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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.

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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.

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

A 24-year-old woman was taken to the hospital early Saturday morning after being shot while driving in a residential area near the University of Central Florida's main campus, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

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.

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.

As Russian troops continue their assault through Ukraine, one University of Central Florida student is there on the ground.

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.

Amazon’s Career Choice program is a partnership between Amazon and UCF, which provides Amazon employees with assistance to earn an education and learn new skills. Amazon says students who are approved through the program will qualify to have applicable tuition and fees prepaid. UCF estimates it has more than 600 alumni working at Amazon locations across the country in a variety of management, marketing and information technology roles. Read: Amazon closing its physical stores, including 4-star and pop-up shopsEstablished in 2012, Amazon’s Career Choice program is part of a $1.2 billion investment by Amazon to help employees move into higher-paying, in-demand jobs. More information on Amazon Career Choice can be found here.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — A Volusia County Council member says bats may be the solution to keeping the area’s mosquito population under control. READ: UCF campus home to thousands of batsThe county spends nearly $11 million a year on its mosquito control. - It is said that a single bat can eat 1000-1200... Posted by Danny Robins, Volusia County Council, District 3 on Tuesday, February 22, 2022A single box can cost approximately $35 and hold around 75 bats. He has also proposed using jail inmates or students to help build the bat boxes to cut down on the cost. Robins says Volusia County residents can also build them on their own.

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.

The football schedule for the 2022 season for the University of Central Florida has been released.

There's one rule when setting an egg-flipping record: you can't crack under pressure. Not that there's much pressure on at the omelet flip contest at...

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida’s Online Bachelor’s Program was recently named as one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report. 👂 Our online programs have been ranked in the Top 20 “Best Online Bachelor’s Programs” in the nation by @USNewsEducation for five years in a row — this time at No. But wait, there’s more… 👀 #bestonlineprograms pic.twitter.com/JPw1TOTONg — UCF Online (@UCFOnline) January 25, 2022UCF enrolls more than 6,000 fully online students around the world with more than 100 online programs to offer. READ: Astra targeting Thursday afternoon for 3rd attempt at rocket launch from Space CoastUCF has been offering online bachelor’s degree programs since before 1998. U.S. News also ranked UCF at number 8 overall for both Online Bachelor’s Programs for veterans, and online Bachelor’s in Business Programs.

ORLANDO, Fla. — The University of Central Florida and Disney are teaming up for an exclusive job recruitment event. “Labor force shortages, you know, that is the situation we are still dealing with,” said Youcheng Wang, dean of UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management. READ: Here’s how you can apply for rental assistance in OrlandoIt’s one of the reasons the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management is holding its student and alumni recruitment event Wednesday with Walt Disney World. Not only is Disney the largest employer in Central Florida, it employs the most UCF hospitality management graduates. It starts at 10 a.m. at the Rosen College on Universal Boulevard.

The Florida Gators will play against the Florida State Seminoles on Black Friday this year, the Atlantic Coast Conference announced Monday night.

More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside a Central Florida shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from a highway overpass before authorities broke them up.

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 has revealed more details on how its 44,206-seat football stadium may add seating and more. To make up for that reduction, the university proposes adding 5,000 seats in the north end zone, for a net gain of 1,450 seats. Click here to read Ryan Lynch’s story on the Orlando Business Journal’s website. Read: UCF, Florida State among universities to research aviation for NASA©2022 Cox Media Group

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.

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

A date has been set for the University of Central Florida Spring Game.

Seminole High School went on lockdown shortly after noon Wednesday following a shooting on campus, according to district officials.

The 2021-22 NFL playoffs kicked off this past weekend and Knight Nation had six different reasons to tune in. The University of Central Florida saw six of its football alumni compete in the NFL playoffs this weekend. Let’s break down how each former Knight performed in the opening round of the playoffs. Buffalo Bills WR Gabriel DavisIn Buffalo’s blistering cold battle vs. the New England Patriots on Saturday night, Gabriel and the Bills absolutely dominated the Patriots en rout to a 47-17 victory. Philadelphia Eagles DB Tay GowanGowan was listed as inactive in the Eagles’ 31-15 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday.

