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ABC7 IS FOLLOWING BREAKING NEWS.TONIGHT AT SIX.
SOME BONITA SPRINGS RESIDENTS ARE BEING LET INTO THEIR HOMES AFTER A DANGEROUS SITUATION INVOLVING A GARBAGE TRUCK AND A LIVE POWER LINE.
THE TRUCK HIT A UTILITY POLE ON HARMONY PARK DRIVE IN BONITA SPRINGS.
FIRST RESPONDERS SAY THE BIGGEST CONCERN WAS THE LIVE WIRE POSSIBLY IGNITING NATURAL GAS IN THAT TRUCK.
CREWS WERE ABLE TO CUT OFF THE MAIN FEEDER LINE.
THE AREA WAS BRIEFLY EVACUATED AS A PRECAUTION.
RIGHT NOW 24-HUNDRED CUSTOMERS ARE WITHOUT POWER -- AND CREWS ARE WORKING TO REPAIR THE DAMAGE.
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NEW YORK GOVERNOR ANDREW CUOMO IS GETTING A FIRST HAND LOOK AT SOME OF THE DAMAGE HURRICANE SANDY CAUSED TO A NEW YORK CITY TUNNEL.
THE GOVERNOR WAS JOINED BY MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG, SECRETARY OF HOMELAND SECURITY JANET NAPOLITANO IN THE HUGH L. CAREY TUNNEL THIS AFTERNOON.
AFTERWARDS, CUOMO VISITED THE NATIONAL GUARD FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITE AT THE 69TH REGIMENT ARMORY.
CUOMO SAYS THE NATIONAL GUARD WILL DELIVER ONE MILLION MEALS AND BOTTLED WATER TO NEW YORK CITY RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY THE STORM.
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PRESIDENT OBAMA SIGNED A WAIVER TODAY -- EASING E-P-A RESTRICTIONS TO ALLOW MORE GASOLINE TO GET TO THOSE IN NEED IN 16 STATES.
IN RIDGEFIELD, NEW JERSEY THIS MORNING, LINES FOR GAS WERE ANYWHERE FROM 60 TO 100 CARS DEEP.
MANY PEOPLE WAITING MORE THAN TWO HOURS TO FILL UP.
THE WAIVERS WILL EXPIRE ON NOVEMBER 30th.
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MEANWHILE -- CLEANING UP AFTER SANDY LOOKS TO BE A MONUMENTAL TASK WITH VIRTUALLY NO END IN SIGHT.
IN SME OF THE HARDEST HIT COMMUNITIES LIKE SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NEW JERSEY. THERE ARE NO RECOVERY TEAMS. OR RESIDENTS YET.
AND FRUSTRATIONS ARE BUILDING.
STILL, SUPPLIES AND SUPPORT ARE POURING INTO MOST AREAS.
WATER, BY THE TRUCKLOADS. TROOPS, AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WILL LIKELY NOT HAVE POWER UNTIL NEXT WEEK -- THE SAME TIME SOME FORECASTERS ARE PREDICTING A WINTER STORM.
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A LOCAL INSURANCE COMPANY BELIEVES THE SURGE OF CLAIMS FROM HURRICANE SANDY IN THE NORTHEAST, COULD CAUSE A DOMINO EFFECT IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
L-A INSURANCE AGENT TAMI BAKER SAYS HER CONCERN IS THAT ONCE ALL THE DAMAGE IS ASSESED FROM SANDY, THE PAYOUTS FOR CLAIMS FROM THE REINSURANCE COMPANIES COULD CAUSE A SPIKE IN PROPERTY INSURANCE RATES IN FLORIDA.
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17:17 ''In general we see most years a 10 to 14 percent increase in premiums but depending on how many billions of dollars are going to payout for Sandy it could be higher than that there's really no cap at this time." Baker
BAKER SAYS IT'S A TRICKLE-DOWN EFFECT.
IF INSURANCE COMPANIES END UP HAVING TO PAY MORE FOR THEIR INSURANCE, THAT COST WILL BE PASSED ALONG TO HOMEOWNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
THE UNCERTAINITY IS JUST HOW MUCH AND WHEN.
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A HOMELESS MAN AT THE CENTER OF AN OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING IN NAPLES SPEAKS OUT TODAY.
