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HOW THIS NEW 80-MILLION DOLLAR HOSPITAL IS SERVING VETERANS IN SOUTHWEST FLORDIA.
MORE TRAGEDY ON THE GRINDIRON.
WHY A DALLAS COWBOYS PLAYER IS BEHIND BARS TONIGHT.
A DESIRABLE DESTINATION.
WHAT THE TRAVEL-CHANNEL SPOTLIGHT ON CAPTIVA MEANS FOR THE ISLAND.
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It ended up being quite the rainy afternoon for most of us across Southwest Florida this Saturday. All it took was a little more tropical moisture, some afternoon heating, some sea breeze interactions, and then POP--we got a rather large round of showers going.
Look for the rain to fade this evening into tonight, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky and some patchy fog by early Sunday morning.
Sunday looks a bit drier than today, but we'll mention the potential for a few isolated showers during the afternoon. Otherwise, expect a nice supply of sunshine with highs aimed into the mid 80s.
It's a little surprising that last significant cool front that swept across Southwest Florida came on Thanksgiving weekend, and it appears we'll have to wait a while longer before the next substantial cool spell comes our way.
Believe it or not, as we look at some of the long-range forecast models, there's no sign of any cooler weather making it to Southwest Florida through the end of next week. In fact, the next cool front that will push into the Florida will run out of gas before making it here, so we'll keep seeing the warmer weather for the next several days.
Even though we're not expecting a cool down from this next front, we will get a little more moisture sent our way this upcoming week. As moisture build in from the Gulf of Mexico, we'll notice a couple changes. One, the air will start to feel pretty tropical for this time of year, leading to a significant spike in humidity levels. And two, we'll get a couple good opportunities for rain next week. It looks like we'll see the most promising rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan to pack the umbrellas!
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VETERANS FROM ALL OVER SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TAKE THEIR FIRST LOOK INSIDE THIS BRAND NEW 80-MILLION DOLLAR V-A HEALTHCARE CENTER.
IT'S A PROJECT SIX YEARS IN THE MAKING.
ABC7'S KIM BROWN MADE HER WAY INSIDE TODAY'S OPEN HOUSE.
SHE REPORTS HOW THE CENTER WILL MEET THE NEEDS OF LOCAL VETERANS.
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KOREA --
VIETNAM --
WORLD WAR TWO --
VETERANS SERVING FROM DIFFERENT WARS PILE INTO THE NEW V-A HEALTHCARE CENTER.
NATS
IT'S NOT JUST A CHANCE TO CELEBRATE NEW BEGINNINGS --
BUT A MOMENT TO REUINTE WITH OLD FRIENDS, BROTHERS WITH A COMMON BOND.
We hadn't seen each other in a couple of years.
LITTLE DID VIETNAM VETERANS MIKE KELLY AND JIM JORDAN REALIZE THEY WOULD MEET UP AGAIN TOURING THE NEW CENTER.
THEY ARE JUST TWO OF NEARLY TWO-THOUSAND VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO CAME HERE TODAY.
The facility is nice. I've been going here to the one on winkler for the last 10 years and this will save me from having to go to Bay Pines all the time up in St. Pete.
KELLY AND JORDAN ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING THEIR STRESS TESTS HERE INSTEAD.
I think there's a lot more space. It's a lot more modern.
THIS NEW FACILITY IS FOUR STORIES, 220-THOUSAND SQUARE FEET.
This facility was really built to accommodate the growing needs of the veteran population down here. It's four times larger than our Fort Myers facility which is really wonderful.
THE FORT MYERS LOCATION ALREADY SERVES ABOUT 30-THOUSAND PATIENTS.BUT WITH YOUNGER VETS COMING HOME, THAT NUMBER'S EXPECTED TO GO UP.
Those increase every year and eventually it may be our largest veteran population.
RIGHT NOW, VIETNAM VETERANS ARE THEIR LARGEST GROUP.
It's been a long time coming for a big facility like this.
THE CENTER WILL OPEN FOR PATIENTS DECEMBER 17TH.
IN CAPE CORAL KIM BROWN ABC7.
