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TONIGHT- NUMBER 51 LIVES ON.
HUNDREDS GATHERED AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL TO NOT ONLY WATCH A FOOTBALL GAME BUT PAY TRIBUTE TO ELEVEN-YEAR-OLD JESSE WATLINGTON.
WATLINGTON DIED AFTER BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING DURING FOOTBALL PRACTICE MORE THAN A WEEK AGO.
TONIGHT- AS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY FACED OFF AGAINST EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL-
BOTH TEAMS SPENT HALFTIME REMEMBERING JESSE.
ABC-7'S GEORGE SOLIS TAKES US THERE.
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34:43 "Tonight the SFCA family would like to announce we are officially retiring number 51 in honor of Jesse J. Watlington."
UNDER THE GLOW OF VIKING STADIUM'S LIGHTS- ALL EYES WERE ON ONE JERSEY.
NUMBER 51- NOW OFFICIALLY RETIRED.
FRAMED FOR ALL TO SEE.
THIS COMMUNITY- COMING TOGETHER FOR ONE FAMILY.
34:53 "To the Watlinton family Chuck, Alda, and Carolina we love you."
THE FAMILY STOOD CENTER FIELD SURROUNDED BY JESSE'S FORMER TEAMMATES.
A SINGLE ROSE IN ALDA WATLINGTON'S HAND AS SHE LOOKED ON AT HER SON'S JERSEY.
34:59 "Although, not on the field number 51 will always be with us in out hearts."
THE SOUND OF APPLAUSE WASHED OVER THE FIELD AS THE FAMILY TOOK THEIR EXIT, TOO EMOTIONAL FOR WORDS.
PASTOR AND FRIEND TO THE FAMILY RICHARD POWELL SAYS THE WATLINGTON'S ARE NOW IN PROCESS OF HEALING.
38:51 "They really sense that the community has been brought together. It's a tragedy, it's a horrible tragedy but they're grateful for all the support."
IN HONOR OF JESSE, SPECTATORS
AND PLAYERS WORE PURPLE, JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR DURING TONIGHT'S GAME.
NUMBER 51 DISPLAYED EVERYWHERE AS FURTHER TRIBUTE.
IN FM GS ABC-7 NEWS.
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HUNTERS IN A RURAL PART OF LEVY COUNTY, FLORIDA, HAVE FOUND A BODY THAT MAY BE A MISSING COLLEGE FRESHMAN.
CHRISTIAN AGUILAR HAS BEEN MISSING SINCE LATE SEPTEMBER.
THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STUDENT WAS LAST SEEN AT A STORE WITH HIGH SCHOOL FRIEND PEDRO BRAVO.
BRAVO PREVIOUSLY SAID THE TWO HAD A FIGHT AND HE LEFT THE 18-YEAR-OLD IN A PARKING LOT.
POLICE STILL HAVE TO POSITIVELY IDENTIFY THE BODY, BUT AGUILAR'S FATHER SAYS THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THEIR GRIEVING PROCESS.
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We as a family believe that Christian has been found and our prayers have been heard. We want to wait until the authorities confirm it. At this moment, the only thing we want to say as a family is to thank every single person that support our family during this horrible times.
BRAVO IS IN JAIL, CHARGED WITH FIRST-DEGREE MURDER.
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A MAJOR DEVELOPMENT AND ANGUISHING NEWS FOR THE FAMILY OF A MISSING COLORADO GIRL.
A BODY FOUND NEAR A DENVER SUBURB ON WEDNESDAY HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS 10 YEAR OLD JESSICA RIDGEWAY, WHO WAS LAST SEEN THE MORNING OF OCTOBER 5TH.
A MASSIVE SEARCH INCLUDING HUNDREDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS FOLLOWED, RESULTING IN THE DISCOVERY OF THE LITTLE GIRL'S REMAINS.
AS FOR SUSPECTS, NO WORD FROM AUTHORITIES, OTHER THAN TO SAY JESSICA'S FAMILY MEMBERS HAVE BEEN RULED OUT.
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HERE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA-
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WANT TO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A RECORD OF YOUR CHILD IN CASE OF AN ABDUCTION, DISASTER OR ACCIDENT.
TODAY- SOUTHWEST FLORIDA MASONIC CENTER IN FORT MYERS HELD A CHILD I-D PROGRAM.
