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How UCF is addressing the nurse shortage

Justin Warmoth joins the dean of UCF's College of Nursing on 'The Weekly.'

‘One person left:’ Detective says DNA solved 2001 UCF student’s murder

A cold case detective assigned to investigate the 2001 murder of a UCF student turned to new DNA technology and genealogy research to identify the suspected killer, the veteran homicide investigator testified in court Friday.

UCF baseball hungry to play in first NCAA Regional since 2017

ORLANDO, Fla. -- The UCF baseball team opens the 2023 season on February 17 at home against Siena. The Knights haven’t played in a NCAA Regional since 2017. That was head coach Greg Lovelady’s first season with UCF. The Knights finished 35-25 last season despite a number of injuries. They enter 2023 with a clean bill of health as they get set to play their final season in the American Athletic Conference before leaving for the Big 12 on July 1.

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Man accused in 2001 murder of UCF student claims his DNA was ‘planted’

A former Orlando police detective testified Thursday during the trial of a man accused in the 2001 murder of a UCF student that he has never encountered a crime scene that was staged to make it appear someone else committed it.

Harris twins split decisions on National Signing Day

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Lake Brantley’s twin four-star linebackers made their college decisions on National Signing Day Wednesday. Andrew and Michael Harris were both committed to UCF, but backed off their commitments in December. On Wednesday, Andrew recommitted and signed with the Knights, while his brother chose to play in the Big Ten for Maryland. ©2023 Cox Media Group

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22 years after UCF student’s murder, man linked to crime through DNA goes on trial

Nearly 22 years after Christine Franke was found dead in her Orlando apartment, the man accused of fatally shooting the UCF student is on trial for first degree murder.

UCF debuts its Big 12 Conference football schedule. Here’s when the Knights play

The Knights debuted its 2023 football schedule as a new member of the Big 12 Conference.

UCF to open first Big 12 season at Kansas State, home vs Baylor

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF will officially join the Big 12 on July 1 and ahead of their first football season in the conference, the Big 12 has released the schedule. After playing Kent State, Boise State (on the road) and Villanova to open the season, the Knights play their inaugural Big 12 game September 23 at Kansas State. The following week, UCF hosts Baylor in its first Big 12 home game on September 30 in Orlando. JUST IN: @UCF_Football will open its first Big 12 season at Kansas State on September 23. First Big 12 home game against Baylor September 30.

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UCF starting football player arrested on armed home invasion charge — KnightNews.com

Written by: Mark GrantJustin Hodges was a successful UCF football player, until his recent arrest on charges on charges of home invasion robbery with a firearm that police say he took part in on January 9. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a UCF athletics spokesperson confirmed Hodges has been dismissed from the football team and per university policy, a UCF student conduct process will be initiated. According to police records first summarized by the Orlando Sentinel, the home invasion robbery involved three males with guns — and Hodges threatening to shoot another in the head when demanding the return of his jacket. Read further details of the arrest at the Orlando Sentinel. Hodges’ arrest was first reported by UCFSports.com.

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UCF starting football player arrested on armed home invasion charge — KnightNews.com

Written by: Mark GrantJustin Hodges was a successful UCF football player, until his recent arrest on charges of home invasion robbery with a firearm that police say he took part in on January 9. According to the Orlando Sentinel, a UCF athletics spokesperson confirmed Hodges has been dismissed from the football team and per university policy, a UCF student conduct process will be initiated. According to police records first summarized by the Orlando Sentinel, the home invasion robbery involved three males with guns — and Hodges threatening to shoot another in the head when demanding the return of his jacket. Read further details of the arrest at the Orlando Sentinel. Hodges’ arrest was first reported by UCFSports.com.

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UCF trains students to recognize an overdose, act to help

Overdoses happen anywhere and everywhere, including college campuses. So the University of Central Florida (UCF) has started training students on what to do if they see someone overdosing to save their life.

New Theatre UCF show celebrates children of military families

Theatre students at the University of Central Florida are looking to shine a spotlight on a group of people whose story doesn’t get told very often.

Plan to redesign Downtown Orlando set to go into action in 2023

ORLANDO, Fla. — A city initiative to reimagine Downtown Orlando and set a plan in motion for the next 10 years will see its first projects begin this year. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<wftv.com

UCF student finishes in top 5 in Miss Universe competition

R’Bonney Gabriel, a fashion designer, model and sewing instructor from Texas, has been crowned Miss Universe.

UCF theatre program takes children’s hospital patients on a trip through the looking glass

Characters like The Mad Hatter and Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" are taking patients at Nemours Children's Health on an interactive scavenger hunt as part of a traveling theatre program through the University of Central Florida.

