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TONIGHT, HURRICANE SANDY IS THREATENING MORE THAN 60 MILLION PEOPLE -- IMPACTING PEOPLE FROM THE EAST COAST TO THE GREAT LAKES.
THE STORM MADE LANDFALL THIS AFTERNOON NEAR THE NEW JERSEY COAST.
THE MONSTER HURRICANE IS EXPECTED TO COMBINE WITH TWO OTHER WEATHER
SYSTEMS TO CREATE AN EPIC SUPERSTORM, WHICH IS PUSHING DOWN TEMPERATURES FOR US.
ABC 7'S T-J WINNICK IS FOLLOWING SANDY FROM CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY AND JOINS US LIVE WITH HOW CONDITIONS ARE THERE.
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Sandy is bringing a mixed bag of weather to much of the East Coast.
As she hones in on the Northeast, she's driving in a dry, cool air mass to south Florida. We're going to see overnight lows drop to 52 degrees, and some areas will be even cooler. Highs will only be in the low 70s during the daytime. As we progress through the week temperatures will gradually warm up, but they will stay fairly cool by our standards.
Mostly sunny skies will be the rule through the entire week, and we'll stay dry with the exception of Thursday. Isolated showers are possible on that day, but that's it! No more. In fact, the weekend looks spectacular. If you're heading to Taste of the Town - you're in for a delight.
Our weather is great, but that's not the case for our friends and family up north. Sandy is honing in on the Northeast very quickly.
It's nearing CAT 2 strength, too, with sustained winds of 90 MPH and gusts over 115.
Hurricane wind gusts are being felt 175 miles out from the center, and tropical storm force winds up are being detected nearly 500 miles out. Winds alone will cause damage across their region. Remember - leaves are still on the trees, and heavy rain will help weigh them down. Sustained winds over 50 MPH will easily bring them to the ground. This will result in widespread power outages.
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WE CONTINUE OUR TEAM COVERAGE NOW WITH CHIEF METEOROLOGIST JOHN PATRICK.
J-P, WHAT'S THE LATEST PATH OF THIS STORM?
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COMBINED WITH HIGH TIDE AND A FULL MOON, THE BIGGEST FEAR FROM SANDY IS A HUGE SURGE OF SEAWATER HITTING LAND.
.PUTTING NEW YORK CITY AND LONG ISLAND IN THE DANGER ZONE.
NEW YORK CITY'S BATTERY PARK HAS BEEN TAKING A BEATING AS HIGH WATERS ARE ROLLING OVER THE BOARDWALK.
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UP AND DOWN THE NEW JERSEY SHORE, POWER HAS BEEN KNOCKED OUT AND MOST STREETS ARE FLOODED.
TAKE A LOOK AT JUST HOW DANGEROUS FLOOD WATERS ARE! THIS WAS TAKEN INSIDE A HOME IN BRIGANTINE.
IN ATLANTIC CITY, WATER AND DEBRIS FLOOD THE STREETS WHILE CASINOS AND MORE THAN 100-THOUSAND RESIDENTS WERE ORDERED TO EVACUATE.
THE STROM HAS WASHED AWAY PART OF THE ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK.
THIS IS ONLY THE FOURTH TIME THE CITY'S 12 CASINOS HAVE BEEN SHUTDOWN SINCE LEGALIZED GAMBLING BEGAN 34 YEARS AGO.
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THIS IS WHAT FOLKS IN VIRGINIA ARE DEALING WITH.
SOME TWO FEET OF SNOW FALLING IN ELEVATIONS HIGHER THAN 3000 FEET.
ROAD CONDITIONS CONTINUED TO GET WETTER AND SNOWIER DURING THE AFTERNOON.
WITH THE SUN DOWN, AND A 100 PERCENT CHANCE OF RAIN AND OR SNOW, THOSE CONDITIONS WILL GET WORSE OVERNIGHT.
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WATER'S NOT THE ONLY PROBLEM.
TAKE A LOOK AT THIS TREE THAT CRUSHED A HOUSE IN PHILADELPHIA.
IT'S JUST THE BEGINNING -- AS THOSE 90 MILE AN HOUR WINDS ARE JUST NOW STARTING TO RIP THROUGH THE AREA.
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BUSINESSES IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE FEELING THE EFFECTS.
