| Good morning. It's Saturday, January 27. First up, flu activity has spiked across Florida, slamming doctors' offices and ERs with sick patients, and depleting supplies of the antiviral drug Tamiflu. Next, Orlando's fast-rising rents appear to be spreading farther into the suburbs -- and driving home sales in Central Florida. Finally, looking for something to do this weekend? Check out a gallery of events and activities in Central Florida here. Flu activity had a sharp rise in all Florida counties and among all age groups during the third week of the year. [More] CoStar recently reported that Metro Orlando apartment sales for 2017 reached record levels. [More] It's been two and a half years since Ora "Lea" Hawkins was found dead, and about a week since her younger daughter, Amy Day, was convicted of first-degree murder. [More] While Hispanic groups say the real push to register new residents will come this year, Democratic political strategist Steve Schale said his party should not take it for granted that new Puerto Rican residents will equal a Democratic surge. [More] An official says a powerful explosion has rocked the city center in the Afghan capital of Kabul. [More] The Orlando Magic waived Adreian Payne after his name surfaced in the Michigan State scandal. [More] Kyle Brainard, a 13-year-old boy from Scotch Plains, N.J., who is in remission from Hodgkin lymphoma, and his family are in Orlando for the Pro Bowl, courtesy of the Make-a-Wish Foundation. [More] Now that Victor Oladipo has become and All-Star with Pacers, does trading him qualify as former Magic GM Rob Hennigan's worst move? [More] Smith hasn’t put extra pressure on himself to be anything other than what he’s been all season, which is the best receiver on the only undefeated team in college football. [More] Orlando Magic coach Frank Vogel says he's facing "one of the biggest challenges" of his career. [More] Her talk show writers found a life-size (and wild-haired) birthday gift for the host, who is turning 60. [More] The Sunday guest list includes Lindsey Graham, Susan Collins, Joe Manchin, Bernie Sanders, Trey Gowdy, Benjamin Netanyahu, Tom Brokaw and Queen Rania Al-Abdullah of Jordan. [More] Orlando Sentinel arts critic Matthew J. Palm reviews "Riverdance." [More] "Mudbound" author Hillary Jordan says the journey of her novel has been "miraculous" and praises filmmakers for delivering "something really exquisite," visually stunning and timely. [More] A funeral association official says that "Roots" star Olivia Cole has died in Mexico. Cole was 75. [More] | 
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