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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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Freeze warning for northern counties

MyFoxOrlando - Mon Dec 28

Diane Gagliano says workers at the Seminole County Animal Control have been extremely busy.A "It's crazy with all the cold weather, because during the day, the dogs like to be out, but when the temperatures start dropping, we need to bring them in."A And even when the animals are inside, they still need some extra protection.

President Obama leaves golf course abruptly, child of family friend injured on beach

The Orlando Sentinel - Mon Dec 28

President Barack Obama abruptly ended his golf outing and sped in his motorcade to his compound Monday after he learned a child of a a friend was injured while playing on the beach.

Robbery suspect expected to strike again

WDBO-AM Orlando - Mon Dec 28

Orlando police say the same man is seen robbing the ABC Liquor Store and Hard Rock Beverage in surveillance photos.

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