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When:AdvertisementUCF’s graduation commencement ceremonies will be held at 9 a.m., 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on both Friday, May, 6 and Saturday May 7 at the Addition Financial Arena on the University’s Main Campus. Gemini Boulevard in front of the arena between East and West Plaza Drives will be closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Family and friends who do not have tickets to the commencement ceremonies will be able to watch a live stream of each ceremony at the link. What Not To Bring:There will be long lines to pass through security in front of the Addition Financial Arena before each commencement ceremony. Here is a list of prohibited items that will not be allowed at each ceremony.

Some very special honors for a very special person here at News 6: our fearless leader, news director and overall amazing woman — Allison McGinley — was inducted into the Nicholson School of Communication and Media Hall of Fame at the University of Central Florida on Friday.

A man accused of following and shooting at three people near UCF’s campus in downtown Orlando has been arrested.

UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins and the Knights just snatched away a high-impact player from a conference foe. Sophomore forward Brandon “Suggie” Suggs announced to Twitter on Monday that he will be transferring to the University of Central Florida. AdvertisementI would like to thank God for blessing me to be in the position I’m in today. “Suggie” will be the fourth member of the Knights’ 2022 recruit class, joining incoming freshmen twins Taylor and Tyler Hendricks, along with Indiana University transfer center Michael Durr. The group is headlined by Taylor Hendricks, a four-star recruit from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Thousands of people came out to celebrate Saturday for the annual Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival. WATCH: ‘I’m in my peak’: UCF graduate says move from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria changed her lifeThere were hundreds of marchers and beautiful floats during the parade throughout the streets of downtown Orlando. Photos: Florida Puerto Rican Parade in OrlandoExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 20 Puerto Rican Day Parade OrlandoThey came from all over, Channel 9 even spoke with one woman who said she flew in from Puerto Rico. WATCH: Local assistant superintendent to be honored as grand marshal of Florida Puerto Rican ParadeThe theme of this year’s parade was “Education: pathway to the future,” to highlight those who serve the children in our community. WATCH: ‘Pearl of the south’: Florida Puerto Rican Parade and Festival to highlight city of PonceThe event also celebrated the rich heritage of the city of Ponce, the island’s second-largest city.

A federal appeals court rules that a University of Central Florida policy targeting “discriminatory harassment” likely violates the First Amendment.

WINTER PARK, Fla. — Police in Winter Park are searching for a man accused of robbing a bank. WATCH: Shooting at downtown UCF campus after shooter follows victims from bar, police sayOfficials released surveillance pictures from inside the Fairwinds Credit Union on North Orlando Avenue. Police said the man came in just after noon on Saturday and robbed the bank. READ: Medical mystery: Kids contracting hepatitis with no known cause, liver damage in US, EuropeAnyone who know anything about the robbery is asked to call the Winter Park Police Department at 407-644-1313. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A man who threatened to shoot three people during an altercation at a UCF-area bar later followed the group downtown, where he allegedly tried to, police said.

2023 three-star tight end Jayvontay Conner announced to Twitter on Friday that he will be announcing his commitment this upcoming Wednesday at East Forsyth High School (Kernersville, North Carolina). pic.twitter.com/beX2BSwO7I — Jayvontay Conner🎬 (@ConnerJayvontay) April 15, 2022The UCF target will be choosing between his final six schools: Florida State, Maryland, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, and the Knights. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound tight end is currently ranked by 247sports as the nation’s No. 51 tight end and the No. Conner would be the third three-star UCF commit for the class of 2023, joining pass rushers Kaven Call and Troy Ford.

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2023 3-star tight end Jayvontay Conner announced on Thursday that he has included UCF in his final six schools. 51 tight end in the nation and the No. If the Knights are able to seal the deal, they would be gifted a tight end who would bring a versatile skillset to Malzahn’s offense. Though listed as a tight end, Conner’s length and speed allows him to occasionally line up at the slot, or even out wide. With a commitment, Conner would join a UCF tight end room that consists of redshirt senior Alec Holler, 2022 recruit Grant Stevens, and Florida transfer Kenmore Gamble.