KIDS GOT FINGER PRINTED AND THEIR PICTURES TAKEN.
BOTH ARE STORED ON A C-D FOR PARENTS TO KEEP IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY.
THAT WAY IF DETECTIVES NEED TO FIND YOUR CHILD, THEY'LL HAVE ALL THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO TRACK THEM DOWN.
THERE ARE MORE THAN 150 MISSING CHILDREN IN THE STATE ACCORDING TO THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.
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AN UNDERCOVER OPERATION LED TO THE ARREST OF FIVE PEOPLE IN FORT MYERS.
IN A FRIDAY AFTERNOON RAID -- POLICE SAY THEY SEIZED 3-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF CRACK, COCAINE, ECSTACY AND MARIJUANA.
POLICE ALSO FOUND THREE HANDGUNS IN THE HOME.
UNDERCOVER DRUG PURCHASES HELPED POLICE NARROW IN ON SUSPECTED DEALERS.
POLICE SAY MORE ARRESTS ARE PENDING.
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BUSTED BY HER OWN SON!
DEPUTIES SAY AN 11-YEAR-OLD BOY TOLD TROOPERS HIS MOM WAS DRUNK WHEN SHE CRASHED THEIR CAR ON I-75.
JANET MALIZIA WAS ARRESTED AROUND 7 O'CLOCK FRIDAY NIGHT,
AFTER SHE HIT AN S-U-V PULLING A TRAILER AND SPED OFF.
WHEN TROOPERS PULLED HER OVER- 11-YEAR-OLD TWINS WERE INSIDE.
ONE OF THEM HANDED A TROOPER A CUP OF WINE FROM INSIDE THE CAR.
HE WENT ON TO EXPLAIN THAT HIS MOTHER BOUGHT THE ALCOHOL FROM A GAS STATION AND DRANK IT WHILE DRIVING TO COLLIER COUNTY FROM THE EAST COAST.
MALIZIA ADMITTED TO DRINKING 3 AND A HALF OF THE 5 BOTTLES SHE BOUGHT.
NO ONE WAS HURT IN THE INCIDENT.
SHE BONDED OUT OF JAIL TODAY.AND FACES CHARGES INCLUDING D-U-I.
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A PUSH FOR CHANGE --
TODAY, THOUSANDS CELEBRATED THEIR GAY PRIDE IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
AND ABC-7'S LEIGH DANA TALKED TO PEOPLE LOOKING AHEAD TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION AND THE DEBATE OVER GAY MARRIAGE.
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ARLENE BERGER'S MARRIAGE IS RECOGNIZED IN CONNECTICUT BUT NOT HERE IN FLORIDA.
arlene berger/mfm
37:40 it's scary. If something were to happen to me, quickly get me back to Connecticut with my wife.
TODAY IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - THE MEMBERS OF THE GAY COMMUNITY WERE ABLE TO CELEBRATE TOGETHER AT THE ALLIANCE FOR THE ARTS IN FORT MYERS.
IT'S PRIDE THAT LINKS THIS GROUP.
JAYNE DENSLOW/FM
41:31 "when I get here, the colors are everywhere so you feel able to wear your rainbows everywhere -- belts, clothes and accessories."
leigh dana
"Sporting gay pride is even more important this year with the presidential election less than one month away. The Gay Social Network of Southwest Florida says it's seeing an increase of people getting involved on the issues."
mike kobel -- gay social network of swfl, president
"33:55 here the momentum is spreading because with the defeat of Proposition 8 in California, people are realizing that unless we take action with our own community, within our own selves, we're not going to get traction."
SOME PEOPLE SAY "4 MORE YEARS" OF GAY MARRIAGE *SUPPPORT* FROM PRESIDENT OBAMA,
brianna ceccarelli/ cape coral
27:45 he's done a lot for the gays-- for getting rid of don't ask don't tell. And that really helped the gay community out a lot. And I feel he'll pursue more gay friendly things.
OTHERS FEEL EQUALITY SHOULDN'T SWAY VOTERS TO THE LEFT.
greg hrize/naples
30:47 even though Obama is for gay rights, I just think we need a change from high unemployment. People are out of work, the deficit's been tripled.