Oklahoma QB Dillon Gabriel announces he will return for 2023 season

Dillon Gabriel will be back at Oklahoma next season. Gabriel spent the first three seasons of his college career at UCF before transferring to Oklahoma. Let’s do it again in 2023 🤙🏽🔥 pic.twitter.com/zx7tBPozkE — Dillon Gabriel (@_dillongabriel_) January 5, 2023The return of Gabriel is a big boost for Brent Venables’ program as the Sooners finished 6-7 in Venables’ first season as head coach. However, the Sooners dropped their first three Big 12 games, including an ugly 49-0 defeat to Texas when Gabriel was sidelined with a concussion. The return of Gabriel should help OU move back up the Big 12 standings before its impending exit to the SEC.

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Duke contains Plumlee, beats UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl

The Blue Devils (9-4) have won four consecutive bowl games, although this was their first appearance in one since 2018. After taking the lead on a short field goal, the Blue Devils recovered a fumble by Plumlee at their own 42. The Blue Devils reached nine wins in a season for the seventh time and first since 2014. UCF: Plumlee was limited by hamstring problems when the Knights lost to Tulane in the AAC title game. UP NEXTDuke: Elko and the Blue Devils clearly have a lot to build on.

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Duke blows out UCF 30-13 in Military Bowl

-- Duke hammered UCF 30-13 in Wednesday’s Military Bowl at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Maryland. John Rhys Plumlee was sacked a Military Bowl record six times and finished with 203 total yards and one interception in the loss. Jaquez Moore scored the opening touchdown and the Blue Devils opened up a 23-7 lead entering the fourth quarter. Isaiah Bowser scored his second rushing touchdown of the game in the fourth quarter to cut the lead to 23-13. Duke sealed the win late in the fourth quarter with Riley Leonard’s 33rd touchdown of the season.

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Wednesday Bowl Game highlights: Military Bowl and more

The 2022 college football bowl season is starting to heat up with four exciting matchups taking place on Wednesday.

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UCF signs one of top recruiting classes in program history

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF and head coach Gus Malzahn have signed one of the top-ranked recruiting classes in program history. The Knights are set to join the Big 12 next season and they signed 14 talented players on Wednesday. Ten of those signees are from the state of Florida, including five from Central Florida and the Orlando area. Still putting the Sunshine State on noticeThis Place 📍 UCF pic.twitter.com/WYJFVsBFDc — UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 21, 2022UCF has signed four-star defensive tackle John Walker from Osceola. '23 National Signing Day Press Conference 🎙️ https://t.co/LNMPAx4muY — UCF Football (@UCF_Football) December 21, 2022©2022 Cox Media Group

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Former UCF football player Mike Merritt killed in wrong-way crash in Orange County

A former UCF football player was killed in a crash in Orange County, troopers confirm.

Gholston’s clutch 3-pointer lifts Missouri over UCF 68-66

DeAndre Gholston hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer to lift Missouri to a 68-66 victory over Central Florida on Saturday at the Orange Bowl Basketball Classic doubleheader.

‘Inconsistent and hypocritical:’ Experts criticize Elon Musk’s decision to suspend journalists from Twitter?

Twitter suspended several journalists who cover Elon Musk in the last two days, drawing the ire of media companies, experts and even world governments.

Elon Musk Suspends UCF Student’s Twitter, Threatens Legal Action For Tracking Jet — KnightNews.com

Twitter CEO Elon Musk has suspended a Twitter account owned by a UCF Sophomore responsible for tracking Elon Musk’s private jet has been suspended along with his personal account and has threatened to take legal action against the current Knight. Jack Sweeney, a UCF Sophomore who runs @ElonJet, a Twitter account that tracked the SpaceX CEO’s personal jet has been permanently suspended Wednesday. AdvertisementCourtesy: @JxckSweeney Twitter AccountMusk posted on his personal Twitter account, “Legal action is being taken against Sweeney & organizations who supported harm to my family.”Last night, car carrying lil X in LA was followed by crazy stalker (thinking it was me), who later blocked car from moving & climbed onto hood. Legal action is being taken against Sweeney & organizations who supported harm to my family. In an interview with Insider Thursday, Sweeney said he wasn’t ‘really concerned’ with the tweet Musk sent threatening legal action.

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Former UCF football player Jake Hescock dies suddenly: 'We're heartbroken'

Former University of Central Florida student and football player Jake Hescock went into cardiac arrest Dec. 6 while out on a jog in Boston, his family said.

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Elon Musk threatens legal action against UCF student tracking his jet on Twitter

A Twitter account run by a University of Central Florida student that tracked Elon Musk’s private jet was reinstated Wednesday night after being suspended for much of the day, even though Musk said the account amounted to free speech.

Former UCF football player Jake Hescock dies, according to family

Jake Hescock – the former UCF football player who suffered cardiac arrest while jogging in Boston on Tuesday, Dec. 6 – died, according to his family.

