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Walt Disney World files lawsuit against DeSantis: Here’s why
Walt Disney World filed a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday for violating the company’s right to freedom of speech and for "government retaliation," according to a legal document. The lawsuit by Disney stated that there was targeted “government retaliation — orchestrated at every step by Gov. DeSantis as …
How the honey gets made: Beekeeping and honey harvesting in the UCF Arboretum
When the sun was coming out, one beekeeper was surrounded by buzzing sounds and the smell of pine smoke as he lifted each frame of honey in the Arboretum's backyard. Wearing his white jacket and tightly buttoned mesh hat, Patrick Bohlen, professor of Urban Ecology and beekeeper, said he inspects …
NEWSCAST: UCF football welcomes the most four-star players to their roster ever-04/29/2023
In this week's newscast, Knightly News brings you information about, Rep. Maxwell Frost talks about the increase of gun violence, a new bill introduced for k-12 schools that may affect summer break, a bill heads to the Fla. Senate that will make it mandatory for people to use bathrooms based…
UCF NEWSCAST
- Artificial Intelligence - Knightly News - April 29, 2023 - Individual news package (8:59)
UCF Professor utilizes virtual reality to treat PTSD in critical illness survivors
Not everyone leaves the hospital with a smile on their face after being cured of a critical illness. For some people, a stay in the hospital means developing post-intensive care syndrome and PTSD. Dr. Brian Peach has initiated a clinical trial testing the use of exposure therapy to treat those …
Children with ASD learn self-defense skills at the Family Judo for Autism program
Children who are diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder fill the halls of the CHPS Rehabilitation Innovation Center and put on their judo gis in anticipation of throwing around a fifth-degree black belt judo master every Saturday afternoon. Once a week for 45 minutes, kids ages seven and up have the …
Volunteer UCF hosts blanket service event to help children at Orlando Health
Volunteer UCF aimed to spread awareness and help kids at the Orlando Health hospital by hosting a blanket making event on Monday, a Volunteer UCF representative said. The event took place at the Teaching Academy, where approximately 20 students gathered in a classroom to put together blankets that would be …
Volunteer UCF hosts blanket service event to help children at Orlando Health
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Medical student strives to add diversity to health care
Arielle Patterson tapped her feet to the drums of Afrobeats, dancing and giggling through the night with her friends at Hampton University. Today, she sits in class at UCF’s College of Medicine, feeling more alone than ever. Looking around the room, the difference in diversity from her historically Black college …
Rep. Maxwell Frost announces legislation to create gun violence prevention office
On April 10, United States Rep. Maxwell Frost spoke at Orlando City Hall about the first piece of legislation he has introduced as a member of Congress — a bill that would create the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice. Frost said the legislation is …
Rep. Maxwell Frost announces legislation to create gun violence prevention office
On April 10, United States Rep. Maxwell Frost spoke at Orlando City Hall about the first piece of legislation he has introduced as a member of Congress — a bill that would create the Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the U.S. Department of Justice. Frost said the legislation is …
Nursing alumni join together at the College of Nursing Alumni and Friends Reunion
The chatter of dozens of UCF nursing alumni filled the halls of the Celeste Hotel on Saturday night as they sipped on glasses of chardonnay and reunited with past classmates in anticipation for this year’s College of Nursing reunion. Although an annual event, Victoria Wright said this year’s College of …
WEBCAST: Culture coloring event gives students a space to talk about problems in society- 04/20/2023
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Orlando Dreamers speak up against possible repeal of undocumented students' in-state tuition
Students from across Orlando gathered at UCF on March 30 to talk about how their dreams of continuing their college education may not be realized. "How can you look at someone who has studied so hard for so long and say 'just kidding, you don't deserve to pay in-state tuition …
WEBCAST: UCF rowing coach resigns after 20 seasons- 04/18/2023
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‘This is a dream for me’: John Rhys Plumlee plays baseball and football on the same day
That’s all the time that separated John Rhys Plumlee from playing in UCF baseball’s game against Memphis to playing quarterback in UCF football’s spring game on Friday night. And while those seven minutes were the difference between Plumlee playing two sports, it was also the culmination of his dream from …
UCF baseball accused of tampering with bats, Lovelady denies
The UCF baseball team has been accused by a former player of cheating by tampering with bats, according to a statement from head coach Greg Lovelady. In the statement from UCF Athletics, first obtained by the Orlando Sentinel, Lovelady said the former player who recently quit had a video of …
NEWSCAST: Ron Desantis signed Live Local Act that aims to alleviate the high costs of housing- 04/14/2023
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Former state Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith announces run for Florida Senate
Standing proudly in front of city hall with over a hundred of his supporters, Carlos Guillermo Smith launched his campaign for state senate on Saturday. Smith, the 42-year-old former state representative, announced on Friday he would be running in the 2024 election for Florida State Senate District 17. Smith was …
"It's something everyone should try": Young Poet Society welcomes new members
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WEBCAST: Many economic forecasters and researchers are saying a recession is inbound- 04/12/2023
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WEBCAST: UCF professor speaks about historic town Eatonville
- Eatonville - Knightly News - April 10, 2023 - Individual VOSOT (1:40)
UCF bans TikTok and other apps from university's network
TikTok and several other apps have been banned from use on UCF's networks and devices as of Thursday, according to a university-issued email. The action comes after a Florida Board of Governors emergency meeting on March 29 that required all of Florida’s public universities to follow the State University System’s …
WEBCAST: Disney and Universal theme parks agree to raise their base pay for employees- 04/05/2023
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WEBCAST: Insight on UCF football teams progress during their spring practice- 04/04/2023
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