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New Storms Are Forming

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. --Clouds from storms south of us dampaned the potential for t-storms earlier today. However new t-storms are now forming well to our west and they may impact some of us later tonight.

Increasing northeast winds will modify the afternoon heat by the weekend.

 

 

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Howard Weiss, D.O. joins the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group

Howard Weiss, D.O. joins the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group

On June 1, 2012, Howard Weiss, D.O. will become a member of the Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group.   The Brooks Rehabilitation Medical Group is a team of physicians who are board-certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.  Each physician has received specialized training in the comprehensive management of patients with impairments and disabilities arising from neurologic, musculoskeletal and vascular disorders.    Dr. Weiss’ specific interest and expertise in the area of orthopedic rehabilitation will strengthen and complement the excellent care currently provided by the Brooks physician group.

Golf Ball Hits TPC Volunteer in the Head

PONTE VEDRA, Fla. -- A volunteer at The Players was hurt when a golf ball hit him in the head Saturday.

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Harris English's tee shot on the first hole went left, and hit Denny Meredith of St. Johns County.

Meredith fell to the ground but did not lose consciousness.

"Well, after getting hit I feel fine," Meredith told First Coast News Saturday night from his home. "A lot of blood but not a lot of pain."

Meredith told First Coast News he saw the ball in his binoculars and must have become distracted as it got closer. When it hit his head, Meredith said he heard a "loud thump."

"I was watching with my binoculars. When the ball came, it was coming right towards us," Meredith said.

Nurses who were in the crowd ran to help him. Meredith began to bleed from his head.

Matt Kuchar Wins the 2012 Players Championship

DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer
    
PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The only complaint about Matt Kuchar was not winning enough. He picked up a big one Sunday in The Players Championship.
    
Kuchar avoided the big mistakes that slowed so many other contenders - starting with Kevin Na - and kept out of the water on the TPC Sawgrass at the end. He closed with a 2-under 70 for a two-shot victory.
    
It was the fourth career win for Kuchar, and his first since the 2010 Barclays when Martin Laird three-putted the last hole and lost in a playoff.
    
Laird made the strongest run until a bogey on the 18th for a 67 and a four-way tie for second. Rickie Fowler missed an 8-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole and shot 70. Ben Curtis and Zach Johnson each had 68.

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Kevin Na in Front at The Players After Round 3

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (Sports Network) -- It didn't always look pretty on
Saturday, but Kevin Na birdied the last hole to take the third-round lead of
The Players Championship.

Na, one of three second-round leaders, shot a four-under 68 on Saturday to
finish at 12-under 204. He owns a one-shot lead over Matt Kuchar, another co-
leader from round two, who had a 69 Saturday at the TPC Sawgrass.

The reason Na's round didn't always look pretty has to do with a constant
waggle before his swing. Sometimes, he stopped his swing mid-flight, or would
walk away after he addressed the ball and even apologized to playing partner
Zach Johnson.

"It's really hard for me to feel comfortable," Na told NBC. "I know the whole
world is watching and when I back off, it's frustrating. It's really
frustrating for me. I'm screaming at myself to pull the trigger.

"All I can do is try my best and do what's best for me to play well."

Mickelson, Woods Need Some Luck on Sunday at The Players

By Steve DiMeglio, USA TODAY

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. - Tiger Woods said Saturday he hit the golf ball during the third round of The Players Championship as solid as he's hit it all year - and shot even-par 72.

Phil Mickelson said he played "pretty good" and toured this windswept, treacherous Players Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass in 70 strokes.

Both conceded they now have to go very, very low if they are to win a second Players Championship on Sunday. While both aren't readying the white towel, and know others have gotten the better of the course, they're chances are compromised by a course that has caused each fits over the years.

Woods sits at 2-under 214 after rounds of 74-68-72, and Mickelson is at 4 under after firing 71-71-70.

"There's so much danger out there," said Woods, who won here in 2001. "You can go out there and shoot a 65, but also, then again, you can also go shoot something in the 80s pretty easily, too."

Johnson, Kuchar, Na Share Lead After Second Round Of The Players

DOUG FERGUSON
AP Golf Writer

PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar and Kevin Na share the lead going into the weekend at The Players Championship.
    
Tiger Woods at least gets to keep playing.
    
Johnson (66) and Kuchar (68), who live about 100 miles away at Sea Island, and Na (69) were at 8-under 136. They were one shot ahead of PGA Tour rookie Harris English, who birdied the 17th and 18th for a 67. English also lives at Sea Island.
    
Woods was in danger of missing his second straight cut until he ran off four straight birdies on his way to a 68. He was six shots behind.
    
Rory McIlroy, the world's No. 1, wasn't so fortunate. He shot 76 and has failed to make the cut all three times he has played the TPC Sawgrass.