UCF professor uses laser technology to study bones, help families of unidentified victims

A University of Central Florida chemistry professor is using laser-based technology to help the families of victims whose remains have yet to be identified.

John Rhys Plumlee plans to return to UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee announced on social media Monday that he is returning to the Knights for his final season of college football. Plumlee has one year of eligibility left and will lead UCF as they enter the Big 12 starting in July. JRP accounted for 25 total touchdowns this season. Plumlee transferred to UCF after spending three years at Ole Miss. ©2022 Cox Media Group

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UCF to play Duke in Military Bowl

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF will play Duke on December 28 in the Military Bowl. UCF is set to play in a program-record seventh-straight bowl game and its tenth in eleven seasons. UCF had the chance to play USC in the Cotton Bowl, but a loss to Tulane in the American Athletic Conference title game sent them elsewhere. UCF and Duke will meet for the first time. This marks the second time UCF has faced a current ACC member in a bowl game—following NC State’s win over the Knights in the 2014 St. Petersburg Bowl.

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UCF to play Duke in Military Bowl

After failing to beat Tulane in the AAC championship game, UCF learned on Sunday who they will play in their bowl game.

UCF falls to Tulane in AAC championship game

Michael Pratt accounted for 442 total yards and five touchdowns, Tyjae Spears highlighted his 199 yards rushing with a 60-yard score and No. 18 Tulane beat No. 22 UCF 45-28 on Saturday night in the American Athletic Conference championship game.

College football top plays: Kansas State-TCU, LSU-Georgia, more

Kicking off Saturday's college football action is Kansas State facing TCU in the Big 12 Championship. Here are the top plays!

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AP Top 25: FSU climbs to No. 14, UCF up to No. 22

Michigan moved up to No. 2 in The Associated Press college football poll, with TCU at No. 3 and Southern California at No. 4 behind top-ranked Georgia after four top-10 teams lost on the final day of regular-season games.

Tulane knocks off Cincinnati 27-24, will host AAC championship game

In 2022, Tulane will host the American Athletic Conference championship game. 19 Tulane clinched a spot in the AAC title game with a come-from-behind 27-24 road win over No. But the Green Wave responded in impressive fashion. There was still 5:10 remaining when Tulane retook the lead, but Cincinnati combined for minus-5 yards over its last two possessions. If UCF loses, it opens the door for Cincinnati or Houston to face the Green Wave next Saturday.

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Free Thanksgiving meals provided at Midway Safe Harbor Center in Sanford

Families in the Sanford area picked up free Thanksgiving meals Wednesday night at the Midway Safe Harbor Center.

UCF routs Evansville 76-56, picks up fifth win

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Taylor Hendricks and Ithiel Horton both scored 16 points and UCF beat Evansville 76-56 Wednesday night at Addition Financial Arena. Fresh off its tournament title in the Bahamas, the Knights turned a five-point halftime lead into a blowout. Brandon Suggs scored 11 points and Thierno Sylla added 10 points, both off the bench. UCF shot 10-20 from downtown. The Knights (5-1) host Miami Sunday at 5:00 at Addition Financial Arena.

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No. 23 UCF sweeps Tulane, moves to 26-1

23 UCF volleyball swept Tulane 3-0 (25-23, 25-17, 25-20) Wednesday night to improve to 26-1, 18-1 in the American Athletic Conference. McKenna Mellville finished with 23 kills and entered the Top 10 all-time kills list in NCAA history. The Knights have now swept six consecutive opponents and they have only lost 13 sets all season. UCF hosts Houston Friday. The Cougars handed the Knights their only loss of the season back on October 7.

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UCF tops Santa Clara, wins Bahamas Championship

BAHAMAS -- Freshman Taylor Hendricks scored 19 points and UCF beat Santa Clara 57-50 to win the Baha Mar Bahamas Championship. UCF knocked off Oklahoma State and the Broncos to win the title. The Knights (4-1) have now won four straight games. UCF hosts Evansville November 23 at 7:00. Handled business in the Bahamas 🦩🏆 pic.twitter.com/wf9SRcwKzU — UCF Men’s Hoops (@UCF_MBB) November 21, 2022©2022 Cox Media Group

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UCF loses Senior Day stunner to Navy

ORLANDO, Fla. -- As a 16.5-point favorite, UCF lost a Senior Day stunner to Navy 17-14 Saturday afternoon at the Bounce House. With a win, the Knights could’ve locked up a spot in the American Athletic Conference title game, but they laid an egg against a 3-7 team. Navy won with 248 rushing yards and zero yards through the air. UCF could still play in the AAC title game, but they will have to travel if they earn a trip. The Knights (8-3, 5-2) visit USF Saturday in Tampa.

