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

Students living at the complex near the UCF campus on Friday carried out water-logged clothes in garbage bags, used a pontoon and an air mattress to rescue friends and moved furniture out of flooded apartments. “We still had power, which is terrifying, and the lights were still on, and there's knee deep water in our apartment,” said Holbert, a nursing student.

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.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A group of University of Central Florida researchers has found that their disinfectant experiment can work against specific viruses. Some of those viruses, including SARS and Zika, have been present worldwide for the last 10 years. Read: UCF Limbitless program expands training for student veteransThe team studied yttrium silicate and said the material has antiviral properties that activate in white light, like sunlight or LED lights. Read: UCF welcomes new class of students 50+ in LIFE programHe said the yttrium silicate could disinfect surfaces in about 30 minutes. “COVID is still ongoing and who knows what other illnesses are on the horizon.”Video: DOJ to mobilize strike teams to go after COVID-19-related fraud The Department of Justice says some big cities will soon have strike teams to fight COVID-19-related fraud.

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.

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.

Carling Ponder, the owner of Rollin' Dough and The Knot, always has her hands full.

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.

The University of Florida and Florida State University maintained top-20 rankings among the nation’s public universities, according to a U.S. News & World Report annual...

A man has been sentenced to 90 days in jail after recording nude women in bathrooms where police found 37 videos of 18 different females on his phone according to officials. Alachua County Circuit Judge James M. Colaw sentenced Deontre Mason of Carterville Illinois to one year of house arrest and four years of probation after pleading no contest to nine counts of video voyeurism felony charges. AdvertisementAlthough being sentenced to 90 days in jail, Judge Colaw credited Mason for 81 days already served from time spent in jail. #UCFAlert: Crime Awareness UpdateFollowing the crime awareness message sent Friday evening, the UCF Police Department has arrested the individual involved with video voyeurism on UCF’s main campus. (@UCFPolice) December 7, 2021Police say that Mason faces charges for video voyeurism in a potential Orange County trial in relation to the case at UCF.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The University of Central Florida and representatives from Mistubishi Power met Thursday on campus to address the role of hydrogen in clean energy. Nations around the globe have been searching for clean energy solutions in an attempt to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Photos: UCF and Mitsubishi Power work together for clean energyExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 5 UCF and Mitsubishi Power work together for clean energy (University of Central Florida/University of Central Florida)“UCF [is] among the nation’s largest producers of engineers and computer scientists,” Cartwright said. “[And] in partnership with Mitsubishi Power and others, can play a key role in educating and training the talent pipeline required for a hydrogen-based energy economy.”UCF and Mitsubishi Power have been partners for at least 16 years, with multiple students entering internships and finding jobs within the company. In 2012, UCF installed a Mitsubishi Power power plant on campus, which reduced UCF’s carbon footprint by 2,000 to 3,500 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Limbitless Solutions will include new opportunities for student veterans, the University of Central Florida announced Thursday. UCF said the program will work with their Office of Military and Veteran Student Success and Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership to offer specialized training and internship positions. UCF has a veteran population of about 1,900 students and recently received a Silver Award that recognized the university’s commitment to student veteran success. Read: UCF police report increase in extortion cases targeting college-aged men“Advanced manufacturing continues to grow at a rapid pace throughout Central Florida,” said MVSC Director Michael Kepner. “This collaboration is the perfect next step in developing a talent pipeline of student veterans to meet the workforce needs of our partners.”The collaboration will begin next January.

