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IT'S TIME TO TRAVEL!
ARE YOU'RE HOLIDAY FLIGHTS DELAYED?
PLUS A NEW DESTINATION FOR FREQUENT TRAVELERS.
THE FINAL FUNERALS FOR SANDY HOOK VICTIMS ARE HELD IN CONNECTICUT.
HOW SUPPORT FROM AROUND THE WORLD IS HELPING TO HEAL THE COMMUNITY OF NEWTOWN.
CHIRSTMAS COMES A LITTLE EARLY.
HOW THESE TOYS ARE MAKING THE HOLIDAY FOR SOME SOUTHWEST FLORIDA KIDS.
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ANOTHER COLD NIGHT IN STORE
Just as forecasted Mother Nature left the freezer door open for our first weekend of winter. Temperatures early Saturday were scattered about in the mid 30s to lower 40s. The official low at Page Field was 45 degrees, and we do expect area temperatures to be nearly 5 degrees cooler Sunday morning.
The coldest spot will be Arcadia at 32 degrees, and our warmer sports will be in Western Collier County where they'll experience temperatures near 45 degrees. Here in the City of Palms we'll feel at temperature of 41.
Are there any watches and warnings out? Yes, we have a Freeze Warning for Desoto County from 11 PM Saturday night into 9 AM Sunday morning. This will not be detremental to plants and crops because temperatures will not get below 28 degrees. Just be sure to spray your soils with plenty of water for sundown. We also have a Frost Advisory for nearly all of Southwest Florida with the exeception for areas west of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
This Frost Advisory will have a different meaning for different areas, so let me disect it for you. The urban corridor will only see patchy frost. It'll be very isolated, and it'll be confined to the coldest spots. If you live east of Interstate 75 or Lehigh, it's more likely you'll experience widespread frost. The advisory will last from 11 PM Saturday into 9 AM Sunday.
Bundle up as you head out and please take the necessary precautions to safeguard your plants and pets.
Temperatures will warm up nicely after Sunrise on Sunday. We expect low 70s under mostly sunny skies.
A warming trend begins on Christmas Eve as lows will creep back to the low 50s and 60s. Highs will near 80. That continues for Christmas Eve as well. The skies on both days will feature a mix of sun and clouds.
On Wednesday another cold front will pass through the area and give us a added cloud cover and a chance for rain. We'll also witness a slight cool down as we end the week.
Enjoy the holidays!
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MANY OF YOU ARE HEADING TO SEE FAMILY FOR THE HOLIDAYS -- OR HAVING VISITORS HERE.
AND IT'S GETTING *BUSY* AT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
THIS IS A LIVE LOOK OF THE FLIGHT BOARD.
YOU CAN SEE MOST FLIGHTS IN AND OUT- ARE LOOKING GOOD RIGHT NOW.
DURING THE HOLIDAYS, THERE ARE MORE THAN 250 FLIGHTS A DAY---ONE OF THOSE A NEW NON-STOP SERVICE TO THE CAPITAL OF CANADA.
ABC-7'S RICK RITTER IS REPORTING TONIGHT FROM RSW. RICK?
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RICK LIVE
IT WAS A MILESTONE DAY HERE AT RSW--WITH THE FIRST EVER DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTTAWA ARRIVING EARLIER THIS AFTERNOON. OFFICIALS BELIEVE IT'S THE START OF A NEW SEASONAL SERVICE THAT WILL HELP THE AIRPORT SOAR TO NEW HEIGHTS.
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YEARS OF ENJOYING THE HOLIDAYS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.
Elianne Hall/Ottawa "It's nice to escape the cold weather of Ottawa."
BUT FOR ONE FAMILY, THERE'S NEVER BEEN AN EASY WAY TO GET BACK HOME.
Elianne Hall "We were just flying all over the place."
TRAVELING'S BEEN MORE THEN A HASSLE FOR CANADIAN NATIVE ELIANNE HALL.
Elianne Hall "It's just been a nightmare."
UNTIL TODAY.