DUANE GREGORY WAS ARRESTED ON MISDEMEANOR CHARGES FOR ASSAULTING TWO COLLIER COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES.
IT HAPPENED ON OCTOBER 19TH.
DEPUTIES WERE CALLED TO THIS 7-11 ON AIRPORT PULLING ROAD FOR A MAN REPORTEDLY ACTING SUSPICIOUS AND DRINKING BEHIND THE STORE.
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"I don't really remember the facts. So you know, I can't sit here and incriminate myself you know if I can't give you any facts. I was in like a blackout. I was drinking."
TWO DEPUTIES OPENED FIRE ON THE 49 YEAR OLD, BELIEVING HE HAD A GUN AND WAS WAVING IT AT THEM.
BUT THE GUN TURNED OUT TO BE A FAKE.
THE TWO DEPUTIES ARE BACK ON FULL DUTY, AND GREGORY IS BEING HELD ON NO BOND IN LEE COUNTY UNTIL COLLIER COUNTY AUTHORITIES PICK HIM UP..
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TURMOIL IN LEE COUNTY AFTER TWO COUNTY STAFFERS WALK OUT OF A SCHEDULED MEETING WITH LEE COUNTY COMMISSIONER BRIAN BIGELOW.
STAFF PACKED UP AND WALKED OUT AT THE SIGHT OF OUR CAMERAS.
TYPICALLY - THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN PRIVATE.
BUT BIGELOW WANTED THE MEETING TO BE HELD IN PUBLIC.
OFFICIALS WERE SET TO DISCUSS THE COUNTY'S GROUNDED MEDICAL HELICOPTER PROGRAM -
THE COUNTY IS MULLING WHETHER TO RESTART THE PROGRAM - OR LET A PRIVATE COMPANY TAKE OVER.
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they've called a meeting to brief me on their plans for MedStar - I find it hard to believe in the people's house they'd want to maintain some sort of privacy priveledges.
STAFF MEMBERS TOLD US OFF CAMERA THEY HAVE A RIGHT NOT TO BE FILMED.
COMMISSIONERS WILL DISCUSS THE FUTURE OF MEDSTAR AT A MEETING ON MONDAY.
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A NEW EXPANSION PROJECT COULD MEAN MANY MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS COULD GET THE HELP THEY NEED IN COLLIER COUNTY.
THE DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER REGULARLY DEALS WITH OVERCROWDING, AND IN THE PAST, HAS HAD TO SEND PEOPLE ELSEWHERE FOR SERVICE.
**NOW, THE CENTER DECIDED TO EXPAND ITS CRISIS UNIT-- DOUBLING IN SIZE.
THE NEW 16-THOUSAND SQUARE FOOT FACILITY IS HAS 36 BEDS NOW-- AND WILL ADMIT BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS.
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44:05 it's so much more serene here and it's peaceful. 44:16 people are going to be able to come here in a very difficult time in their life where they're in crisis and well be able to help them that much better."
THE DAVID LAWRENCE CENTER IS THE ONLY NON-PROFIT MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT CENTER IN COLLIER COUNTY.
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THE CASH-STRAPPED CITY OF CAPE CORAL IS ATTRACTING NEW BUSINESS.
BUT NOT EVERYONE SEES THE "VALUE" IN FAMILY DOLLAR STORES.
THE RETAIL CHAIN IS SET TO OPEN SEVERAL NEW STORES THROUGHOUT THE CITY.
RESIDENTS HAVE MIXED REACTIONS ABOUT THE VALUE CHAIN.
COUNCILMAN MARTY MCCLAIN SAYS DOLLAR STORES HAVE BECOME VERY POPULAR DUE TO THE STRUGGLING ECONOMY.
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A ONCE BUSTLING SHOPPING CENTER IN BONITA SPRINGS HAS A BRIGHT FUTURE.
THE PROMENADE AT BONITA BAY IS MAKING A COMEBACK AFTER BEING SOLD FOR 5 MILLION DOLLARS.
WORK STARTED TODAY TO REHAD THE 47 UNIT SHOPPING MALL.
INVESTORS PLAN TO OPEN FIVE RESTAURANTS, OTHER BOUTIQUES -- AND HOST OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT.
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YOUR VOICE -- YOUR VOTE.
TONIGHT, WE'VE CONFIRMED DETAILS ABOUT FORMER PRESIDENT BILL CLINTON'S VISIT TO SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TOMORROW.