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Jamie Gunera Amador, 15, wakes up before sunrise and takes two buses to make it to her 8 a.m. class at the University of Central Florida.

It was an eventful (but successful) weekend for the UCF baseball team — especially for head coach Greg Lovelady. En route to the Knights’ 2-1 series victory at Memphis, Lovelady picked up his 300th career win, was ejected from the series finale, and the Knights scored a combined 28 runs in the final two games. Hear from @CoachLovelady23 after the Knights level the series and he picks up his 300th career victory!#ChargeOn⚔️ pic.twitter.com/xjtppoESd6 — UCF Baseball (@UCF_Baseball) April 9, 2022“300, I mean, It’s a good thing. You know, it’s good to get it, but at the end of the day, it’s more important to get the conference win,” Lovelady told UCF Athletics following game two. Following the series, the Knights moved to 20-12 on the season and 5-1 in American Athletic Conference play.

FWC reminds residents, visitors to help keep sea turtles safe during nesting seasonORLANDO, Fla. — UCF researchers said they’ve discovered 116 gene variants that could help save sea turtles from a mysterious disease. Researchers are also trying to figure out why some sea turtles, such as loggerheads, are rarely observed with the disease, while others, such as green sea turtles, are often afflicted. WATCH: “It’s global”: UCF researchers seeking cause of tumors found on local sea turtlesAbout half of the green sea turtles observed in the Indian River Lagoon have the disease, researchers say. The researchers said their next steps include expanding the sampling of green sea turtles and loggerheads, as well as sampling and analyzing genetic information from other sea turtle species. Photos: Sea turtle sightings along Central Florida shoresExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 22 SeaWorld sea turtle release After months of rehabilitation, SeaWorld returned 10 rehabbed, critically endangered sea turtles to the ocean in Brevard County on Monday.

Burglars smashed their way into a smoke shop near the campus of the University of Central Florida Thursday morning.

Detectives at colleges across the country are building their cases against a 24-year-old accused of recording women in bathrooms stalls at several different schools, thanks to the University of Central Florida Police Department.

That completely changed when a solo home run from freshman Andrew Sundean gave UCF some form of life. B5 | 𝗨𝗖𝗙 1, 𝗦. 𝗙𝗹𝗮 4#ChargeOn⚔️ pic.twitter.com/dij79yu4iR — UCF Baseball (@UCF_Baseball) April 3, 2022This ignited what ultimately became a dominant five-run inning for the Knights. B5 | 𝗨𝗖𝗙 5, 𝗦. 𝗙𝗹𝗮 4#ChargeOn⚔️ pic.twitter.com/ZcyMHpeDns — UCF Baseball (@UCF_Baseball) April 3, 2022UCF controlled the remainder of the game, winning 8-4. The pitching was near-perfectWith the exception of game three, you can thank UCF’s extraordinary pitching for the sweep. Following the sweep, UCF improved to 18-10 on the season and pushed the War on I-4 all-time lead to 42-12Head coach Greg Lovelady also picked up his 299th career win.

When Annalise Bockin filed for unemployment benefits for the first time in her life last year, the young UCF graduate faced a system no class had prepared her for.

The students, who study with the Department of Anthropology, will eventually present their findings at a conference.

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Georgia has hired Central Florida’s Katie Abrahamson-Henderson as its new women's basketball coach.

As World Autism Awareness Month is about to begin, we highlight what Central Florida has to offer with multiple sensory-friendly activities, as well as resources for families with members on the autism spectrum. Here is a list of some of those places, ranging from theme parks to resource centers.

One UCF faculty member has been spending her free time helping other mental health professionals in the form of free group therapy session online every Saturday via telehealth.

2 seed UConn outfought No. 7 seed UCF 52-47 in a defensive slugfest Monday night to advance to an NCAA record 28th straight Sweet 16. “It was a battle the whole game,” Williams said. The Huskies led by just three points at halftime, but extended that to 12 points midway through the fourth quarter. UConn: UConn, which beat mercer 83-38 in the first round, improves to 18-3 as a No.

