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DOCTOR SHOPPING ARREST--
NEW VIDEO TONIGHT OF THIS WOMAN, FIRST ARRESTED FOR A MISDEAMEANOR IN A DEADLY CRASH ON THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY.
TONIGHT SHE'S BUSTED FOR DOCTOR SHOPPING.
he fired 10 or 15 rounds and then the gun jammed on him
THE FACE OF A KILLER.
HE SHOUTED I'M THE SHOOTER AND OPENED FIRE ON 10-THOUSAND PEOPLE AT A PORTLAND SHOPPING MALL.
TONIGHT ABC 7 UNCOVERS NEW DETAILS IN THE INVESTIGATION.
He said Jenny you want to get married? Lets get married. And he goes how about 12-12-12?
IT'S THE CENTURY'S LAST SEQUENTIAL DATE AND MANY ARE MARKING IT BY MAKING IT THEIR OFFICAL WEDDING DAY.
WE'RE LIVE ON THE BEACH AS COUPLES GET HITCHED.
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he fired 10 or 15 rounds and then the gun jammed on him
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NEWS AT 6 OPEN
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NEW TONIGHT -- THE LEE COUNTY WOMAN WHO HIT A BIKE RIDER WITH HER TRUCK ON THE SANIBEL CAUSEWAY LAST YEAR NOW FACES DOCTOR SHOPPING CHARGES.
THERESA SHIRLEY WAS *NOT CHARGED IN TRACEY KLEINPELL'S DEATH.
THE STATE ATTORNEYS OFFICE COULD NOT PROVE SHE WAS IMPAIRED *DESPITE TOXICOLOGY REPORTS SHOWING NUMBEROUS DRUGS IN HER SYSTEM.
BUT -- INVESTIGATORS DID START WATCHING SHIRLEY AFTER THE CRASH.
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nats of hallway.
OUR CAMERAS WERE ROLLING AS SHIRLEY WAS BROUGHT OUT OF THE F-D-L-E BUILDING THIS AFTERNOON.
SHE TURNED HERSELF IN TO STATE TROOPERS.
STATE AGENTS TELL US SHE ILLEGALLY OBTAINED THOUSANDS OF PAIN PILLS OVER THE COURSE OF 17-MONTHS -- INCLUDING THE TIME AROUND THE CRASH.
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4:13 over 12 doctors offices in broward and ft myers --obtained 10,000 oxy pills over 1,000 xanax so she definitely had a handful 4:52
TONIGHT SHIRLEY IS IN THE LEE COUNTY JAIL WHERE SHE FACES THIRD DEGREE FELONY CHARGES.
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DEVELOPING RIGHT NOW --
COLLIER COUNTY DEPUTIES ARE SEARCHING FOR TWO PEOPLE INVOLVED IN A VIOLENT HOME INVASION IN NORTH NAPLES.
IT HAPPENED THIS AFTERNOON ON VIKING WAY.
DETECTIVES SAY THE ROBBERS STORMED THE HOUSE.
RANSACKED IT AND BEAT UP THE MAN LIVING THERE.
DEPUTIES FOUND HIM LYING ON THE GROUND --
THERE WAS GAS AND HOUSEHOLD CLEANERS LIKE BLEACH EVERYWHERE.
A HAZMAT TEAM CAME IN TO MAKE SURE THOSE CHEMICALS DID NOT POSE A THREAT TO INVESTIGATORS.
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"Received a call regarding a man down, possibly assaulted. Deputies responded, found an individual who was injured and he was transported to hospital and circumstances of what occurred currently under investigation."
THE VICTIM IS IN STABLE CONDITION--
THE ROBBERS ARE STILL ON THE LOOSE.
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COLLIER COUNTY DETECTIVES ARE CALLING IT ONE OF THE BIGGEST DRUG BUSTS THEY HAVE SEEN RECENTLY.