A federal judge clears the way for a University of Central Florida professor to continue challenging a new state law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Barnie’s Coffee & Tea Co. has two new locations brewing in Central Florida. The Orlando-based coffee roaster will also give its flagship Winter Park location a facelift. The company said the new locations will be at the University of Central Florida and the new Terminal C at Orlando International Airport. Barnie’s at OIA’s Terminal C is expected to open to travelers this fall. Read: 9 not-so-basic facts about pumpkin spiceThe renovated cafe on Park Avenue in Winter Park is expected to be complete in early February 2023.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Editor’s note: This story is available as a result of a content partnership between WFTV and the Orlando Business Journal. The University of Central Florida in Orlando is No. 5 among Florida’s best colleges in 2023, according to the latest report by Pittsburgh-based ranking and review company Niche. Graduating 74% of students, Central Florida alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $37,100,” added Niche. Click here to read the full story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — This fall, there will be a new class of students at the University of Central Florida: senior citizens. A group of about 750 members will join the Learning Institute for Elders at the University of Central Florida. These students, who are 50 years and older, are passionate about lifelong learning, no matter what age they are. VIDEO: UCF football fans can now buy alcohol during gamesLIFE members regularly volunteer in the community, especially with the Knights Helping Knights Pantry and helping to run a Toys for Tots drive with the UCF police department. Read: UCF football kicks off 2022 season against South Carolina State in OrlandoLIFE at UCF was founded in 1991.

College football season has arrived, bringing heated rivalries along with it.

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida football fans will be out in force Thursday for the team’s home opener. Read: UCF football kicks off 2022 season against South Carolina State in OrlandoHere are 9 things that college football fans should know before they head out for the big game:• 1) Arrive earlyThe game starts at 7 p.m., but UCF Athletics encourages all fans to arrive early at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Fans who drive to campus on game days can park in a variety of garages and parking lots. The Gold Zone area of campus requires game day Gold Zone parking permits. In many other areas of campus, fans can park for free.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The college football season kicks off Thursday as the University of Central Florida takes on South Carolina State at home in the Bounce House. Read: UCF’s Countdown to Kickoff returns, helps student-athletesHead coach Gus Malzahn said the UCF Knights want to finish as American Athletic Conference champions before moving to the Big 12 next season. The Knights will take on Louisville on Sept. 9 in Orlando. Watch: UCF super fan Lynne Cheek passes away after battle with cancerChannel 9 will be at the game and have highlights on Eyewitness News. Read: UCF reaches 400K degrees conferred with summer commencementsClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

A man died in a crash Thursday after a University of Central Florida student searching for a spot in the school’s parking garage struck him, according to police.

Iryna Usova is grateful to her University of Central Florida music family for a concert in support of her after leaving her country, Ukraine.

It’s a big mission, and students and professors at the University of Central Florida are helping out. Photos: UCF partnering with NASA to help with astronauts’ return to moonExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 17 UCF partnering with NASA to help with astronauts’ return to moon“The moon has become so important to understanding how we can explore space,” said planetary scientist and UCF assistant professor Dr. Kerri Donaldson Hanna. Hanna is working on three upcoming lunar missions to help NASA get astronauts back to the moon for the first time in 50 years. Watch: James Webb Space Telescope photos: NASA releases amazing images of Jupiter“There was so much diversity that’s yet to be explored,” Hanna said. UCF is actually known as “Space U,” because of its long history of space research.

University of Central Florida researchers have discovered one of the simplest stress relievers for families, now and during the height of the pandemic, is plain old child’s play.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Students at the University of Central Florida are back on campus Monday for the first day of the fall semester. Read: UCF’s Countdown to Kickoff returns, helps student-athletesStudents living on campus spent the last several days moving in. More than 70,000 people are enrolled at the university. Watch: Police: Women living ‘off the grid’ in Alabama behind kidnapping, shooting that killed UCF studentUCF also has a few new programs starting this fall, including a new doctoral degree in biomedical engineering, a master’s degree in financial technology and several programs for students in hospitality. Read: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management programs ranked among nation’s bestClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The University of Central Florida held its “Countdown to Kickoff” luncheon Thursday. Read: UCF super fan Lynne Cheek passes away after battle with cancerIt was canceled for two years because of the pandemic, but it made a return to the Addition Financial Arena this year. Expand Autoplay Image 1 of 10 UCF’s Countdown to Kickoff returns, helps student-athletes The event helped raise thousands of dollars for student-athletes. (WFTV/WFTV)So far, “Countdown to Kickoff” has raised $476,000. Video: UCF super fan Lynne Cheek passes away after battle with cancer The University of Central Florida community is mourning the loss of its No.

A plane made an emergency landing on the road in Orange County, just west of the campus of the University of Central Florida.

A new breakfast and brunch spot with the eye-catching name Bacon Bitch is set to open up near the campus of the University of Central Florida.