UCF Police said they confiscated a trunk-load of catalytic converters that had been sawed-off the exhaust pipes from the undersides of cars across the UCF campus and all over Central Florida.

Detectives arrested two people in connection with a rash of catalytic converter thefts from vehicles parked at the University of Central Florida, according to police.

The Inspire Women’s Leadership Program focuses on topics related to the enhancement and empowerment of women in leadership.

Brittney Smith came off the bench to score a career-high 26 points and lead No. 7 seed UCF past in-state rival Florida 69-52 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

University of Central Florida police are warning students and staff about a rash of catalytic converter thefts happening in parking lots and garages on the university’s main campus.

The Colorado-based chain Fat Shack is now open for late-night eats near the campus of the University of Central Florida.

During a press conference at the UCF Athletics department, Gus Malzahn, the Knights head football coach talked about American journalist and filmmaker Brent Renaud, who was killed when Russian troops opened fire just outside the capital, Kyiv, according to Ukrainian police.

Universal Knights is back for 2022 with UCF students having access to one park, unlike last year’s event. Students with Annual passes to Universal Studios will still be required to get a Universal Knights ticket to attend the entire event. The park will close to regular guests after 8 p.m. and guests without a Universal Knights wristband will have to exit the park by 8 p.m. Transient students who are currently taking courses at another college or university for the Spring 2022 semester will be unable to claim a Universal Knights ticket, even if they are enrolled at UCF. Students must bring a valid UCF ID at the entrance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure on April 24 to attend Universal Knights.

In taking two of three games against UCF this weekend, Ole Miss baseball's bullpen emerged as a certifiable strength while starters are on thin ice.

After UCF’s ugly 82-67 loss at Tulane on Thursday, the Knights have just one more opportunity to make the 2022 NCAA Tournament. AdvertisementWhere do the Knights currently stand in the AAC Tournament picture? With a win, UCF would advance to take on current three-seed Memphis, who also split with the Knights this season. According to the Dickies Arena website, both single-game tickets and all-session ticket packages are currently on sale. Single-session ticket packages are now on sale 🎟️ https://t.co/46S5195gNc@VisitFortWorth pic.twitter.com/9mSVJdNLyr — The American (@American_Conf) February 24, 2022The Knights close out the regular season at Tulsa on Sunday.

Jack Sweeney, the UCF student who rejected a $5,000 offer from Elon Musk to stop tracking his whereabouts, is now on to bigger and better. Tracking all of the following. pic.twitter.com/cUW5rwS0el — Russian Oligarch Jets (@RUOligarchJets) February 27, 2022Sweeney noticed a drastic difference in the Russian jets compared to previous jets he had been tracking. “The aircrafts these oligarchs have are absolutely crazy,” Sweeney told Bloomberg, emphasizing how Russia’s richest people were traveling on commercial-sized aircrafts including the Airbus A319 and Boeing 737. “Their planes are huge compared to other jets.” Huff PostAccording to the page’s bio, Sweeney also has a separate page, @PutinJet, which is dedicated to “tracking Russian VIP jets and any Putin may use.”The page was created on Feb 25 and is already up to 43,000 followers.

Knight Nation saw two of its alumni get selected in the United States Football League’s (USFL) very first draft on Tuesday and Wednesday. Former UCF CB Rashard Causey Jr (2015-18) was the first Knight selected, as the Tampa Bay Bandits took him with the eighth pick of the 11th round. AdvertisementWelcome to the Tampa Bay Bandits 💪Tampa Bay has selected Rashard Causey Jr. in the #USFLDraft pic.twitter.com/sTToLlV4ZU — Tampa Bay Bandits (@USFLBandits) February 23, 2022Causey saw action in all four years with the Knights. In a recent interview with “Inside the Knights,” McCray explained what the biggest moment for him, personally, was while playing at UCF. The inaugural game will feature McCray as the Stallions take on the New Jersey Generals on April 16 at 7:30 pm.