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THE SUPREME COURT WILL TAKE UP CALIFORNIA'S PROPOSITION 8 LAW WHICH BANS
SAME-SEX MARRIAGE BUT WHAT STRUCK DOWN BY A FEDERAL COURT.
THEY'LL ALSO RULE ON THE DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT AND THE LIMITATIONS IT PROVIDES FOR SAME SEX PARTNERS.
ABC'S CHUCK SIVERTSEN HAS THE DETAILS.
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THE SUPREME COURT WILL DECIDE THE EXTENT -- IF ANY -- TO WHICH GOVERNMENT
CAN BAN SAME-SEX
MARRIAGE.
EARLY NEXT YEAR, IT WILL HEAR TWO CASES: ONE FROM CALIFORNIA, WHERE VOTERS
PASSED PROPOSITION EIGHT BANNING GAY MARRIAGE --AND ANOTHER CHALLENGING THE
DEFENSE OF MARRIAGE ACT -- A FEDERAL LAW THAT ALSO FORBIDS SAME-SEX
MATRIMONY.
BOTH SIDES WELCOMED THE COURT'S INTERVENTION.
MARK LENO, CALIFORNIA STATE SENATOR SOT - "WITHIN A YEAR OR SO. I'VE
VERY CONFIDENT WE'LL HAVE EQUAL MARRIAGE RIGHTS IN CALIFORNIA - HOPEFULLY
ACROSS THE COUNTRY!"
RANDY THOMASSON/SAVECALIFORNIA.COM SOT - "BUT THE US SUPREME COURT , I
EXPECT 4 OR 5 JUSTICES TO UPHOLD PROP 8, WHY, BECAUSE THE CONSTITUTION OF
THE UNITED STATES DOESN'T HAVE MARRIAGE IN IT, AND THE 10TH AMENDMENT SAYS
WHAT IS NOT IN THE FEDERAL POWERS BELONGS TO THE STATES."
AFTER PUBLICLY OPPOSING SAME-SEX MARRIAGE, PRESIDENT OBAMA VERY PUBLICLY
CHANGED HIS MIND, TELLING ABC'S ROBIN ROBERTS:
OBAMA NATS - I'VE JUST CONCLUDED THAT FOR ME PERSONALLY, IT IS IMPORTANT FOR
ME TO GO AHEAD AND AFFIRM THAT I THINK SAME-SEX COUPLES SHOULD BE ABLE TO
GET MARRIED.
OTHERS AGREED. ON ELECTION DAY, AFTER MANY DEFEATS AT THE BALLOT BOX, VOTERS
APPROVED SAME-SEX MARRIAGE REFERENDUMS IN MAINE, MARYLAND, AND WASHINGTON
STATE.
OPPONENTS SAY THE BEDROCK OF OUR CULTURE IS IN DANGER OF CRUMBLING.
SPRIGG SOT - THE FUNDAMENTAL REASON WHY MARRIAGE IS TREATED AS A PUBLIC
INSTITUTION RATHER THAN A PURELY PRIVATE RELATIONSHIP IS BECAUSE IT SERVES
THE INTEREST OF SOCIETY AND SERVES THE INTEREST OF CHILDREN."
THE SUPREME COURT IS EXPECTED TO DECIDE BOTH CASES BY JUNE.
CHUCK SIVERTSEN, ABC NEWS, NEW YORK.
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FORMER FLORIDA GOVERNOR CHARLIE CRIST HAS OFFICIALLY JOINED THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
HE TWEETED THE ANNOUNCEMENT LAST NIGHT.
CRIST LEFT THE REPUBLICAN PARTY IN 20-10 DURING HIS RUN FOR SENATE.
HE'S EXPECTED TO CHALLENGE FLORIDA GOVERNOR RICK SCOTT IN 20-14.
SCOTT REFUSED TO DISCUSS CRIST AFTER SPEAKING TO PARTY LEADERS TODAY, TELLING REPORTERS HE'S FOCUSED ON DOING HIS JOB.