ONE-PONT-THREE MILLION DOLLARS WORTH OF MARIJUANA IS OFF THE STREETS TONIGHT.
DEPUTIESS SAY THEY FOUND MORE THAN 400 PLANTS INSIDE A HOUSE ON WASHBURN AVENUE IN GOLDEN GATE ESTATES.
THE OPERATION WAS SPREAD OUT THROUGH FOUR ROOMS.
DEPUTIES SAY THE SIZE OF THE OPERATION MADE IT EASY TO SPOT.
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Lt. Harold Minch/13:29 "It was a rotating crop, hard small ones, had a nursery and a mother plants, it had everything in a sustain a big operation."
Teresa Fillmore/Golden Gate resident/10:15I couldn't believe it, it's very shocking."
NO ONE WAS AT THE HOUSE DURING THE BUST --
AND SO FAR NO ARRESTS HAVE BEEN MADE.
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CROWDS FILLED THE STADIUM AT LEMON BAY HIGH SCHOOL EARLIER TODAY TO REMEMBER JERONE CAMPBELL.
THE LEMON BAY JUNIOR DIED FRIDAY DURING A ROUTINE SURGERY TO GET HIS TONSILS OUT.
CAMPBELL MADE THE VARSITY TEAM THIS SEASON.
HIS TEAMMATES SAY HE WAS FRIENDLY AND NEVER GAVE UP ON HIS FOOTBALL DREAMS.
JERONE'S BROTHER SAYS THE COMMUNITY'S SUPPORT HAS BEEN GREAT.
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Randy Wilson, JERONE'S Brother
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"it's like they know him personally. It's not like we're making stuff up, you can hear how he really touched them."
COACHES ARE PLANNING A SPECIAL WAY TO HONOR CAMPBELL.
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SWASTIKAS, WHITE SUPREMACY SLURS, AND OBSENITIES COVERED A FORT MYERS PARK THIS MORNING.
IT HAPPENED AT SCHANDLER HALL PARK OFF PALM BEACH BOULEVARD.
A-B-C SEVEN'S MEAGHAN SMITH SPENT THE DAY LOOKING INTO WHAT HAPPENED.
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THE IMAGES-
DISTURBING.
9:16 "you had little kids walk by."
MOST OF THE GRAFFITI, THAT COVERED ALMOST EVERY BUILDING AT SCHANDLER HALL PARK IS TOO OFFENSIVE TO AIR.
8:09 "things i can't repeat."
TUESDAY MORNING,
THE PARK'S MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR FOUND THE OBSENITIES.
7:14 "the first thing i noticed was the graffiti on the walls."
THE VANDALS USED BLACK SPRAY PAINT TO MAKE THEIR MARK.
THEY DREW SWASTIKAS,
WROTE WHITE SUPREMACY SLURS,
AND SPRAY-PAINTED MALE GENITALIA ON THE OUTSIDE WALLS.
7:52 "this is the worst i've seen."
PARK EMPLOYEES QUICKLY CALLED IN PAINTERS,
TO COVER THE PROFANITIES.
Nat
TODAY-
THEY'RE CLEANING THE REST OF THE SWASTIKAS FROM THE BASKETBALL COURT.
LUCY VANNORSTRAND-
AN AVID PARK-GOER SAW YESTERDAY'S MESS AND IS DISGUSTED.
11:04 "there was this all over and there was a policeman out here."
COVER 11:50 "you don't want little kids to see it."
EVERYTHING IS CLEANED UP AND BACK TO BUSINESS AT SCHANDLER HALL PARK-
THE HATEFUL MESSAGES LONG GONE.
8:18 "we definitely try to take care of this park to keep it nice and clean for the patrons to use it."
MS ABC 7
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NEW TONIGHT --
WE'RE LEARNING MORE ABOUT THE GUNMAN RESPONSIBLE FOR LAST NIGHTS MALL SHOOTING IN PORTLAND OREGON --
WE ARE ALSO GETTING OUR FIRST LOOK AT THE TWO PEOPLE HE KILLED, BEFORE TAKING HIS OWN LIFE.
