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Central Florida's Puerto Ricans want voices heard

Osceola County Commissioner John Quiñones, a former state legislator, is one of several Puerto Rican officeholders in Osceola. (Ricardo Ramirez Buxeda/Sentinel)

Central Florida's 300,000 Puerto Ricans want voices heard in 2012 elections

When President Barack Obama makes the first official presidential visit to Puerto Rico in 50 years on Tuesday, he'll also be appealing to a powerful bloc of voters thousands of miles away: the 4.6 million Puerto Ricans on the mainland.

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Mavs capture first NBA championship in 105-95 Game 6 victory over Heat

Coming up short: Heat finished with 105-95 Finals loss

The end. Of the hype. And the hope. Of instant gratification. And of vindication. Year One of the Big Three ended with a thud Sunday night for the Miami Heat at AmericanAirlines Arena.

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Tony Awards: 'The Book of Mormon' wins best musical; 'War Horse' named best play

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