EITHER WAY THE ELECTION TURNS OUT
BERGER IS GRATEFUL FOR THE CHANGES IN OUR COUNTRY.
BERGER
40:06 I never thought in my life I would be able to get married. That's for sure.
IN FORT MYERS, LEIGH DANA, ABC7.
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IT'S A TIGHT PRESIDENTIAL RACE.
AND TIME IS GETTING TIGHTER.
JUST 24 DAYS UNTIL THE ELECTION.
TODAY, PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA FLEW TO WILLIAMSBURG, VIRGINIA TO PRACTICE FOR HIS NEXT PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE,
HOPING TO MAKE A BETTER SHOWING THAN IN THE FIRST GO-AROUND WITH MITT ROMNEY.
ROMNEY ALSO TOOK TIME TO MEET WITH HIS DEBATE COACHES BEFORE CAMPAIGNING IN THE CRITICAL BATTLEGROUND STATE OF OHIO.
THE TWO WILL SQUARE OFF IN THEIR SECOND PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE ON TUESDAY AT HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY IN HEMPSTEAD, NEW YORK.
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ONE FORT MYERS BUSINESS IS CONVERTING USED VEGETABLE OIL INTO FUEL FOR CARS.
TODAY IS THE FIRST DAY OF OPERATIONS IN MAKING BIO-DIESEL.
IT TOOK "FLORIDA BIOFUELS" ABOUT THREE YEARS TO GET EVERYTHING IN PLACE
IT'S MADE BY PROCESSING THE OIL THROUGH A SERIES OF TANKS.
THEN, MIXING IT WITH OTHER CHEMICALS.
THE GOAL IS TO PRODUCE FOUR POINT FIVE MILLION GALLONS A YEAR.
SOME OF THE COMPANY'S CUSTOMERS INCLUDE LEE COUNTY, BOAT COMPANIES, AND REFINERIES FROM ALL OVER THE COUNTRY.
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TEENS LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN LAW ENFORCEMENT,
GOT TO LEARN WHAT IT'S LIKE FIRST HAND TODAY.
THE FORT MYERS POLICE DEPARTMENT HOSTED A SPECIAL POLICE EXPLORER TRAINING SESSION TODAY AT F-G-C-U'S BUCKINGHAM CENTER.
KIDS GOT A HEAD START ON HOW TO HANDLE SITUATIONS OFFICERS FACE EVERYDAY.
BY THE TIME AN EXPLORER IS 21. THEY COULD HAVE 20-THOUSAND HOURS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT TRAINING BEFORE THEY EVEN GO TO THE ACADEMY.
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AN ABC7 TRAFFIC ALERT.
TOMORROW MORNING, THE MARCH OF DIMES "BIKERS FOR BABIES" EVENT WILL BE ROLLING THROUGH LEE COUNTY.
AS MANY AS 15-HUNDRED BIKERS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICPATE.
SO, IF YOU'RE HEADED TO OR FROM BONITA OR FORT MYERS BEACHES,
OR TRAVELING DOWN MCGREGOR OR COLONIAL BOULEVARDS, YOU'LL LIKELY SEE SOME DELAYS.
THE MOTORCADE WILL BE PASSING THROUGH BETWEEN 11:20 A.M. AND 1 P.M.
IF YOU'RE TRAVELING IN THE AREA DURING THOSE HOURS, YOU SHOULD GIVE YOURSELF AN EXTRA 30 TO 45 MINUTES.
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FAMILIES FROM ALL OVER FLORIDA ARE INVADING LEE COUNTY FOR THE RIVER ROMP REGATTA.
THE WINDS WERE JUST RIGHT TODAY-
FOR 270 SAILORS AGE 8 TO 18 TO COMPETE FOR THE BEST TIMES,
MANEUVERING THEIR SAILS DOWN THE CALOSAHATCHEE.
IF YOU MISSED OUT TODAY-
THE EVENT CONTINUES TOMORROW.
SAILORS WILL HIT THE WATER AT 8:30 A-M FROM THE NORTH BEACH RAMP IN NORTH FORT MYERS.
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RAISING THE DEAD-
TO FEED THE LIVING!
AHHHH
ZOOMERS IS HOSTING THE ANNUAL KIWANIS HAUNTED HOUSE THIS YEAR.
THE 'CURSED CARNIVAL' FEATURES 3-D EFFECTS AND SCARES FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY.