HOTELS LIKE INN ON FIFTH AND BELLACERA IN NAPLES SAY SOME PEOPLE HAVE CANCELED RESERVATIONS WHILE OTHERS ARE STRANDED AND HAD TO EXTEND THEIR STAYS.
F-P-L IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA LOADED UP 20 EMPLOYEES AND A DOZEN TRUCKS EARLY THIS MORNING TO SHIP CREWS OFF TO NEW JERSEY AND NEW YORK TO HELP.
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A MAN WHO WORKS IN THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT AT LEHIGH SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, A SCHOOL TEACHER AND AN ARMY SOLIDER ARE AMONG 40 MEN ARRESTED IN A CHILD PREDATOR SEX STING.
LEE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARRESTED THEM, IN THE TAKE DOWN KNOWN AS "OPERATION SPIDER WEB."
UNDERCOVER DETECTIVES SET UP MEETINGS WITH THE SUSPECTS ONLINE- POSING AS YOUNG CHILDREN.
THEY TELL US THE MEN TRAVELED FROM AS FAR AS THE EAST COAST AND SARASOTA AREA PLANNING TO HAVE SEX WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 11 YEARS OLD.
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sheriff like scott- 10 seconds
"these people are out there- they're real."
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE SAYS THIS INVESTIGATION IS STILL GOING ON.
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it's a lot of emotions. I'm just so glad that we have come to this first step for justice for Tara
AN ARREST MADE 11 YEARS AFTER THE MURDER OF TARA SIDAROVICH IS FINALLY BRINGING SOME CLOSURE FOR LOVED ONES.
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CHARLOTTE COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE STILL SEARCHING FOR ONE SUSPECT, PHILL BARR, WHILE DAIVD MCMANNIS IS FACING FIRST DEGREE MURDER CHARGES.
TARA SIDAROVICH WAS LAST SEEN AT HER PUNTA GORDA HOME IN OCTOBER 2001.
SHE WAS WAITING FOR A SCHEDULED VISIT FROM A SEPTIC TANK MAINTENANCE COMPANY.
TEN MONTHS LATER, HER BODY WAS FOUND IN THE WOODS OFF BURNT STORE ROAD.
THIS MORNING, TARA'S MOTHER SHARON MCPHILLIPS THANKED THE DETECTIVE WHO NEVER GAVE UP ON THIS CASE.
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"we have waited and prayed for this day to come" Sharon McPhillips, Tara's Mother
" we started from day 1 with statement 1 evidence piece 1." Mike Gandy, Cold Case Unit
INVESTIGATORS SAY BARR WAS LAST KNOWN TO LIVE IN VERMONT OR NEW YORK.
TOMORROW WOULD HAVE BEEN TARA'S 31-ST BIRTHDAY.
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CAPE CORAL IS SET TO MAKE A DECISION TONIGHT ON THE FUTURE OF THE COMMUMNITY REDEVLOPMENT AGENCY.
CITY LEADERS SAY THE C-R-A IS RUNNING OUT OF FUNDS AND THE CITY OF CAPE CORAL SHOULD TAKE IT OVER TO SAVE TAXPAYER MONEY.
DOWNTOWN EMPLOYEES ARGUE THAT COULD SLOW DOWN THE CAPE'S PROGRESS.
WE WILL KEEP YOU UPDATED AS SOON AS A VOTE IS MADE.
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AND THIS IS A LOOK AT THE LATEST ABC NEWS WASHINGTON POST PRESIDENTIAL TRACKING POLL.
NO CHANGE FROM FRIDAY.
MITT ROMNEY STILL IN THE LEAD BY ONE PERCENT.
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HURRICANE SANDY IS HAVING A MAJOR IMPACT ON THE FINAL WEEK OF THE PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN.
BETWEEN MITT ROMNEY AND PRESIDENT OBAMA AT LEAST 27 EVENTS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE STORM.
PRESIDENT OBAMA WAS SUPPOSED TO HOLD A RALLY IN ORLANDO THIS MORNING BUT INSTEAD FLEW BACK TO WASHINGTON TO MONITOR STORM PREPARATIONS.
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MITT ROMNEY DID GET IN ONE CAMPAIGN RALLY TODAY IN OHIO, BUT WON'T HOLD ANOTHER EVENT UNTIL AT LEAST WEDNESDAY.