SATURDAY MARKED A MILESTONE FOR SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT---WITH IT'S FIRST EVER DIRECT FLIGHT FROM OTTAWA ARRIVING THIS AFTERNOON.
Carol Obermeier/SWFL International Airport/14:24"We just love it! I mean, having the capital city come in of Ottawa, a city like that come to our airport is really cool."
ITS PART OF A NEW SEASONAL SERVICE THAT WESTJET IS OFFERING.
Brad Dolan/Ottawa/29:04 "There's always a connection so its really nice to have something that can actually fly direct."
ONE THAT AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY WAS A MUST HAVE.
Carol/13:16 "Our numbers for Canada are really just going wild, they're up 11% compared to last November."
OPENING THE DOOR FOR OTHER POSSIBILITIES.
Carol/14:57 "We're looking at some other Canadian markets. If someone takes the first step to do something like this, others will follow."
Elianne Hall/This is really nice for all of us to have a direct flight home.especially with the baby."
RICK LIVE
JUST A COUPLE OF REMINDERS FOR THOSE TRAVELING OVER THE HOLIDAYS---AIRPORT OFFICIALS SAY THERE'S STILL PLENTY OF PARKING OPEN IN BOTH THEIR LONG TERM AND SHORT TERM LOTS---THEY'RE REMINDING PEOPLE TO TRY AND ARRIVE TWO HOURS BEFORE THEIR FLIGHTS BECAUSE OF THAT HEAVY HOLIDAY TRAFFIC. WE'RE LIVE AT THE SWFL INT. AIRPORT, RR, NBC2
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IF YOU'RE HOPPING IN YOUR CAR AND HITTING THE ROAD THIS HOLIDAY SEASON, YOU'LL BE PAYING LESS FOR GAS.
THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR A GALLON OF REGULAR UNLEADED GAS DROPPED A QUARTER SINCE NOVEMBER FIRST.
IT NOW SITS AT 3-25.
IN OUR AREA, THE AVERAGE IS RIGHT AROUND 3-29.
THIS PRICE IS JUST A TOUCH LOWER THAN LAST YEAR'S HOLIDAY SEASON AND TRAVELERS ARE TAKING ADVANTAGE.
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i'm thrilled. who wants to waste it on gas. It's just going to ease the burden a little bit, maybe we can eat out a little more.
it's great, makes the trip even more enjoyable!
GAS IS UNDER THREE DOLLARS A GALLON IN SOME PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
EXPERTS SAY THE PRICE OF GAS WILL CONTINUE TO DECREASE IN 2013 BECAUSE CRUDE OIL IS SELLING FOR LESS.
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NEW DETAILS IN THAT SARASOTA CHILD ABUSE CASE WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING-
THE 11-YEAR-OLD'S STEP-MOTHER HAS NOW BEEN CHARGED IN CONNECTION WITH HER DEATH.
MISTY STODDARD IS FACING CHARGES.
THE GIRL'S FATHER KENNETH STODDARD WAS ARRESTED AND CHARGED EARLIER THIS WEEK.
MELISSA STODDARD DIED EARLIER THIS MONTH.
ACCORDING TO THE SARASOTA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE -- THE GIRL WAS REPEATEDLY STRAPPED DOWN TO A BOARD FOR HOURS.
THEY TOLD INVESTIGATORS THEY TIED UP THE GIRL FOR "BEHAVIORAL ISSUES."
THE MEDICAL EXAMINER DETERMINED MELISSA DIED FROM A LACK OF OXYGEN TO THE BRAIN.
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A POCKET DIAL LEADS TO THE ARREST OF TWO WOMEN, ACCUSED OF ROBBING THE INN PLACE HOTEL IN NAPLES.
POLICE SAY ASHLIE ALEWINE AND NAKILYA WRIGHT ROBBED THE HOTEL ON NOVEMBER 18TH.
THE CLERK TOLD POLICE THAT ONE OF THE WOMEN CAME INTO THE LOBBY DISGUISED, CLAIMING TO HAVE A WEAPON.
SHE DEMANDED CASH AND LEFT.