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With just three conference games and the American Athletic Conference tournament remaining, the UCF Knights (16-9, 8-7 AAC) have a very limited amount of opportunities remaining to padden up their NCAA tournament resumé. At this point, it would almost take a miracle for UCF to make the tournament. They may even need to win the conference tournament and make it as an automatic qualifier (conference tournament winner). UCF’s final opportunity for a NCAA tournament push begins when they take on Cincinnati (17-10, 7-7 AAC) this Wednesday at 9 pm. 03/03: At Tulane (8 pm)03/06: At Tulsa (2 pm)The AAC tournament is set to begin on March 10 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX.

The 2022 Super Bowl halftime show was a key moment for hip-hop and rap artists to be featured on one of the biggest stages in the entertainment industry.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando Resort is looking to hire hospitality workers and the theme park giant believes it doesn’t need to look far to tap into the talent pool. On Wednesday, Universal is hosting a job fair specifically for students and alumni of UCF’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management. UCF said Universal Orlando Resort currently employs about 100 Rosen College students and alumni at its three Central Florida theme parks. A fourth theme park, Universal’s Epic Universe, is under construction less than a mile from the Rosen College campus. READ: ‘Luxury travel at its finest’: Take a tour of Central Florida’s 1st Brightline trainWednesday’s hiring event is open only to Rosen College students, UCF students and Rosen College alumni.

UNISWAG, “the official source for all of your uniform news and information,” announced that its fans voted UCF’s space game uniforms as the 2021 Uniform of the Year. AdvertisementUNISWAG UNIFORM OF THE YEAR WINNERThe fans voted @UCF_Football the UNISWAG Uniform of the Year!#uniswag pic.twitter.com/lP6Tk6ccT7 — UNISWAG (@UNISWAG) February 14, 2022According to their website, there were over 166,000 fan votes for the UNISWAG Football Awards. This is not the first time the Knights have been recognized for their enticing space-themed uniforms. UCF’s 2018 Space Game uniforms were also tabbed UNISWAG’s Uniform of the Year. In addition, the Knights’ space helmets were voted as the 2019 UNISWAG Helmet of the Year.

He’s one of Sanford’s shining stars and Monday night Gabriel Davis came home to be recognized.

Inside the Student Union at the University of Central Florida, students gathered for a remembrance ceremony marking 4 years after the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting which left 17 students killed.

The large observation wheel opened in 2015, giving visitors a bird’s eye view of Orlando 400 feet in the air.

Last night, UCF’s very own, Jacob Harris, accomplished something that every football player has dreamt of doing. AdvertisementWith the Los Angeles Rams’ stunning 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Harris became the 12th UCF football alumnus to win a Super Bowl ring. While playing for UCF, Harris appeared in every game during his three seasons of eligibility. His most productive year came during his 2020 senior season, where he finished third on the team in both receptions (30) and reception yards (539). Harris led the team with 18 yards per reception, adding eight touchdowns.

Last week, Tesla CEO Elon Musk offered UCF student Jack Sweeney $5,000 to stop tracking his private jet and posting its whereabouts on Twitter. According to businessinsider.com, CEO of Autonomy — a car-hire company — Scott Painter offered Sweeney a subscription to a Tesla Model 3 if he deleted the account. After previously stating that he would delete the page in exchange for a free Tesla, Sweeney still wouldn’t budge. I don’t want to have to give it back in three years.” Wall Street Journal“He’s getting a lot of attention, and it’s not necessarily the greatest attention,” Painter said in an interview, according to the Wall Street Journal. The page, @ElonJet, currently has a following of over 368,000 users with its last update coming on Feb 3.

Famous evangelical Christian preacher, Cindy Smock, gathered a crowd of UCF students and preached controversial anti-sex messages on Tuesday. Cindy Smock, who goes by Sister Cindy, gained 366 thousand followers on TikTok from her preaches. There’s 20 million cases a year.” Sister Cindy said into her microphone and began pointing at students. He said he came to campus on Tuesday to preach the word of God, just like Sister Cindy came to. Sister Cindy has 5.9 million views on TikTok and sells private video chats and merchandise with her frequently used slogans.

