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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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Man arrested on murder charges in shooting death

El Sentinel - Tue Nov 10

Orlando police arrested a man on a first-degree murder charge at Lakeside Behavioral Healthcare clinic late Monday.

Fla. office shooter stayed about a minute

Coos County Democrat - Mon Nov 09

ORLANDO, Fla. A man who was in an Orlando office when a former employee came in and started shooting said Monday that the ordeal that left one dead and five injured lasted about a minute.

Three shooting victims released from hospital; one remains at ORMC

El Sentinel - Mon Nov 09

Three victims from Friday's workplace shooting incident were released from Orlando Regional Medical Center Monday, according to a hospital spokeswoman.

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