Adam Simjee Women living ‘off the grid’ in Alabama woods behind kidnapping, shooting that left UCF student dead (wftv.com)CLAY COUNTY, Ala. — A University of Central Florida student is dead and his girlfriend is grieving after their end-of-summer trip to Alabama turned tragic. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office in Alabama said 22-year-old Adam Simjee was shot and killed on Sunday after being tricked by two women into pulling over at the Talladega National Forest before the shooting happened. Investigators in Alabama believed the two suspects were women who were part of a group of people who were living off the grid. READ: Deputies investigating deadly attempted robbery find armed 5-year-old in the forestPaulus’s father, Matt Paulus, said Simjee is a hero. Cox Media Group National Content Desk contributed to this report.

FBC Mortgage Stadium, home of the University of Central Florida Knights football team and formerly known as “The Bounce House,” will now serve alcohol stadium-wide.

“Yesterday my world ended.”

With the fall semester starting next week at University of Central Florida, officers on campus are getting trained on how to breach locked doors in case of an emergency by using a breaching kit.

Video: UCF super fan Lynne Cheek passes away after battle with cancer The University of Central Florida community is mourning the loss of its No. (James Tutten, WFTV.com/WFTV)The University of Central Florida community is mourning the loss of its No. READ: UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management programs ranked among nation’s bestBeloved super fan Lynne Cheek died this weekend after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Coach Gus Malzahn and dozens of current and former players sent their condolences to the family. READ: UCF Research team honored with award combating wrong-way drivingClick here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Check out this week's Sonic Prep Player of the Week featuring John Walker of Osceola High School.

Officials with the Central Florida Crusaders divulged details about Orlando’s new indoor soccer team during a news conference on Thursday morning.

As a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Melani Candia did not qualify for federal aid when she was at the University of Central Florida.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The Rosen College of Hospitality within the University of Central Florida has been recognized once again. This is the third time Rosen College’s hospitality program was ranked No. Rosen College offers students the chance to explore tourism and hospitality careers with a variety of classes, internships and learning experiences. Read: ‘We are on the right path’: UCF Police Department earns state accreditation for the fourth time“With new degree programs and faculty producing cutting-edge research, we continue to be a top choice for higher education,” said Youcheng Wang, dean of the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. WATCH: UCF Researchers working to prepare Central Florida tourism industry for future pandemics Researchers at UCF say they're working now to help Central Florida's tourism industry prepare for future public health challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic.

UCF reaches 400K degrees conferred with summer commencements The University of Central Florida conferred its 400,000th degree Friday since the university started classes in 1968. (University of Central Florida/University of Central Florida)ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The University of Central Florida conferred its 400,000th degree Friday since the university started classes in 1968. NASA employee Laura Segarra marked the milestone when she accepted her doctorate in industrial engineering at the summer commencement ceremony. Across the three commencement ceremonies that took place this weekend, UCF conferred about 3,900 degrees. Photos: UCF reaches 400K degrees conferred with summer commencementsRead: 5 brand new campuses to welcome thousands of students in Orange CountyHistorically, UCF has awarded the following:78,000 degrees in STEM fields.

The We Outside Comedy Tour, featuring some of the funniest stars in the biz, is coming to Orlando in October, according to Addition Financial Arena officials.

Police are investigating the discovery of human remains at a construction site expanding Toscana off Old Kings Road in Palm Coast.

UCF students and professors are speaking out after the school changed its approach to how it addresses race and inequality. They say the university rolled out new changes without even consulting them.

Just last week, the university said "freedom of speech...and academic freedom are at the core of our values"

The University of Central Florida has removed anti-racist statements from departmental websites, a move that one professor has decried as an “infringement on academic freedom” in the wake of the passage of a Republican-backed law that restricts how race can be taught. Ann Gleig, a religious studies professor, said in an email Wednesday that the anti-racist statement on the philosophy department's website and those of other departments have been taken down. The philosophy department's statement was crafted in the summer of 2020 following the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis, she said.

Several University of Central Florida scientists were selected to conduct research projects using NASA’s most powerful telescope ever.

