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Addition Arena employee dies after being hit by vehicle in UCF parking garage
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Addition Arena employee dies after being hit by vehicle in UCF parking garage

  • Valerie Galarza
  • Updated Sep 3, 2022
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An Addition Arena employee died after a vehicle struck him in one of UCF's parking garages on Thursday.

'Dangerous out there': UCF offers self-defense classes throughout year for students, staff
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'Dangerous out there': UCF offers self-defense classes throughout year for students, staff

  • Maria Panicheva
  • Updated Aug 29, 2022
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The three-step “run, hide, fight” protocol has quickly gained national recognition as one of the most prominent active shooter defense strategies, according to Alert Media. 

Miya's Law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, enacts stronger safety regulations
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Miya's Law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, enacts stronger safety regulations

  • Cynthia Ramirez
  • Updated Jul 30, 2022
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Gov. Ron DeSantis enacted stronger safety regulations for Florida's tenants in apartment complexes by signing Miya's Law on Monday.

UCFPD discusses active shooter protocol after recent shootings across the country
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UCFPD discusses active shooter protocol after recent shootings across the country

  • Caitlin Simpson
  • Updated Jun 19, 2022
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The UCF Police Department wants to remind students of what to do if there is an active shooter on campus due to recent events across the nation.

UCF sees more Baker Acts since students returned to campus in 2021
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UCF sees more Baker Acts since students returned to campus in 2021

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Updated May 22, 2022
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The UCF Police Department is seeing an increasing number of students in crisis this year.

DUI cases on the rise at UCF after onset of pandemic
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DUI cases on the rise at UCF after onset of pandemic

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Updated May 2, 2022
  • 0

Bill DeMott often hears the phrase, "I’m sorry for your loss."

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UCF Formula SAE no longer allowed to test race on campus, impacting performance
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UCF Formula SAE no longer allowed to test race on campus, impacting performance

  • Sarah Harwell
  • Updated Apr 29, 2022
  • 0

UCF Knight Racing Formula SAE went from a top 10 team to no longer being allowed to test race its vehicle at the university.  

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Lynx buses repeal mask mandate after TSA announcement
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Lynx buses repeal mask mandate after TSA announcement

  • Jonathan Taylor
  • Apr 25, 2022
  • 0

Orlando’s Lynx bus service announced an end to its mask mandate on Tuesday morning, effective immediately.

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Icon Park FreeFall operator made manual adjustments to sensor, according to report
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Icon Park FreeFall operator made manual adjustments to sensor, according to report

  • Kristen McKay
  • Updated Apr 26, 2022
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A ride operator in Orlando's Icon Park made manual adjustments to the sensor, resulting to the ride being unsafe and the death of a 14-year-old boy, according to an investigation report.

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Catalytic converter theft rises Central Florida
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Catalytic converter theft rises Central Florida

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Updated Apr 18, 2022
  • 0

When senior business major Oliver Casey approached his Honda Element on a Thursday afternoon, he discovered his catalytic converter had been stolen.

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UCF Information Security to roll out multi-factor authentication to students
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UCF Information Security to roll out multi-factor authentication to students

  • Hannah Jo Groves
  • Updated Apr 7, 2022
  • 0

UCF Information Technology and the Information Security Office are working toward rolling out a multi-factor authentication for all students. 

Texan suspects arrested following recent catalytic converter thefts
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Texan suspects arrested following recent catalytic converter thefts

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Mar 26, 2022
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Two Texans were arrested as suspects in stealing catalytic converters at UCF, according to a UCF Alert on March 19.

That was one fire project: Engineering buildings evacuated for some smoke
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That was one fire project: Engineering buildings evacuated for some smoke

  • Patricia Tolley
  • Updated Mar 28, 2022
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Equipment caught on fire during a lab project Thursday morning, leading to Engineering I and II buildings to be evacuated, according to a UCF alert.

UCF Police Department completes voluntary accreditation evaluation
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UCF Police Department completes voluntary accreditation evaluation

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Mar 17, 2022
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The UCF Police Department completed a voluntary three-day accreditation evaluation designed to improve its operations and transparency on March 10.

UCF Public Safety Awards Ceremony recognizes officers for saving lives
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UCF Public Safety Awards Ceremony recognizes officers for saving lives

  • Abigail Rudolph
  • Updated Mar 1, 2022
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When Sgt. Frank Imparato met a suicidal student on top of a parking garage, he talked to her about Harry Potter.

UCF Board of Trustees wants to change UCF's large enrollment reputation, improve cyber security
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UCF Board of Trustees wants to change UCF's large enrollment reputation, improve cyber security

  • Patricia Tolley
  • Updated Mar 1, 2022
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Changes in cyber security and UCF's large enrollment recognition are priorities for the Board of Trustees, the BOT said at a meeting Wednesday.

