we begin with making news at the noon hour: space x canaveral launching pad this morning. fix smoke filled the sky. a spokesman said the splash -- blast came during a static fire test. it has been due to launch saturday. good afternoon everybody this is leon bibb with that the very top, a very troubling story about an accra mother who was shot home police say by her boyfriend in front of there

it was a terrible ordeal for those children one and infant, the others 3 and 4. last night police made a rest of the woman's boyfriend. police say it was williams who kicked in the front door and went in the how shooting in akron. wounded was the 26 rolled mother of the 3 children. akron police that she had been shot several times. police say they were able to track williams, but there was a chase before he was taken into custody. williams tossed a gu the window. that gun was later determined to be stolen. the woman is hospitalized in serious condition. the 3 children are in custody of children services and summit county. we check with the police record of williams and he has a past which involves domestic violence. in cleveland, the rash of smash and grabs continue. the latest was a convenient store on west 85th street. they smashed through the

damage and also took off with the atm. elsewhere in the news, there was a car chase during the overnight hours of akron. 2 people were arrested. it began with the traffic stop on virginia avenue as a driver darted away there was a police chase for about 2 minutes. police said the 2 people in the car ditched in the vehicle and ran from the intersection of virginia and alert -- eller. both were grabbed by police. in the car was a big bag marijuana and a lot of cash. presidential candidates and there heavy hitters are speaking in ohio which plays a key role. today joe biden is slated to make a campaign stop in suburban parma. >> reporter: ohio proving just how important it is when it comes to presidential elections and the season proving no different. the members here getting ready

campaigns for hillary clinton. all summer long we have basically seen once a week visits here in the buckeye state from at least one of this -- the presidential candidates or they are big-name supporters . this is the 6 straight since the rnc that one or both of the candidates have visited the state. joe biden returns on his heel to his visit to cleveland earlier this summer. a little experts say the stomping will continue in the state all the way until >> in the polls we are in with -- still within a few points which makes this a battleground . the candidates will still keep coming because there are a lot of unpredictable in ohio. >> reporter: joe biden is expected here at 5:or a 5 --

>> we certainly are. it feels like fall. it feels wonderful out there with the cool northerly breeze at 50 miles per hour. we're not completely quiet today. we are going to notice some big clouds hanging over our great city. it could lead to the potential of a little bit of a shower or 2. for the most part with high- pressure ahead we expect drier conditions unless you are closer to the lake. let's focus on the widespread cooler air in place. 71 from adina -- medina . 77 new philadelphia. 75 cleveland. the dewpoint that has been up and sticky for months is down and back and enjoyable. it will be that way as we make our way through the holiday weekend . the only problem today is the wind . 50 miles per hour outside of cleveland. it does feel cooler with 76

chance i'm going to remind you head out to the tribes game you may need that hood keep you dry. time now to check in with leon was talking weather outside of our great state. indeed i am and thank you for setting the stage. i'm giving you a live look right now at a weather storm. we have severe storms that are off the course -- coast of florida. it is in the gulf of mexico . you can see the service coming in. the winds a very cloudy sky . we will continue to watch what is going on. landfall is expected somewhere along the florida close line. we will continue -- coastline . we will continue to follow the story. the state of florida is under a state of emergency and bracing for the first hurricane in a decade. >> reporter: tropical storm hermine on the move narrowing toward florida -- barreling toward florida. already 6 inches of rain falling in this

sandbagging still couldn't stop the water from the flooding places. >> they are still 4 1/2 inches of water in the house >> reporter: in sarasota voluntary evacuations are in place shelters open and offices going door-to-door looking for anyone in need of rescue. >> it is up a -- to hear .-- here. . and it was flooded. >> reporter: florida is now bracing for more heavy rain and a dangerous storm surge. that could be easily above my head. this is a very life- threatening situation. the main thing we want people to do is to get out if emergency managers are telling them to do so. they are calling for up to 15 inches of rain in some areas.

already fallen. officials say they are not taking any chances. this morning we have learned fema has deported a rapid response team to florida. let's continue to look at whether storms. even though madeleine has weekend, weather threat is still in effect for hawaii. officials one of heavy rain, such as the flooding, pop both wind damage -- damage. there is another hurricane under the watchful eye of meteorologist. hurricane lester is maintaining its strength and turning in the waters east of the hawaiian chain of several islands. stores continue to make headlines at this noon hour. i guess you can call it baker's blues. the latest recall affecting a suite treat you will want to know about it this morning. saving lives: the reality

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now 2 news around ohio: deputies and hamilton county are getting a massive amount of drugs off the street in a sting operation. law enforcement officer arrested 3 men from georgia. this marks the seizure as the largest meth bust in history of

million. it is a realities of an epidemic of drug abuse. police and paramedics across ohio are finding themselves busier than ever as they respond to drug overdoses. offices in akron haverty tapped into a new supply of narcan. police had to administer the life-saving narcan to 2 people suffering from suspected hope you overdoses this was. police and paramedics in mansfield were scene trying overdoses. in video you will see 2 men on the ground. they needed more than the normal dose of narcan to save lives. . >> it is taking 48 milligrams just to get them breathing normal again. . >> both men were released from the hospital but they now face drug charges. firefighters told us they went on at least 4 more drug

american airlines is pointing the finger when it comes to travel woes . do you add it has some people scratching our heads -- ad that has some people scratching