The UCF Police Department hosted an event Tuesday to help combat catalytic converter thefts.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — The University of Central Florida was hit hard by catalytic converter thieves early this year. UCF police detective Anthony DeLuca worked relentlessly to track down the criminals and found 25 catalytic converters. READ: Catalytic converter thefts impacting dozens of Central Florida driversThere is an initiative underway at UCF with ProtechDNA. “We have our catalytic converter right here and then you just put your gel on it. “We can run that serial number and we will know exactly who the owner of that catalytic converter is,” DeLuca said.

A University of Central Florida student has become Florida’s first winner of the Miss India Worldwide beauty pageant.

UCF pre-med student is the first in Florida to win Miss India UCF pre-med student Khushi Patel is the first in Florida to win Miss India. (Courtesy of Bhaveshkumar Patel/Courtesy of Bhaveshkumar Patel)ORLANDO, Fla. — One young woman in Central Florida is making strides with her recent accomplishment. Khushi Patel is the first woman from Florida to win the Miss India Worldwide 2022 competition. Read: UCF replaces parking decals, hangtags with virtual parking permitsPatel, a third-year pre-med student at the University of Central Florida, participated in the contest last month in New Jersey. UCF pre-med student is the first in Florida to win Miss India UCF pre-med student Khushi Patel is the first in Florida to win Miss India.

A Taiwanese tea chain is getting ready to open its first Florida location in Orlando near the campus of the University of Central Florida.

The UCF Police Department said catalytic converter thefts are once again on the rise around the country and they are offering up a way to at least make it easier to get the crucial car part back if it’s stolen.

UCF appended and then removed a disclaimer to the statement

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida hospitality researchers co-authored an international tourism report that was presented to world leaders last week. UCF researchers’ contributed work was laid out at the United Nations Ocean Conference in Lisbon, Portugal. The report discusses solutions for sustainable coastal and marine tourism around the globe. Read: UCF replaces parking decals, hangtags with virtual parking permitsThe report also focuses on economic opportunities for communities while encouraging a renewed appreciation for the natural environment. ©2022 Cox Media Group

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida is replacing parking decals, hangtags and physical permits with virtual parking permits. Student’s license plates will act as a virtual parking permit. “UCF’s transition to virtual permits using LPR technology will simplify the process for parking access while promoting safety, convenience, efficiencies and sustainability,” said Andy Rampersad, assistant director of UCF Parking and Transportation Services. The virtual parking permits will go into effect on July 1. READ: Wealthy winter park family named in lawsuit over drowning deathThere are several options available for parking permits: a 365-day permit, a 150-day permit or a daily permit.

It was an emotional day for Sierra McClintock of Osceola County as she officially became mom to a 10-year-old boy, who was also joined by his favorite football team.

The University of Central Florida is the first in Central Florida, and the first public university in the state, to give students and staff the power to save their own lives if they’re overdosing.

Bubble tea? Yummy already

The University of Central Florida Police Department held a training session Monday designed to help identify and support young people facing mental health challenges.

ORLANDO, Fla. — UCF RESTORES received a $1.4 million First Responder Regional Support Center grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families to provide more funding for first responders, the University of Central Florida said in a release Thursday. This award will help establish the organization as one of six Regional Support Centers in Florida and expand peer support and suicide prevention training. UCF RESTORES was also given an additional $270,000 to work with Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University to build a statewide mental health toolkit. Read: Lifeguards rescue more than 200 people at Volusia County beaches over holiday weekendDr. David Rozek, assistant professor at UCF RESTORES, said this grant will help the community in a big way. “UCF RESTORES has a proud history of providing support to Florida’s first responders.

The woman accused in the death of her husband, a UCF executive who was fatally stabbed in 2019, will re-take the stand Wednesday morning as prosecutors begin cross examinations.

Prosecutors are planning to call their finals witnesses in the murder trial of a woman accused in the death of a UCF executive, who was fatally stabbed in 2019.

A University of Central Florida nonprofit, clinical research center and trauma treatment clinic received $1.4 million to expand its peer support and suicide prevention training for first responders.

In a Facebook post, The Knight’s Pub announced the pub’s “final days,” although didn’t specify in the post an official last day.

Researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed an app that will help Florida Residents determine how vulnerable and disaster ready their property is during Hurricane season. The New app called HazardAware, is an app that gives users scores and levels of risks your house might be under during a Hurricane, along with options for making it safe. According to UCF Today:The easy-to-use tool allows users to plug in an address and instantly receive the property’s HazardReady score. The score shows just how resilient, or disaster-ready, a home is, and projects how much hazards, such as winds and flooding, could cost a homeowner each year. “When people buy houses, they generally think about location, pricing, crime, walkability and things like that, but rarely do people think about how much hazards will cost,” Emrich said.

The University of Central Florida community teamed up with OneBlood Wednesday for a blood drive to honor the lives lost in the 2016 mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

For the first time ever, the University of Central Florida's police department is seeking an additional, significant accreditation only for colleges and universities.

The University of Central Florida's Board of Trustees approved a $19.5 million deal for FBC Mortgage to sponsor for the school's football stadium during a...

As pride month begins Wednesday, the University of Central Florida Police Department is announcing an expansion of a program to increase LGBTQ+ inclusion at UCF.

The UCF Athletic Association has come to a naming rights agreement for the Knights’ home football stadium.

The UCF Athletic Association has come to a naming rights agreement for the Knights’ home football stadium.

VIDEO: UCF hosting North American Championship of International Collegiate Programming Contest VIDEO: UCF hosting North American Championship of International Collegiate Programming Contest (WFTV)ORLANDO, Fla. — The top computer programming students in North America have descended on the University of Central Florida’s campus on Monday to compete in the North America Championship round of the 2022 International Collegiate Programming Contest. UCF, a longtime competitor in the event, is hosting 49 other elite teams of student programmers from institutions across the U.S. and Canada, including MIT, Harvard, Georgia Tech, Purdue and many others. UCF has ranked among the best in the nation for the past 40 years in the ICPC competitions and ranked No. 1 in North America and No. Read: ‘We made it’: Passengers return to Port Canaveral after cruise ship catches fireEvery year for the past decade, a UCF team has qualified for the World Finals.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A rising crime trend is impacting dozens of drivers in Central Florida. It all has to do with a pricey car part — catalytic converters. In Orange County, law enforcement officers responded to 67 catalytic converter thefts in April. Detective Alex DeLuca led the UCF police department’s investigation into a string of catalytic converter thefts in March. Catalytic converter thefts (UCF police)DeLuca said criminals are after the metal inside catalytic converters.

An arbitrator ruled that UCF did not provide 'just cause' in firing Negy

University of Central Florida Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Charles Negy is to be reinstated after an abrupt termination last year.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A $75,000 donation from Duke Energy is helping to charge up the training of future engineers and computer science professionals at the University of Central Florida. Duke Energy officials said the donation will be used specifically for programs designed to build leadership skills in students. “At UCF, while our engineering and computer science students are learning the core technical aspects of their disciplines, they are simultaneously learning important ‘soft skills’ and leadership qualities that are critically important in the workplace,” said Michael Georgiopoulos, dean of the UCF College of Engineering and Computer Science, in a statement. READ: UCF’s first Themed Experience graduating class enters high-demand workforceOfficials said the donation adds to a previous $75,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation to support UCF’s College of Engineering and Computer Science projects, including the Girls Excelling in Math and Science mentorship program; Senior Design; and diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Officials said over the years, Duke Energy and its foundation have given more than $5 million to support UCF programs.

Things to do this weekend Things to do in Central Florida this weekend. The University of Central Florida is holding spring commencement this weekend. READ: ‘Best Mother’s Day ever’: Coast Guard son surprises Florida mom at graduationIf your family is obsessed with the Madrigals, you can catch a showing of “Encanto” this weekend at Lake Eola. You can enjoy Mother’s Day with a self-guided tour through 12 private gardens throughout Sanford’s Historic District. Taste of Africa is happening at Eagle Nest Park on Saturday from noon to 8 p.m.Sunday is Mother’s Day.