CLINTON WILL SPEAK AT HARBORSIDE EVENT CENTER IN DOWNTOWN FORT MYERS -- HE'LL BE CAMPAIGNING FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA.
DOORS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AT ONE.
WE'RE WORKING TO GET MORE INFORMATION --LIKE WHETHER TICKETS WILL BE NEEDED TO GET IN.
AS SOON AS WE DO GET THOSE ANSWERS, WE'LL PASS IT ALONG.
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AFTER TAKING A FEW DAYS OFF THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL --
PRESIDENT OBAMA HAS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING - FIVE DAYS AWAY FROM THE ELECTION, STOPPING IN THREE KEY BATTLEGROUND STATES.
TODAY IN WISCONSIN, HE GRILLED ROMNEY FOR NOT OFFERING DETAILS ABOUT HIS POLICIES.
THE LATEST ABC NEWS WASHINGTON POST POLL SHOWS A DEAD HEAT NATIONALLY.
BUT BOTH SIDES CLAIM TO BE WINNING IN THE BATTLEGROUNDS.
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MITT ROMNEY TOOK A SOFTER TONE FOR A FEW DAYS FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY -- NOT MENTIONING THE PRESIDENT'S NAME FOR THREE DAYS.
TODAY -- ROMNEY MAINTAINED DIRECT CRITICISM OF THE ADMINISTRATION, CALLING OUT THE DEMOCRATS FOR THEIR ATTACKS AGAINST HIS CAMPAIGN.
ROMNEY IS ON A THREE STOP TOUR THROUGH VIRGINIA TODAY -- ONE OF THE SWING STATES THAT RECENT POLLS SHOW A SLIM LEAD FOR THE PRESIDENT.
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ONCE A FORT MYERS LANDMARK--
PARTS OF THE OLD CLARION HOTEL ARE NOW REDUCED TO RUBBLE.
THE DEMOLITION PROJECT BEGAN TODAY OFF OF US-41 NORTH OF COLLEGE.
AT THE SAME TIME, THE OWNERS OF THE PROPERTY -- CREIGHTON DEVELOPMENT -- TELL US THEY'VE SCRAPPED THE HOTEL IDEA.
THEY NOW WANT TO OPEN TWO NEW RESTAURANTS AND BUILD SPACE FOR THREE OTHER BUSINESSES.
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WEATHER TEASE
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WHEN IT COMES TO COUNTRY MUSIC -- THIS IS THE NIGHT OF NIGHTS.
THE 46TH ANNUAL COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS BEGIN IN LESS THAN AN HOUR AND THERE IS CERTAINLY A LOT TO TALK ABOUT.
HOSTED BY CARRIE UNDERWOOD AND BRAD PAISLEY -- ONE OF THE BIG NAMES TONIGHT AS YOU MAY KNOW -- TAYLOR SWIFT, COMPETING IN THREE CATEGORIES.
THERE IS A LOT MORE GOING ON THOUGH.
WITH A PREVIEW, WE'RE JOINED BY ABC'S AUTRIA GODFREY.
SHE'S LIVE IN NASHVILLE RIGHT NOW.
AUTRIA, WHAT'S THE VIBE LIKE RIGHT NOW?
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DEVELOPING TONIGHT.
MORE FALLOUT OVER CHILD SEX ABUSE ACCUSATIONS AT PENN STATE.
THE FORMER UNIVERSITY PRESIDENT - GRAHAM SPANIER - FACES NEW CHARGES FOR HIS POSSIBLE ROLE IN A COVER-UP OF THE JERRY SANDUSKY SCANDAL.
SPANIER WAS FORCED TO RESIGN FROM PENN STATE LAST YEAR.
SANDUSKY WAS SENTENCED TO A MINIMUM OF 30 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DOZENS OF CHILD SEX ABUSE CHARGES.
HIS ATTORNEYS PLAN TO APPEAL HIS GUILTY VERDICT.
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A NEW LAW IN OKLAHOMA TAKES EFFECT TODAY.
MORE THAN 140-THOUSAND PEOPLE WHO HAVE CONCEALED CARRY PERMITS -- *ARE NOW ALLOWED TO OPENLY CARRY HANDGUNS.
THOUSANDS MORE HAVE APPLIED FOR HANDGUN LICENSES THIS MONTH ALONE.