THEN, ACCORDING TO POLICE, THE FRONT DESK GOT A PHONE CALL -- IT WAS A MIS-DIAL FROM THE SUSPECT'S PHONE.
THE CLERK REPORTED HEARING ONE WOMAN TELLING ANOTHER PERSON ABOUT THE ROBBERY.
USING PHONE RECORDS AND SURVEILLANCE VIDEO, POLICE TRACKED DOWN THE SUSPECTS.
THE TWO WERE BOOKED INTO JAIL LATE THIS WEEK.
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FIREFIGHTERS EVACUATE A FORT MYERS APARTMENT COMPLEX AFTER A KITCHEN FIRE SPARKED THIS AFTERNOON.
RESIDENTS ON THE TENTH FLOOR OF THE ROYAL PALM TOWERS DOWNTOWN WERE ASKED TO LEAVE THEIR APARTMENTS BRIEFLY.
FIRE CREWS WERE ABLE TO QUICKLY PUT OUT THE FIRE WHICH STARTED WHEN A RESIDENT LEFT A POT ON THE STOVE TOO LONG.
NO ONE WAS INJURED AND THERE WAS NO DAMAGE REPORTED.
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ONE MAN IS DEAD, AFTER A TRIPLE SHOOTING OUTSIDE A BAR NEAR TAMPA EARLY THIS MORNING.
POLICE SAY A FIGHT THAT STARTED OVER A WOMAN'S LOST PURSE.
THE ALTERCATION CONTINUED OUTSIDE INTO THE PARKING LOT. WHERE ONE MAN STARTED SHOOTING AT ANOTHER.
THEN A SECURITY GUARD OPENED FIRE ON THE SHOOTER.
THE SHOOTER LATER DIED AT A HOSPITAL.
TWO OTHER VICTIMS WERE TAKEN TO A HOSPITAL.
NO WORD ON THEIR CONDITION.
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THE LAST VICTIMS OF THE CONNECTICUT SCHOOL MASSACRE WERE BURIED TODAY.
AT THE SAME TIME, THE SHOOTING TRAGEDY IS PUSHING GUN REFORM ON TOP OF THE
NATIONAL AGENDA.
HERE'S ABC'S RICHARD CANTU.
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Flags across Connecticut will return to full staff after sundown tonight,
shortly after funeral services for the last three children who died in the
Sandy Hook elementary school massacre capped a wrenching week of farewells.
7-year old Josephine Grace Gay was laid to rest in Newtown today.
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6-year old Ana Grace Marquez-Greene loved to play the piano. She was buried
in nearby Bloomfield.
And fellow first-grader Emilie Alice Parker's funeral was held in Utah.
The tragic shooting deaths of 20-young children and six adults at the
elementary school has already triggered action to help reduce gun violence
and save lives.
Bridgetown, Connecticut resident Joe Luciano and the city's mayor raised
over 100-thousand dollars this week to fund a gun buyback.
Today, gun owners cashed in their weapons.
SOT TBA GUN OWNER
Rifles went for about 75-dollars, handguns fetched up to 200-dollars, and
much more money for assault-type rifles.
And the national debate over gun reform re-ignited again with a proposal
from National Rifle Association chief Wayne LaPierre to station armed guards
in every schoolhouse.
SOT Wayne LaPierre, NRA CEO ap 2230 usguncontrol
"The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun."
Several school districts around the country already have armed officers in
schools. But New Jersey's Republican Governor doesn't think that's a good
idea.
SOT Gov. Chris Christie, New Jersey
"You would have to have an armed guard outside every classroom. Because if
you just have an armed guard at the front door, well then what if this guy
got around to one of the side doors because there many doors in and out of
schools."
Richard Cantu, ABC News, New York.
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AS THE HEALING CONTINUES IN NEWTOWN,
DONATIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE POURED INTO THE COMMUNITY.
MORE THAN TWO-POINT-SIX-MILLION DOLLARS HAS BEEN DONATED TO NEWTOWN'S OFFICIAL MEMORIAL FUND THAT IS BEING HANDLED BY THE UNITED WAY.
