Archive for the ‘Housing’ Category

2 UCF Alumni Arrested in Sorority House Heist; 1 Had Gun, Cops Say

If it weren’t for a vigilant Waste Management employee who called police, two UCF alumni may have gotten away with a $300 Wii gaming system, a $35 decorative pot, a $20 flower vase and a $50 trophy. That’s according to a UCF police report obtained by KnightNews.com, which accuses Michael...
December 16th, 2011 | Crime, Housing, News, UCF Greek Life | Read More

Ann Hefferin’s Manner of Death was ‘Natural’

FIRST ON KNIGHTNEWS.COM AT 2:30 P.M. The Orange-Osceola County Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed to KnightNews.com the manner of Ann Hefferin’s death was “natural” — and was caused by a bacterial infection. Information that some sort of a bacterial infection caused...
September 30th, 2011 | Health, Housing, News, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life | Read More

Uranium Found in College Dorm at Florida University, FBI Investigating

The FBI is investigating after a small amount of uranium — a radioactive chemical found in bombs and nuclear weapons — was found in a Stetson University dorm room, MyFoxOrlando.com reported. The haz mat team checked it out and the building was evacuated, but the station reported that the...
September 2nd, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Housing, News, Safety | Read More

‘The Plaza’ Across From UCF to be Bulldozed, Rebuilt with Apartments, Retail

Plans have been announced to bulldoze “The Plaza” shopping center across from the University of Central Florida’s main campus, which hosts popular bars like Deko, Knight Library and FUBAR, so it can be rebuilt with retail and residential. Tell your friends: That’s according...
August 14th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, Housing, News | 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

UCF Hacking Suspect Scott Arciszewski Back on Campus After FBI Arrest

University of Central Florida honors student Scott Arciszewski was back in the same campus dorm room Tuesday night that FBI agents had hauled him out of just hours earlier while arresting him on hacking charges. Scott Arciszewski's Facebook photo That’s according to a new report out of Southwest...
July 20th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Housing, News | Read More

Victim Grabs Machete, Suspect Opens Fire in Latest UCF Area Robbery Attempt

Last night, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office responded to another armed robbery attempt in the UCF area. This one, however, was also a home invasion. It unfolded on Alafaya Trail in the area of Pegasus Pointe and Campus Crossing. Witnesses tipped off KnightNews.com around 12:30 a.m. last night...
March 29th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Crime, Housing, News, Safety | Read More

New Natural Gas Engine to Supply One Third of UCF’s Energy

UCF takes another step in an attempt at sustainability with the groundbreaking of a giant Mitsubishi engine that runs on natural gas. The engine itself, which will be located in the central power plant across from the water tower is a 30×10 ft generator that will supply the campus with one third...
March 16th, 2011 | Housing, News | Read More

RWC’s Outdoor Adventure Offers Unique Programs for Getting Active Outside

UCF’s Outdoor Adventure provides countless and diverse opportunities for getting healthy and being outdoors. The five main programs offered are the Challenge Course, Lake Claire, the Climbing Tower, the Rental Center and Adventure Trips. While each program is unique, they all share the basic goals...
February 28th, 2011 | Housing, Student Orgs, UCF Administration | Read More

‘Rollover’ Crash Outside Pegasus Pointe Blocked Alafaya Tuesday Night

Alafaya Trail is back to normal tonight, after what witnesses said was a rollover crash outside Pegasus Pointe that FHP also reported caused some road blockage during the Tuesday night commute. Crash outside Pegasus Pointe near UCF KnightNews.com went to the scene and found witnesses hanging around the...
February 15th, 2011 | Housing, News, Safety | Read More
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