WHILE THERE ARE CONCERNS ABOUT THE NEW LAW, IT PASSED WITH EASE.
IF YOU CARRY A GUN IN OKLAHOMA IT HAS TO BE A PISTOL OF.45 CALIBER OR LESS.
IT ALSO HAS TO BE CARRIED IN A HOLSTER.
IN FLORIDA, CITIZENS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO OPENLY CARRY FIREARMS.
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EVERYTHING'S BIGGER IN TEXAS -- AND IT APPEARS THE PHRASE ALSO APPLIES TO THEFT FOR ONE SUSPECT.
A MAN WHO WAS IN CUSTODY ESCAPED, THEN STOLE A BIG RIG IN BRENHAM.
HE TORE THROUGH FOUR COUNTIES EARLY THIS MORNING BEFORE POLICE IN AUSTIN CAUGHT UP WITH HIM.
SEVERAL OFFICERS JOINED IN THE PURSUIT.
THE SUSPECT FACES CRIMINAL MISCHIEF AND EVADING CHARGES AMONG OTHERS.
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A NEW BABY IN WESLEY CHAPEL COULDN'T DIDN'T WASTE ANY TIME MAKING HER DEBUT INTO THE WORLD.
WITH HER HUSBAND DRIVING AND HER SISTER IN THE BACK SEAT, CANDACE CROSSLEY REALIZED SHE WASN'T GOING TO MAKE IT TO THE HOSPITAL.
CROSSLEY TOLD HER HUSBAND TO PULL OVER ON INTERSTATE I-275 IN TAMPA.
THAT'S WHEN BABY CATELYN MADE HER APPEARANCE.
PARAMEDICS TELL US, NEW BABY AND FAMILY ARE HEALTHY AND RESTING AT A LOCAL HOSPITAL.
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EXERCISE MAY HELP OLDER PEOPLE LOWER THEIR RISK OF DEMENTIA.
IN A STUDY OF OVER 600 SENIORS, THOSE WHO REGULARLY EXERCISED CUT THEIR CHANCES OF VASCULAR-RELATED DEMENTIA BY 40-PERCENT.
COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT OF ANY KIND DECREASED 60-PERCENT -- REGARDLESS OF AGE AND PREVIOUS MEDICAL HISTORY.
AS A PREVENTATIVE MEASURE, RESEARCHERS RECOMMEND AT LEAST 30 MINUTES OF MODERATE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY THREE TIMES A WEEK.
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AMAZON IS READY TO MEET THE DEMAND OF SHOPPERS LOOKING FOR A DEAL.
TODAY, IT LAUNCHED ITS BLACK FRIDAY DEALS STORE.
LOOK FOR A DEAL OF THE DAY, AND LIMITED-TIME DOORBUSTER-STYLE LIGHTNING DEALS.
SAVINGS GO THROUGH THE BLACK-FRIDAY WEEKEND.
CONSUMERS CAN ALSO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF FREE SHIPPING ON MILLIONS OF ITEMS THROUGH AMAZON PRIME AND FREE SUPER SAVER SHIPPING.
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AN INJURED BALD EAGLE FOUND ON THE SIDE OF SUMMERLIN ROAD WAS RELEASED BACK INTO THE WILD TODAY. AFTER A WEEK OF REHAB.
TAKE A LOOK.
WILDLIFE OFFICIALS BELIEVE THE EAGLE MAY HAVE BEEN HIT BY A CAR.
IT HAD A MINOR HEAD INJURY BUT NO BROKEN BONES.
VETERINARIANS ALSO TREATED HIM FOR A PARASITE THAT CAN BE DEADLY TO EAGLES.
THEY RELEASED HIM WHERE THEY FOUND HIM BECAUSE HIS MATE IS BELIEVED TO BE IN THE AREA.
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BY NOW, YOU'VE PROBABLY HEARD THAT DISNEY IS IN THE PROCESS OF BUYING LUCASFILM FOR ABOUT 4-BILLION DOLLARS -- THAT INCLUDES THE STAR WARS FRANCHISE.
WELL NOW, WE'RE LEARNING GEORGE LUCAS INTENDS TO GIVE A LARGE CHUNK OF THE PROCEEDS TO HIS OWN EDUCATION FOUNDATION.
