UCF position preview: Dylan Wade leads talented tight ends unit
New tight ends coach Cooper Bassett inherited a group that features one of the top returning receivers and plenty of talent to help the offense.
How a lightning strike changed Bob Dugan’s life and mission to save others
After witnessing a rare lightning strike, Bob Dugan dedicated his life to predicting storms and protecting others with Thor guard.
DeSantis locks in funding for AIDS drug program
Gov. Ron DeSantis locked in funding for Florida's AIDS Drug Assistance Program for the 2026-2027 fiscal year, which starts Wednesday. He signed the state budget on Monday.
NASA considers moon mission for Mars-type rover
NASA announced four new contracts for commercial lunar landers for the agency's moon plans, but dropped news that it's toying with the idea of sending to the moon a sister…
New UCF women’s coach Gabe Lazo, who grew up in little Havana, leans on life-changing lessons
Gabe Lazo developed his love of basketball while growing up in little Havana in Miami. It's also where he established his roots as a Cuban American.
Blue Origin reveals new launch pad design following May explosion
Blue Origin revealed its plans for a rebuilt launch complex at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station after the explosion of a New Glenn rocket destroyed much of the pad in…
Orlando victim named in fatal Seminole County alligator attack
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission released the name of the woman killed in an alligator attack in Seminole County over the weekend as the investigation into the incident…
Florida AG seeks to block transgender competitor from Irish Dance contest in Orlando
U.S. Reps. Randy Fine and Greg Steube say a dance competition's inclusivity policy enabled "a trans-identifying male to steal titles from female peers..."
Florida board votes to ban undocumented students from state colleges
The State Board of Education voted Tuesday to ban undocumented students from enrolling in state colleges, a move that brings the state one step closer to becoming the largest in…
Central Florida Ponzi schemer Chris Delgado pleads guilty to fraud
Orlando businessman Christopher Delgado pleaded guilty Tuesday to being the ringleader of a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme, one who used his investors' money to live a lavish lifestyle.