Archive for the ‘Safety’ Category

2 Car Burglaries Reported At Greek Row During Sorority Spirit Week

After KnightNews.com received tips about cars being broken into last night on Greek Row during sorority spirit week, KnightNews confirmed with UCF Police that two car burglaries were reported. (Advertisement – Story Continues Below) KnightNews.com talked to Sgt. Williamson, a UCF Police Spokesman,...
August 12th, 2011 | Crime, News, Safety, UCF Greek Life | Read More

UCF Playmate Shanna Marie McLaughlin Arrested for Packing Gun at OIA

Shanna Marie McLaughlin, the University of Central Florida grad who made international headlines for her sexy shoot in the Knights locker room, was reportedly arrested Monday for trying to bring a gun through Orlando International Airport security. (Advertisement – Story Continues Below) Shanna...
August 10th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Entertainment, News, Safety | Read More

Fire Trucks, Police Surround UCF Towers Apartments

KnightNews.com is getting tips that several firetrucks and UCF police cars have swarmed the UCF Towers apartments. Firetrucks at UCF Towers At least three firetrucks were reported on scene in the area of Tower 4. Towers resident Jonathan Cannon told KnightNews.com residents were told that a cooking fire...
July 30th, 2011 | Housing, News, Safety | Read More

Mysterious Police Activity at UCF Towers, 1 Arrest Reported

Read our full update from the FBI and see a picture of the student arrested for the alleged hacking. Update: FBI spokesman Dave Couvertier released this statement regarding the incident earlier today at UCF, “there is ongoing law enforcement activity regarding a cyber investigation.” Update: UCF...
July 19th, 2011 | Crime, News, Safety | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: ‘Boxing Match with Words’ when O’Leary Testifies

The following is exclusive legal commentary from KnightNews.com legal analyst and Orlando attorney Lisa Figueroa. Boxing Match With Words – And the Fight Continues On the day of the most important witness for the UCFAA’s testimony, the Courtroom seemed more like a boxing ring than a court of law. ...
June 24th, 2011 | COMMENTARY, Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Safety, Sports | Read More

Ereck Plancher Trial: George O’Leary Set to Testify in UCF Player Death Case

Update: 1:45 p.m. Wednesday: Coach George O’Leary came into the court, wearing a suit and ready to testify Wednesday afternoon. However, he left court after the lawyers decided they wouldn’t need him today after all, due to scheduling issues of other witnesses. It was the first time O’Leary...
June 22nd, 2011 | Ereck Plancher Trial, Football, News, Safety | Read More

At Least 1 Death at EDC in Dallas; Will Vegas be Cancelled?

After a controversial rave came to Orlando without any major problems reported, KnightNews.com is monitoring reports of at least one death following the Electric Daisy Carnival in Dallas and as many as 30 people being rushed to hospitals for drug, alcohol and heat-related illnesses. Dallas police are...
June 19th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Music, News, Safety | Read More

Severe Weather, Hail Hit UCF Area Saturday

Severe weather hit the UCF area yesterday, with a tornado warning posted for Orange County and hail reported just north of campus. KnightNews.com got tips that the UCF Rec and Wellness center was briefly put on lockdown while the storms passed. One tree near the main entrance of campus was snapped...
June 19th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, News, Safety, Weather | Read More

If You Hear Explosions Near UCF Today, Don’t Worry

KnightNews.com has learned that an anti-terrorism training exercise will play out in Central Florida Research Park next to the University of Central Florida main campus Wednesday, June 8 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. According to UCF, the exercise will start at the Army Research Laboratory at 12423 Research...
June 8th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Safety | Read More

Geraldo Calls Casey Anthony ‘Child Killing Slut’; Predicts Conviction would be Overturned

Fox News host Geraldo Rivera is making bold statements about Casey Anthony, condemning her as a “child killing slut” during his national 10 p.m. show Sunday. Casey Anthony partied after her daughter's death His comments came while explaining his belief that any conviction against Anthony,...
June 6th, 2011 | Crime, News, Safety | Read More
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