Tuesday, February 2, 2016

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, Feb. 2. Watch for dense fog this morning during your commute. Sen Ted Cruz scored a win over Donald Trump in the Iowa Republican caucuses Monday night, while former secretary of state Hillary Clinton and Sen. Bernie Sanders were locked in a tie on the Democratic side. The percentage of "highly effective" rated teachers fell sharply in Orange County. And see photos of Heather McPherson's Top 10 favorite restaurants. Here's what else is happening in Central Florida. Have a great day.

Today's Top Headlines

Cruz tops Trump in Iowa caucuses; Clinton, Sanders deadlocked

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz swept to victory in Iowa's Republican caucuses Monday, while Democrats Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders were deadlocked in a tight race. [More]

Teachers with top rating plummet in Orange

Almost all of Florida's public school teachers earned good evaluations last school year, but the percentage rated "highly effective" dropped statewide and fell sharply in Orange County. [More]

Unusual Commerson's dolphins' time at SeaWorld's Aquatica coming to a close

Four Commerson's dolphins recently reunited at SeaWorld's Aquatica in Orlando will likely be the last of their kind in the U.S. [More]

Trial starts for former lovers fighting over $1 million lottery ticket

In 2007 teacher Lynn Poirier won $1 million from the Florida Lottery. Her live-in boyfriend, Howard Browning, on Monday told jurors that he paid for the winning raffle ticket and that half of it belongs to him. [More]

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El Nino rains make January one of Florida's wettest

El Nino's promise to deliver a rainy winter proved true in January with Central Florida and much of the rest of the state scoring top-ten rainfall amounts for the month. [More]

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Today's Top Sports News

Magic fall as Spurs extend home winning streak to 35 games

The Orlando Magic hoped the new month of February would be different than their disastrous January. But they learned Monday night that it's difficult to sustain momentum against the San Antonio Spurs. [More]

Florida State braces for a 'different kind of National Signing Day'

Florida State's frantic finish on National Signing Day has analysts recalling the days of Bobby Bowden. [More]

NFL Hall of Fame should embrace The Snake

If Tom Hanks had a ballot, the Pro Football Hall of Fame wouldn't be missing a key piece of NFL history. [More]

Florida State basketball holds on for 77-73 win over NC State

Florida State's inexperienced squad showed signs of growth in a 77-73 win over NC State. [More]

Orlando City in pursuit of AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino

Orlando City in pursuit of AC Milan midfielder Antonio Nocerino, sources confirmed, but some hurdles remain. [More]

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Today's Top Entertainment News

Tim Tebow boxes on 'Lip Sync Battle'

Tim Tebow punches his way through "Eye of the Tiger" on "Lip Sync Battle." [More]

'Grease: Live': Fun, but Travolta rules

"Grease: Live" moved and amused, but it also channeled the 1978 movie too often. [More]

Eric Church, Chris Stapleton lead ACM nominations

Eric Church and Chris Stapleton lead the early nominees for the 51st annual Academy of Country Music Awards with three nominations each, including male vocalist and album of the year. [More]

Mount Dora singer Laney Jones featured by Rolling Stone

Mount Dora folk singer-songwriter Laney Jones has been selected by Rolling Stone as one of its "10 New Country Artists You Need to Know." [More]

Readers pick their favorite Orlando restaurants in our Foodie Awards

Orlando Sentinel readers pick their favorite places to eat, drink for our Foodie Awards [More]

 
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