ALSO PRIVATE FUNDRAISERS HAVE COLLECTED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS TO PAY FOR FUNERALS AND MEMORIALS.
THE UNITED WAY IS ASKING PEOPLE TO STOP SENDING TOYS AND INSTEAD DO CHARITABLE WORK OR MAKE A DONATION IN THE VICTIMS' NAMES.
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MEANWHILE, NEGOTIATIONS IN WASHINGTON ON THE FISCAL CLIFF ARE STALLED, AND LAWMAKERS ARE HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
PRESIDENT OBAMA LEFT FOR HAWAII WHERE HE'LL SPEND CHRISTMAS WITH HIS FAMILY.
BUT NOT BEFORE SENDING A MESSAGE TO CONGRESS: WORK TOGETHER -- TO GET A DEAL.
LATE FRIDAY- THE PRESIDENT SPOKE TO SENATE MAJORITY LEADER HARRY REID AND HOUSE SPEAKER JOHN BOEHNER --
IN FRONT OF THE CAMERAS HE OFFERED NO NEW IDEAS BUT CALLED FOR A SMALLER FIX TO PREVENT MIDDLE CLASS TAXES FROM GOING UP.
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I expect democrats and republicans to get back to washington and have it pass both chambers. And i will immediately sign that legislation into law before january first of next year. it's that simple
How we get there- God only knows.
OVER ON CAPITOL HILL-
SPEAKER BOEHNER IS STILL TRYING TO EXPLAIN THE MAJOR POLITICAL BLOW HE SUFFERED THURSDAY NIGHT,
WHEN SOME OF HIS FELLOW REPUBLICANS REVOLTED AGAINST HIM -- REFUSING TO BACK HIS "PLAN B."
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POLICE TURN THEIR WATER CANNONS ON PROTESTORS IN NEW DEHLI.
THE CAUSE BEHIND THEIR WATERY DEMONSTRATION.
AND EVERYTHING MUST GO.
WHY A FORMER TUNISIAN PRESIDENT'S LUXURY ITEMS ARE GOING UP FOR SALE.
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A HISTORIC VOTE IS UNDERWAY IN EGYPT, AS PEOPLE CAST THEIR BALLOTS IN THE SECOND AND FINAL PHASE OF A CONSTITUTIONAL REFERENDUM.
AROUND 25-MILLION ELIGIBLE VOTERS IN 17 OF EGYPT'S 27 PROVINCES HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO CAST BALLOTS TODAY.
EGYPTIANS ARE DIVIDED OVER THE PRESIDENT'S POWERS AND DRAFT CONSTITUTION.
TODAY'S VOTE FOLLOWS MORE THAN A MONTH OF TURMOIL INCLUDING FIGHTING BETWEEN SUPPORTERS AND OPPONENTS OF EGYPT'S PRESIDENT IN THE PORT CITY OF ALEXANDRIA.
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A RALLY AGAINST RAPE ENDED IN WATERY OUTRAGE TODAY IN INDIA.
POLICE IN NEW DELHI USED WATER CANNONS TO BLAST PROTESTERS DEMONSTRATING AGAINST THE RISING LEVEL OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN IN THE CITY.
PEOPLE ARE PARTICULARLY UPSET OVER WHAT POLICE SAY WAS THE GANG RAPE AND BEATING OF A 23-YEAR-OLD WOMAN ON A MOVING BUS IN THE CAPITAL LAST SUNDAY.
IN NEW DELHI ALONE, 572 RAPES WERE REPORTED IN 2011, AND MORE THAN 600 HAVE BEEN REPORTED SO FAR THIS YEAR.
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LUXURY GOODS PREVIOUSLY OWNED BY TUNISIA'S DEPOSED PRESIDENT ARE UP FOR AUCTION.
TUNISIA'S GOVERNMENT IS SELLING THE FORMER PRESIDENT'S EXPENSIVE CARS, EXTRAVAGANT JEWELRY, DECORATIVE ORNAMENTS AND EVEN A PAIR OF MINIATURE GOLD SPHINXES.