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UCF and NASA Team Up to Launch Historical Artemis I — KnightNews.com

After its fourth delay, NASA’s Artemis I rocket successfully blasted off and lit up Merritt Island’s dark sky Wednesday morning, making history for NASA and UCF. A force and power not seen before in previous NASA projects; Artemis I is the most powerful rocket ever built by the space agency. In an emotional speech, Artemis launch director, Charlie Blackwell-Thompson addressed the launch team right after the historical moment. But before safely sending astronauts to space, NASA wants to understand the risks on our moon’s soil and create solutions to help settle a permanent gateway to the moon. Orion’s journey will last 26 days, but the rocket had already impressed even the experienced NASA administrator, Bill Nelson, who got amazed by the acclaimed launch.

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College football Week 12 winners and losers: What's still at stake in the conference title races

There's still a lot of conference title races hanging in the balance heading into the final week of the college football season. The winner will host the AAC title game and the loser could be out entirely. The Tigers needed North Carolina to be ranked as high as possible ahead of the ACC title game to get back into the College Football Playoff mix. Troy or South AlabamaCoastal plays JMU in Week 13 and the winner heads to the Sun Belt title game. UNC already clinched a spot in the ACC title game, but Saturday's stinker officially puts an end to UNC's remote playoff chances.

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Fofana helps Navy top No. 17 UCF 17-14

Fullback Daba Fofana rushed for 114 yards, and Navy beat No. 17 UCF 17-14 without completing a pass.

Possible Final War-On-I4 Game Set For UCF — KnightNews.com

Game times and broadcast options are set for what may be UCF’s final War on I4 matchup against in-state rival USF on this year’s Thanksgiving weekend. The game will be broadcast on either ESPN2 or ESPNU and will be determined after all conference games conclude on Nov. 19 according to AAC officials. With UCF Moving to the Big 12 conference next year, The UCF and USF athletic programs have not scheduled or made any indication that the in-state rivalry will continue after the 2022 season. For now, the Knights are still in the driver’s seat to win their final AAC Conference Championship and will have to first take on Navy this Saturday in their final regular-season home game of the 2022 campaign. The game will kickoff at 11 a.m. and will be broadcast on ESPN2.

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AP Top 25: Oregon, UCLA both fall after heartbreaking home losses

Oregon fell from No. 12 following its heartbreaking home loss to Washington while UCLA fell seven spots from No. 1 following a win over Mississippi State while Ohio State, Michigan, TCU and Tennessee remained at Nos. 10 Utah, both of which were able to slide up in the rankings thanks to the losses by Oregon and UCLA. Cincinnati, Coastal Carolina, Oklahoma State and Oregon State either returned to the Top 25 after being unranked or made their 2022 debuts this week.

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AP Top 25: No. 1 UGA leads unchanged top 5; UCF jumps to No. 17

UCF and FSU both jumped five spots in this week’s poll with the Knights moving from No. 22 to No. 17 after their win over a ranked Tulane team and the Seminole moving from No. 25 to No. 20 after their win over Syracuse.

Plumlee, UCF top Tulane 38-31, take over first place in AAC

John Rhys Plumlee accounted for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 22 UCF took over first place in the American Athletic Conference with a 38-31 victory over No. 16 Tulane.

University of Central Florida to reopen after Nicole blasted through Florida

The University of Central Florida will begin reopening on Friday, according to school officials.

Magic vs. Mavs to tip off earlier due to Tropical Storm Nicole

ORLANDO, Fla. — Wednesday’s matchup between the Orlando Magic and the Dallas Mavericks will tip off slightly earlier than previously scheduled due the threat of Tropical Storm Nicole. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<wftv.com

UCF Set To Close University, Cancel Classes in Anticipation of Projected Hurricane Nicole — KnightNews.com

UCF announced Tuesday that in anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole which is expected to strengthen to a Category 1 Hurricane by the time it makes landfall, the university will suspend all campus operations and classes on both Wednesday and Thursday this week. #UCFAlert: In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, UCF will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. — UCF (@UCF) November 8, 2022With the announced closures, classes will not resume until at least Saturday, Nov. 12 after the university is already scheduled to be closed on Friday, Nov. 11 in recognition of Veteran’s Day. AdvertisementThis means all classes on every UCF campus including online will have all academic assignments suspended until the university opens again. #UCFAlert: In anticipation of Tropical Storm Nicole, UCF to be closed Wednesday and Thursday.

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💡‘It’s critical:’ OUC partnership with UCF students help create tech to further solar energy

It's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) that is fueling sustainable energy options. An Orlando utility company is turning to students to take solar power to the next level.

UCF tops Winthrop by 40 in Messer’s debut

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF walloped Winthrop 72-32 in the head coaching debut for new women’s basketball head coach Sytia Messer. Destiny Thomas finished with a double double, recording 12 points and 11 rebounds. She scored 12 points in the win. Four Knights finished in double figures. In the second game of the doubleheader, the UCF men lost to UNC Asheville 98-95 in double overtime.