Here is everything you need to know going into the matchup:How to Follow the GameTo watch: The game will be aired on ESPN+. UCF ended the night shooting just 19-of-57 (33%) from the floor, including an abominable 2-of-20 from beyond the arc (10%). Green didn’t get much help, however, with the rest of the starters shooting a combined 7-of-32 (21.8%) from the floor. Win the battle of the boardsIn addition to a horrendous shooting night, UCF also got embarrassed in the rebounding battle. UCF got completely out-worked by the Bulls, who more than doubled the Knights’ rebounding total on the night (53-26).

The Ocoee Police Department is warning residents of a utility bill scam.

A Mims home was destroyed by a large fire, according to the Brevard County Fire Rescue.

A 41-year-old Deltona woman died in a rollover crash, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Next generation of space tech being designed by UCF researchersORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers at the University of Central Florida are working to design the next generation of space technology. From advanced propulsion systems to lunar landing pads, this technology could help expand our knowledge of the solar system and beyond. WATCH: Orlando, UCF leaders celebrate opening of new innovation hub downtownSome of the projects include improvements for interplanetary travel and better landing capabilities on extraterrestrial bodies. Space technology being developed could be used on planned mission to the moon, Mars and beyond. UCF jet engine scientists found outMore information about UCF’s space technology research can be found here.

A University of Central Florida student is bargaining with Elon Musk after the teen created a Twitter bot that tracks the billionaire’s private jet.

One of the wealthiest and most successful entrepreneurs in the entire world has reached out to one of UCF’s very own. UCF freshman student Jack Sweeney was reportedly asked by Tesla CEO Elon Musk via Twitter DM to stop tracking his private jet, according to Fox 35 Orlando. The freshman Knight created a Twitter page “@ElonJet” dedicated to tracking Musk’s private jet and posting its whereabouts. The conversation came to an abrupt ending after Sweeney asked the Tesla CEO to up his original offer of $5,000 to $50,000 and an internship. Sweeney’s page is still up and active after Musk refused to budge.

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WR Breshad Perriman, DB Mike Hughes, and WR Gabriel Davis, were all granted the opportunity of performing in the second round of the playoffs. This time, it was against former UCF teammate Gabe Davis. Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel DavisIn the most important game of his career, Gabe Davis put up the performance of a lifetime. Doing this, Davis became the first player in NFL history to catch four touchdown passes in a playoff game. Davis finished the season ranking fifth on the team with 549 reception yards and ranking third with six reception touchdowns.

A Winter Park woman accused of killing her husband in their home will appear in court for a hearing,

The UCF women's soccer head coach was chosen to help with training the U.S. women's national team in January.

On Saturday, the University of Central Florida's Bounce House will be welcoming a star-studded roster for the annual Hula Bowl.

Amid a renewed push to get Americans to wear face coverings, a new study from the University of Central Florida shows how masks reduce the flow of COVID-19 particles, which may help to reduce the need for social distancing.

McKenzie Milton spent the fall as a quarterback for the Florida State Seminoles, but he is forever a Knight with the University of Central Florida.

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF police are urging students to avoid becoming victims of job offer email scams. “If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is,” the department tweeted. Officers said the emails tend to include job opportunities for everything from dog walking to a position at UNICEF. READ: UCF, Florida State among universities to research aviation for NASAIf you believe you are a victim of a scam, students are urged to call UCF police at 407-823-5555 to report it. Scam victim?

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.

After watching former starting QB Dillon Gabriel transfer to Oklahoma University, the Knights landed his potential replacement on Sunday. The former Rebel’s most productive year came during his 2019 freshman season, where he played two different positions. Plumlee’s productive freshman season earned him a couple of accolades, which include freshman All-America recognition by The Athletic at the all-purpose position and being named to 247Sports’ True Freshman All-American team. The former Rebel appeared in seven games during the 2020 season, starting one of them at wide receiver. The sophomore Rebel also added 94 rushing yards on 25 total attempts on the year.