HE URGED HIS SUPPORTERS IN THE BUCKEYE STATE TO HELP THOSE FACING SANDY ON THE EAST COAST.
ANOTHER IMPACT OF THE STORM ON THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE IS THE SUSPENSION OF EARLY VOTING IN STATES IN SANDY'S PATH.
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YOU STILL HAVE UNTIL WEDNESDAY TO REQUEST AN ABSENTEE OR 'MAIL-IN' BALLOT--
AND THAT'S A GOOD IDEA --
IF YOU DON'T WANT TO WAIT IN LINE FOR HOURS DURING EARLY VOTING.
WE SAW TWO-HOUR LINES AT SOME PLACES TODAY.
TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS, ELECTION WORKERS HAVE ADDED AN EXTRA BALLOT SCANNER TO EACH LOCATION.
TODAY, THEY BROUGHT IN MORE MACHINES TO *PRINT BALLOTS.
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CHECKING FACEBOOK OR TWITTER CAN BE ROUTINE FOR MANY. SAVY WITH SOCIAL MEDIA.
NOW THE LEE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS LOOKING AT ADDING MORE SOCIAL MEDIA AVENUES TO COMMUNICATE WITH PARENTS.
THE IDEA CAME FROM A CONSULTANT WHO'S HELPING THE DISTRICT INFORM PEOPLE ABOUT ITS COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS COLLECTED LAST SPRING.
ADMINISTRATORS ARE LOOKING TO SEE IF SOCIAL MEDIA WOULD BE A GOOD WAY TO COMMUNICATE CHANGES IN THE DISTRICT GOING FORWARD.
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I definitely think that's one of the tools that we should use because I know that that's how many people communicate now. Facebook, Instagram.
I have messages on my phone that I don't listen to or I delete or they stay in there for a couple of days. That's just something I could see quickly.
DISTRICT STAFF WILL PRESENT THEIR PLAN TO THE BOARD IN DECEMBER.
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NEXT AT 6 OPEN
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you have to hold your breath when you drive across and hope you see cars.
FED UP AND FIRING OFF --
RESIDENTS ARE DEMANDING CHANGES ON THE NEW METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION--
WE RIDE ALONG WITH THE COMMISSIONER WHO REPRESENTS THEIR DISTRICT.
--PLUS--
2108 "It's gone. We had thousands, and thousands of dollars of decorations."
A FAMILY'S PET COMES TO THE RESCUE AFTER A HOUSE KNOWN FOR IT'S HOLIDAY SPIRIT GOES UP IN FLAMES.
SAT LIVE
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WE HAVE BREAKING NEWS --
THE COAST GUARD SAYS THEY HAVE JUST FOUND ONE OF THE TWO MISSING CREW MEMBERS FROM THE H-M-S BOUNTY.
THAT SHIP SANK OFF THE NRTH CAROLINA COAST TODAY.
THAT CREW MEMBER WAS NOT RESPONSIVE.T
THE SEARCH CONTINUES TONIGHT FOR THE CAPTAIN.
14 MEMBERS RESCUED.
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Sandy is bringing a mixed bag of weather to much of the East Coast.
As she hones in on the Northeast, she's driving in a dry, cool air mass to south Florida. We're going to see overnight lows drop to 52 degrees, and some areas will be even cooler. Highs will only be in the low 70s during the daytime. As we progress through the week temperatures will gradually warm up, but they will stay fairly cool by our standards.
Mostly sunny skies will be the rule through the entire week, and we'll stay dry with the exception of Thursday. Isolated showers are possible on that day, but that's it! No more. In fact, the weekend looks spectacular. If you're heading to Taste of the Town - you're in for a delight.
Our weather is great, but that's not the case for our friends and family up north. Sandy is honing in on the Northeast very quickly.
It's nearing CAT 2 strength, too, with sustained winds of 90 MPH and gusts over 115.
Hurricane wind gusts are being felt 175 miles out from the center, and tropical storm force winds up are being detected nearly 500 miles out. Winds alone will cause damage across their region. Remember - leaves are still on the trees, and heavy rain will help weigh them down. Sustained winds over 50 MPH will easily bring them to the ground. This will result in widespread power outages.
Some 55 million people are going to be affected.
Besides the winds, storm surge is a major hazard. There's a full moon out which will cause the tides to be higher than normal. When you factor in Hurricane Sandy and her winds - storm surge will be up to 12 feet in some areas. Water levels are already higher than forecasted.