THE DEPOSED PRESIDENT FLED TUNISIA AFTER A REVOLUTION ROUGHLY TWO YEARS AGO REMOVED HIM FROM THE POST HE HAD HELD SINCE 1987.
HE AND HIS WIFE RECEIVED A 35-YEAR SENTENCE FOR THE EMBEZZLEMENT OF STATE FUNDS, AND HE ALSO GIVEN A LIFE SENTENCE FOR INCITING VIOLENCE AND MURDER IN JUNE.
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16:41:54 "its a gift that he's gonna get that we couldn't afford to get him."
STRAIGHT AHEAD- CHRISTMAS COMES A LITTLE EARLY FOR SOME FORT MYERS KIDS.
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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.
ANOTHER COLD NIGHT IN STORE
Just as forecasted Mother Nature left the freezer door open for our first weekend of winter. Temperatures early Saturday were scattered about in the mid 30s to lower 40s. The official low at Page Field was 45 degrees, and we do expect area temperatures to be nearly 5 degrees cooler Sunday morning.
The coldest spot will be Arcadia at 32 degrees, and our warmer sports will be in Western Collier County where they'll experience temperatures near 45 degrees. Here in the City of Palms we'll feel at temperature of 41.
Are there any watches and warnings out? Yes, we have a Freeze Warning for Desoto County from 11 PM Saturday night into 9 AM Sunday morning. This will not be detremental to plants and crops because temperatures will not get below 28 degrees. Just be sure to spray your soils with plenty of water for sundown. We also have a Frost Advisory for nearly all of Southwest Florida with the exeception for areas west of Interstate 75 in Collier County.
This Frost Advisory will have a different meaning for different areas, so let me disect it for you. The urban corridor will only see patchy frost. It'll be very isolated, and it'll be confined to the coldest spots. If you live east of Interstate 75 or Lehigh, it's more likely you'll experience widespread frost. The advisory will last from 11 PM Saturday into 9 AM Sunday.
Bundle up as you head out and please take the necessary precautions to safeguard your plants and pets.
Temperatures will warm up nicely after Sunrise on Sunday. We expect low 70s under mostly sunny skies.
A warming trend begins on Christmas Eve as lows will creep back to the low 50s and 60s. Highs will near 80. That continues for Christmas Eve as well. The skies on both days will feature a mix of sun and clouds.
On Wednesday another cold front will pass through the area and give us a added cloud cover and a chance for rain. We'll also witness a slight cool down as we end the week.
Enjoy the holidays!
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VOLUNTEERS WITH BIG HEARTS ARE MAKING SURE CHILDREN IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WAKE UP TO PRESENTS CHRISTMAS MORNING.
THEY SPENT THE DAY HANDING OUT 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOYS TO KIDS IN NEED.
ABC-7'S CHARLIE KEEGAN HAS THE STORY.
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WHAT TO CHOOSE, WHAT TO CHOOSE?
CHILDREN SEARCHED ROW AFTER ROW OF TOYS FOR THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
"it's like a godsend." Donald Palmer, Father
DONALD PALMER SAYS HE'LL BE ABLE TO GIVE HIS CHILDREN A PROPER CHRISTMAS NOW.
THE FATHER HAS BEEN LOOKING FOR A JOB FOR MONTHS AND OTHER TROUBLES HAVE KEPT HIM FROM SHOPPING.
"really, i didn't have anything because i'm just not working." Donald Palmer, Father
HE'S NOT ALONE, TERESA BELTRAN'S SON ONLY HAD ONE PRESENT WAITING FOR HIM UNDER THE CHRISTMAS TREE, UNTIL NOW.
"it's a gift that he's going to get that we couldn't afford to get him." Teresa Beltran, Mother
SHE CALLS THE HELP A BLESSING, ORGANIZERS SAY IT'S THE RIGHT THING TO DO.
"seeing how happy the kids are and just knowing we're doing something great for the community by giving back, it's a feeling I can't explain." Robert Fisher, Loaf of Bread Records
LOAF OF BREAD RECORDS COLLECTED DONATIONS AND USED PROCEEDS FROM C-D SALES TO PURCHASE THE 20-THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF TOYS.