MONEY RAISED WILL TOWARD HELPING THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY.
PARTICIPANTS ARE ALSO ASKED TO HELP FILL COFFINS WITH NON PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS FOR THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK,
THE HAUNTED HOUSE IS OPEN EVERY SATURDAY NIGHT IN OCTOBER.
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ATTACKED-
AFTER STANDING UP FOR GIRLS TO GO TO SCHOOL.
STRAIGHT AHEAD- WHY THE NEXT FEW DAYS ARE CRITICAL IN A PAKISTANI GIRL'S RECOVERY.
HE'S BEING CALLED A LIFESAVER.
WHY THIS HERO IS TRAVELING TO THE STATES FOR A CHANCE AT A BETTER LIFE FOR HIMSELF.
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THE RECOVERY OF A 14-YEAR-OLD PAKISTANI GIRL WHO WAS SHOT IN THE NECK HINGES ON WHAT HAPPENS OVER THE WEEKEND.
MALALA YOUSUFZAI REMAINS IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL AFTER BEING ATTACKED FOR DEFENDING THE RIGHT OF GIRLS TO GO TO SCHOOL.
AN INTERNATIONAL TEAM OF NEUROLOGICAL SPECIALISTS HAVE ARRIVED IN THE COUNTRY TO HELP WITH THE GIRL'S RECOVERY.
SHE'S IN CRITICAL BUT STABLE CONDTION.
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WE'RE GETTING OUR FIRST LOOK AT VIDEO OF A FIRE AT A WINERY IN NORTHWEST CHINA.
THAT KILLED TWO PEOPLE AND INJURED ANOTHER FRIDAY.
CHINESE CENTRAL T-V SAID TWO TANKS AT THE STATE-OWNED WINERY CAUGHT FIRE THEN EXPLODED.
THE VICTIMS WERE WORKERS AT THE WINERY.
WINE FLOWED OUT AND CAUGHT FIRE ON THE GROUND.
FIREFIGHTERS USED HOSES TO COOL THE NEARBY WINE TANKS WHILE THEY BROUGHT THE FIRE UNDER CONTROL.
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A "HEROIC" DOG THAT RISKED HER OWN LIFE TO SAVE THE LIVES OF TWO YOUNG GIRLS IS ABOUT TO GET MUCH NEEDED HELP.
THIS IS AN AMAZING STORY -- BUT WE NEED TO WARN YOU. WE HAVE VIDEO OF THE DOG AND HER INJURIES ARE TOUGH TO SEE.
"KABANG" LOST HER SNOUT AND UPPER JAW AS SHE THREW HERSELF IN FRONT OF A SPEEDING MOTORCYCLE JUST BEFORE IT WAS ABOUT TO HIT THE GIRLS ON A BUSY ROADWAY IN THE PHILIPPINES.
HER HEROIC DEED CAUGHT THE ATTENTION OF PEOPLE WORLDWIDE -- WHO RAISED 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS TO BRING THE DOG TO U-C DAVIS' VET HOSPITAL.
VETERINARIANS THERE WILL PERFORM AT LEAST TWO SURGERIES ON "KABANG" TO CLOSE THE GAPING WOUND TO HER FACE.
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THEY THOUGHT THEY WERE SELLING TO DRUG ADDICTS.
BUT TONIGHT- ONLINE DEALERS ARE IN JAIL- BUSTED IN OPERATION DOT COM
AND HER LIST OF FAVORITE THINGS OFTEN MAKE THE BEST SELLER'S LIST.
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN BE A PART OF 'OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS'
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THIS WEATHERCAST HAS BEEN PREPARED BY THE ABC7 WEATHER STAFF.
IT IS NOT A VERBATIM OF WHAT IS BEING SAID, BUT IS THE FORECAST FOR OUR AREA.
FEW SHOWERS FOR SUNDAY
We've had an amazing past few days across southwest Florida. Low humidity made all the difference! We expect a slight increase in moisture for tomorrow and Monday before dry air returns midweek.
We'll start noticing the changes Sunday afternoon. There will be more clouds to pepper the sky, and even few showers after 4 PM.
The weather wording:
Sunday will be mostly sunny with a brief downpour. We'll see a carbon copy for Monday.