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AP Top 25: Georgia has No. 1 on lock, UCF moves up to No. 22

Georgia has tightened its hold on No. 1 in The Associated Press college football poll.

Keene, Harvey lead No. 25 UCF past Memphis, 35-28

Mikey Keene passed for 219 yards and three touchdowns and RJ Harvey rushed for 151 yards and a score to lead No. 25 UCF to a 35-28 win over Memphis.

Volusia County woman claims $15M from winning Florida Lotto ticket

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UCF student tracking Elon Musk’s plane on Twitter: ‘I’m not going to stop’

Elon Musk now owns Twitter, but that’s not going to stop the UCF student who tracks the billionaire’s plane on the social media platform.

UCF Ranks 25 in First CFP Ranking of 2022 Season — KnightNews.com

20 Cincinnati Bearcats on Saturday, the UCF football clocked in at No. 25 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the 2022 season, making them the only team in the state of Florida to be ranked. So we meet again 😏 pic.twitter.com/SoSbA1qtT0 — UCF Football (@UCF_Football) November 1, 2022The College Football Playoff committee announced the first top 25 rankings of the year on ESPN where the Knights were ranked for the first time since the last rankings of the 2018 season where UCF was ranked No. AdvertisementCurrently the Knights have a 6-2 overall record for the season with another top 25 matchup next Saturday on the road against AAC opponent, Tulane which currently ranks No. The Knights will head to Tennessee this weekend to take on the Memphis Tigers inside Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m.

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UCF police body cameras now stream live on campus

The University of Central Florida Police Department now has the ability to livestream a police officer's body camera video directly into their headquarters.

After Auburn ousted Bryan Harsin in another multimillion dollar mistake, who will be able to clean up the mess?

Less than two weeks after firing Malzahn, Auburn hired Boise State head coach Bryan Harsin as its new top man. As such, Monday's announcement that Auburn had fired Harsin just a season and a half into his tenure was expected. That means Auburn is in the midst of paying $44.175 million for two head coaches and one staff of assistants to NOT coach Auburn football right now. It’s also looking for its sixth head coach in that time span since each of the previous ones were run off the Plains for not winning enough. The next Auburn coach, should they last a little, might be there for the inevitable Crimson Tide transition.

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UCF snaps No. 20 Cincinnati’s 19-game AAC winning streak

20 Cincinnati 25-21 Saturday night to snap the Bearcats’ 19-game winning streak against American Athletic Conference opponents. The Knights led 10-6 at halftime, but lost starting QB John Rhys Plumlee to an injury. Mikey Keene entered the game and completed 15 of his 21 passes for 176 yards. Keene also completed all four of his passes on UCF’s final drive to set up a game-winning 17-yard touchdown run from RJ Harvey. The Knights (6-2, 3-1 AAC) visit Memphis on November 5 at 3:30.

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Harvey scores 2 TDs as UCF beats No. 20 Cincinnati 25-21

RJ Harvey had a 17-yard touchdown run with 48 seconds remaining, sending UCF to a 25-21 win over No. 20 Cincinnati.

Week 10: Football Friday Night on 9

ORLANDO, Fla. — Playoffs positions are on the line as we head into week 10 of high school football. Check out all the highlights from week 10, including our McCoy Federal Credit Union game of the week featuring Winter Park High School and Timber Creek High School. Read: Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark visits UCFRead: College Football returns to WFTV Channel 9You can watch WFTV Football Friday Night presented by McCoy Federal Credit Union every Friday night after WFTV Tonight at 11:30 p.m.Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, click here to download the WFTV Now app for your smart TV and click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live. ©2022 Cox Media Group

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Visits UCF For The First Time — KnightNews.com

Big 12 Commissioner Bretty Yormark dropped into Orlando Wednesday to visit UCF ahead of the University’s move to join the power five conference in July of 2023. AdvertisementUCF will leave the American Athletic Conference next year and join the Big 12 on July 1, 2023. Yormark held a press conference after his tour around the campus where Mohajir gifted the Big 12 Commissioner with a #12 personalized black and blue SpaceU jersey that the team wore in its dominant win over Temple earlier this month. “We’re thrilled that the UCF family will be officially joining the Big 12,” Yormark said. They’re all excited about being part of the Big 12.”It was a pleasure hosting you and your team today, Commissioner Yormark 🤝Can’t wait to have you in The City Beautiful for a game on the hardwood!

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UCF men’s basketball begins final season in AAC

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF men’s basketball head coach Johnny Dawkins is set to begin his seventh season as head coach of the Knights. UCF finished 18-12, 9-9 in the American Athletic Conference last season and they are getting ready to play their final season in the AAC before moving to the Big 12. The Knights lose four of their top five scorers from a season ago, but they add a number of impact transfers, including UMass guard C.J. Point guard Darius Johnson says he hopes to make one final splash in the American before joining the Big 12 in July of 2023. UCF opens the season at home November 7 against UNC Asheville.

