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Video">Scott Maxwell: Time out on debates over Rufus and bike lanes | Video

As a political columnist, I can usually see both sides to divisive issues. But allow me to submit that this community is currently embroiled in one of the dumbest debates I've seen in quite some time. (And that's saying something.) I'm talking about bike lanes.

Video">Rufus the beagle goes home | Video

Rufus, the beagle made famous on the Internet, has gone home. The dog who bit its owner's 4-year-old child in the face was released from animal control Thursday, just hours after a lawyer for the family met with Orange County officials about the case.

Photos">Who are Orlando's power brokers? Find out here | Photos

Politicians aren't the only people who wield clout in Orlando. In no particular order, here is an admittedly limited sampling of the unelected power brokers of the region. Have a suggestion for this list? Email mskoneki@tribune.com

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