🌱 Puerto Rico Men's National Ice Hockey Team​ + UCF Joins Big 12

Good morning, everybody! It's me, Carlos Hernandez, your host of the Orlando Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now, including...

• Sanford's utilities director is resigning early this month amid major issues locally
• University of Central Florida will debut in the Big 12 this year
• The Puerto Rico Men's National Ice Hockey Team is coming to Central Florida this February

But first, today's weather:

Fog will lift in the morning. High: 83 Low: 63.

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Here are the top stories in Orlando today:

1. City of Sanford's utilities director is resigning from his position on Feb. 9. The city's wastewater vacuum system is a major issue and could cost over $1 million to address. A meeting was held to address the issues on Jan. 30. (Spectrum News 13)
2. Summer camp sign-ups are already underway at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The camps will take place for students of various ages and levels through June and July of this year. Families interested will save $30 if they register for the summer camps by Thursday, April 20. (Click Orlando)
3. University of Central Florida is set to debut in the Big 12 conference this year. The Knights will start the season in Kansas on Sept. 23 against Kansas State. UCF will not meet Texas in 2023. (WESH)
4. The Puerto Rico Men's National Ice Hockey Team is scheduled to skate in Orlando from Feb. 17-19 as part of a new exhibition series. The exhibition will be at Ice Factory of Central Florida in Kissimmee and the Amway Center in Parramore. The visit is being held in partnership with the Orlando Solar Bears and Florida Puerto Rican Parade. (Bungalower)
5. Bed Bath & Beyond is closing numerous stores throughout Florida, including multiple stores in Central Florida in Orlando and Apopka. Layoffs are also planned across the company. (Florida Patch)

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Today in Orlando:

• Black History Celebration Breakfast at Valencia College. (8 a.m.)
• Florida Wildlife Gardening at Center For Health & Wellbeing. (11 a.m.)
• "Henry V" at Orlando Shakes. (2 p.m.)
• Wine Down Wednesdays at Ember. (5 p.m.)
• Energy Wheel at Timucua Arts Foundation. (7:30 p.m.)

From my notebook:

• Orlando City SC shared: "Orlando City SC acquires Icelandic National Team midfielder Dagur Dan Thórhallsson." (Orlando City SC via Instagram)
• Orlando Weekly shared: "A ChampionsGate woman was arrested Wednesday for defrauding an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of $2.8 million through a romance scam, the U.S. Attorney's Office said." (Orlando Weekly via Instagram)
• Orlando Police Department shared: "Congratulations to Detective Tom Campbell on his just-announced promotion to Sergeant. Sgt. Campbell has been with Orlando Police for nearly a decade and has worked in the Patrol, Motor and Drug Units." (Orlando Police Department via Facebook)

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— 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.

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