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THE FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL HAS GIVEN OUT MORE THAT A DOZEN TRAFFIC CITATIONS TO DRIVERS INVOLVED IN AN OCTOBER PILE-UP ON I-75.
MORE THAT 50 PEOPLE WERE INJURED IN THE SARASOTA CRASH.
ACCORDING TO FHP, BAD WEATHER AND DRIVER ERROR CONTRIBUTED TO THE CRASHES.
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STATE LEADERS HAVE ABANDONED EFFORTS TO PRIVATIZE LICENSE PLATE SERVICES.
HIGHWAY SAFETY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JULIE JONES SAYS THAT THE DEPARTMENT WANTED TO DO IT TO SAVE MONEY.
THE PLAN WAS TO PAY COMPANIES MORE THAN 31-MILLION DOLLARS OVER TWO YEARS TO MAKE THE TAGS,
THEN DISTRIBUTE MAIL AND ONLINE ORDERS.
A LAWSUIT AGAINST THE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES BLOCKED THE CHANGES.
THE STATE STILL PLANS TO REDESIGN IT'S LICENSE PLATES.
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NEW RIGHT NOW.
INTENSE FIGHTING CONTINUES IN THE SYRIAN CAPITAL, DAMASCUS.
THIS VIDEO CLAIMS TO SHOW REBEL FORCES IN HEAV FIRE-FIGHTS WITH GOVERNMENT TROOPS.
MEANWHILE, SECRETARY OF STATE HILARY CLINTON AND OTHER WORLD LEADERS ARE WORKING TO CALM THE SITUATION.
THE SYRIAN GOVERNMENT RELEASED A STATEMENT TODAY, SAYING THEY WILL NOT USE CHEMICAL WEAPONS.
SYRIA IS BELIEVED TO POSSESS SUBSTANTIAL STOCKPILES OF MUSTARD GAS AND A RANGE OF NERVE AGENTS, INCLUDING SARIN.
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TONIGHT, WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE DEATH OF A NURSE WHO WORKED AT THE HOSPITAL THAT WAS TREATING KATE MIDDLETON THIS WEEK.
JACINTHIA SALDANHA HAD NOT BEEN DISCIPLINED AND WAS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE HOSPITAL PRIOR TO HER APPARENT SUICIDE.
SALDANHA WAS WORKING A NIGHT SHIFT WHEN SHE ANSWERED A PRANK CALL MADE BY TWO AUSTRALIAN DJS.
THEY WERE PRETENDING TO BE THE QUEEN AND PRINCE CHARLES, AND SHE PUT IT THROUGH TO THE NURSE ON DUTY LOOKING AFTER KATE.
OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER ANY LAWS WERE BROKEN.
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"Our primary concern at this time is for the family of nurse Saldanha. This is a tragic event that could not have been reasonably foreseen and we're deeply saddened by it."
THE TWO DJS HAVE BEEN TAKEN OFF AIR UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE AND THEIR TWITTER ACCOUNTS- SHUT DOWN.
OFFICIALS ARE INVESTIGATING WHETHER ANY LAWS WERE BROKEN.
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FORMER SOUTH AFRICAN PRESIDENT NELSON MANDELA HAS BEEN ADMITTED TO A MILITARY HOSPITAL.
MANDELA IS RECEIVING MEDICAL TESTS AT THE FACILITY IN PRETORIA.
CURRENT PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA SAID "THERE WAS NO CAUSE FOR ALARM" OVER THE 94-YEAR-OLD'S HEALTH.
ZUMA SAID MANDELA IS DOING WELL AND RECEIVING MEDICAL CARE CONSISTENT FOR HIS AGE.
MANDELA BECAME SOUTH AFRICA'S FIRST BLACK PRESIDENT IN 1994.
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CAPE CORAL POLICE AND THE U-S COAST GUARD TEAM UP TO MAKE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS' A LITTLE BRIGHTER.
THE AGENCIES ARE HOLDING THEIR ANNUAL "FILL THE BOAT" TOY DRIVE.
YOU CAN PURCHASE A NEW, UNWRAPPED TOY AND SIMPLY PUT IT IN THE BOAT.