Tuesday will be sunny and for the most part dry. An isolated shower cannot be ruled out during the heating of the day. That, too, spills over into the following day for Wednesday.
As we near the end of the week and head into the weekend, moisture begins to return again. Scattered downpours can be expected from Friday through Sunday. Don't worry. It won't ruin your outdoor plans!
Don't forget, tropical season is not over! We have a couple storms still on the map. Patty is now a low pressure system, and we expect it to fizzle away as it drifts southwestward. Next, Tropical Storm Rafael continues to churn. Models suggest it'll strengthen in the days to come.
Where will it go? To the northeast and away from us. It'll stay in the Atlantic. Neither storm will have an impact on the U.S.
There's a trend that suggests the Caribbean and Gulf could become more active in the weeks to come so we will need to watch that for you.
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POLICE IN NEW YORK ARE CRACKING DOWN ON BRAZEN INTERNET DRUG PUSHERS.
THEY'RE CALLING IT "OPERATION DOT-COM".
IT'S RESULTED IN ALMOST TWO DOZEN ARRESTS OF PEOPLE ACCUSED OF SELLING DRUGS ON "CRAIGSLIST".
THE BOLD ADS INCLUDED OFFERS OF XANAX, ADDERALL. EVEN "BUNDLES OF DOPE".
THE OPERATION IS PART OF A NATIONAL EFFORT TO TAKE ILLEGAL DRUGS OFF THE WEB.
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A ZUMBA CLASS PROSITUTION SCANDAL IN MAINE IS HEADING TO THE STATE'S SUPREME COURT.
FORMER ZUMBA INSTRUCTOR ALEXIS WRIGHT AND BUSINESSMAN "MARK STRONG, SENIOR" ARE ACCUSED OF RUNNING A PROSTITUTION BUSINESS AND SECRETLY RECORDING SOME OF THE ENCOUTERS.
ATTORNEY'S ARE FIGHTING TO KEEP A LIST OVER 100 NAMES OF ALLEGED CLIENTS SEALED.
THE MOTION HAS ALREADY BEEN DENIED TWICE, BUT NOW THE STATE SUPREME COURT IS BEING ASKED TO REVIEW THE CASE ON APPEAL.
SOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY SAY THEY WANT TO AVOID FURTHER EMBARRASSMENT BY KEEPING THE NAMES SECRET, WHILE OTHERS BELIEVE THEY HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW.
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I can't help but fell that in many ways it's a witch hunt. For what is relatively minor allegation or minor crime that has the capacity to do tremendous damage.
Do you want to see the list yourself? 16:47:15
Absolutely!
Why
Cux I am curious just like everyone else in town!
MAINE'S SUPREME COURT IS EXPECTED TO MAKE A RULING ON THE CASE NEXT WEEK.
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IT MAY HAVE BEEN ONE OF YOUR FAVORITE THINGS ON TELEVISION. AND IT'S COMING BACK.
IT'S OPRAH'S FAVORITE THINGS. THE ANNUAL SHOW WHERE OPRAH WINFREY WOULD SHOWER HER AUDIENCE WITH GIFTS.
THE POPULAR SEGMENT HAS BEEN OFF TELEVISION SINCE WINFREY ENDED HER LONG-RUNNING TALK SHOW LAST YEAR.
NOW SHE PLANS TO BRING IT BACK AS A TWO-HOUR EVENT ON HER CABLE NETWORK OWN.
ONE NEW COMPONENT WILL BE THE CHANCE TO WIN SELECTED ITEMS FROM HOME DURING THE SHOW.
YOU CAN CATCH IT ON NOVEMBER 18TH AT 8-P-M ON THE OPRAH WINFREY NETWORK.
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YOU GOTTA BE QUICK TO CATCH THIS NEXT VIDEO.
LET ALONE SOLVE THE PUZZLE.
WITH BLINDING SPEED, THIS YEAR'S EUROPEAN RUBIK'S CHAMPIONSHIPS KICKED OFF IN POLAND YESTERDAY.
OVER 300 PEOPLE FROM 26 COUNTRIES ARE COMPETING WILL PARTICIPATE IN 19 DIFFERENT COMPETITIONS.
SOME WILL EVEN TAKE ON THE RUBIK'S CUBE CHALLENGE BLINDFOLDED OR WITH THEIR FEET.
