHER.
WE WILL HAVE A CREW AT THE COURT HOUSE -- GIVING YOU THE LATEST INFORMATION, ON AIR AND ONLINE.
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BREATH-TAKING VIDEO CONTINUES TO FLOW INTO THE NBC-2 NEWSROOM --
OF THAT DEADLY PLANE CRASH, OVER IN FORT LAUDERDALE YESTERDAY.
THREE PEOPLE WERE KILLED DURING THE FIREY CRASH -- WHEN THE TWIN ENGINE PIPER NAVAJO TURBOPROP EXPERIENCED ENGINE TROUBLE SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF.
THAT'S WHEN PILOT ATTEMPTED TO BANK FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING BUT THE PLANE CRASHED INTO A PARKING LOT -- SETTING FIRE TO MULTIPLE VEHICLES.
AN INVESTIGATION CONTINUES, TODAY.
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AND FINALLY, THIS MORNING --
THESE SURVEILLANCE PICTURES ARE WHAT LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE USING TO LOOK FOR TWO MEN WHO ROBBED A SUBWAY RESTAURANT IN LEHIGH ACRES.
THEY'RE ASKING FOR THE PUBLIC'S HELP -- AFTER THE SUSPECTS ROBBED THAT STORE ALONG LEE BOULEVARD.
THE SUSPECTS GOT AWAY WITH CASH.
NOBODY WAS INJURED.
ANYONE WITH INFORMATION IS ASKED TO CONTACT DEPUTIES.
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FINAL FORECAST
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REMEMBER FOR BREAKING NEWS, WEATHER INFORMATION AND NEWS ONLINE, 24-HOURS A DAY, HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE--
NBC DASH TWO DOT COM.
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