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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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1 dead, 5 hurt after Florida office rampage

Canada.com - Sun Nov 08

Police surround the Legions Place office building, where a gunman opened fire wounding several people on Nov.

Survivors of Friday office shooting spree expected to recover

Gainesville.com The Gainesville Sun Gainesville, FL - Sat Nov 07

On Friday, they were colleagues. Today, they are survivors. Gregory John Hornbeck, 39, and Guy Lugenbeel, 62, are civil engineers.

Victims of shooting rampage in hospital

MyFoxOrlando - Sat Nov 07

It was a shooting that stunned the city even Orange County Sheriff's Jerry Demings, "Well it certainly touched me because it was a horrific incident that happened here in Orlando my own hometown.

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