IN 2010, LUCAS SIGNED THE WARREN BUFFET AND BILL GATES PLEDGE -- PROMISING TO GIVE THE MAJORITY OF HIS WEALTH TO CHARITY.
THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE REPORTS LUCAS IN 2006 GAVE 175-MILLION DOLLARS TO HIS ALMA MATER, U-S-C.
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COUNTRY MUSIC FANS -- TONIGHT IS THE BIG NIGHT, RIGHT HERE ON ABC-7.
THE 46TH ANNUAL C-M-A AWARDS STARTS WITHIN THE HOUR.
SOME BIG NAMES WILL BE THERE -- BLAKE SHELTON, MIRANDA LAMBERT, KEITH URBAN AND TAYLOR SWIFT.
ALL THE ACTION STARTS AT 8 O'CLOCK AND IT GOES UNTIL ELEVEN.
KEEP IT HERE ON ABC-7.
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TONIGHT AT 11 OPEN
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SPORTS OPEN
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FOR AS BAD AS THINGS HAVE LOOKED FOR THE MIAMI HURRICANES. 2. 30 POINT LOSSES. AND MORE TROUBLE WITH THE NCAA. THE CANES STILL HAVE A CHANCE TO WIN THE ACC. HARD TO BELIEVE. BUT IF THEY WIN OUT. THEY ARE IN THE ACC TITLE GAME AND THAT STARTS TONIGHT WITH VIRGINIA TECH
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DOLPHINS RUNNING BACK REGGIE BUSH SYAYS HE'S BEEN CALLED A LOT OF THINGS IN HIS LIFE. A PUNK IS NOT ONE OF THEM. THAT'S UNTIL NOW. JETS DEFENSIVE BACK ANTONIO CROMARTIE CALLED BUSH A PUNK. FOR WHAT HE DEEMED. DIRTY PLAY IN LAST SUNDAY'S GAME. THESE TWO GUYS HAVE BEEN TALKING BACK AND FORTH ALL YEAR. BUSH GOT THE LAST WORD SUNDAY WITH A 21 POINT WIN.
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MEANWHILE. DOLPHINS DEFENSIVE END CAMERON WAKE HAS BEEN NAMED THE AFC DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE MONTH.
AND BIG NEWS FROM TAMPA BAY. THE BUCCANEERS HAVE TRADED TROUBLED CORNER BACK AQIB TALIB TO THE NEW ENLGAND PATRIOTS.
THE BUCS WILL GET A 4TH AND 7TH ROUND PICK IN RETURN.
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IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE BUT THE REGULAR SEASON IS ALMOST OVER IN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL.
SOUTH FORT MYERS HAS ONE MORE GAME FRIDAY. THAT'S AGAINST IDA BAKER.
THEN THE WOLFPACK WILL WAIT FOR THE PLAYOFFS.
RIGHT NOW SOUTH IS UNDEFEATED AND RANKED 12TH IN THE STATE OF FLORIDA
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LET'S GO TO CHINA. HOW ABOUT THAT.
HSBC CHAMPIONSHIP. BUBBA WATSON. THE LONG BIRDIE ON 15. THAT FINDS THE BOTTOM OF THE CUP. BUBBA ONE SHOT BACK AT 6 UNDER.
SO IS THIS GUY. PHIL MICKELSON. HAD THE PUTTER WORKING ON 9. LEFTY. A 2-TIME WINNER AT THIS EVENT. 6 UNDER FOR PHIL.
ONE OF YOUR LEADERS RIGHT HERE. ADAM SCOTT. WITH THE BELLY PUTTER. DROPPING THE EAGLE.
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THE MIAMI MARLINS HAVE A NEW MANAGER AND HIS NAME IS MIKE REDMOND
REDMOND WAS A CATCHER FOR 13 YEARS IN THE MAJOR LEAGUES BEFORE TURNING TO COACHING.
LOCAL FANS MAY BE FAMILIAR WITH REDMOND WHO SPENT LAST SEASON MANAGING THE DUNEDIN BLUE JAYS OF THE FLORIDA STATE LEAGUE.
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CAPE CORAL NATIVE. AND COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE YEAR. MIKE ZUNINO. IS MAKING THE MOST OF HIS TIME IN THE MINOR LEAGUES.
ZUNINO HAS BEEN NAMED TO THE ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE ALL-STAR GAME.
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ADLIB POINTS
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