Fiesta and flavor collide at Fat Rosie’s in Waterford Lakes, where bright colors, fresh mocktails and margarita pitchers, and scratch-made regional Mexican dishes turn an ordinary night out in Orlando into a full-on celebration.
Orange County’s plans to widen McCulloch Road — a 1-mile stretch running from Lockwood Boulevard to North Tanner Road near the Orange and Seminole county line — have drawn pushback from Seminole County commissioners, who say they were left out of the conversation.
An investigation is underway near the campus of The University of Central Florida. A number of Orange County Deputy vehicles can be seen near the campus, after responding to gunshots early this morning.
She had big shoes to fill, and the added challenge of leading a team into the Big 12 conference, but Sytia Messer struggled to win games and is now out as women’s basketball coach at UCF.
Prosecutors in Utah have filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Brigham Young University standout wide receiver Parker Kingston.
People staying in the Towers community at the University of Central Florida were temporarily displaced Sunday as freezing temperatures impacted the chilled water system for three of its four buildings, according to UCF.
Themus Fulks scored 21 points, including a jumper with a minute to play to key a late run that led UCF to an 88-80 win over No. 11 Texas Tech on Saturday.
In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made “pretty large” hotel reservations in the area.
Big 12 Commission Brett Yormark says legislation currently stalled in Congress is needed to regulate college athletics and put a stop to what he essentially calls uncapped spending for name, image and likeness in football.
A SUSF spokeswoman said that several degree programs at universities across Florida have been terminated after a review by the state.
The Cheez-It Bowl, Pop Tart Bowl and the Florida Classic could have a new home in 2026, if approved by UCF officials this week.
UCF kept its slim bowl hopes alive with a 17-point rally to erase a 14-point deficit against Oklahoma State, sending the Cowboys to their 10th straight loss.
UCF said the center, which has contributed valuable energy research and outreach for 50 years, faced a sharp decline in external funding for traditional energy programs.
College football’s regular season is winding down. UCF, boasting a 4-6 record on the season, will host Oklahoma State on Senior Day this Saturday at the Acrisure Bounce House.
Linebacker Jacob Rodriguez struck the Heisman Trophy pose again after the first offensive touchdown of his career, Reggie Virgil scored three times and No. 8 Texas Tech routed UCF 48-9.
While the threat of a recession seems to have abated, there’s another danger looming over Florida’s future, UCF economist Sean Snaith announced in his latest forecast.
Sawyer Robertson threw for three touchdowns, true freshman Caden Knighten rushed for a career-high 104 yards and Baylor got back in the win column with a 30-3 victory over UCF.
The UCF Knights had to go into the transfer portal to remake their roster after leading scorer Keyshawn Hall and Moustapha Thiam, who led the Big 12 in blocks last season, transferred.
Dr. Jim Clark made the Sunshine State the focus of his career, authored about a dozen books, including several that celebrated Florida’s rich and often strange history, and his knowledge of Central Florida could delve into details that few know, unless you are a native of the state. And so many people are not. Clark died last week of an apparent heart attack in his Orlando home. He was 78.
A UCF professor was arrested last week after he chased down a student and beat him, according to the Oviedo Police Department.
UCF quarterback Tayven Jackson returned from injury to throw for 277 yards and two touchdowns to lead UCF to a 45-13 victory over West Virginia.
A man accused of provoking a group of people playing basketball at the University of Central Florida and threatening one of them also pretended to be a police officer while he was being detained, according to his arrest affidavit.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made it abundantly clear: if he had it his way, he would get rid of property taxes.
The announcement said that one of the standards to qualify for the state designation is a 60 percent four-year graduation rate.
UCF offensive line coach Shawn Clark has died nearly two weeks after being hospitalized with a medical emergency.
Students at the University of Central Florida say a racist email threatening to shoot minority students circulated on campus Thursday, prompting fear and leading some to leave classes early.
