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.

In an email sent to the Greek community on Monday, UCF addressed “serious and disturbing” hazing allegations that surfaced earlier this year.

The event brought together educators, community leaders, and supporters to honor the Institute’s impactful work and future goals

Celebrate music, theatre, dance and more as UCF Celebrates the Arts returns for its 11th year at the Dr. Phillips Center.

Strikeouts are a regular for McKenna Hawley, and she hopes to continue serving up strikes in college at UCF.

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 logo'd court at the Big 12 Tournament is causing quite a stir.

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 pedestrian was struck and killed on Alafaya Trail near the University of Central Florida, according to the Florida Highway Patrol.

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.

The Knights made an NCAA appearance last season for the first time in seven years and were picked to finish 7th in the Big 12 preseason poll.

With AI comes a long list of ethical questions and concerns.

According to the UCF business incubator program director, 40% of the companies it works with depend on federal funds.

News Director Allison McGinley is moving from News 6 to join the University of Central Florida Foundation.

News Director Allison McGinley is moving from News 6 to join the University of Central Florida Foundation.

One of Central Florida's newest pro sports teams is getting ready to serve up more fun and success at UCF's Addition Financial Arena on Thursday night.

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.

Millions of Christians celebrate a holiday that extends past the new year.

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.

New numbers show tourists staying in Central Florida hotels brought in more than $359 million in taxes last fiscal year. That amount is expected to increase significantly next year.

The University of Central Florida is beginning construction on a stadium renovation project for Roth Tower.

Former UCF head football coach Gus Malzahn is now offensive coordinator for the Florida State Seminoles and he says he’ll be able to get back to doing what he loves — actually coaching.

UCF announces a new quarterbacks coach, and it's a familiar name.

The University of Central Florida held a news conference on Sunday to welcome the return of Scott Frost as head football coach.

Scott Frost is set to return as head football coach at the University of Central Florida, according to CBS Sports.

Chicago-based Portillo’s is set to open its seventh location in Florida on Thursday in Orlando.

Florida State has hired Tony White to be its defensive coordinator after he developed consecutive top-20 defenses at Nebraska.

With hurricane season officially over, researchers in Volusia County are working to make the coastline more resilient before the next time a storm hits.

Gus Malzahn is resigning as Central Florida’s head coach to become Florida State’s offensive coordinator.

UCF football coach Gus Malzahn is resigning to become the offensive coordinator at struggling Florida State University, according to ESPN.

Both UCF and Utah will end disappointing seasons as they meet in Orlando the day after Thanksgiving.

CJ Donaldson had two short rushing touchdowns and West Virginia became bowl eligible with a 31-21 victory over UCF.

Orange County is taking a groundbreaking step to support its frontline employees by introducing a virtual reality program designed to reduce stress and enhance mental well-being.

According to the latest data from the College Board, the statewide average is 948 out of 1600, an 18-point drop from last year, marking the third year in a row where SAT scores have declined.

Worst day ever.

Sam Leavitt threw three touchdown passes, two to Jordyn Tyson, and Arizona State held on to beat UCF 35-31.

Shaquem Griffin, recent UCF Hall of Fame inductee, will be hosting a combine at UCF on Saturday for more than two dozen sports.

Darius Johnson scored 24 points and assisted on a go-ahead slam dunk with less than a minute remaining to lead UCF to a 64-61 win over No. 13 Texas A&M.

Researchers at UCF's Puerto Rico Research Hub wanted the clearest picture yet 15 days from the General Election of who Central Florida's Puerto Ricans are voting for and why.

RJ Harvey rushed for 184 yards and three touchdowns and new starter Dylan Rizk threw for 209 yards and a touchdown to help UCF snap a five-game losing streak, defeating Arizona 56-12.

With one week left until Election Day many people, including students in Central Florida, are taking advantage of early voting.

No. 11 BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff threw for 228 yards and two touchdowns and added another on the ground to lead the Cougars to a 37-24 win over UCF.

UCF was a pleasant surprise in its first season in the Big 12, thanks to a stingy defense that helped the Knights finish with a winning record and receive a berth in the NIT.

The University of Central Florida launched the Center of Excellence in Hypersonic and Space Propulsion, also known as the HyperSpace Center for short.

Rocco Becht scored the go-ahead touchdown on a 1-yard sneak with 30 seconds left, and Jontez Williams intercepted Jacurri Brown’s last pass to secure No. 9 Iowa State’s 38-35 comeback victory over UCF and allow the Cyclones to avoid a major upset.

Cincinnati silenced a high-powered UCF offense to score their second Big 12 victory of the season.

Graham Mertz threw a touchdown pass, Montrell Johnson ran for a score and Florida held on to beat UCF 24-13 in the Swamp.

UCF receiver Xavier Townsend and four teammates are redshirting and planning to enter the transfer portal.

Twenty years ago, two men who met golfing at Ole Miss opened their first restaurant, Huey Magoo’s in Oviedo. Matt Armstrong and Thad Hudgens are celebrating these two decades of success, but also the opening of their chain's first Longwood location.

UCF Football holds its weekly press conference, this week previewing the contest with the Florida Gators.

A University of Central Florida researcher claims the homeless population in downtown Orlando already faced a rising number of arrests ahead of a new state law that will ban sleeping on public property.

Head Coach Gus Malzahn and players talk at UCF football's weekly press conference looking ahead to Saturday's game versus Colorado.