THE COMPANY TEAMED UP WITH TRUE HOPE CHURCH TO PASS OUT THE LAST MINUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
"it makes a difference." Robert Fisher, Loaf of Bread Records
FOR SINGLE MOTHERS DEeTTA HERRING AND KRISTEN JENKINS, THE FREE TOYS MAKE SURE THIS CHRISTMAS WILL BE SPECIAL.
"i had a christmas when i was younger, i expect the same for my three." Kristin Jenkins, Mother.
PALMER AGREES AND CAN ONLY DESCRIBE BEING ABLE TO GIVE HIS KIDS GIFTS THIS CHRISTMAS ONE WAY.
"awesome, it brings the weight off my chest." Donald Palmer, Father.
IN FORT MYERS, CHARLIE KEEGAN, ABC-7.
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SANTA DOESN'T JUST GET AROUND IN A SLEIGH. HE'S QUITE GIFTED IN THE WATER TOO.
ST. NICK TOOK CENTER STAGE FROM AN AQUARIUM IN PARIS.
HE DONNED HIS TRADITIONAL RED SUIT, ALONG WITH DIVING FINS.
HE EVEN DID SOME COOL TURNS IN THE WATER.
THE FISH DIDN'T SEEM TO NOTICE SANTA CLAUS WAS EVEN IN THE TANK.
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POWER STRUGGLE. GOOD EVENING.
THE NICE THING ABOUT THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC. THIS ISN'T THE NCAA TOURNAMENT. NO CINDERELLA STORIES. THE BEST SCHOOLS IN THE NATION HAVING BEEN SLUGGING IT OUT FOR 5 DAYS. AND TONIGHT A PAIR OF TITANS WILL BATTLE FOR THE TITLE.
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LONE PEAK UTAH. AND MONTVERDE ACADEMY HAVE MADE IT LOOK RATHER EASY STORMING THROUGH THEIR BRACKETS TO REACH THE FINAL.
BOTH ARE RANKED IN THE TOP 5 NATIONALLY. BUT USE VERY DIFFERENT STYLES IN THEIR APPROACH. LONE PEAK IS DEADLY ACCURATE SHOOTING. AND FUNDAMENTALLY SOUND.
MONTVERDE IS ATHLETIC. AND HUGE INSIDE WITH FORWARDS DEVIN WILLIAMS AND DAKARI JOHNSON. SHOULD BE FUN.
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3RD PLACE GAME THIS AFTERNOON AT THE CITY OF PALMS. LONG BEACH POLY FACING SOUTHWIND OUT OF MEMPHIS.TENNESSEE.
POLY'S JORDAN BELL IS A BAD MAN. AS SOUTHWIND FOUND OUT EARLY. THE MONSTER SWAT.
BELL NOT DONE. THE OREGON COMMIT WORKING HARD IN THE PAINT. GETS THE PUTBACK. JAGUARS UP A DEUCE.
BUT THEN SOUTHWIND CRANKED IT UP. JOHNATHAN WILLIAMS. HIS OWN BLOCK PARTY.
AT THE OTHER END. NICE ALLEY OOP TO JAJUAN JOHNSON FOR 2. JAGUARS WOULD BE UP DOUBLE DIGITS AT THE HALF.
BUT POLY HAD JUST ENOUGH. CHRIS SULLIVAN THE STOP AND POP. JACKRABBITS WIN 64-57. TAKE 3RD PLACE AT THE CITY OF PALMS CLASSIC.
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COMING UP IN JUST A FEW MINUTES AT THE CITY OF PALMS. THE FINALS OF THE SIGNATURE SERIES. AND THAT INCLUDES HUNTINGTON PREP. WITH NUMBER ONE NATIONAL RECRUIT ANDREW WIGGINS.
THE 6-8 SHOOTING FORWARD HAS DRAWN BIG CROWDS AT BISHOP VEROT. INCLUDING ESPN'S DICK VITALE AND A BEVY OF DIVISION ONE COLLEGE COACHES.