OFFICERS SAY 22-YEAR-OLD JACOB ROBERTS WALKED INTO THE SUBURBAN PORTLAND MALL WEARING A HOCKEY MASK.
WITH HIM A STOLEN SEMIAUTOMATIC RIFLE -- AND SEVERAL FULLY LOADED MAGAZINES.
THAT RIFLE JAMMED AS HE SPRAYED BULLETS ACROSS THE MALLS FOOD COURT.
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we're in the macy;s the gun jammed and there is a mag out here full loaded. that's the last place hesaw him go. he fired 10 or 15 rounds and then the gun jammed on him
AND THESE ARE THE TWO PEOPLE HE KILLED.
THEY ARE 55-YEAR OLD CINTY YUILLE AND 45-YEAR-OLD STEVEN FORSYTH.
SO FAR NO MOTIVE -- DEPUTIES ARE NOW SEARCHING HIS HOME AND CAR.
HE DID *NOT HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD.
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THE RED LIGHT CAMERAS IN COLLIER COUNTY ARE COMING DOWN!
COMISSIONERS VOTED TO TERMIATE THE COUNTYS CONTRACT WITH AMERICAN TRAFFIC SOLUTIONS.
THAT'S THE COMPANY THAT OPERATES THE CAMERAS.
THEY SAY THE LIGHTS DONT REDUCE ACCIDENTS AND DON'T MAKE THE ROAD SAFER.
EARLIER THIS YEAR DRIVERS SUED THE COUNTY AND THE CAMERA COMPANY.
THEY CALLED THE CAMERAS UNCONSTITUTIONAL --
THAT'S BECAUSE THEY SNAP PICTURES OF LISENCE PLATES- *NOT THE PERSON DRIVING.
THEY RECEIVED A 665-THOUSAND DOLLAR SETTLEMENT.
THE CAMERAS WILL ALL COME DOWN IN FEBRUARY.
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ARSON.
INVESTIGATORS COLLIER COUNTY SAY A RESIDENT INTENTIONALLY SET THIS APARTMENT FIRE YESTERDAY.
FLAMES RIPPED THROUGH THE BUILDING -- LEAVING EIGHT FAMILIES HOMELESS.
THE BLAZE DESTROYED THE TOP UNIT.
WATER AND SMOKE DAMAGE MAKE THE OTHERS UNLIVABLE.
INVESTIGATORS SAY THIS MAN,
FRANCIS MURPHY STARTED THE FIRE.
HE LIVED IN THAT TOP UNIT THAT WAS DESTROYED --
TONIGHT.
THE RED CROSS IS HELPING THE OTHER FAMILIE.
OFFICIALS SAY THE INVESTIGATION WILL TAKE DAYS, EVEN A WEEK, BEFORE IT IS COMPLETE.
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A COLLIER COUNTY MAN IS ACCUSED OF SHOOTING A 10 POUND DOG AFTER IT WANDERED INTO HIS YARD.
Mark Schmitt/Goodland/8:55 "Doctor said this dog shouldn't be alive right now."
MARK SCHMITT IS THE OWNER OF LITTLE HOTKEE.
HE CALLS HIM HIS BEST FRIEND.
EMERGENCY SURGERY SAVED THE 8-YEAR OLD DOGS LIFE.
BUT HE WILL LIVE WITH A BULLET NEAR HIS HEART.
SCHMITT SAYS HIS PET WAS SHOT BECAUSE HIS NEIGHBOR DOESN'T LIKE THE DOG.
THE ACCUSED SHOOTER, 89-YEAR OLD JACK SWISHER ISN'T TALKING TO ABC 7 TONIGHT.
HE HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED, DOMESTIC ANIMAL SERVICES IS INVESTIGATING.