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Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark visits UCF

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark made his first trip to UCF Wednesday ahead of the university’s move to the conference in July of 2023. The Knights are joining the Big 12 on July 1, 2023 with BYU, Cincinnati and Houston. Yormark was greeted after landing in Orlando by a pep band, cheerleaders, Nitro and UCF Athletic Director Terry Mohajir. Yormark says he loves UCF’s facilities and the passion of the fan base. Yormark also said that adding UCF to the Big 12 is “critical” to the future of the conference.

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Ahlers propels East Carolina to 34-13 romp over UCF

Holton Ahlers ran for a score and threw a touchdown pass in the second quarter as East Carolina jumped out to a big lead and cruised to a 34-13 victory over UCF.

Stranger Things Star, UCF Lecturer Come to Nation’s Largest Horror Convention, Spooky Empire This Weekend — KnightNews.com

Spooky Empire is turning upside down all weekend October 21-23, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center!! We couldn't ask for a better DAY ONE of Spooky Empire! pic.twitter.com/kHFVJY8zhL — Spooky Empire (@SpookyEmpire) October 21, 2022Spooky Empire will also feature one of UCF’s own film lecturers at this year’s convention, Zachary Beckler. Spooky Empire will last till Sunday Oct. 23, will ticket savings if you buy your ticket online before arriving at the gate. Click on the link here to learn more about the Halloween horror convention here.

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Celebrate National Color Day this weekend at the Crayola Experience

ORLANDO, Fla. — Saturday is National Color Day. The Crayola Experience will have an event this weekend to celebrate. Families are encouraged to add more color to the world on Saturday at the Crayola Experience Orlando in the Florida Mall. Read: UCF partners with Universal for new design lab, classThere will be live book readings of “Crayola: Ellie’s Crayon Adventure” and a few activities inspired by the book. Read: ‘I’m living life moment by moment’: 4-time cancer survivor participating in cancer research at UCFGuests can also participate in a Color Scavenger Hunt through the store with clues and puzzles.

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Holiday food drive helps keep shelves full at UCF pantry

This week’s Getting Results Award winner is making sure the UCF pantry stays stocked for the holidays.

UCF, Universal Orlando Partner To Give Students Hands-On Classes In Theme Parks — KnightNews.com

UCF announced a new partnership with Universal Creative, the team that develops attractions, shows for Universal Orlando to create specially designed coursework and on-site sessions at the theme parks for students in 2023. @ucf and Universal Creative have announced a new partnership! AdvertisementMike Hightower, president of Universal Creative said he is excited about the program being introduced to UCF students as it will help grow and inspire future creators. “The Creative Lab with UCF gives students immersive, hands-on, real-world experience through instruction from our talented team. We are grateful Universal Creative shares that vision.”The first UCF/Universal Creative Lab class will be offered to graduate students in UCF’s themed experience program in the Spring 2023 semester.

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UCF police department adds mental health counselor to help officers with students in crisis

It's a first for the police department at the University of Central Florida: a full-time, in-house mental health counselor to assist officers when they're dealing with students in crisis.

UCF’s Plumlee named AAC Offensive Player of the Week

ORLANDO, Fla. -- UCF quarterback John Rhys Plumlee has been named the American Athletic Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week for the second time this season. Last Thursday in a 70-13 win against Temple, Plumlee recorded seven total touchdowns. That ties Darin Slack in 1987 and Daunte Culpepper in 1998 for the most in UCF history for a single game. Plumlee was also given the Manning Award Star of the Week for the first time. out of this world performance by QB1 🚀 pic.twitter.com/Q8M4DLhI2G — UCF Football (@UCF_Football) October 17, 2022©2022 Cox Media Group

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UCF's John Rhys Plumlee makes history with dominant seven-touchdown performance

John Rhys Plumlee scored almost as many touchdowns in one night than the Chicago Bears had scored in their first five games of this season on Thursday night.

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UCF torches Temple in Space Game 70-13

ORLANDO, Fla. -- John Rhys Plumlee tied a school record with seven total touchdowns and UCF torched Temple 70-13 in the Space Game Thursday night to improve to 5-1, 2-0 in conference play. The Citronauts finished with over 700 yards of total offense for the first time since beating Memphis in 2020. They ended up with 737 total yards. Plumlee tied Daunte Culpepper and Darin Slack with seven total touchdown vs. the Owls. Kobe Hudson scored his first two touchdowns in a UCF uniform and racked up a game-high 121 receiving yards.

