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Good morning. It's Monday, August 1. Pulse nightclub owners announced that the club will reopen as a memorial for the 49 victims who died June 12.

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office has issued Walt Disney Co. a patent for a new type of technology: a system that can track theme-park guests through their feet.

See a video of a Stop The Violence rally in Pine Hills.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Pulse officially announces club will reopen as memorial for victims

The revelation came in an Instagram post by the OnePulse Foundation account, which was set up by the nightclub owners to "provide financial assistance to the victims" and "contribute to the creation of a permanent memorial." [More]

 

Disney gets patent to track guests through their feet

According to information supplied to the patent agency, sensors and cameras would help identify particular visitors, and the data "can be used to output a customized guest experience" including photographs. [More]

 

Seminole to ask state: Stop mega-development

Leaders plan to strongly voice objections to the Lake Pickett North mega-development of thousands of homes adjacent to its southern border, which recently got preliminary approval by Orange County commissioners. [More]

 

Father of slain soldier calls Trump a 'black soul,' says GOP leaders must repudiate him

Khizr Khan, whose son died fighting in Iraq, said Sunday that the Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump's temperament and lack of empathy render him unfit to lead the nation. [More]

 

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Disturbance has potential to become a tropical cyclone, but unlikely to hit Florida

The disturbance was given a 70 percent chance of becoming a tropical depression during the next two days and an 80 percent chance of formation during the next five days. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Orlando City wins Jason Kreis' MLS debut match, rolling past New England

Orlando City answered some early questions about the Jason Kreis era, rolling to a 3-1 win over New England Sunday. [More]

 

Jimmy Walker wins PGA Championship to become fourth first-time major winner this year

Walker, who was in the lead after every round, finished at 14-under 266, one shot ahead of defending champion Jason Day who closed with a 67 that included an eagle 3 on No 18. [More]

 

Orlando Pride suffer frustrating loss at Boston

The Orlando Pride suffered a frustrating 1-0 road loss to the Boston Breakers Sunday. [More]

 

Orlando City finds love with Jason Kreis in first game

Orlando City finds love with Jason Kreis in first game with a 3-1 victory against New England. [More]

 

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College Football Countdown: No. 25 Miami

The Miami Hurricanes are No. 25 on the Orlando Sentinel 2016 preseason college football rankings. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

New Harry Potter book raises curtain on more magic

Will fans embrace the play Harry Potter and the Cursed Child in book form? [More]

 

KSC seeks video nominations for Heroes attraction

The attraction, located in Brevard County, is asking the public to submit a video about a hero that has inspired them. [More]

 

Disney: Insider's look at 'Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire'

In this installment of our video series, we venture over to Magic Kingdom theme park for "Mickey's Royal Friendship Faire," a live stage show near the base of Cinderella Castle. [More]

 

Disney: Insider look at Epcot's Soarin' Around the World

Video: The new Soarin' Around the World has a more global approach, portraying stops in Australia, Greenland, Fiji, Argentina, France, Egypt, Germany, Tanzania, China and elsewhere. [More]

 

Disney: Muppets show coming to Magic Kingdom

Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Great Gonzo and Sam Eagle will gather multiple times daily outside the Hall of Presidents. [More]

 

 
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