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Amazon to open warehouse near Orlando International Airport

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- Amazon says it will build a fulfillment center near Orlando International Airport.

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The Orlando Sentinel reports that the online retail giant announced Monday that the facility will open next year and have 1,500 full-time employees.

The building will be 850,000 square feet. Employees will pack and ship small items like books, electronics and consumer goods.