IT'S LOCATED AT THE CAPE CORAL WALMART ON DEL PRADO BOULEVARD.
IT WAS STARTED BY A CAPE OFFICER 6 YEARS AGO.
THE TOYS ARE DONATED TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE CAPE.
LAST YEAR, THEY COLLECTED MORE THAN TWO-THOUSAND TOYS. THE GOAL IS THE GET SAME OR MORE THIS YEAR.
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This is a great program. We've donated a lot if toys over the last 6 years. The kids seem to get the toys they want for Christmas and we're able to distribute them.
THEY WILL BE OUT TOMORROW AT THE WALMART FROM 9AM TO 5PM TO COLLECT MORE TOYS.
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THEY WAITED IN LINE ALL WEEK,
AND TODAY SOME RED SOX FANS WERE GUARANTEED A SPCE NEAR THE GREEN MONSTER.
WE'LL TAKE YOU THERE.
TROUBLE IN THE KITCHEN.
THE QUEEN OF HOME COOKING AND ENTERTAINING IS RECOVERING FROM A POTENTIALLY FOOD RELATED ILLNESS.
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A DALLAS COWBOYS PLAYER WAS ARRESTED SATURDAY AFTER AN OVERNIGHT CAR CRASH THAT KILLED A TEAMMATE.
COWBOYS NOSE TACKLE JOSH BRENT WAS CHARGED WITH INTOXICATION MANSLAUGHTER.
IRVING TEXAS POLICE SAY BRENT WAS SPEEDING WHEN HIS CAR HIT A CURB AND FLIPPED AT LEAST ONCE.
COWBOYS PRACTICE SQUAD PLAYER JERRY BROWN WAS KILLED.
BRENT FAILED A FIELD SOBRIETY TEST AND WAS ARRESTED.
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THE MAN ACCUSED OF PUSHING ANOTHER MAN TO HIS DEATH IN FRONT OF A NEW YORK SUBWAY TRAIN SAYS HE WAS HEARING VOICES IN HIS HEAD.
THE INCIDENT HAPPENED LAST MONDAY.
POLICE ARRESTED 30-YEAR-OLD NAEEM DAVIS ON WEDNESDAY, AND HE WAS CHARGED WITH SECOND-DEGREE MURDER.
DAVIS AND THE VICTIM HAD AN ARGUMENT ON THE PLATFORM,
DAVIS SAID HE WAS HIGH ON DRUGS, AND A VOICE IN HIS HEAD TOLD HIM TO SHOVE THE VICTIM ONTO THE TRACKS.
HAN WAS KILLED BY THE ONCOMING SUBWAY TRAIN.
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DOMESTIC DIVA MARTHA STEWART MAY HAVE CONTRACTED SALMONELLA POISONING.
STEWART HANDLED SEVERAL RAW TURKEYS AROUND THANKSGIVING AND FELL SEVERELY ILL SHORTLY AFTER.
SHE SUFFERED FROM BODY ACHES.
A BLOATED STOMACH.
AND SEVERE PAIN.
FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS.
THAT ARE ALSO ASSOCIATED WITH SALMONELLA POISONING.
STEWART SAYS HER ILLNESS HASN'T BEEN FORMALLY DIAGNOSED.
BUT AS A PRECAUTION. SHE'S TAKING MEDICATION.
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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA- GETTING NATIONAL ATTENTION THIS WEEKEND,
WHY THE TRAVEL CHANNEL IS IN TOWN TO SEE THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF OUR PARADISE.
AND SANTA'S GOT SOME NEW HELPERS.
HOW THESE PENGUINS ARE LINING UP TO HELP THE BIG GUY.
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FULL WX
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.
It ended up being quite the rainy afternoon for most of us across Southwest Florida this Saturday. All it took was a little more tropical moisture, some afternoon heating, some sea breeze interactions, and then POP--we got a rather large round of showers going.
Look for the rain to fade this evening into tonight, leaving us with a partly cloudy sky and some patchy fog by early Sunday morning.
Sunday looks a bit drier than today, but we'll mention the potential for a few isolated showers during the afternoon. Otherwise, expect a nice supply of sunshine with highs aimed into the mid 80s.