LONGWOOD, Fla. — As the demand for COVID-19 testing continues to climb, health officials in Seminole County have begun turning to faith-based organizations to assist in administering tests to residents. At the Northland Church in Longwood, workers handed out boxes filled with dozens of at-home test kits. Seminole County emergency manager Alan Harris said faith-based organizations have played a vital role during the pandemic. “These organizations have partnered with us to do test sites, to do vaccines; and today, we’re giving out home test kits to these organizations to distribute to their congregations,” Harris said. “With everyone returning to campus this weekend, it’s just another avenue for them to be able to test to be safe,” Gold said.

The UCF men's basketball team get ready for three straight home games against conference opponents.

A man accused in the shooting death of his son, former University of Central Florida and University Christian football star Otis Anderson Jr., entered a not guilty plea before a judge Tuesday morning.

Former University of Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel now says he will continue his career at Oklahoma, according to College Football insider Brett McMurphy.

Former UCF junior QB Dillon Gabriel announced that he will be transferring to Oklahoma University via Twitter on Monday. They say life’s a gamble like rolling the dice… DIMETIME pic.twitter.com/8xGNDWjaR3 — Dillon Gabriel (@_dillongabriel_) January 4, 2022The announcement comes less than three weeks after Gabriel announced that he would be transferring to UCLA. AdvertisementThe junior announced his intent to enter the transfer portal just one day after UCF’s season finale victory over the University of South Florida. The breaking story will be updated as we collect more information.

That is until the 16:01 mark in the second half, which is the moment that propelled UCF to its 85-71 victory over Michigan. Major Second Half Knights’ SurgeThings seemed to be falling apart for the Knights at the start of the second half, as a 9-1 Michigan run gave the Wolverines a 44-32 lead, forcing UCF head coach Johnny Dawkins to call a timeout. A three-pointer by fifth year senior guard Brandon Mahan at the 16:01 mark was just the start of what ultimately became an 18-2 UCF run. This proved effective with the Knights forcing five Michigan first half turnovers, opposed to their three. UCF ultimately forced nine total Michigan turnovers in the game, producing 11 points off of those.

The University of Central Florida defeated the Florida Gators 29-17 in the Union Home Mortgage Gasparilla Bowl on Thursday night.

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A jury of Markeith Loyd’s peers has spoken and recommended the death penalty for the murder of Orlando Police Lt. Debra Clayton, a UCF graduate. Whether or not Loyd will actually be sentenced to death is in the hands of the sentencing judge. Ayala, who fervently opposes the death penalty, expressed that she would seek death in this case or any other that qualified for capital punishment. This argument certainly became more prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic as current Governor Ron Desantis restricted the ability of local leaders to enact regulatory measures. Again, many of the local leaders argued that they know what’s best for their community — more so than those who don’t reside there.

The University of Central Florida vs. Florida State University basketball game has been canceled due to COVID-19 protocols.

Former University of Central Florida quarterback Dillion Gabriel will continue his college football career at the University of California, Los Angeles.

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Cleaning up litter is Keep Brevard Beautiful’s goal, but one of the biggest problems is plastics. Watch: UCF campus home to thousands of batsLinda Walters researches microplastics in the Indian River Lagoon. Microplastics are smaller than 5 millimeters and most look like small fibers, while others look like tiny fragments. “That’s scary.”Our beautiful waters are filled with billions of microplastics, most of them too small to be seen with the naked eye. One study says yes, they areMicroplastics are so small that oysters filter feeding and take them in.

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On Tuesday, family and friends said their final farewell to former UCF football player, 23-year-old Otis Anderson Jr.

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Investigators with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said that former UCF football star Otis Anderson Jr. was shot and killed by his father following an argument that began with a dog bite.