the attention you baked goods lovers. have an important recall to tell you how at the noon hour. entenmann's says several other products that contain small pieces of plastic. the brownies, muffins and a 20 variety pack that contains fudge brownies, chocolate chip muffins and blueberry muffins. one injury has been reported. they say this problem was caused by manufactured failure at the bakery in illinois. labor day weekend is one of the busiest travel day weekends and for many the end of the summer travel season. as you plan on hitting the road, you

highway lanes around you. the estimated 400 million gallons of gas will be bought every day over the long holiday weekend. some of you will be flying as well. is families get rather -- ready to travel, new american airlines led -- ad is raising eyebrows. they say don't blame us for your travel troubles, it is you the flyers who may be responsible. nic watt takes up the story from there. >> reporter: long tsa lines, short tempers -- [ video playback ] >> reporter: shrinking lead room -- leg room and expanding baggage . but now in a brand spanking new ad campaign american airlines is telling us what makes the new passenger. they walk faster in airports, they know they are mode contributes to the mood of the fight -- flight , they pack like they're doing a jigsaw. are they blaming us for the

butter cupcake, it is you and not us. comments on the ad includes americans marketing team needs to be fired, this is so backwards. . >>[ video playback ] i have had just about enough of you now take your seat. . >> you have had enough of me. >> reporter: american airlines ranks lowest in the country for on-time arrivals. there are a lot of videos of of backs plea for passengers to always ask before they raise or lower the window shades. this guy had to be done tape. with still remember, the next time you hear a baby scream, apparently you are just a bad passenger because you don't always bring noise canceling headphones.

tonight the browns will host the bears for there preseason final match. you can watch it right here in news channel 5 our coverage starts at 7:00 with tilting the browns. kickoff is set for 8:00 then join us for the post game show. it feels like football weather with a mix of sun and clouds out there with a little bit of chill -- i shouldn't say chill but kind of an autumn cool in the air already. it is beginning to feel like autumn is coming in and summer has slipped away. >> mother nature is fooling yo . >> is that right?. >> she is. she is giving us a taste the fall then bringing back the punch of summer. i think you will like the change . if you are not ready for summer to be gone, she is not either. we have quite the picture outside. it looks like a postcard, something you can send friends or family. current conditions showing those lower clouds in place. some of us have some dark thick

further south. it could provide us the chance of a shower or 2 into the afternoon hours. but right now we are all quiet we are 75 degrees cleveland. it is feeling like fall partly because of those winds out of the north at 50 miles per hour . lake water is upwards to about 79 degrees. the lake is still on the warmer side. 72 your current temperature in euclid. a little more cloud cover south. 69 parma. in the 60s in the afternoon for parma . madison 73 degrees. jefferson 72. ashtabula 72. 75 akron. 73 mass flint. 74 ashland. 70 degrees vermilion. 60 marblehead. yes, it is certainly cooler. we are about 5 to 10 degrees a

expected over the upcoming days. maybe you're thinking heading to the lake is a good idea especially for the big holiday weekend, hold off though strong winds are causing problems. we have a small craft advisory which means we could capsized boats very easily and also beach has it all along the lake stretching from ashtabula all the way to sandusky. that means the waves are too high and the surface to dangerous. off of the lake even for fisherman. i know you don't want remember. we also have the potential of still seeing a little spin over the water as well. watch out for those waterspouts . we will keep you updated if anything does transpire. but this is hermine increasing to a category one hurricane . it is in between tampa and a little further north. at this point expect it to really cause problems in florida, upwards of 16 inches of rainfall. it will

as well as a tropical storm. this is going to be a major catastrophe when it comes to rainfall amounts. you could even see tornadoes spin up as well. for us here, when it comes your forecast, we do have 70s all across the area . i think that is pretty much where were going to stay. here are the chances for little bit of rainfall that are trying to push further south. the 3 by the time we hit 4 am but i think a lot more 50s. those overnight of rain into your friday morning as well. friday afternoon and evening we will start to clear out those clouds which will lead to what is a beautiful weekend forecast. if you're worried about the rain, if you do have plans, should impact us much. for the bears and browns, sprinkle chances but partly cloudy with school football weather in the 60s and 70s . we will detail that coming up in just a bit reminder we are on the radio.

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today on spotlight we're going to check in with retirement and financial expert bill smith. is president of w a financial group. he is standing by in his retirement solution studio with today's retirement tip. >> you probably own mutual funds . these recommended for the diversification and the stock management and investor can get through the use of mutual funds. what most people don't know is that you could easily be setting yourself up for a huge tax disadvantage on how those mutual funds actually work. first, we have to understand how a mutual fund is taxed. when you buy mutual fund were going to pay a price per share of xyz mutual fund.

you sell the mutual fund you would pay a capital gain on the mutual fund share price itself. the underlined component of the mutual fund his stocks and bonds . we have actually seen folks losing monies in mutual funds for they are paying taxes. here's how that is happening. those underlining stocks will pass on capital gains to you when the funds sell those. there is a short-term and long- term. however, the they are required to pass these capital gains through to you as an investor along the front. even if you didn't anticipate in the gain, you still have to participate in the tax even if you lose money. if you own mutual funds we need to consider using alternatives such as separately managed accounts or managed securities or trade funds which we see a

my website wafinancial.com if you would like more information to an end to retirement solutions with bill smith sundays at noon. you can also call the office at 866417. you can also call the office at 866-417-4156 or log onto the

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