It's a little surprising that last significant cool front that swept across Southwest Florida came on Thanksgiving weekend, and it appears we'll have to wait a while longer before the next substantial cool spell comes our way.
Believe it or not, as we look at some of the long-range forecast models, there's no sign of any cooler weather making it to Southwest Florida through the end of next week. In fact, the next cool front that will push into the Florida will run out of gas before making it here, so we'll keep seeing the warmer weather for the next several days.
Even though we're not expecting a cool down from this next front, we will get a little more moisture sent our way this upcoming week. As moisture build in from the Gulf of Mexico, we'll notice a couple changes. One, the air will start to feel pretty tropical for this time of year, leading to a significant spike in humidity levels. And two, we'll get a couple good opportunities for rain next week. It looks like we'll see the most promising rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday, so plan to pack the umbrellas!
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TONIGHT - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA IS IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.
A MAJOR TELEVISION CHANNEL IS FILMING ON CAPTIVA.
03:00:08 when we get these national press pieces like this, the phone rings off the hook
THE ISLAND WILL BE FEATURED ON THE TRAVEL CHANNEL FOR ITS UNIQUE HOLIDAY PARADE TRADITIONS.
AS ABC-7'S LEIGH DANA EXPLAINS,
IT'S BRINGING BIG BUSINESS TO THE AREA.
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THESE LADIES AREN'T CLOWNING AROUND WHEN IT COMES TO THE HOLIDAYS ON CAPTIVA.
Nat
HERE, IT'S NOT YOUR TYPICAL CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION.
FORGET THE FLOATS,
IT'S GOLF CARTS THAT LINE THE ISLAND FOR CAPTIVA'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARADE.
Nat
erin johansson/ cape coral
57:17 we didn't think it was this elaborate.
THE EVENT HAS BECOME SO EXTRAVAGANT,
THIS YEAR THE TRAVEL CHANNEL IS FILMING.
IT WILL BE PART OF A SHOW FEATURING UNIQUE CHRISTMAS EVENTS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
PUTTING CAPTIVA IN THE NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT.
ric base/ president, sanibel-captiva chamber of commerce
03:00:08 when we get these national press pieces like this, the phone rings off the hook
SEASON ISN'T EVEN IN FULL SWING YET --
BUT THE SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SAYS BUSINESS IS ALREADY THE BEST IT'S BEEN IN MORE THAN A DECADE.
ric base
03:00: 57
we suffered through the oil spill, and Charlie and all that. And now we seem to come on the other side and things are going very well."
AND ONCE THE TRAVEL CHANNEL'S SHOW AIRS,
TOURISM IS EXPECTED TO PICK UP EVEN MORE
03:00:31 so this is the icing of the cake of a great year
AND WHILE THE REST OF US SAVOR THE TREATS OF CHRISTMAS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON -
JOHANSSON IS ALREADY FOCUSED ON SOMETHING ELSE.
57:46
definitely planning for next year
HOW TO TOP THIS YEAR'S HOLIDAY TRADITION.THAT WILL SOON PARADE ACROSS THE COUNTRY
ON CAPTIVA, LEIGH DANA, ABC7.
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TICKETS FOR THE RED SOX SPRING TRAINING GAMES WENT ON SALE TODAY.
THE LINE FOR TICKETS FORMED LAST SUNDAY AT JETBLUE PARK.
MANY PEOPLE CAMPED OUT IN TENTS TO BE FIRST WHEN THE BOX OFFICE OPENED.
SOME RED SOX FANS WE SPOKE TO SAY THE CROWD AND COMRADERY WASN'T AS BIG AS LAST YEAR -
EVEN THOUGH THIS WAS THE FIRST YEAR TICKETS ARE BEING SOLD AT THE NEW STADIUM.
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"we talk about red sox tickets all year. Everyone gets excited for opening day and we come out here to get tickets the night before and there's not even half the people who were here last year. A little disappointing."