A 19-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting at an apartment complex near the University of Central Florida, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

VIDEO: UCF’s first Themed Experience graduating class enters high-demand workforce UCF’s first Themed Experience graduating class enters high-demand workforceORLANDO, Fla. — Since his childhood trips to Magic Kingdom, Jordan Zauha has loved live entertainment. After excelling in performing arts, Zauha found the University of Central Florida’s new Themed Experience graduate program, where he added skills in design, storytelling and creating 3D immersive environments. “We all come in with skills that we mastered outside of here and are now bringing those skills in to do something new,” he said. Artists who create themed experiences are in demand at theme parks, zoos, museums, hotels and retailers across the globe. “Every object, every prop, every part of that set conveys a narrative to the guest,” program director Peter Weishar.

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.

Gunman who shot at people near UCF’s downtown campus arrested, police sayORLANDO, Fla. — A gunman wanted for allegedly shooting at University of Central Florida students has been arrested, according to UCF police. READ: Shooting at downtown UCF campus after gunman follows victims from bar, police sayOrlando police said they arrested 19-year-old Careem Pryce in collection with the shooting. The shooting occurred around early April 17 near the Subway on Livingston Street and North Magnolia Avenue. Three people reported that a man shot at them outside of UnionWest at the UCF downtown campus. READ: Florida prison guards charged with murder in inmate beatingPolice said the gunman followed the group to the UCF downtown campus and shot at them.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A team from the University of Central Florida received an award from a national transportation advisory board for study on combating wrong-way driving. The research team analyzed and modeled wrong-way driving on Central Florida toll road exit ramps to identify factor that contributed to wrong-way driving. The study was recently published in the Transportation Research Record: Journal of the Transportation Research Board. Read: Tyre Sampson death: Lawsuit claims that Orlando drop ride at ICON Park was ‘unreasonably dangerous’This is the sixth year that Al-Deek’s team has received an award from the Transportation Research Board Freeway Operations Committee for their work on wrong-way driving. The lead author of the paper is Adrian Sandt, who has been a part of Al-Deek’s research team since his time as an undergraduate in 2012.

A University of Central Florida policy targeting “discriminatory harassment” likely violates the First Amendment,. the court ruled.

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

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida police confirmed that Orlando police are investigating a shooting that happened near the Subway on Livingston Street and North Magnolia Avenue. UCF police tweeted that around 1:40 a.m. three people reported that a man shot at them outside of UnionWest at the UCF downtown campus. The victims told police earlier in the night the group got into an altercation with the shooter at the Knight Library near UCF’s main campus and the individual stated he would shoot them. The victims told police that they believe the shooter followed them to UnionWest. Read: Troopers investigate deadly crash at Orange County intersectionNo one was injured in the shooting, police said.

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.

UCF drug bust Man hands over drugs to UCF police during stop then speeds off, leaving license with officer (UCF Police/UCF Police)ORLANDO, Fla. — A man is facing multiple charges after handing over several drugs during a traffic stop on the University of Central Florida campus, then sped off. It happened Tuesday night when officers met with a driver stopped at a green light and found cash and drugs, UCF police said. He handed over his ID & 20 MDMA pills, 26g of crack cocaine, 36 Oxycodone pills, 11 Adderall pills, 1g of crystal meth & 4g of cocaine. The MDMA & cocaine tested presumptive positive for fentanyl. The driver sped off after handing over the bag of drugs, leaving his license with police.

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.

UCF blood monitoring UCF College of Optics and Photonics graduate research assistants Ruitao Wu and Mahed Batarseh demonstrate the UCF-developed optical blood monitor. (University of Central Florida)ORLANDO, Fla. — Researchers from the University of Central Florida and Orlando Health say they have developed a real-time blood monitoring system that can help doctors save critical time during life-or-death operations. Researchers say the new device can provide instant blood analysis to let surgeons know if a deadly problem in many surgeries — blood coagulation — is happening. Researchers said the monitor uses an extremely small optical fiber that’s a fraction of a millimeter in diameter to assess the status of the blood. READ: UCF researchers uncover genetic clues that may help save sea turtles from mysterious diseaseResearchers hope to see the blood monitor become available within the next five to seven years.

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.

Health ophthalmologist Mehul Patel is preparing to study how the microgravity environment of space affects the structure and function of the eye.