TONIGHT IS SOUTHWEST FLORIDA'S LAST CHANCE TO SEE THE CANADIAN SUPERSTAR. WHO TOLD US HE HAS A GREAT SUPPORT SYSTEM.
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THE FGCU WOMEN HOOPSTERS WILL TRY TO CAP OFF AN INCREDIBLE WEEK AS THEY HEAD INTO CHRISTMAS BREAK. THE EAGLES HAVE ALREADY SCORED ROAD WINS OVER VIRGINIA TECH AND RICHMOND. A PAIR OF QUALITY OPPONENTS. TONIGHT THEY WILL HOST U-C-F AT ALICO ARENA. WE'LL HAVE HIGHLIGHTS ON THE LATE SHOW.
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THE FGCU MEN WITH A LOOOOONG ROAD TRIP TO MAINE TO WRAP UP THEIR NON-CONFERENCE SEASON. AND THEY COME UP SHORT 84-78.
EAGLES WERE DOWN 10 AT THE HALF. COULDN'T CATCH UP. SHERWOOD BROWN LED THE WAY WITH 17 PTS.
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FLORIDA STATE. PAYING A TRIP TO CHARLOTTE.
CLOSE ONE LATE 2ND HALF MICHAEL SNAER BACK AFTER A ONE GAME SUSPENSION. 3 OF HIS 30 PTS. NOLES UP 7.
49ERS NOT GOING AWAY. DEMARIO MAYFIELD LAY AND THE FOUL.73-71 FSU
LAST SHOT FOR CHARLOTTE DOESN'T GO.79-76 FSU FINA
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COLLEGE HOOPS. 3RD RANKED SYRACUSE JUST GOT HEAD JIM BOEHEIM HIS 900TH WIN THIS WEEK.
FACING TEMPLE IN NEW YORK. C-J FAIR ON THE ALLEY-OOP. CAREER HIGH 25 FOR FAIR.
BUT THE OWLS WERE SOLID FROM THE PERIMETER. AND HAD ANTHONY LEE DOING WORK IN THE PAINT. 21 POINTS.
TEMPLE GETS A LEAD. HOLDS ON TO SCORE THE UPSET. 83-79 THE FINAL.
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IT'S THE NEW ORLEANS BOWL. LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE AND EAST CAROLINA.
RAJUN CAJUNS RUNNING WILD IN THE FIRST HALF. ALONZO HARRIS LONG TOUCHDOWN RUN. LAFAYETTE WAS UP 28-7.
E-C-U COMES BACK TO TIE IT AT 31. BUT BUT TOO MUCH CAJUN SEASONING. JAVONE LAWSON TOUCHDOWN GRAB. IT LOOKS LIKE THE BALL HITS THE TURF. BUT IT WASN'T REVIEWED.
MIGHT HAVE BEEN THE DIFFERENCE. LOUISIANA LAFAYETTE WINS ONE FOR THE HOME STATE, 43-34.
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THE RED SOX HAVE BEEN BUSY THIS OFFSEASON. BUT ONE AREA OF CONCERN IS AT THE CLOSER POSITION. ANDREW BAILEY WAS INJURED THE ENTIRE YEAR AND THEN DIDN'T PITCH WELL LATE. SO THE CLUB IS CLOSING IN ON A GOOD. UH. CLOSER.
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THE SOX TRYING TO WORK OUT A DEAL FOR PIRATES ALL-STAR JOEL HANRAHAN AND HIS MAGNIFICENT CHIN BEARD. HANRAHAN HAS SAVED 76 GAMES THE LAST 2 SEASONS. BUT IT'S UNCLEAR WHAT BOSTON WILL HAVE TO GIVE UP TO GET HIS SERVICES. ESPN REPORTS A DEAL IS CLOSE. BUT NOT FINAL.
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THE RED SOX WILL NOT GET CODY ROSS BACK IN 2013. THE FREE AGENT OUTFIELDER REPORTEDLY SIGNING A 3-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS.
ROSS HIT 22 HOMERS AND DROVE IN 81 RUNS THIS YEAR FOR BOSTON.
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AD LIB GOODBYE
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