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PLANS TO RE-DESIGN A MAJOR CAPE-CORAL ROADWAY ARE NOW ON HOLD.
THE CITY WAS IN TALKS WITH THE COUNTY TO HELP FUND THE REALIGNMENT OF KISMET PARKWAY AND LITTLETON ROAD.
THE COUNTY SAYS THERE'S NO MONEY IN THEIR BUDGET UNTIL 20-15.
SO ANY PLANS WILL BE ON HOLD UNTIL THEN.
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-10:54:14-kevin mcgrail/cape councilman-"the most direct route would be to utilize a right of way that was a single property set aside to be used for an industrial park."
THE LAND NEEDED FOR THE REALIGNMENT PROJECT COULD EVENTUALLY BE TAKEN BY EMINENT DOMAIN.
THE CITY SAYS THE CHANGES NEED TO HAPPEN SOON TO SUPPORT INCREASED TRAFFIC TO THE VETERAN'S CLINIC.
THE CLINIC OPENS LATER THIS MONTH.
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ANOTHER DEBATE BETWEEN THE CAPE AND THE COUNTY --
CITY LEADERS ARE ONCE AGAIN ASKING THE COUNTY FOR MORE TOLL REVENUE.
RIGHT NOW THERE IS A 60-40 SPLIT FOR TOLL PROFITS WITH THE COUNTY GETTING THE BIGGER SHARE.
CITY LEADERS SAY THEY DESERVE MORE.
THEY WANT IT SPLIT RIGHT DOWN THE MIDDLE.
CAPE COUNCIL MAN KEVIN MCGRAIL PLANS TO ASKED THE *NEWLY ELECTED COUNTY COMMISSION TO MAKE THE CHANGE EARLY NEXT YEAR.
THE CURRENT TOLL AGREEMENT EXPIRES IN 20-20.
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FROM TRAGEDY TO HOPE.
ABUSE AGAINST FOSTER CHILDREN IS PROMPTING ACTION FROM THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND ITS ABUSE HOTLINE.
IT WILL NOW BE THE MOST SOPHISTICATED CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM IN THE NATION.
THE HOTLINE HANDLES 400-THOUSAND ABUSE CALLS EVERY YEAR.
THE NEWLY REVAMPED HOTLINE NOW PROVIDES COUNSELORS WITH MORE BACKGROUND INFORMATION --HELPING THEM DIAGNOSE PROBLEMS FASTER AND MORE ACCURATELY.
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A NEAT LOCAL LIVE CAMERA WE SHOWED YOU LAST WEEK HAS GONE VIRAL --
IT NOW REACHES ALMOST HALF-A-MILLION PEOPLE IN 109 COUNTRIES.
DICK PRITCHETT REAL ESTATE INSTALLED AN INFRARED RED CAMERA --
ABOVE A BALD EAGLES' NEST IN AUGUST.
SINCE THEN,
WE HAVE SEEN THE EAGLE COUPLE FIGHT OFF INTRUDERS AND BRING HOME DINNER.
THE PAIR -- NICKNAMED HARRIET AND OZZIE -- ARE CARING FOR TWO EGGS --
THEY COULD HATCH AS EARLY AS CHRISTMAS.
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2513 "everybody has a fascination with Eagles. Whether it is our nation's symbol or because they're magnificent creatures."
FOR A LINK TO THE LIVE STREAM -- HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE A-B-C-DASH-SEVEN-DOT-COM.
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NEXT AT 6 OPEN
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MORE THAN SEVEN THOUSAND COUPLES WILL TIE THE KNOT TODAY --
SEE THE RUSH TO THE ALTER AND THE LUCK IN STORE FOR THOSE "I-DOS".
PLUS,
WHAT DOES THE WRITER OF AN EROTIC NOVEL -- THE CREATOR OF A CARTOON T-V SERIES -- AND A PINT-SIZED REALITY T-V STAR ALL HAVE IN COMMON?!