UCF junior quarterback Dillon Gabriel announced on his Twitter page that he will be entering the transfer portal on Saturday. The announcement comes just one day after the Knights’ closed out their 2021-22 regular season slate with their War on I4 win over South Florida. AdvertisementImmediately after, Gabriel posted a separate tweet thanking Knight Nation for all of the memories. Knight Nation! ❤️ — Dillon Gabriel (@_dillongabriel_) November 27, 2021Gabriel suffered a fractured clavicle injury in UCF’s Sept. 17 week three loss at Louisville which caused him to miss the remainder of the season.

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With their 14-10 victory over the Tulane Green Wave on Saturday, the Knights picked up their third consecutive win for the first time since Nov. 14, 2020. AdvertisementWith the win, the Knights also guaranteed its eligibility to compete in a bowl game following the regular season by picking up its sixth win of the season. Building off a Career PerformanceUCF freshman quarterback Mikey Keene — coming off a career-high five-touchdown performance vs. Temple — continued to play like a true Division 1 starting quarterback in the Knights’ win. Just three plays later, Keene found O’Keefe, again, who took took it in for the 15-yard score to cap off the drive, resulting in the game’s first score. — UCF Knight News (@UCFKnightNews) November 6, 2021With the win, UCF improves to 6-3 on the season.

During the first quarter of the UCF Knights’ game vs. Tulane, head coach Gus Malzahn might have “blown out his knee,” after being tackled during a play, according to UCF Director of Athletics Terry Mohajir. UCF FOOTBALL HEAD COACH GUS MALZAHN WAS TACKLED DURING A PLAY IN THD FIRST QUARTER AND MIGHT HAVE “blown out his knee”. UCF Medical team is evaluating the extent of the damage and is expected to wear a brace for the rest of the game. #gusmalzahn #UCFootball — UCF Knight News (@UCFKnightNews) November 6, 2021The UCF medical team was seen evaluating the extent of Malzahn’s injury and the coach is expected to wear a brace for the remainder of the game. Malzahn is expected to remain on the field for the remainder of the game.

Its Gameday and UCF will take on the Tulane Green Wave to end homecoming week at the Bounce House. Here are Game Day parking and tailgate updates to remember to avoid any citations or towing. SATURDAY 11/6:AdvertisementAll game day parking and tailgating will open on most of the campus at 10 a.m.Free parking for students with the appropriate university permits will be in garages A, B, I, and lots B5, B6, B9, and H4. Overnight parking will be prohibited to all guests in garage H and parking lot B4, which will be reserved on game day for university business. TAILGATING SATURDAY 11/6:All Tailgating lots will open at 10 a.m.IOA Plaza opens at 12 p.m.

Ben Shapiro takes questions and debates with UCF students inside the Pegasus Grand Ballroom as a part of the Fred and Lynda Allen Lecture Series hosted by Young America’s Foundation on October 25, 2021. “It is great to be back in the great state of Florida, one of the best decisions of my life was moving here,” Shapiro said. This is the first in-person lecture series event since speaking at Baylor University on November 21, 2019. “I know most of you were in preschool when we first organized this event.” Shapiro joked with the UCF crowd prior to the event. Shapiro took questions from UCF students and debated them on many different topics and challenges facing the country today.

As mentioned above, this is not the first time UCF’s First Amendment policies have been called into question. Back in May of 2021, UCF had to face a judge over alleged First Amendment violations. Speech First released claims that several UCF policies violate the First and Fourteenth amendments of the Constitution. Three anonymous UCF students working with Speech First shared their concern for expressing their beliefs that they believe to be “unpopular” at UCF. The judge ruled UCF’s computer policy likely violated the First Amendment and its discriminatory harassment policy did not.

The former White House Press Secretary is coming to the UCF tonight to speak to students inside the Pegasus Grand Ballroom tonight from 7 to 8 pm. AdvertisementThe event will be hosted by the politically conservative student-run group, Turning Point USA at UCF. This will be a student-only event with attendees having to show their UCF IDs to enter the event, even if they have tickets to attend. Tickets are free of charge for all current UCF students. McEnany served as the White House Press Secretary under the Trump administration from April 2020 till the end of the Former President’s tenure in January of 2021.