A study involving researchers at the University of Central Florida was published on Thursday in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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. — Mayor Buddy Dyer and UCF President Dr. Alexander Cartwright celebrated the opening of a new tech startup and innovation hub in downtown Orlando Tuesday. Two organizations that are helping Orlando become a hub for innovation have a new home. From their new location on Orange Avenue in @DWNTWN_ORLANDO, @UCFBIP and @starterstudio will work together to strengthen our city's startup ecosystem. Since it was launched in 1999, UCF’s Business Incubation Program has assisted more than 300 local startup companies. 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.

The college football season isn’t completely over yet, another game will be played in Orlando.

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.

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.

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

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

ORLANDO, Fla. — New rules are in force for international travelers coming to Orlando International Airport and other airports nationwide. It’s all an effort to control the coronavirus as the omicron variant has now crept its way into half of the states, including Florida. “I’m afraid that will kind of have a negative impact on travel,” said Dr. Robertico Croes with the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality Management, which is closely monitoring what the omicron variant is doing to tourism. READ: Stricter international flight COVID-19 testing rules go into effect“There’s nothing worse for travelers than uncertainty right now,” Croes said. As of this week, all inbound international travelers are required to test negative for COVID-19 within one day of departure for the United States, regardless of vaccination status.

UCF Biologist Patrick Bohlen says the bats pose no threat to the public. Check out this video of bats flying out of the entrance to the largest bat colony on the UCF campus! #BatWeek #bats #spookyseason pic.twitter.com/xIpVSLxwID — UCF Arboretum (@UCF_Arboretum) October 26, 2018In fact, UCF students have studied the bats for research, including determining whether the droppings, or guano, could be a hazardous pollutant to a nearby stream. While they don’t pose a threat to the public, Bohlen warns bats can carry rabies, and should never be picked up off the ground. It's Frickin' Bats (on UCF's Campus) It's frickin' bats (on campus) 🦇 Spooky season has us wondering about the bats at the UCF Arboretum.

Investigators took a description of the suspect, which matched another man reported to have been taking pictures of women by the restroom in the UCF library earlier in the day. UCF police reviewed surveillance video from all over campus to track the suspect’s movements and identify the vehicle he was driving. Police were able to see Mason on video in the UCF library and made contact with him there. Mason was arrested and charged with one count of video voyeurism. READ: Watchdog for Capitol police says more improvements are still needed following Jan. 6 attackAccording to UCF, Mason has no affiliation with the university.

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida police are looking for a voyeurism suspect who they believe could be a habitual offender. #UCFAlert: Crime Awareness Update from UCFPDFull message below and linked here: https://t.co/VD1BKKc6nt pic.twitter.com/77NnCPybBZ — UCF Police Dept. They’re asking anyone who thinks they may be a potential victim, or who can help identify the suspect to call their non-emergency line at (407) 823-5555. READ: Davenport woman accused of leaving child behind at gas station while drunkUCF has a number of resources for crime victims seeking help. Victim specialists are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling (407) 823-1200, or texting (407) 823-6868.

ORLANDO, Fla. — University of Central Florida faculty members say the university refuses to pay them a fair wage, despite sitting on more than $100 million in federal assistance it received during the pandemic. Faculty members who spoke out in the current union bargaining with the university said the sides grow increasingly farther apart. Now they want to know why more than $100 million in leftover pandemic federal relief hasn’t come their way. This is the same raise UCF provided to non-union faculty and staff and also accepted by the other unions that represent UCF employees. For the institutional share of HEERF dollars, UCF has allocated $119.1 million out of $184 million.

A year later, scientists and Puerto Ricans are still reeling from the loss of the iconic Arecibo radio telescope.

Otis Anderson Jr. A former University of Central Florida football player died in a shooting in Jacksonville on Monday. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — A former University of Central Florida football player died in a shooting in Jacksonville on Monday. Otis Anderson Jr. died and one woman was hurt in the shooting in North Jacksonville. “My brief interaction with him was special - he cared very deeply for UCF,” Mohajir wrote on Twitter. https://t.co/NnQEivTswG — Terry Mohajir (@TerryMohajirAD) November 30, 2021Channel 9′s sister station Action News Jax contributed to this report.