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Students move back into Rosen housing after pipe burst
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Students move back into Rosen housing after pipe burst

  • Alexandra Sullivan
  • Updated Feb 26, 2022
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Students are moving back into Rosen housing after a pipe burst, causing a flood to the first floor of the dorms and about 70 students' evacuation. 

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Missing Collegiate Cyber Defense Team trophy found
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Missing Collegiate Cyber Defense Team trophy found

  • Sarah Harwell
  • Feb 24, 2022
  • 0

As facilities manager for the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Peter Alfieris calls himself the key master, gatekeeper and knower of all things of the engineering buildings. 

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Knightshade residents worried their cars could be the next victims of break-ins
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Knightshade residents worried their cars could be the next victims of break-ins

  • Emily Paul
  • Updated Feb 22, 2022
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Despite increased security measures after car break-ins at Knightshade in January, some residents still feel unsafe.

OCSO Releases a Video With Persons of Interest in shooting near UCF
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OCSO Releases a Video With Persons of Interest in shooting near UCF

  • Jonathan Whitley
  • Updated Apr 6, 2021
  • 0

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office released a video on their Facebook page Tuesday of two persons of interest and a getaway vehicle from the shooting at Plaza on University in early Jan., less than a mile from the UCF main campus. 

  • OCSO Releases a Video With Persons of Interest in shooting near UCF
  • Busted pipe causes flooding at John C. Hitt library
  • Vigil held in remembrance of Parkland shooting
  • UCFPD makes innovation a priority by implementing license plate readers, body cameras
  • UCF student crashes truck into shopping center sign
  • UCFPD presents the true cost of DUIs
  • Armored emergency truck donated to UCFPD's Heavy Response Team
  • UCF Holi festival of color 2019 brings fun, health concerns about colored powder
  • UCF downtown campus safety team gets new 4 legged addition
  • UCFPD to add more blue light emergency phones despite decrease in usage
  • UCF Police Department provides training on impartial bias
  • Title IX Training educates students on discrimination, sexual misconduct
  • 'Stay aware of your surroundings': UCFPD issues alert to students
  • Wife of dead UCF faculty member charged with second-degree murder, tampering with evidence
  • UCFPD doubles down on pedestrian safety by placing officers at campus crosswalks
  • UCF student arrested for having fully automatic AR-15 in car at campus dorm
  • UCFPD, SGA create new Knight Ride Program
  • UCFPD chief implements new technology to increase transparency, safety
  • UCFPD, SGA to introduce new safe escort service
  • UCFPD officers undergo training to reduce biased policing
  • UCFPD educates students to stay safe after sexual battery incidents
  • UCF urges students to be safe during the holidays
  • Armed home invasion at Pointe at Central apartments leads to multiple arrests
  • Alleged kidnapping reported at UCF
  • UCF police arrest man they say pulled BB gun on pizza delivery driver near Knights Plaza
  • UCFPD: Man waves gun at pizza delivery driver near Knights Plaza
  • UCFPD's first therapy dog will help victims of violent crimes
  • Safe Driving Event sheds light on dangers of distracted driving
  • UCF Police, Student Health Services partner for 'Drug Take Back' event
  • UCFPD annual security report finds decrease in on-campus crimes in 2016
  • UCF departments share storm preparation procedures during hurricane season
  • UCF Police swears in 4 new officers during emotional ceremony
  • The fight to keep guns off campus
  • UCF prepares for Hurricane Matthew, students evacuating
  • Green Dot UCF officially launches with block party
  • UCFPD swears in six new officers
  • Tivoli fire: One year later
  • Student arrested on charges of "video voyeurism" on campus
  • Sirens sound at UCF: This is just a test
  • Orlandoans demand action on gun control from Rubio, other legislators
  • Legislators and citizens march for gun reform
  • Security now a top concern for local nightlife
  • Mass shooting at Pulse mobilizes Orlando
  • UCF Police alert the community after increase in car burglaries
  • Hack@UCF offers advice on identity theft protection
  • Anti-Semitic case becomes inactive
  • UCF Social Security hack affects 63,000 students and faculty
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Remembering Dylan Lyons, UCF alumnus and journalist
Remembering Dylan Lyons, UCF alumnus and journalist
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Remembering Dylan Lyons, UCF alumnus and journalist

In memory of Dylan Lyons, 1998-2023

Dylan's work for NSM Today

  • UCF partners with Nemours Children's Hospital to create a new school program
  • Orange County approves $10M fund for Pulse memorial expansion
  • AAF suspends all operations, ends regular season 2 weeks early

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NEWSCAST: A bill that will impact higher education majors and minors has advanced to the Florida Senate- 03/24/2023
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NEWSCAST: A bill that will impact higher education majors and minors has advanced to the Florida Senate- 03/24/2023

  • Ashley Marshall
  • Mar 24, 2023
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In this week's newscast, Knightly News brings you information about, Florida lawmakers improve theme park safety, a Florida bill that impacts higher education heads to the senate, UCF budget cuts, Knights football and more.

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