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Clinton takes lead & Zika fears

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Good morning. It's Tuesday, August 2. According to CBS News, Clinton now leads Trump 46 to 39 — a seven-point swing, though still leaving a lot of people undecided.

There have been no cases of local Zika transmission in Central Florida, but pregnant moms are concerned after cases in Miami multiplied.

See a photo gallery of a 13 best ice cream desserts and other frozen treats in Orlando.

Today's Top Headlines

 

In first post-conventions poll, Hillary Clinton leads Trump

In the first poll conducted after both conventions, Clinton leads Trump 46 to 39. [More]

 

As Zika cases rise, feds issue warning to pregnant women

Federal health officials warned women who are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant to avoid traveling to a small neighborhood north of downtown Miami, as the number of local Zika transmission cases grew to 14 there. [More]

 

Activists push to restore voting rights to ex-felons in Florida

A petition drive to restore voting rights to felons is about to cross a significant hurdle as it closes in on the 68,314 names needed to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review of the proposed ballot language. [More]

 

Baltimore police fatally shoot woman

They say she pointed a gun at officers and threatened to kill them during an hours-long standoff at an apartment. [More]

 

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Orlando house flipping: It's back

Buying houses and then quickly reselling them is back at levels the region has not experienced since the market's historic crash that started a decade ago. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Minor tweaks made difference in Jason Kreis' first Orlando City win

New coach Jason Kreis did not come in and dismantle Orlando City. Instead, minor tweaks helped the Lions score a big 3-1 win over New England. [More]

 

Football practice opens in Central Florida

Area schools were granted a slight reprieve from scorching heat on the first day of preseason football practices. [More]

 

Hyde: Four 1st-rounders on Dolphins' O-line, and they still got whipped

The Dolphins' defensive linemen dominated Monday. Time for a wake-up call to an offensive line with four first-round picks. [More]

 

Orlando Magic release 2016 preseason schedule

The Orlando Magic have announced their 2016 preseason schedule, which includes home games against the San Antonio Spurs and Dwight Howard's Atlanta Hawks. [More]

 

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U.S. Olympic coach sees gold in Kissimmee boxer's future

A coach with the U.S. Olympic boxing team said featherweight Antonio Vargas of Kissimmee has a chance to bring home a gold medal from the games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

Universal Orlando: Hulk watch revs up

All eyes on Hulk coaster for re-opening at Islands of Adventure. [More]

 

New Harry Potter book raises curtain on more magic

Will fans embrace the play in book form? [More]

 

Old warehouse becomes funky new music venue

The Blue Bamboo was converted from a warehouse into a new jazz music club near Orlando. [More]

 

Justin Bieber isn't saying 'Sorry' about turning down $5 million to perform at GOP convention

Under the guidance of his manager and LeBron James, Justin Bieber turned down a $5 million offer to perform at the Republican National Convention, TMZ reports. [More]

 

Miss Teen USA keeps crown despite her old N-word tweets: 'I am today a better person'

The newly crowned Miss Teen USA Karlie Hay apologized for her past use of the N-word on Twitter. [More]

 

 
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