UCF’s Jaden Nixon opened the game with a 92-yard touchdown return and added touchdown runs of 87 and 66 yards as UCF never looked back in a dominant 68-7 victory over North Carolina A&T.
A man accused of recording up a woman’s skirt at the University of Central Florida’s library reportedly told a witness that it was his “job” to do so.
A drunken threat landed a Florida woman in jail earlier this year, according to court records newly obtained by News 6.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday, two days after having two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries.
Kansas basketball coach Bill Self had two stents inserted into his heart to treat blocked arteries Thursday at Lawrence Memorial Hospital after he "felt unwell and experienced some concerning symptoms.”.
Any long-time residents of the Sunshine State are likely all too familiar with sinkholes. But this section of the state sees them more than anywhere else.
Former UCF shortstop Antonio Jiminez was selected by the New York Mets in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft, continuing the program’s streak of having at least one player drafted every year since 1992.
From the design of the numbers on the chest to the Pegasus wings on the shoulders, the new UCF football uniforms commemorate every era of the program since its inception.
The Big 12 Conference started spring business meetings Wednesday, with basketball coaches discussing revenue sharing and the new coaching approach to college athletics.
For the first time in years, the University of Central Florida women’s rowing team is nationally ranked, following a historic victory at the Big 12 championship.
UCF RESTORES, a nationally recognized mental health program, unveiled its first-of-its-kind Resiliency Command Center at the University of Central Florida.
The forecast looks at housing, unemployment and industry trends across the state, though a big topic of discussion is how wages may change going forward.
A day after a fatal shooting at Florida State University in Tallahassee, students at the University of Central Florida spoke with News 6 to provide their reactions.
Amidst pushback from some students, University of Central Florida has reaffirmed its commitment to a state version of the Trump’s administration Department of Government Efficiency.
UCF’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) also offers crisis support and mental health services through appointments, walk-ins, and a 24/7 crisis hotline at 407-823-2811.
Jenna Koo, a final-year nursing student at the University of Central Florida (UCF), never anticipated that her college experience would equip her with the skills to save lives. As she approaches graduation, Koo is acutely aware of the looming nursing shortage in Florida, projected to reach nearly 60,000 by 2035, according to the Florida Hospital Association.
The event brought together educators, community leaders, and supporters to honor the Institute’s impactful work and future goals
Student families hopeful to attend Jones High School’s upcoming graduation ceremony — yet unpleased with what they call a distant choice for a venue — can look forward to some help in the form of an Uber voucher, according to Orlando District 5 City Commissioner Shan Rose.
Hunter Dickinson had 23 points and 13 rebounds, Zeke Mayo poured in 24 points, and sixth-seeded Kansas rallied to force overtime before holding off No. 14 seed UCF 98-94 on Wednesday night in the second round of the Big 12 Tournament.
The University of Central Florida suspended two fraternities as it investigates multiple reports of “dangerous and degrading” hazing incidents, a school spokesperson said Tuesday.
A UCF student newspaper accuses a fraternity on campus of using hate symbols during a hazing ritual. The controversial photo depicts a blindfolded student holding what appears to be a swastika symbol, with the student’s face obscured.
A University of Central Florida professor was suspended after an investigation revealed he had been drinking and partying with students last year, according to documents gathered by News 6 this week.
Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis has written a letter to Elon Musk requesting the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) audit what he calls “censorship grants” made federally to some public universities.
According to the UCF business incubator program director, 40% of the companies it works with depend on federal funds.
Hunter Dickinson scored 21 of his 27 points in the first half and No. 7 Kansas posted the second-largest margin of victory in program history, beating UCF 99-48 in a Big 12 game.
Word spread about his exploits after a YouTube video showed the Ratman in action, reportedly fighting off a “would-be bike thief.”
Darius Johnson had 24 points, Keyshawn Hall scored 22 and UCF upped its win streak to six after holding on for an 87-83 victory over Texas Tech in a Big 12 Conference opener.