FANS DID GET A SPECIAL TREAT THIS MORNING-
BOSTON RED SOX HALL OF FAMER DWIGHT EVANS EVEN MADE A SURPRISE APPEARANCE TO SIGN AUTOGRAPHS.
SINGLE GAME TICKETS FOR THE TWINS GO ON SALE JANUARY 12TH.
THE RAYS EXPECT TO SELL TICKETS SOMETIME IN MID- JANUARY.
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THE FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH JUST BEGAN AT SUNDOWN TONIGHT.
JEWS AROUND THE WORLD ARE LIGHTING THE MENORAH IN CELEBRATION.
KNOWN AS THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, THE HOLIDAY IS OBSERVED FOR 8 DAYS AND 8 NIGHTS.
ON THIS HOLIDAY, TYPICAL JEWISH TRADITIONS INCLUDE EATING LATKES , CHOCOLATE GELT AND JELLY DONUTS.
.AS WELL AS PLAYING THE DREIDEL GAME.
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PENGUINS AT AN AQUARIUM SOUTH OF TOKYO HAVE TAKEN ON THE ROLE OF SANTA'S LITTLE HELPERS.
THEY'RE DRESSED IN THEIR FINEST WINTER CLOTHES AND HOLD A PARADE FOR DELIGHTED VISITORS.
PEOPLE ARE ALLOWED TO PET THE PENGUINS AND TAKE HOLIDAY THEMED PICTURES WITH THEM.
THEIR CARETAKER SAID IT TOOK A WHILE FOR THEM TO WALK AS A GROUP, BUT THEY GOT IT TOGETHER AFTER SOME PRACTICE.
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A LITTLE FUN AT THE FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT IN NAPLES. HAVING PIZZA AND WINE AT THE 18TH GREEN.
HOST GREG NORMAN. WATCHES HIS PARTNER FREDDIE JACOBSEN TOAST A LITTLE TOO HARD. SPILLS WINE ON SCOTT VERPLANK..
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FRIDAY'S OPENING ROUND AT TIBURON WAS PROOF THAT AN ELDER STATESMAN PAIRED WITH A YOUNG STAR IS A GOOD FORMULA FOR SUCCESS. DAVID LOVE THE THIRD AND BRANDT SNEDEKER TORE IT UP WITH A 10 UNDER 62. WHILE SEAN O'HAIR AND KENNY PERRY WERE SITTING 2 SHOTS BACK.
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2ND ROUND. WE GO TO BEST BALL FORMAT.
LOTS OF TEAMS MAKING A MOVE. INCLUDING THE DEFENDING CHAMPS. KEEGAN BRADLEY. THE BIRDIE AT NINE. HE AND BRENDAN STEELE 8-UNDER FOR THE DAY.
JASON DUFNER AND VIJAY SINGH DID THEM ONE BETTER. DUFNER THE BIRDIE AT NINE TO GET TO 11-UNDER. THEY'RE TIED FOR THIRD.
STEWART CINK AND CARL PETERSON. 10-UNDER FOR THEIR ROUND. LONG PETERSON BIRDIE PUT THEM 11-UNDER TO MAKE THE TURN.
AND THAT'S WHEN A TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR HITS TIBURON. PLAY DELAYED FOR AWHILE. BUT WOULD RESUME AROUND 4PM.
BUT YOUR LEADERS. EVEN BETTER. SEAN O'HAIR AND KENNY PERRY. SCORCHING THE BACK NINE. THIS BIRDIE ON THE FINAL HOLE MAKES IT 6 STRAIGHT BIRDS TO END THE ROUND. A 61. TO TAKE THE LEAD IN THE SHOOTOUT.
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SO WITH THE ABILITY TO GO LOW. IT'S ANYONE'S TOURNAMENT WITH TOMORROW'S SCRAMBLE.
LOVE AND SNEDEKER BASICALLY SWAPPED WITH PERRY-O'HAIR. NOW THEY ARE 2 SHOTS BACK OF THE LEAD.
CHARLES HOWELL AND RORY SABBATINI QUIETLY HANGING AROUND WITH THEIR 63 TODAY.
