Monday, July 3, 2017

Felon rights & Red, Hot & Boom

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I'm Stephen Ruiz, online content editor for OrlandoSentinel.com. Good morning. Enjoy the fireworks as well as some of our top stories. And most of all, be safe. Send me an email and let me know what you think.

Good morning. It's Monday, July 3. In our top story, a group is striving to get an amendment on the ballot next year, asking whether the voting rights of Florida felons should be restored.

In Altamonte Springs, a crowd of about 200,000 is expected Monday for the Red, Hot & Boom celebration.

And finally, if you want to relive the July 4 racing weekend at Daytona, click here.

Today's Top Headlines

 

Push to restore Florida felon voting rights gains steam, but obstacles remain

A petition to place an amendment to the Florida constitution to restore voting rights to non-violent ex-felons [More]

 

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Central Florida awaits the patriotic booms of Monday's Altamonte Springs fireworks show

Altamonte Springs spends $50,000 for the fireworks to be displayed at its Red, Hot & Boom celebration slated for Monday. [More]

 

Developers to close on land for Amazon warehouse

Amazon warehouse developer buys land on Boggy Creek [More]

 

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Trump flabbergasts with wrestling tweet

Donald Trump wrestles CNN in a fake video. The cable news channel replies: 'We will keep doing our jobs. He should start doing his.' [More]

 

Man carjacks, crashes limo in downtown Orlando, police say

The Orlando Police Department is investigating after a wild series of events led to a carjacked limo, damaged police car and battered security guard in downtown Orlando early Monday morning. [More]

 

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Today's Top Sports News

 

Jonathan Isaac impresses in second summer-league game

Magic rookie Jonathan Isaac scored 15 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in his second summer-league game [More]

 

Diaz: Ricky Stenhouse Jr. discards 'Danica boyfriend' label with plate victories

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. discards 'Danica boyfriend' label with 2017 victories in Talladega and Daytona [More]

 

Alex Morgan, Orlando Pride working to get back in sync

Star forward Alex Morgan and the Orlando Pride are still working to refine their communication after her return from France. [More]

 

Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper and two Marlins among All-Stars coming to Marlins Park

Rookie phenoms Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger joined Midsummer Classic staples Bryce Harper and Jose Altuve and two Miami Marlins in being named All-Stars for the July 11 exhibition at Marlins Park. [More]

 

MLB All-Star teams: starters, reserves and final-vote candidates

The newest wave of All-Stars has arrived, just in time for a trip to Miami for the July 11 matchup, and it includes 12 first-time starters such as Aaron Judge, Carlos Correa and Nolan Arenado. [More]

 

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Today's Top Entertainment News

 

'Despicable Me 3' does box office happy dance as 'Baby Driver' races off with strong returns

"Despicable Me 3" took the top spot while "Baby Driver" exceeded expectations and Will Ferrell's "The House" disappoints [More]

 

Smile! Your selfies may change look of theme parks

Your vacation pictures and social media are also giving tourist attractions from Disney to Ripley's some extra self-promotion [More]

 

Fyre Festival promoter freed on bail after initial court appearance

Fyre Festival promoter Billy MacFarland was released on bail after being arrested on fraud charges Saturday [More]

 

Olivia de Havilland turns 101, fights 'Feud'

Oscar winner Olivia de Havilland, one of Hollywood's most important figures, objects to her portrayal in 'Feud.' [More]

 

Engineers plan Asian street fare eatery in Winter Park

Engineers plan Asian street fare concept in Winter Park [More]

 

 
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