The University of Central Florida has suspended three fraternities after the violent tailgate incident that took place at this past weekend’s football game. Knight News reached out to Chad Binette the Assistant Vice President of Communications at UCF and asked if UCF has identified the Fraternities involved. Binette responded by saying that UCF issued interim suspensions to Phi Beta Sigma, Alpha Phi Alpha, and Omega Psi Phi. An original video of the altercation that took place in the homecoming tailgate before the UCF/Tulane football game at one point had over 4.5 million views on TikTok. According to @lissaraaye, who posted the video said it was taken down by TikTok and deleted.

ORLANDO, Fla. — For nearly 30 years, Jim Wilkening has taught a sports officiating class at the University of Central Florida’s Recreation and Wellness Center. >>> STREAM CHANNEL 9 EYEWITNESS NEWS LIVE <<<“One of the main attributes of the class is we’re pouring people into the Central Florida community to officiate, be it at youth ball, high school ball. He’s also one of 26 people who recently completed UCF’s basketball officiating class. “But honestly, after I would say my first year taking a basketball class, that’s when I initially started building more confidence, and gaining some more knowledge.”We found Acevedo officiating the semi-finals of the Knight’s Intramural Basketball Tournament. “Understand that they are working hard, and they are trying to provide a service, and doing the best they can.”The officiating class takes place every fall, and is open to everyone- not just UCF students.

ORLANDO, Fla. — A video showing a massive brawl during homecoming events at the University of Central Florida is going viral. UCF police said they are aware of the large fight that occurred during tailgating on Saturday. WATCH: Inside the collapse of Zillow: hundreds of homes to hit Orlando marketIt’s unclear what sparked the mayhem, but the video shared with Channel 9 shows chaos. WATCH: Man caught on camera setting fire to Pulse memorial wallA man seen grilling in the video appears to be more concerned with not burning his food than the ongoing free-for-all. Click here to download the free WFTV news and weather apps, and click here to watch the latest news on your Smart TV.

Excelencia in Education, is the nation’s premier authority on efforts accelerating Latino student success in higher education. According to Excelencia, the 10 institutions earned Seal certification by demonstrating specific inclusive strategies, implementing programs with evidence of effectiveness, and registering results that showed they are intentionally serving Latino students among all of their students. Excelencia began Seal Certification in 2019 as one of the organization’s transformational strategies to lead colleges and universities to go beyond simply enrolling Latino students. The Seal provides the means to use data and practice to instill intentionality in serving Latino students. DirectConnect to UCF is one the university’s investment to serve Latino students.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Frontier Airlines pilot is accused of installing a hidden spy camera in the bedroom window of an apartment near the University of Central Florida. UCF police said Vernon Crider, 55, cut a hole in the screen of the window and placed a small camera facing the window glass to record a woman’s bedroom. Officers said when they reviewed footage on the camera, they found pictures of a man and the cockpit of an airplane. The airline said that Crider had flown into Orlando on the days the coordinated with when the camera was installed. Investigators said Crider had an expired driver’s license out of Pensacola, Florida, and a valid license in Missouri.

UCF Louisville Football Central Florida quarterback Dillon Gabriel (11) runs through an opening in the Louisville defensive line during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Friday, Sept. 17, 2021. Read: UCF student-led assistance program providing food, supplies, business attire for Knights in needYou might not be able to tailgate at the University of Central Florida on Saturday, but you can watch the Knights take on the Bearcats at the University of Cincinnati from afar. The game at Nippert Stadium will kick off at noon, and you can watch it live on Channel 9. 🚨 new combo 🚨White // White // Pewter pic.twitter.com/ankWQovkPl — UCF_Equipment (@UCF_Equipment) October 14, 2021Then watch Channel 9 Eyewitness News at 10 and 11 for all the latest game day highlights. 3-ranked Cincinnati has won the past two encounters with UCF, including a 36-33 victory last season as Desmond Ridder accounted for 395 yards and four touchdowns.

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ORLANDO, Fla. — A team of University of Central Florida researchers is helping people who live in downtown Orlando learn more about the air they’re breathing. After waiting out a pandemic delay, the plan is underway to install 100 sensors in neighborhoods across downtown. “Then we’ll be able to see, hopefully, some real differences in attitude, in values, and air quality in the city of Orlando,” said UCF researcher Dr. Thomas Bryer. READ: Orange County in ‘very good position’ in fight against COVID-19, health experts sayThe researchers are still looking for more people to host the sensors. If you live inside or just outside city limits and are interested, you can sign up to host one by clicking here.