IF YOU'RE WONDERING. TOURNAMENT HOST GREG NORMAN IS IN 2ND TO LAST PLACE.
BUT IT'LL BE A FUN FINISH. WHICH IS THE WHOLE IDEA FOR THE SHOOTOUT.
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WHEN IT COMES TO HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL. GETTING TO THE FLORIDA STATE FINALS IN ANY CLASSIFICATION IS A BEAST. THE STATE IS LOADED WITH AMAZING TEAMS. SOUTHWEST FLORIDA HASN'T HAD A REPRESENTATIVE IN THE FINALS SINCE 2007. WHICH FURTHER ILLUSTRATES THE DIFFICULTY.
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BUT WE GOT ONE THIS YEAR. IMMOKALEE OUTLASTING MIAMI JACKSON ON THE ROAD FRIDAY NIGHT. 29-21. EARNING A SPOT IN THE CLASS 5A STATE FINALS NEXT FRIDAY IN ORLANDO.
THE INDIANS. LOADED WITH DIVISION ONE TALENT. WILL SQUARE OFF AGAINST TALLAHASSEE GODBY.
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THINGS DIDN'T GO AS WELL FOR NAPLES. THE GOLDEN EAGLES WERE UP 24-7 ON MIAMI CENTRAL AT ONE POINT. BUT THE ROCKETS WERE LIKE A COLLEGE TEAM IN TERMS OF RECRUITS.
CENTRAL EXPLODED IN THE 2ND HALF AND ROLLED TO THE 49-33 VICTORY. A TOUGH WAY FOR AN UNDEFEATED NAPLES TEAM TO GET BOUNCED. ONE STEP AWAY FROM THE 6A STATE FINALS.
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THE COLLEGE COACHING CAROUSEL IS STARTING TO SLOW DOWN A BIT. SOUTH FLORIDA HAS THEIR NEW MAN. IT'S WILLIE TAGGART FROM WESTERN KENTUCKY. THE BULLS FIRED SKIP HOLTZ THIS MONTH. AND TAGGART PRESENTS A RISING STAR IN THE COACHING FRATERNITY. THE HILLTOPPERS ARE ABOUT TO MAKE THEIR FIRST BOWL APPEARANCE EVER.
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IT'S LIKELY GOING TO BE AN HISTORIC NIGHT AT THE DOWNTOWN ATHLETIC CLUB IN NEW YORK. THE HEISMAN TROPHY WILL BE AWARDED TO EITHER A FRESHMAN OR DEFENSE-ONLY PLAYER FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER.
TEXAS A&M Q-B JOHNNY MANZIEL SEEMS TO BE THE SLIGHT FAVORITE. HIS PROLIFIC NUMBERS ALONG WITH A SIGNATURE WIN OVER ALABAMA WILL GARNER A TON OF VOTES.
BUT NOTRE DAME LINEBACKER MANTI TE'O HAS A GOOD PERSONAL STORY. WAS PROBABLY MORE CONSISTENT OVER AN ENTIRE SEASON. AND THE IRISH ARE IN THE NATIONAL TITLE GAME. WILL VOTERS SIDE WITH DEFENSE OVER YOUTH? I'LL LET YOU KNOW WHAT HAPPENS TONIGHT AT 11.
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THE ANNUAL ARMY-NAVY GAME TODAY IN PHILADELPHIA.
NO SCORE TILL THE 2ND. NOAH COPELAND TWELVE YARD TOUCHDOWN. NAVY 7-0
QUARTERBACK TRENT STEELMAN SCORES ON THE ELEVEN YARD TOUCHDOWN RUN TO TIE THE GAME
BUT A COSTLY FUMBLE LATE DOES ARMY IN. MIDSHIIPMEN WIN IT AGAIN FOR AN 11TH STRAIGHT YEAR.
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THE BOSTON RED SOX HAVE BEEN BUSY THIS OFFSEASON. SIGNING SEVERAL FREE AGENTS. BUT PITCHER RYAN DEMPSTER HAS APPRENTLY TURNED DOWN A 2-YEAR 25 MILLION DOLLAR OFFER FROM BOSTON.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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