Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category
Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
A UCF student is being accused of causing a fatal crash early Saturday morning and has had her blood drawn to test for alcohol, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Dana McKinnon, 22, suffered minor injuries in the early-morning crash in Orlando that left one person dead.
The driver of the van, Vinh Vo,...
May 19th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
Transportation Safety Board Recommends Tougher Drinking Standards for Drivers
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommenced that all 50 states lower the threshold to the drinking and driving standard from 0.08 blood-alcohol content rate (BAC) to 0.05 BAC in an effort to curb the nation’s drunk driving death toll.
Lowering the rate to 0.05 would...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Safety | Read More
Police Agencies Consider Drones to Aid During Crisis Situations
High above a site of distress, a black figure gracefully glides through the air like an eagle in full extension.
The chaos ensuing below is now taking place under the eagle eye of this UFO like object. Emergency teams receive video from the object and are now ready to execute a plan that will end the...
April 29th, 2013 | News, Safety, UCF Administration | Read More
No Bond for Man Police Say Tried to Kill UCF Student | Video
The man accused by police of hitting a UCF student with his car and then repeatedly punching her in the face had his first court appearance Sunday afternoon at the Orange County jail.
The judge placed Paul Gomez, 20, on a no bond status for attempted murder and aggravated battery with a motor vehicle...
April 28th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
UCF Police Say Paul Gomez Tried to Kill UCF Student in Towers Garage
A man remains in jail Saturday night after police say he struck a UCF student with his car and assaulted the victim in a parking garage on campus Friday night — leaving the victim with a broken leg and numerous cuts and abrasions across the body.
Paul Gomez, 20 Paul Gomez, 20, was arrested Friday...
April 28th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
Wide Range of Grades for James Seevakumaran During Seven Years in College
The first class James Seevakumaran took in college was college algebra in Spring of 2004 — it resulted in a “D” letter grade.
After that first class, Seevakumaran’s college grades ranged widely — with some semesters consisting of only “A’s” and “B’s”...
April 24th, 2013 | Academics, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
Suspicious Device Leads to Evacuation of Waterford Lakes Mall
UPDATE All of the devices have been cleared by the Orange County Bomb Squad. Businesses will reopen shortly.
Several suspicious device have led authorities to evacuate the Waterford Lakes Town Center early Tuesday morning.
The Orange County Sheriff’s Office bomb squad has been called to the scene...
April 23rd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
Massive Explosion at Fertilizer Plant in Texas | Homes, Buildings Leveled
A very large explosion at a fertilizer plant in a small Texas town has left left hundreds injured and several feared dead, according to CNN.
The blast took place at the West Fertilizer Plant in West, Texas around 8:50 p.m. Town residents tell CNN there may be at least 50-60 homes completely demolished...
April 18th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Safety | Read More
UCF Revamps Fire Safety Measures for Dorms Following Foiled Attack Plot
Fire safety measures in on-campus housing have been revamped since the infamous Towers incident, said UCF communications coordinator.
“Lately, students have chosen not to leave their apartment when a fire alarm has sounded,” said Courtney Gilmartin, communications coordinator for UCF News and Information.
In...
April 16th, 2013 | Housing, News, Safety, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF Student Accused in Easter Shooting Has Charges Dropped
A 21-year-old UCF student accused of shooting two people in a crowd in Gifford on March 31 had his charges dropped Monday, according to WPTV news.
Julian Butler, 21, was arrested and booked into jail on Saturday on charges of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, two counts of aggravated assault with...
April 16th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More
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UCF Board of Trustees Set to Vote on 1.7% Tuition Increase on 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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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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