LAST YEAR'S CHAMP, WHO IS FROM POLAND, BOASTS AN AVERAGE SOLVING TIME OF EIGHT-POINT-SIX-FIVE SECONDS.
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WE'VE GOT RIVALRY GAMES. UPSETS. AND PLENTY OF INTRIGUE IN COLLEGE FOOTBALL.
AND OF COURSE THE KELLY CUP CHAMPS BACK ON THE ICE THIS EVENING. WRESTLING WITH THOSE PESKY SOLAR BEARS. HIGHLIGHTS FROM GERMAIN NEXT IN SPORTS.
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CELEBRATING A LIFE. GOOD EVENING.
WE HEAR THE PHRASE OFTEN. FOOTBALL IS JUST A GAME. AND WHILE THAT'S TRUE. AS WE SAW WITH 9-11. A STADIUM CAN BE A PLACE TO HEAL. JESSE WATLINGTON. THE MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYER WHO TRAGICALLY DIED AFTER BEING HIT BY LIGHTNING. HAD HIS NUMBER 51 JERSEY BY SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY TONIGHT.
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THE KINGS VARSITY TEAM WAS HOSTING EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN.
ALL KINDS OF SUPPORT FOR THE FAMILY OF JESSE WATLINGTON. ARMBANDS. PURPLE SOCKS FOR BOTH TEAMS. PURPLE WAS JESSE'S FAVORITE COLOR. BOTH SIDES ALSO WORE NUMBR 51 STICKERS ON THEIR HELMETS AS WELL.
AS FOR THE GAME. DOWN 7-0. TERRANCE DE AVILA DUMPS IT OFF TO ARMAND REGNAERT. AND HE DOES THE REST. GETS OUTSIDE. 46 YARD TOUCHDOWN. TIE GAME.
E-C-S ANSWERS RIGHT BACK. CALEB CHAPMAN OVER THE MIDDLE TO GRANT YOUNG. 31 YARD STRIKE.
E-C-S GOES ON TO WIN 41-13. KUDOS TO BOTH TEAMS FOR HANDLING A TOUGH DAY WITH CLASS AND COMPASSION.
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ON TO THE COLLEGE SCENE. AND AFTER A WEEKEND OF TOP 10 BATTLES. TODAY HAD A LOT OF UPSET POTENTIAL FOR SCHOOLS MAYBE LOOKING AHEAD TO BIGGER MATCHUPS DOWN THE LINE.
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THE GATORS ON UPSET ALERT. A DANGEROUS ROAD GAME AT VANDERBILT.
JEFF DRISKEL 37 YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN. U-F ONLY UP 11-7 AT THE HALF.
BUT DRISKEL WASN'T DONE. 13 YARD TD RUN.
THEN LATE. BUSTS LOOSE FOR A LONG ONE.
177 yards and 3 touchdowns.
DRISKEL AND THE GATORS TAKE CARE OF BUSINESS 31-17.
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12TH RANKED FSU AT HOME AGAINST A TERRIBLE BOSTON COLLEGE TEAM.
AND B-C SHOWING US WHY. E-J MANUEL UP TOP FOR KENNY SHAW AND HE WON'T BE CAUGHT. 77 YARDS. MANUEL HAD A CAREER HIGH 439 YARDS.
AN EASY TUNEUP FOR THE NOLES 51-7. NEXT WEEK IT'S MIAMI.
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5TH-RANKED WEST VIRGINIA WENT TO TEXAS TECH TODAY AND FORGOT THEIR DEFENSE.
LATE FIRST HALF. GENO SMITH CONNECTS WITH GOLDEN GATE ALUM J-D WOODS FOR THE FIRST DOWN. HE HAD 79 YARDS RECEIVING.
RAIDERS WERE UP 35-7 IN THE THIRD. SOUTH FORT MYERS GRAD BRODRICK JENKINS WITH THE INTERCEPTION.
BUT THE MOUNTAINEERS. PENALIZED FOR BEING OFFSIDES. TECH WINS, 49-14.
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MIAMI TRYING TO REMAIN PERFECT IN THE ACC. BUT NORTH CAROLINA HAD OTHER IDEAS.
GIOVANNI BERNARD. cuts right. and powers his way into the end
zone.
