Would-Be Rapist Targets UCF Students with Flashlight

A female UCF student was targeted by a man deputies say is using a flashlight to apparently spook his victims and try and rape them, according to reports. The 18-year-old was victimized by the man on Saturday as she slept next to her boyfriend. She said the flashlight-toting intruder walked into the...

March 3rd, 2010 | Crime, Safety | Read More

Man Toting 2 Guns Near UCF Arrested by OCSO

UPDATE: KnightNews.com was sent the picture of the man holding two guns early Monday morning by a resident in the neighborhood. The tipster claims this guy gets drunk, and “goes on crazy rants” about once a month. The tipster says it is the second time this month he has had an episode. We...

February 28th, 2010 | News, Safety | Read More

UCF Admits Mold Infestation After We Ask Questions

We’re Still Waiting to Hear Whether Lease Is Still Binding University of Central Florida freshman Albert Piedrahita may never have known the UCF-affiliated apartment he was living in was infested with mold, if he didn’t report how he was unexpectedly forced to move out to KnightNews.com’s...

February 28th, 2010 | Housing, News, Safety | Read More

Gabrielle’s Outlook: Toyota’s Turmoil

I’ve been closely following the Toyota problems since the moment it hit. I’m from a family of Toyota owners, and naturally, if our cars were to be recalled, it would be most unfortunate. What started as a problem with a few gas pedals quickly ballooned into a worldwide recall of almost 9 million...

February 25th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, Safety | Read More

BREAKING: Fire Rescue Responds to Pegasus Landing

KnightNews.com is getting reports of a possible fire that broke out in Pegasus Landing within the last hour. It doesn’t appear like there was any damage, and it’s possible this was just an alarm and the fire department responded as a precaution. We are working to get more information for...

February 23rd, 2010 | Housing, Safety | Read More

UCF Grad Killed In Crash With Billionaire’s Bentley, DUI Suspected

UPDATE: The Palm Beach Post is reporting that it’s been five days since the collision that left UCF grad Scott Wilson, 23, dead in his overturned car at the bottom of a Wellington canal — and the public still doesn’t know the following about the case: The results of the blood-alcohol tests...

February 17th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, Safety | Read More

Rabies Alert Issued

The following was released by the Orange County Health Department February 11th: ORANGE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT ISSUES RABIES ALERT ORLANDO – The Orange County Health Department is issuing a rabies alert, in cooperation with Orange County Animal Services, in East Orange County due to one raccoon...

February 16th, 2010 | News, Safety | Read More

Cops: Sorority Girl Imprisoned By FUBAR Manager

Manager Denies Wrongdoing, Calls Victim a ‘Disgruntled’ Former Employee KnightNews.com has received disturbing allegations about FUBAR co-manager Matthew Merdian’s treatment of a UCF sorority girl while she was working at the bar on University Blvd. and Alafaya Trail. Tipsters e-mailed...

January 23rd, 2010 | Crime, Greek Life, Safety | Read More

Communication Building Evacuated, Fire Department Called

UPDATE: As of 2:50 PM, students were let back into the building, and it appears that there was no fire threat. ___________________________ Today there was a fire alarm triggered in the Communications building at around 2:00 pm. This caused numerous fire trucks and rescue teams to investigate the area...

January 13th, 2010 | News, Safety | Read More

Students Terrified, Tied Up During Robbery Near UCF

UPDATE: According to multiple sources, the two female victims of this robbery are not UCF students. They attend Valencia Community College. KnightNews.com reached one of the Valencia students living at the home by phone yesterday. In that interview, she said she was packing up to move out. She also said...

January 11th, 2010 | Crime, Safety | Read More

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