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Gatherings Murder Suspect Charles Dessus Faces Judge in Court
Yesterday evening, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrested Charles Dessus, 18, in relation to the shooting death of Brandon Benjamin. Dessus was charged with first degree murder with a firearm.
Today, Dessus made his first court appearance at the Orange County Jail. He was given no...
September 12th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime | Read More
OCSO: The Gatherings Murder Suspect in Custody
Orange County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Charles Dessus, 18, in relation to the shooting at The Gatherings apartment complex early last Saturday, officials say.
Deputies say Brandon Benjamin, a Full Sail University student, was shot and killed last Saturday after a fight broke out after a party...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime | Read More
UCF Student Tiffany Maher in So You Think You Can Dance Final
In June, Knightnews.com did a feature story on Tiffany Maher, a UCF Student who was featured on Fox’s hit reality TV show, So You Think You Can Dance.
Since then, Maher has taken her journey all the way to becoming one of the final four contestants. Along the way, she is one of the only contestants...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Culture, News, Student Orgs | Read More
Club Spotlight: Cru’s Impact at UCF and Worldwide
With over 73,000 students involved nationwide, and more than 500 UCF students in attendance at their first meeting of Fall 2012, Cru’s impact is already immense, and will potentially become greater at their upcoming Fall 2012 conference.
Specific to UCF, Cru is hosting a Fall Conference named “Revolution,”...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, Campus Involvement, Entertainment, News, Night Life, Student Orgs | Read More
Americans Across U.S. Commemorate 9/11’s 11th Anniversary
It’s a sad day for many people, remembering and mourning the loss of over 3,000 victims—yet it also provides for much-needed time to connect and sympathize with those around us, regardless of background.
Whether Democrat or Republican, nothing else seems to matter when it comes to sympathizing with...
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Campus Beat, Campus Involvement | Read More
Live Video: 9/11 Memorial in NYC
Below is live video of the September 11 memorial taking place in New York City.
UCF students also had their own memorial today, planting flags on campus.
September 11th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Politics, Safety, Videos | Read More
Video of Shooting at The Gatherings Apartments May Help Catch Killer
UPDATE 9/11: One day after the video clue was released, OCSO confirms they arrested a suspect in this college student’s murder.
Charles Dessus, 18, is the murder suspect who was arrested tonight, according to OCSO. Tips from the video released yesterday helped catch the suspect, according to OCSO.
We’re...
September 10th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News | Read More
Witnesses: Pepper Spray Discharge In Ladies Restroom Sparks Union Evacuation
Update 3 at 6:20 PM, 9/10/12- UCF Student Union officials confirm it was an accidental pepper spray discharge that caused the building to be shutdown. It’s now reopened.
KnightNews.com talked to students who said it went off in the ladies restroom. Listen to some interviews we grabbed with students...
September 10th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
Obama’s Campaign “Lifted” During Trip to Florida
President Obama campaigned in Central Florida today as part of his two-day rally throughout the state.
While visiting a pizza shop in Ft. Pierce however, Obama got a bigger lift than expected. Scott Van Duzer, the pizza shop owner, managed to bear hug Obama, lifting him nearly a foot off the ground.
After...
September 9th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Politics | Read More
Shooting Near UCF Leaves One Dead
A shooting at The Gathering Apartments near UCF left one man dead early Saturday morning.
Officials say Brandon Benjamin, 24, was fatally shot while leaving a party at the apartment complex around 2am Saturday. He was transported to Florida Hospital East where he later died of his injuries. Deputies...
September 8th, 2012 | Crime | Read More
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UCF Board of Trustees Approve $1.4 Billion Dollar Budget With No Tuition Increase–For Now
May 23, 2013 17:05
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UCF Board of Trustees May Discuss Possible 1.7% Tuition Increase Thursday
May 22, 2013 20:05
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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