THEN BEFORE THE HALF. IT'S BERNARD AGAIN FOR THE HEELS. HE HAD 177 YARDS ON THE GROUND. 2 SCORES.
AND THE CANES LOSE 18-14.
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OHIO STATE AT INDIANA. SEEMS EASY ENOUGH.
NAPLES GRAD CARLOS HYDE STARTING FOR THE BUCKEYES AGAIN.
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SOME OTHER SCORES.
TOP RANKED ALABAMA HAMMERED MISSOURI 42-10.
NOTRE DAME BARELY BEATS STANFORD IN OVERTIME. THE IRISH STOPPED THE CARDINAL INCHES FROM THE GOALINE.
AND LSU BOUNCES BACK TO BEAT NUMBER 3 SOUTH CAROLINA 23-21.
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A QUICK REMINDER. OUR HIGH SCHOOL PLAY OF THE WEEK NOMINEES ARE NOW POSTED. WILL IT BE ST. JOHN NEUMANN'S RAY RAY PERRY, IMMOKALEE'S MACKENSIE ALEXANDER, OR DESOTO COUNTY'S TAHJAHS JACKSON TAKING HOME THE HONOR?
THAT'S UP TO YOU. LOG ONTO N-B-C DASH TWO DOT COM. PUT YOUR CURSOR OVER THE WORD SPORTS. THEN CLICK ON "GRIDIRON 2DAY PLAY OF THE WEEK".
YOU'LL SEE VIDEOS OF OUR THREE NOMINEES THERE. AND OUR POLL TO VOTE.
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THE FLORIDA EVERBLADES WILL HAVE THEIR HANDS FULL THIS SEASON. DEFENDING THEIR KELLY CUP TITLE. BUT ALSO TRYING TO BEAT THE STUFFING OUT OF THEIR NEW RIVAL. THE ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS.
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THEY'VE PLAYED A FEW TIMES ALREADY. WITH MULTIPLE FIGHTS.
MEETING AGAIN TONIGHT AT GERMAIN. BLADES LED 2-1 IN THE THIRD. NICE SAVE BY PAT NAGLE. HE HAD 33 OF THEM.
LATER THAT PERIOD. MATT MARQUARDT. NETS HIS SECOND GOAL OF THE GAME.
EVERBLADES DOUBLE UP ORLANDO 4-2. BY THE WAY. ERNIE HARTLIEB'S JERSEY WILL BE RETIRED NEXT FRIDAY AT GERMAIN.
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GAME 1 OF THE A-L-C-S. YANKEES AND TIGERS.
SCORELESS TILL THE 6TH. PRINCE FIELDER RBI SINGLE. DETROIT GETS TWO RUNS IN THE INNING.
DOUG FISTER SHUT DOWN THE YANKEES OFFENSE.
4-2 FINAL. DETROIT WINS THE OPENER.
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SPRINT CUP IN CHARLOTTE.
RACE NUMBER 5 IN THE CHASE. BAD NIGHT FOR POINTS LEADER BRAD KESELOWSKI. RAN OUT OF GAS WITH 58 LAPS TO GO. ENDS UP 11TH. HIS LEAD CUT IN HALF. JIMMIE JOHNSON RIGHT ON HIS HEELS.
CLINT BOWYER WINS. HE'S NOW IN 4TH OVERALL.
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ONLY THE PLUMPEST OF PUMPKINS MAKE THE CUT IN ONE CANADIAN TOWN.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TURNED UP FOR THE ANNUAL PUMPKIN WEIGH-IN IN MILLVILLE, NOVA SCOTIA.
GROWERS FROM AROUND THE REGION WERE ON HAND TO PRESENT THEIR PRIZED PUMPKINS.
A FIELD PUMPKIN BROKE A WORLD RECORD, WEIGHING IN AT 181 POUNDS.
THEN CAME THIS GIANT PUMPKIN, WHICH TOOK A FORKLIFT TO MOVE IT TO THE SCALE.
IT CAME IN AT 18-HUNDRED-11 POUNDS, MISSING THE WORLD RECORD BY A COUPLE HUNDRED POUNDS.
BUT IT'S STILL THIRD IN THE WORLD.
THE TOP THREE PUMPKINS IN THE WORLD ARE CARVED AND PUT ON DISPLAY AT NEW YORK'S BOTANICAL GARDENS.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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