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UCF students marched to help Hurricane Ian victims — KnightNews.com

“UCF doesn’t care!” These words started the rally on Thursday supporting students affected by Hurricane Ian. AdvertisementCaption: UCF students gather as they listen to the secretary of YDSA at UCF Jules Lemos-Maldonado’sspeech at the ‘UCF doesn’t care’ rally at Memory on Thursday. One of the affected students is emerging media sophomore Nadezhda Olkhova, who lives an hour away from the main campus. “I had homework to do while I didn’t have power, I was expected to come back to campus less than a week after the hurricane,” Johnson said. Are they actually doing anything?”For two hours, students marched from Memory Mall to the Student Union hoping UCF will listen and make the change.

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UCF Football dons new uniforms, seeks to remain undefeated in 6th annual Space Game

The University of Central Florida unveiled its out-of-this-world uniform design for this year’s Space Game with Temple University.

‘It changed my life’: School supports students who fled Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Five years have passed since Hurricane Maria destroyed parts of Puerto Rico and killed thousands. “It’s OK, it’s OK to cry.”Avila was one of the roughly 3,000 students who enrolled in an Orange County Public School after Hurricane Maria decimated Puerto Rico in 2017. Orange County School Board member Johanna López was a teacher at Colonial High in 2017 and she saw the struggle. Once students started enrolling from Puerto Rico, she set up a class with nearly 70 kids from the island to make them know they belonged. (Nick Geraci, WFTV.com/WFTV)Avila is now interning at an Orange County Public School and hopes to secure a full-time job with the district.

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UCF scores 31 unanswered points, beats SMU in AAC opener

John Rhys Plumlee threw for 316 yards and two touchdowns, both coming in the second half to Ryan O’Keefe, and UCF scored 31 unanswered points to beat SMU 41-19 in a game postponed because of tropical weather.

Hundreds of UCF students request assistance in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

UCF said Monday that nearly 400 students have requested assistance related to Hurricane Ian.

Colleges and universities in Central Florida plan to reopen after Hurricane Ian

ORLANDO, Fla. — Many colleges and universities around Central Florida are gearing up to open their doors back up following the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. UCF will be reopening on Tuesday, Oct. 4, after Hurricane Ian hit last week. Students who have been severely impacted by Hurricane Ian and have immediate needs can DM us. Cloud neighborhoods to flood fasterFollowing Hurricane Ian, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s Daytona Beach Campus has resumed normal operations as of Saturday, Oct 1. Latest update: Campus Remains Closed — Operations To Resume TomorrowFollowing Hurricane Ian, our Daytona Beach Campus remains closed as cleanup continues, but normal operations will resume on Saturday, Oct. 1.

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UCF To Resume Classes Tuesday after growing student complaints over response to Hurricane Ian — KnightNews.com

After initially planning to resume classes Monday, UCF changed its position and announced that the university will resume classes Tuesday Oct. 4 after growing complaints from the student body over the response to the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. #UCFAlert In response to additional last-minute closures and to further support our students and employees, UCF will now re-open Tuesday, Oct. 4. Students who have already returned to campus will have access to dining, recreation and wellness, and other student services. @UCF expects students to show up to classes on Monday when so many student apartments and cars are UNDERWATER due to #HurricaneIan. pic.twitter.com/Aqw7FwEhv4 — UCFCAPS (@UCFCAPS) October 2, 2022Whether students are ready or not, the university’s regular operations and classes are set to resume Tuesday Oct. 4.

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UCF football game rescheduled again in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

A UCF football game previously rescheduled for Sunday has been moved to next week in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian.

UCF's home game vs. SMU moved to Wednesday due to Hurricane Ian

The American Athletic Conference announced Friday that SMU and UCF would play on Wednesday night. SMU’s trip to Orlando was originally scheduled for Saturday but the game was pushed to Sunday earlier in the week because of Hurricane Ian. UCF’s next game after the SMU matchup is Friday, Oct. 13 while SMU plays on Saturday, Oct. 14. The Wednesday game also means there will be an FBS game on Wednesday nights every week of the season outside of Oct. 26. The AAC matchup was not the only college football game forced to be rescheduled because of Hurricane Ian.

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UCF Cancels Classes due to Hurricane Ian aftermath — KnightNews.com

The University sent out a statement this afternoon letting students know that another day of classes has been cancelled due to the aftermath of damage and flooding around the UCF community from Hurricane Ian. We will provide additional updates on Friday, Sept. 30, on our reopening plans. Read the full update 👇 — UCF (@UCF) September 29, 2022The UCF Police Department sent out a #UCFAlert this afternoon letting students know that all classes on Saturday Oct. 1 are now canceled. UCF said the university is currently reviewing a timeline of when to resume classes and are planning to provide additional updates at some point Friday Sept. 30 what the reopening plans look like. All academic assignments from both in-person and online classes will be suspended until classes resume.