Making sure you know how, when and where to register are key messages of National Voter Registration Day.

KJ Jefferson threw a 20-yard touchdown to Kobe Hudson with 36 seconds left as UCF overcame three blocked kicks and a three-TD deficit after halftime to beat TCU 35-34.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Christian Hudson of Mainland High School.

This guide is here to answer common questions a college student can stumble upon about how to register and vote in the 2024 election to make the process easier.

RJ Harvey rushed for three of his four touchdowns in the first half to help power UCF to a 45-14 win over Sam Houston Saturday for its second straight win at home to start the season.

A few strong thunderstorms are possible and we may see rainfall of 2-4 inches or more in some areas, which could lead to flooding.

Whether it's the bizarre origins of a town’s name or the truth behind urban legends, News 6 continues to shed light on the peculiar and captivating stories that make Florida one of the most interesting places in the world.

UCF football held its weekly press conference previewing this Saturday’s home game against Sam Houston.

UCF entered the season with one of the best running back rooms in the nation and they put all of it on display, rushing for 454 total yards to lead the Knights to a rout over New Hampshire on Thursday night in a season opener.

UCF kicks off its second season in the Big 12 with a nonconference matchup against New Hampshire.

A team from UCF RESTORES is helping through their Critical Incident Response efforts which provides psychological first aid to first responders after traumatic events.

The Knights continue fall camp with a number of scrimmages before the first game this month.

UCF head coaches and fans gathered in downtown Orlando to look ahead to the 2024-25 seasons.

The team held its annual media day inside Nicholson Fieldhouse, where players and coaches discussed the outlook for the 2024 campaign while also evaluating what went wrong last season.

A man has been arrested in connection with an attack in a parking garage on the grounds of the UCF Downtown campus in Orlando, police announced Tuesday.

The Puerto Rico Research Hub at the University of Central Florida on Monday released findings from a survey on Puerto Ricans in Florida.

Florida’s mangroves act as a shield for our coasts against potential storm damage, while also serving as a home for wildlife like various types of fish and other sea creatures.

The University of Central Florida's College of Optics and Photonics, or CREOL, is only one of six such engineering programs nationwide. CREOL hosted three week-long summer camps for students in 10th through 12th grade interested in physics and engineering.

A person was found dead in a pond at the University of Central Florida, according to campus police.

Orange County commissioners on Tuesday approved three off-campus student housing proposals near UCF that will add more than 3,600 bedrooms.

The 2024 SHIELD Act, designed to protect every American’s reputation on the internet and social media platforms, could become part of the comprehensive privacy bill as early as July.

The University of Central Florida Board of Trustees approved a new policy on Tuesday regarding special events and protests protected under the First Amendment.

Police arrested a 16-year-old boy in connection to a shooting at the UCF downtown campus in Orlando, according to the department.

For the first time in 11 years, millions of Americans will be popping a new college football video game into their consoles.

The statistics are staggering when it comes to our nation's heroes and instances of PTSD.

Osceola County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, and one development that's poised to attract even more newcomers to the area is NeoCity.

Jack Zyska broke a tie with a seventh-inning home run and the University of Central Florida went on to defeat Stetson 5-2 on Sunday in an elimination game at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

The Knights are coming off a 6-7 season in the first year in the Big 12 Conference.

Florida Congressman Darren Soto, D-Kissmmee, presented legislation to a subcommittee on Capitol Hill Wednesday that would penalize identity imposters and provide “legal remedies " for anyone whose identities are “used online without their consent.”

The vice chair of the UCF Board of Trustees has resigned after Seminole County deputies said they arrested him in a prostitution sting last week.

“This operation was about repeated issues regarding people exposing their sexual organs and conducting lewd and indecent acts at the park,” one report reads.

A fourth Orlando-area Raising Cane’s restaurant will be built near UCF, according to records filed in Orange County.

A protest is being planned at the University of Central Florida on a graduation day, according to a social media post shared on Reddit.

Commencement ceremonies are underway at the University of Central Florida.

The University of Florida is telling students what they can and can’t do if they want to protest on campus, and rulebreakers among students and faculty will face harsh penalties, according to information being shared on campus this week.

The new starting quarterback for the UCF Knights was arrested in Arkansas Wednesday as part of a misdemeanor charge from last year.

A 5-year student at the University of Central Florida told News 6 his reputation was ruined after racial slurs linked to his name went viral reaching “about 1 million people.”

Florida’s “jumbo jet economy” is expected to do better than the rest of the nation in the upcoming years — though there are a couple of caveats.

UCF Celebrates the Arts is underway at the Doctor Phillips Center with a full line up of incredible performances.

An Orange County woman will spend the next 23 years in prison as part of a plea deal for a 2023 crash that killed a father and son who were visiting UCF.

Check out the Player of the Week featuring Carson Hinshaw of Lake Mary High School.

The new plans call for creating more than 1,200 new club seats, 25 luxury boxes, 25 lodges and adding about 60,000 square feet.

Founded by senior business management major Alexandria Marcellus, the Women Veterans Association is dedicated to empowering female veterans and fostering a supportive network on campus.

Ibrahima Diallo had 17 points and 11 rebounds to help No. 12 seed UCF to a 77-62 victory over No. 13 Oklahoma State in the Big 12 Tournament opener Tuesday.