🌱 UCF Starts Spring Semester + Bob Saget Found Dead In Orlando

Get on up, Orlando! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine; breezy in the p.m.. High: 69 Low: 56.

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Here are the top five stories today in Orlando:

1. The spring semester at the University of Central Florida began Monday with health and safety protocols in place during the rise of the omicron variant of COVID-19. As students returned to campus, they were also greeted by long lines at the Garage A main campus COVID-19 testing site. (Click Orlando)

2. A man who was found shot after a crash on early Monday morning in Orange County died afterward at a hospital, deputies said. An investigation is now underway by detectives into the incident. (WFTV)

3. A new report from researchers at the University of Florida claims that up to 80% of Floridians will contract COVID-19 by the end of the Omicron-fueled outbreak. A test of Altamonte Springs wastewater found that 70% of residents on the Altamonte Sewer Service area already have COVID-19. (Orlando Weekly)

4. Actor and comedian Bob Saget, best known for his role on "Full House," was found dead Sunday in a room at the Ritz-Carlton hotel in Orlando. "Detectives found no signs of foul play or drug use in this case," officials said in a statement. (WESH)

5. The City of Winter Park will host its 20th Annual Unity Heritage Festival on Sunday, January 16th, and Monday, January 17th. The annual festival will take place in Shady Park in Hannibal Square from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, featuring special children's programming and live entertainment. The Monday programming will be hosted 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the same park with live music and food. (Bungalower)

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Today in Orlando:

• Succulent Plant Propagation at UF IFAS Extension Orange County Master Gardeners. (10:00 AM)
• Big Chef-Teen Chef: Simply Homemade at Publix Aprons Cooking School at The Marketplace at Dr. Phillips. (4:00 PM)
• Orange County COVID-19 Vaccinations at Orange County District. (4:00 PM)
• Boys Soccer vs. University at Home - Boone High School. (6:00 PM)
• Uncorked at Harriett's Orlando Ballet Centre. (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• There are 9,579 people hospitalized with COVID-19 in Florida, according to the Florida Hospital Association. It represents a 361.6% increase in 14 days and 80.8% increase in 7 days. (Twitter)
• Orlando Fire Department is congratulating newly promoted Lieutenant Mills. (Facebook)
• The first Thornton 2nd Thursday Wine & Art Walk of 2022 is January 13th. (Facebook)
• Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer joined District 1 Commissioner Jim Gray, District 3 Commissioner Robert F. Stuart, and Regina Hill District 5 Commissioner for their Oath of Office Ceremony at Orlando City Hall on Monday. (Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all tomorrow morning for another update!

— Carlos Hernandez

About me: Hello my name is Carlos Hernandez and I am a food writer with over 10 years of experience in the industry. I write the food blog Carlos Eats (http://www.carloseats.com) and also contribute to several newspapers and magazines with food-related blogs and articles.