THEY ARE ALL ON A VERY SPECIAL LIST.
WE HAVE A PREVIEW OF BARBARA WALTER'S LIST OF THIS YEAR'S MOST INTERESTING CELEBRITIES.
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VANDALS HIT SCHANDLER HALL PARK IN FORT MYERS- COVERING ALMOST EVERY BUILDING WITH VULGAR GRAFFITI.
A PARK EMPLOYEE FOUND THE GRAFFITI TUESDAY MORNING, WHICH CONSISTED OF SWASTIKAS, WHITE SUPREMACY SLURS, MALE GENITALIA, AND OTHER PROFANITIES.
THE PARK QUICKLY PAINTED OVER IT- THE MAINTENANCE DIRECTOR SAYS IT'S THE WORST VANDALISM TO THE PARK THAT HE'S EVER SEEN.
THE SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS INVESTIGATING.
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DID YOU CHECK THE CALENDAR TODAY?
IT'S 12-12-12 -- THE THE LAST TIME THE MONTH, DAY AND YEAR WILL ALL BE THE SAME NUMBER UNTIL THE YEAR , 2101.
WHILE TODAY IS ALREADY SPECIAL BECAUSE OF THAT -- FOR SOME COUPLES IT MARKS SOMETHING ELSE.
A-B-C SEVEN'S KELLY CRESWELL JOINS US LIVE TONIGHT FROM FORT MYERS BEACH.
KELLY YOU'VE GOT AN INVITE TO A NUMBER OF NUMERICALLY SPECIAL NUPUTALS TODAY.
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The last ceremony is taking place right now. Four out of the five brides here are from outside swfl. I talked with one bride from just outside of Gainesville who says one day she always dreamed of a beach wedding--and in a backwards kind of way, her dream came true.
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It came down to the last minute.
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"Hey I need waterproof mascara."
For a couple who already spent a decade of their lives together.
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"Yeah, we planned this whole thing in like 48 days. After 11 years together and two kids, oh ok, we're going to get married next month."
And you can guess, the proposal wasn't really planned out either.
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He said Jenny you want to get married? Lets get married. And he goes how about 12-12-12? And it was just that simple."
Nats
And that's how Genevieve and Ronnie from Englis Florida ended up here on Fort Myers Beach. Genevieve googled 12-12-12 and "wedding of the century" popped up. Unlike Genevieve, weddings in paradise planner Lisa Meinero-Gonzalez worked on this event way in advance.
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Lisa
"It was actually sparked because of 11-11-11. We realized at that point in time we were overwhelmed with requests for weddings on that triple digit and that's when we realized the last triple digit of the century is going to be 12-12-12."
Lisa organized private ceremonies for five couples looking to get hitched on this memorable day.
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Lisa
"Even though these are not the elaborate weddings that we usually do its still their wedding day and we want it to be as perfect as possible."
The only thing that wasn't perfect--the weather. And that's why Geneveive needed that waterproof mascara last minute.
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"I'm thinking its going to rain, I don't think I'll cry."
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The couples have a group dance and then their marriage licenses get taken care of. Each couple paid $250 to tie the knot on this special day. The next time the same number for the date, month and year won't be until January first of 2101. Live on fmb kc ABC 7
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TONIGHT *ONLY ON A-B-C SEVEN --
BARBARA WALTERS SITS DOWN WITH THE TEN PEOPLE *SHE SAYS ARE THE *MOST INTERESTING PEOPLE OF THE YEAR.
SO WHO MADE THE CUT --
HERE'S A PREVIEW.
I think it opens up a discussion and people get closer because of that
THAT IS AUTHOR E-L JAMES.
SHE WROTE THIS YEAR'S BLOCKBUSTER HIT FIFTY SHADES OF GRAY --
IF YOU HAVEN'T READ IT ALREADY -- YOUR MOM PROBABLY HAS.