The UCF football coaching staff just made a major move that could drastically improve one of the team’s glaring weaknesses. Class of 2023 kicker/punter Grant Reddick announced to Twitter on Saturday that he received an offer from UCF. ⚔️@UCF_Football @UCF_Recruiting @CoachB_Blackmon @BenLarsonUCF pic.twitter.com/pKrm1IxIeg — ɢʀᴀɴᴛ ʀᴇᴅᴅɪᴄᴋ 🥷 (@grantreddickk) April 2, 2022Reddick has a five-star rating from Kohl’s Kicking Academy and is ranked the no. Director of Kohl’s Kicking Camp Jamie Kohl had many positive things to say about Reddick’s Kohl’s Camp performance on his player profile. “Reddick’s most recent camp was in January of 2021.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Three University of Central Florida researchers were awarded millions of dollars from the U.S. Department of Defense for the Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative. The research projects are aimed at facilitating the growth of newly emerging technologies for the U.S. Department of Defense. The recipients comprised Kareem Ahmed, UCF mechanical and aerospace engineering associate professor, Tania Roy, UCF nanoscience technology center assistant professor, and Kevin Coffey, UCF materials science and engineering professor. READ: UCF researcher awarded Mayor’s Distinguished Resident AwardAhmed was awarded $7.5 million for the project. The research advances detonation-based propulsion for hypersonic and space rockets using jet and rocket propellant multiphase fuels for ultimate hypersonic and rocket propulsion performance, UCF said.

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

A man accused of attacking a woman inside of a restroom at Orlando International Airport was hit with new charges Tuesday as court records revealed a second attack at the airport.

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Two men have been arrested in connection with multiple catalytic converter thefts on the University of Central Florida’s main campus, police said. UCF catalytic converter arrests Two men have been arrested in connection with multiple catalytic converter thefts on the University of Central Florida’s main campus, police said. (wftv.com)READ: New program allows Osceola County class of 2022 to attend Valencia, Osceola Technical colleges freeDuring the arrest, more than 20 catalytic converters and a firearm were recovered, police said. License plate readers also showed their rental car entering and leaving campus multiple times throughout the day. READ: Central Florida food truck owners feeling the heat from rising pricesThere have been 14 catalytic converter thefts reported to UCF police so far in 2022, the school said.

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida police are urging students, staff and campus visitors to be aware of an increase in catalytic converter thefts on campus. Since Thursday, UCF police said there have been at least six reports of catalytic converters stolen from vehicles parked in lots and garages on the main campus. Officers said similar incidents have recently been reported off-campus in Orange County, as well as last month on UCF’s main campus. READ: Most medical debt to be removed from credit reportsPolice are asking that the university community remain alert for this type of activity in parking lots and garages and call 911 immediately if it is observed. UCF Police Department can be reached by calling 407-823-5555 or 911 for an active emergency.

Power suit University of Central Florida and NASA researchers have teamed up to develop a “power suit” for electric vehicles and spacecraft. (University of Central Florida)ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida and NASA researchers have teamed up to develop a “power suit” for electric vehicles and spacecraft. Officials said the suit is made of layered carbon composite material that works as an energy-storing supercapacitor-battery hybrid device. The suit is as strong as steel, lighter than aluminum and helps boost a vehicle’s power capacity. READ: Donated boat to help advance UCF sea turtle researchAs a supercapacitor, it would also boost an electric car’s power, giving it the extra push it needs to go from zero to 60 mph in 3 seconds.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida hosted more than 1,000 local high school students on Friday as part of the Latinos In Action Youth Leadership Conference. READ: UCF, Amazon announce partnership to offer free tuition program for employeesSeveral Central Florida schools participated in the event. Photos: Latinos In Action Youth Leadership Conference returns to University of Central FloridaExpand Autoplay Image 1 of 9 Latinos In Action Youth Leadership Conference returns to University of Central FloridaThey focused on several topics, including applying for scholarships and adapting to on-campus life. READ: UCF ranked among top 10 online bachelor’s programs in U.S.Because of the pandemic, this was the first time the conference was held at UCF in two years. Currently, more than 18,000 Latino students are enrolled at UCF, comprising 28-percent of the university’s student population.