It's too late to evacuate if they haven't done so already.
Flooding due to heavy rains will be another concern. Also, blizzard conditions across the higher elevations of the Appalachians as Sandy pulls in some very cold air from the west.
It's a dynamic system that will be talked about for years to come.
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HERE'S A LOOK AT A BIZZARE SIGHT FROM CNN'S LIVE BLOG.
IT SHOWS A TWITTER POST OF A TRAMPOLINE HANGING FROM A POWERLINE IN MILFORD CONNECTICUT
ABC 7 STAYING ON TOP OF THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS OF SUPER STORM SANDY - HERE'S A LIVE LOOK IN ATLANTIC CITY.
MORE THAN 60 MILLION PEOPLE ARE EXPECTED TO BE AFFECTED THE MASSIVE STORM.
ALREADY MORE THAN 700-THOUSAND PEOPLE ARE WITHOUT POWER TONIGHT.
MILLIONS HAVE BEEN EVACUATED.
EMERGENCY MANAGERS ALONG THE EAST COAST ARE CALLING IT A CATASTROPHIC EVENT THAT COULD BRING WIDESPREAD DEVASTATION.
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THE CRIES CONTINUE TONIGHT TO FIX TO WHAT NEIGHBORS CALL A DANGEROUS INTERSECTION.
THE METRO PARKWAY EXTENSION OPENED LAST WEEK -
BUT NEIGHBORS WHO LIVE IN THE BRIARCLIFF COMMUNITY SAY CROSSING SEVERAL LANES OF TRAFFIC ACROSS METRO PARKWAY WITHOUT A LIGHT - IS NOT ONLY DANGEROUS - IT COULD PROVE TO BE DEADLY.
IT'S WHY NEIGHBORS ARE MAKING A MAJOR PUSH FOR A TRAFFIC LIGHT.
BUT NOT EVERYONE SEES THE ISSUE.
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there seems to be a great deal of clearance - and you can see forever. But it is still brand new - and folks aren't accustomed.
THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILL CONDUCT A STUDY TO SEE IF A TRAFFIC LIGHT IS WARRANTED AT THIS INTERSECTION.
UNTIL A FINAL RECOMMENDATION COMES OUT IN FEBRUARY, DRIVERS NEED TO TAKE SAFETY INTO THEIR OWN HANDS.
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A HOME IN CAPE CORAL KNOWN FOR ITS HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS IS A TOTAL LOSS TONIGHT.
FLAMES DESTROYED THE HOUSE EARLY THIS MORNING ON SOUTH EAST 4-TH PLACE -- JUST OFF SANTA BARBARA BOULEVARD.
THE FAMILY MADE IT OUT ALIVE THANKS TO THEIR DOG.
DEBBIE YASBECK SAYS THE FAMILY OF FIVE WERE SOUND ASLEEP WHEN THEIR DOG MADDOX STARTED BARKING.
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2221 "We heard the dog. I told my husband to check it out. He saw the flames."
THE FAMILY GOES ALL OUT THIS TIME OF YEAR WITH HALLOWEEN DECORATIONS -- TO OFFER THE NEIGHBORHOOD A TRICK OR TWO.
FIREFIGHTERS TELL US THE BLAZE SEEMS ELECTRICAL IN NATURE -- THEY'RE CHECKING TO SEE IF IT HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE DECORATIONS.
THE FAMILY IS SPENDING THE NIGHT AT A HOTEL AND PLAN TO REBUILD.
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WE ARE EXPECTING CAPE CORAL TO MAKE IT OFFICIAL TONIGHT -- SPENDING NEARLY 800 THOUSAND DOLLARS ON AN ENDAGERED BIRD.
THEY ARE HOPING TO MOVE THE CITY'S SCRUB JAY POPULATION TO PAVE THE WAY FOR A NEW PARK IN THE NORTH CAPE.
BUT WILDLIFE ENTHUSIATS BELIEVE THE BIRDS ARE MORE VALUABLE STAYING PUT.
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-Cheryl Anderson/Cape Coral Friends of Wildlife-"the other side to this story is you're missing the fact this is a valuable asset to cape coral."
