Officials announce that a 17-year-old accused in a shooting that killed two in downtown Orlando will be prosecuted as an adult.

Orlando police have confirmed that 25-year-old Tyrek Hill and 19-year-old Timothy Schmidt Jr. were killed in the downtown mass shooting.

Nine people were shot in downtown Orlando. Here's what we know about their conditions.

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

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

The list is divided into different regions of the country, including the North, Midwest, West and — in Florida’s case — South.

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

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.

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

Did you know - Lake Eola is a sinkhole and much of Central Florida sits on top of a massive sinkhole? An Engineering Professor explains what that means and what homeowners should keep in mind.

Max Williams hit a three-run home run to cap a nine-run fifth inning and No. 8 national seed Florida State went on to defeat Central Florida 12-3 to claim the championship at the Tallahassee Regional of the NCAA Tournament.

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.

Where in the world (or Central Florida) can this be found? Become an Insider to find out if you're right.

The Florida’s Fourth Estate podcast with hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden covers a variety of hot topics across Florida, including how individuals are impacting our community for the better. Some of those “change makers” have said it’s their mom who helped them to get to where they are today.

“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 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.

Surveillance video shows a vandal throwing chairs through windows at The Dough Show restaurant near 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.

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.”

Stacker compiled a list of the best colleges in Florida using rankings from Niche.

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.

UCF police said on Monday that they are investigating a fire that damaged seven vehicles at a University-affiliated apartment complex as arson.

Word spread about his exploits after a YouTube video in February 2018 showed Ratman in action, reportedly fighting off a “would-be bike thief.”

Major firms like Publix, the University of Florida and even Miami-Dade County also ranked within the top 500 employers nationwide.

Jack Sweeney, the University of Central Florida student tracking Taylor Swift’s jet and the plans of other celebrities, released a statement after the uber-popular pop star threatened legal action against him.

A sense of fun is very important to Robert and Teresa Ly and that value is a big part of their business, Sus Hi Eat Station.

The student has been tracking the takeoffs and landings of planes and helicopters owned by these various public figures online.

A UCF student again causes a stir by tracking a jet of a famous person.

With over 63,000 students, the University of Central Florida Police Department has a huge responsibility on their hands. Leading the charge is Chief of Police Carl Metzger.

A gunman threatened a bus driver at the University of Central Florida’s main campus, prompting a lockdown, according to the UCF Police Department.

Former high school star Mikey Williams has committed to the University of Central Florida just days after entering the transfer portal.

Albert Manero said he was stuck in traffic listening to the radio when he heard an interview with a man who built 3-D-printed mechanical hands.

An Orlando-area congressman is taking action after a 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.”

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.”

The University of Central Florida will hold a mid-week event ahead of Veterans Day to honor alumni who have served their country.

Thousands of UCF students will charge into the school’s Reflecting Pond Friday for one of the school’s biggest traditions.

In a release, police said that the burglaries were reported in the B7 and B8 parking lots on the main campus. All of the vehicles that were targeted were Hondas, the release shows.

Chabad at the University of Central Florida is always a haven for Jewish students, and this week it is a place for the community to come together during the darkest of times.

Researchers with UCF have set up a website to show what the air quality is like in Orlando and the surrounding area after smoke from Canadian wildfires made its way into the region.

The season is set to kick off on Nov. 6, with the men’s team taking on FIU and the women’s team matching up against Bethune-Cookman University.

The Florida State University System’s Board of Governors will discuss a proposal by UCF to close down three of its campuses during a Wednesday meeting.

An Orlando man was struck and killed while riding a motorized skateboard near UCF.

The UCF Police Department is warning the public about a voyeurism incident that was reported near the main campus, according to a news release.

UCF Athletics apologizes to Kent State after an “unfortunate” social media post following the Knights’ 56-6 win over the Golden Flashes.

An appeals court Friday rejected two lawsuits alleging the University of Central Florida should be required to refund money to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Odds are increasing for a tropical system to impact Florida for the first half of next week.

Instead of vacationing or partying, a group of students from the University of Central Florida set out for the U.S.-Mexico border this summer.

A sense of fun is very important to Robert and Teresa Ly and that value is a big part of their business, Sus Hi Eat Station.

Three newly-released body-worn camera videos from UCF police shows how officers conducted their traffic stop, including how Daton Viel managed to elude them and drive away.

A 52-year-old man was arrested Thursday after trying to meet a 15-year-old boy for sex at the University of Central Florida’s campus, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

The Sunshine State has become a popular hub for migration in recent years, leading to more people living in the Sunshine State.

UCF researchers have spent countless hours working to engineer, develop and create an online air quality database. This includes a physical device and a website that posts the device’s findings.

From jingles to Grammys, one of the biggest families in jazz is taking their talents from the recording studio to the Central Florida classroom.