YOU CAN SEE ALL THE INTERVIEWS TONIGHT DURING A SPECIAL EDITION OF 20-20 TONIGHT.
IT STARTS AT NINE-THIRTY RIGHT HERE ON A-B-C SEVEN.
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THE LAKERS ARE LOSING AND ARE FRUSTRATED. THEIR HEAD COACH BLOWS UP ON THE MEDIA. CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC IS BACK NEXT WEEK.
LAST MONTH THE UNITED STATES MELTED DOWN AT THE RYDER CUP. THEY MAY FOUND THE MAN TO LEAD THEM BACK TO THE PROMISE LAND.
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WORLD NEWS TEASE
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TONIGHT AT 7 OPEN
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TONIGHT ON ABC SEVEN AT SEVEN.
A ROBBERY AT A LOCAL V-F-W POST HAS MEMBERS SCRATCHING THEIR HEADS.
POLICE ARE STILL LOOKING FOR THE SUSPECT.
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PLUS.
A FLORIDA MAN BRINGS A RIFLE TO THE GOLF COURSE -- TAKING RANDOM SHOTS, AND EVEN STRIKING A WATER TOWER!
THE ODD EXPLANATION HE GAVE POLICE.
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SPORTS OPEN
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IT MAY BE CALLED THE CITY OF ANGELS. BUT THE LAKERS HAVE HAD A DEVIL OF A TIME WINNING GAMES THIS SEASON. AND YOU CAN SEE THE FRUSTRATIONS. LAKERS JUST 9-13 SO FAR THIS SEASON. BUT BEFORE THEY HIT THE PANIC BUTTON. THEY STILL HAVE 60 GAMES LEFT. SO LET'S PUMP THE BREAKS. OH BY THE WAY. HEAT IN ACTION TONIGH. HOSTING THE GOLDEN STATE.
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STICKING WITH HOOPS. THE NATIONS BEST HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT RETURNS TO FORT MYERS NEXT WEEK.
IT'S THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC AND IT STARTS NEXT TUESDAY AT BISHOP VEROT HIGH SCHOOL
4 OF THE TOP 6 TEAMS IN THE NATION WILL BE IN TOWN.
BUT THEN AGAIN WHAT'S NEW
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DAVIS LOVE THE 3RD WAS IN NAPLES LAST WEEK FOR THE FRANKLIN TEMPLETON SHOOTOUT. AND WAS PROBABLY ASKED A MILLION TIMES ABOUT THE UNITED STATES MELTDOWN AT THE RYDER CUP LAST MONTH. LOVE. OF COURSE THE CAPTAIN OF THAT TEAM. AND STILL HAS A SOUR TASTE IN HIS MOUTH
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MAYBE. TOM WATSON CAN HELP RIGHT THE SHIP.
WATSON IS EXPECTED TO BE NAMED THE NEXT CAPTAIN OF THE RYDER CUP TEAM.
WATSON WAS THE U-S CAPTAIN BACK IN 1993
THE ANNOUNCEMENT WILL BE MADE ON THURSDAY
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FORMER CHIEFS LINEBAKER JOVAN BELCHER WAS LAID TO REST TODAY AT A FUNERAL NEAR HIS HOMETOWN ON LONG ISLAND
A COUPLE WEEKS AGO. BELCHER SHOT AND KILLED HIS GIRLFRIEND AND THEN HIMSELF.
BELCHER LEFT BEHIND A 3 MONTH OLD DAUGHTER
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THE MIAMI DOLPHINS HAVE 3 GAMES LEFT THIS SEASON. STARTING WITH JACKSONVILLE THIS SUNDAY.
THAT'S 3 GAMES LEFT TO EVALUATE THE TEAM. AND SEE WHICH PLAYERS THEY WANT BACK NEXT SEASON.
BECAUSE MISSING OUT ON THE PLAYOFFS WAS NOT PART OF THE PLAN
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4SHOTAD LIB GOODBYE
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