ACCORDING TO ANDERSON --
BIRD WATCHERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD COME TO CAPE CORAL JUST TO GET A GLIMPSE OF THE ENDANGERED SCRUB JAY - BRINGING IN MUCH-NEEDED TOURISM DOLLARS TO THE CASH-STRAPPED CITY.
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THE DOLPHINS ARE LOOKING GOOD. BUT ARE THEY FEELING GOOD. THE LATEST ON RYAN TANNEHILLL. GATORS TRYING TO REGROUP. AFTER A SLOPPY LOSS.
TIGER AND RORY TOGTHER AGAIN. THIS TIME FROM CHINA.
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WORLD NEWS TEASE
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SPORTS OPEN
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PARTY TIME IN SAN FRANCISCO.
THAT WAS THE SCENE LATE LAST NIGHT. AFTER THE GIANTS SWEPT THE TIGERS TO WIN THEIR SECOND WORLD SERIES TITLE IN 3 YEARS.
MORE THAN 10-THOUSANDS GATHERED IN SAN FRAN. A BUS WAS BURNED. CARS WERE OVERTURNED. AND 36 PEOPLE WERE ARRESTED.
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IT TAKES A LOT TO KEEP THE NEW YORK JETS QUIET. I MEAN A LOT. AFTERALL THE JETS HAVE NEVER MET A MICROPHONE THEY DIDN'T LIKE. BUT SOMEHOW THE DOLPHINS WERE ABLE TO SILENCE NEW YORK ON SUNDAY. BUT THEN AGAIN. A 21 POINT BEATDOWN WILL KEEP ANYONE QUITE.
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SO WITH THE WIN. ON SUDAY. THE DOLPHINS REMAIN A HALF GAME BEHIND THE PATRIOTS IN THE AFC EAST.
IN THE WIN. HOWEVER. RYAN TANNEHILL WAS LOST FOR MOST OF THE GAME WITH A INJURED LEFT KNEE.
DOLPHINS HEAD COACH JOE PHILBIN IS UNCERTAIN TANNEHILL WILL RETURN FOR THEIR GAME WITH THE COLTS THIS SUNDAY. BUT SOUNDED OPTIMISTIC.
BUT IF TANNEHILL CAN'T GO. THE FINS BELIEVE IN MATT MOORE.
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THE HANGOVER FROM THE WORLD'S LARGEST OUTDOOR COCKTAIL PARTY STILL LINGERS FOR THE FLORIDA GATORS.
WITH THEIR LOSS TO GEORGIA ON SATURDAY. THE GATORS MOST LIKELY SAW THEIR SEC TITLE HOPES AND NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS HOPE DISAPPEAR.
BUT THEY STILL HAVE A MONTH LEFT TO PLAY. AND COACH MUSCHAMP IS NOT WORRIED ABOUT THE GUYS IN HIS LOCKERROOM
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IF TIGER WOODS AND RORY MCILROY AREN'T SICK OF EACH OTHER BY NOW. I'M NOT SURE THEY WILL EVER BE. IT SEEMS LIKE THESE GUYS HAVE BEEN MATCHED UP AT EVERY TOURNAMENT FOR THE LAST FEW MONTHS. IT'S ALMOST LIKE THEY'RE DATING. TODAY TIGER AND RORY WERE TOGETHER ONCE AGAIN. IN CHINA
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THE TWO PLAYED AN 18 HOLE EXHIBITION MATCH. CALLED THE DUAL AT JINSHA LAKE
RORY GOT THE WIN SHOOTING A 5 UNDER. TIGER ONE SHOT BACK AT 4 UNDER.
MCILROY IS THE NUMBER ONE RANKED GOLFER IN WORLD. A TITLE WOODS HELD FOR NEARLY 5 YEARS STRAIGHT.
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HARD TO BELIEVE. BUT THE NBA SEASON IS UPON US.
HEAT OPEN THE SEASON TUESDAY NIGHT AGAINST THE CELTICS.
IT WILL CERTAINLY BE A BIZZARE FEELING FOR HEAT GUARD RAY ALLEN. WHO SPENT THE LAST FIVE SEASON'S IN BOSTON
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4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE
STAY WITH ABC 7 FOR CONTINUING COVERAGE OF SUPERSTORM SANDY.
WE HAVE A SPECIAL ONE HOUR EDITION OF WORLD NEWS WITH DIANE SAWYER NEXT.
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