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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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Investigators hunting for a double-murder suspect

Orlando Homicide Report - Tue Dec 22

Mitchell E. Hudnell, 31, and Andrew Pickett, 21, were found dead inside an apartment.A Another man was rushed to Orlando Regional Medical Center with gunshot wounds to his legs.A He is expected to survive.

Hotel rooms in Orlando area still go begging

The Orlando Sentinel - Mon Dec 21

Orlando hotels in November were like retail stores this year on Black Friday: They had a few more customers than a year ago, but those customers were spending less.

Ousted Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences CEO will file suit

Bizjournals - Mon Dec 21

The former CEO of Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences said Monday that she is pursuing legal action in the wake of her firing.

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