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Hurricane Ian leaves apartment complex without power, flooded around UCF — KnightNews.com

Arden Villas, an apartment complex off University Boulevard was left damaged and flooded after the impact of Hurricane Ian when Orange County Fire Rescue officials evacuated about 200 UCF students and residents Thursday night. Images submitted to KnightNews.com shows the complex surrounded in water with several cars submerged in the floodwaters as the complex experienced extensive damage. AdvertisementExtensive water damage and flooding around Arden Villas, about 200 residents evacuated to facility in Altamonte Springs. Fire Rescue Officials responded to the scene to help evacuate over 200 residents from the swamped apartment complex to relocate to a facility in Altamonte Springs. Some cars at #UCF area apartment Arden Villas are submerged in flood waters from #HurricanIan.

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About 200 residents evacuated after flooding hits Orange County apartment complex near UCF

Orange County Fire Rescue officials responded to Arden Villas Apartments near University Boulevard Thursday night to help evacuate about 200 residents to a sister facility in Altamonte Springs.

Family Weekend cancelled as University provides Need-to-Know Hurricane Ian Updates — KnightNews.com

Full update 👇 — UCF (@UCF) September 27, 2022Family Weekend, which had a list of scheduled activities for Friday September 30 through Sunday October 2 have now all been cancelled according to a statement by UCF. Advertisement“As of today, September 27 at 2:00pm EST, all Family Weekend activities are now canceled,” the University said in a statement. Please refer to the Emergency Closure knowledge article for instructions and graphics related to how to report emergency closure time off in Workday. Exempt/salaried employees (including faculty) do not need to report emergency closure time off. Exempt essential workers must use the Emergency Closing Worked category to track time worked during the emergency closure.

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UCF announces football game moved to Sunday

The University of Central Florida announced that its football game against Southern Methodist University that was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 2.

UCF vs SMU Football Game Moved Due to Hurricane Ian — KnightNews.com

The American Athletic Conference announced that Saturday’s home football matchup of UCF vs SMU will be moved to Sunday Oct. 2 due to the projected impact of hurricane Ian. The AAC announced that the kick off time of the Knights’ conference opener will be changed to 1 p.m. and that broadcast coverage will be on an ESPN family of Networks and will be announced at a later date. Advertisement🚨Sunday Knights Football🚨Due to Hurricane Ian, this week’s matchup with SMU has officially been moved to Sunday at 1:00PM📺 = TBD on an ESPN network pic.twitter.com/vArhj2WfLq — UCF Football (@UCF_Football) September 27, 2022Any game and parking tickets purchased for the originally planned Oct. 1 matchup will be for admission to Sunday’s game. Free student tickets are still available to be claimed at the following website.

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When colleges, universities will reopen after Hurricane Ian

With Hurricane Ian now out of the way, colleges are assessing any damage and looking at when they will reopen.

Here’s how recession could impact Orange County tourism industry

University of Central Florida professor Dr. Sean Snaith addressed members of Orange County’s Tourist Development Council on Friday to discuss how a potential recession could impact the area’s booming travel industry.

UCF students, staff reflect on 5-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria

Students and staff at the University of Central Florida will take a moment of silence to reflect on those who passed away during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.

Seminoles triumph over Cardinals after Jordan Travis is taken out

Last year, Louisville knocked UCF starting quarterback out of the game. Friday night, the Cardinals did the same to the Seminoles' Jordan Travis.

2 UCF Latinas get global recognition for their work in STEM fields

Perla and Isabella left their countries at 16 without their parents to follow their dreams. That journey led them to UCF where their work is being recognized internationally.

‘It was cool:’ Shaq gives more than 30 new laptops to Orlando Boys and Girls Club

A local Boys and Girls Club Clubhouse has been gifted more than 30 laptops after a team member makes a half-court shot during a challenge by NBA legend Shaquille O'Neil.

McKenzie Milton, 3MG Roofing offer ‘Ultimate Fan Experience’

McKenzie Milton is one of the greatest players in UCF history. Now, the quarterback who led the Knights to unprecedented heights is one of the program’s biggest cheerleaders.

UCF police offers free forensic marking for catalytic converters, other electronic items

The UCF Police Department will host an event to offer free forensic marking for catalytic converters on vehicles belonging to students at the university, the school announced in a partnership with ProTechDNA and State Farm.

Louisville Cardinals beat out UCF Knights 20 - 14

The UCF Knights lost their pivotal match Friday evening against the Louisville Cardinals in a 20 - 14 upset.

Orange County’s importance on display as Florida campaign trail heats up

As the campaign trail ramps up, the post-Labor Day race for governor starts here in Central Florida.

Plumlee, rugged defense lead UCF rout of South Carolina St.

John Rhys Plumlee threw four touchdown passes, the UCF defense allowed less than 100 yards, and the Knights defeated FCS South Carolina State 56-10 in a season opener.

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