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Orlando, Florida

Population: 185,951

Situated in Florida's warm, mild climate, Orlando is one of the world's top tourist destinations brimming with family-friendly entertainment, activities and attractions. Places like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort and Sea World are the primary draws for the nearly 50 million annual visitors to the city, but numerous cultural opportunities in town appeal to locals as well as travelers. Sports life centers around the NBA's Orlando Magic, who play in Amway Arena near the small but popular urban park centered on Lake Eola. Orlando's beautiful scenery combined with its consistently pleasant weather has also popularized outdoor activities in the area including hang gliding, kayaking and mountain biking.
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Police Seek Leads in 1995 Slaying Case

The Ledger - Thu Nov 19

Published: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. Last Modified: Thursday, November 19, 2009 at 9:46 p.m. HAINES CITY Fourteen years ago, 36-year-old Rowan Cheryl George left her Orlando home to go on a date.

Oprah Winfrey plans to end her talk show in 2011

The Orlando Sentinel - Thu Nov 19

" The Oprah Winfrey Show ," an iconic broadcast that grew over two decades into a daytime television powerhouse and the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, Winfrey's production company said Thursday night.

She will announce show's end tomorrow

The Orlando Sentinel - Thu Nov 19

Say it ain't so, Lady O! Oprah Winfrey has a big announcement for Friday's show: She will reveal that her show will end Sept.

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