Sen. Rick Scott will host a news conference at Chabad of University of Central Florida with Jewish leaders.

Brandy Bowden told News 6 that her brother and nephew were the people killed Sunday near Lake Underhill Road and Rouse Road near UCF.

July 1 marks the official day UCF joins the Big 12 conference. Read what the athletic director and some coaches are saying.

Much needed updates are coming to the streets surround the University of Central Florida to make them safer for pedestrians.

Detectives at the University of Central Florida have found new ways to thwart bike thieves on campus.

A lawsuit aimed at the University of Central Florida claims that a woman had been sexually harassed during her time working for the school — though investigators said she made those claims in bad faith.

After seven seasons, Greg Lovelady’s time as baseball coach has come to an end, according to the University of Central Florida.

Former UCF quarterback McKenzie Milton has been hired by Tennessee to be an offensive analyst.

Eastern Florida State College graduates celebrated the school’s spring commencement ceremonies Thursday.

Florida's Fourth Estate podcast with hosts Matt Austin and Ginger Gadsden covers a variety of hot topics across Florida — including everything from nude recreation, to how the University of Central Florida is responding to the nursing shortage — and how individuals are impacting our community for the better.

The University of Central Florida’s PhD in nursing program takes the top spot in the country, according to a ranking by RegisteredNursing.org.

An annual partnership with the University of Central Florida and the Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando is wrapping up, with a concert catering to those with autism or other special needs.

A professor at the University of Central Florida is now suing university officials following his termination over claims of misconduct, attributing it to discrimination over his "political views."

According to the university, the move comes as a result of an emergency regulation issued by the Florida Board of Governors amid security concerns posed by these platforms.

When the Knights Helping Knights Pantry began in a closet in 2009, no one expected the class project to grow the way it did.

While students at the University of Central Florida are on spring break, first responders used the campus for active threat training.

News 6 political expert and University of Central Florida history professor Jim Clark said all eyes will be on Florida’s legislative session over the next 60 days.

A viral video shows two parrots flying through a UCF softball game.

This week on “Black Men Sundays,” host Corie Murray interviews Karlon Johnson.

Nearly 2.9 million adults in Florida have some sort of mental health condition, according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, and only about 36% receive any form of treatment.

Former UCF president Dr. John C. Hitt, who led the University of Central Florida for 26 years and helped transform it into one of the largest universities in the country, has died.

They are the backbone of our health care system, but a lot of nurses are leaving the field.

A 28-year-old Orlando woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday morning not far south from the University of Central Florida’s main campus and authorities are now searching for a pickup truck that troopers believe struck her and fled.

Overdoses happen anywhere and everywhere, including college campuses. So the University of Central Florida (UCF) has started training students on what to do if they see someone overdosing to save their life.

Theatre students at the University of Central Florida are looking to shine a spotlight on a group of people whose story doesn’t get told very often.

Characters like The Mad Hatter and Alice from "Alice in Wonderland" are taking patients at Nemours Children's Health on an interactive scavenger hunt as part of a traveling theatre program through the University of Central Florida.

A Twitter account run by a University of Central Florida student that tracked Elon Musk’s private jet was reinstated Wednesday night after being suspended for much of the day, even though Musk said the account amounted to free speech.

A University of Central Florida chemistry professor is using laser-based technology to help the families of victims whose remains have yet to be identified.

Families in the Sanford area picked up free Thanksgiving meals Wednesday night at the Midway Safe Harbor Center.

A generous donation and a progressive initiative show promise at UCF.

A local mom was stuck between a rock and a hard place. Her 6-year-old son was born without an arm. She said insurance wouldn't cover it and buying one would cost thousands of dollars.

The University of Central Florida will begin reopening on Friday, according to school officials.

It's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) that is fueling sustainable energy options. An Orlando utility company is turning to students to take solar power to the next level.

Universal Creative is teaming up with the University of Central Florida

It's a first for the police department at the University of Central Florida: a full-time, in-house mental health counselor to assist officers when they're dealing with students in crisis.

The NHL for the first time has done an internal demographic study of its staff and all 32 teams.

The University of Central Florida unveiled its out-of-this-world uniform design for this year’s Space Game with Temple University.

UCF said Monday that nearly 400 students have requested assistance related to Hurricane Ian.

The University of Central Florida announced that its football game against Southern Methodist University that was originally scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 1 has been moved to Sunday, Oct. 2.

University of Central Florida professor Dr. Sean Snaith addressed members of Orange County’s Tourist Development Council on Friday to discuss how a potential recession could impact the area’s booming travel industry.

Students and staff at the University of Central Florida will take a moment of silence to reflect on those who passed away during Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico in 2017.

Carling Ponder, the owner of Rollin' Dough and The Knot, always has her hands full.

Perla and Isabella left their countries at 16 without their parents to follow their dreams. That journey led them to UCF where their work is being recognized internationally.