The Charge • February 18 2022 PHOTOS: Protestors speak out against preaching ministry group A protest began on campus against a preaching ministry group near the John C. Hitt Library on Tuesday.
Oviedo Community News • October 9 2024 Winter Springs residents come together at sandbag site ahead of Hurricane Milton Winter Springs residents lined up early Tuesday morning to stock up on sandbags at the city’s self-serve station in Central Winds Park in the face of Hurricane Milton.
Oviedo Community News • August 2 2023 Oviedo public housing expansion gets another push Minerva Rosa didn’t know what to do. The rental prices of her Oviedo apartment had risen beyond her budget and she didn’t think she could find something within the city that she could afford.
The Charge • November 26 2022 LGBTQ+ UCF students react to Colorado Springs nightclub shooting UCF LGBTQ+ students mourned the news of a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which left five dead and 19 injured on Nov. 19.
Oviedo Community News • August 7 2024 Finally, a smooth road for Boston Hill Cemetery Longtime Oviedo resident Ida Boston sat on a plastic folding chair facing toward Boston Hill Cemetery the morning of July 27, greeted by a hint of blue sky and sun from behind the clouds in the early morning.
Oviedo Community News • March 6 2025 Parents, coaches urge Commission to light up Central Winds Park Parents and coaches of some of the city’s young local athletes urged the Winter Springs City Commission to address their concerns regarding lighting in Central Winds Park during its Feb. 24 meeting.
The Charge • March 22 2023 Techniques of Food Preparation class offers student-created tastings As a team of students emerged from a back kitchen, they held aloft a tray filled with what they'd dubbed "mini brunch burgers" for hungry guests — a dish featuring warm, handmade donuts in lieu of typical burger buns.
Oviedo Community News • November 7 2024 Wide margins in Winter Springs Commission election Sarah Baker, Mark Caruso and Paul Diaz are Winter Springs’ newest Commissioners, closing out a contentious Winter Springs Commission election that saw two incumbents knocked out.
The Charge • October 25 2022 UCF Korean Culture club performs, films first public dance cover The UCF Korean Culture Club met at Memory Mall on Thursday evening to film its first live dance cover in front of an audience.
The Charge • April 2 2023 Female professionals discuss entertainment industry with students On the stage of the UCF theater sat not a group of students performing their latest play but a row of women ready to share their experiences in the entertainment industry.
VoxPopuli • February 18 2025 Traffic, leadership, boathouses dominate Windermere candidates forum But the evening while congenial was also light on substance with softball questions like What has the town done right/wrong? and What leadership qualities would you bring? Left unexplored were key issues facing Windermere residents like the 7.20 percent increase in millage rate; the $453,000 in legal fees the town has paid to date to fight over the boathouses — with another $225,000 budgeted as the lawsuit proceeds to trial; or how the town might close the budget gap for school resource officers...
Oviedo Community News • January 16 2025 Tensions escalate as Commission mulls killing city committees In what might seem like deja vu for residents, the Winter Springs Commission saw heated exchanges among members Monday night following discussion on the sunsetting of various city committees as well as a request by Commissioner Paul Diaz for numerous city financial reports.
The Charge • November 8 2022 Arboretum Unplugged at UCF offers camping for festival attendees The UCF Arboretum allowed students to camp out for the first time at its Arboretum Unplugged event Friday.
The Charge • October 29 2022 Student residents at Lark apartments react to change in electric policy UCF student residents at the Lark Central Florida apartment complex will no longer have electricity included in their housing agreement rate if they choose to renew their lease for the upcoming year.
Oviedo Community News • September 26 2024 Winter Springs candidates talk floods, manager search, trade jabs Incumbents and newcomers discussed their ideas for the future of Winter Springs while lobbing outward and concealed criticisms at each other during the Meet the Candidates Night at Tuscawilla Country Club on Sept. 19.
Oviedo Community News • November 2 2022 Parrot rescue seeks aid after flooding A cacophony of chirps, squawks, and whistles greet Ellen Sherman as she approaches the barn that once housed a large portion of her rescue parrots. Now, it’s filled with ankle-deep, murky brown stormwater.
The Charge • March 26 2023 Students celebrate start of spring with Rosen Bloom Fest Students entered the Rosen Courtyard on Wednesday to the sounds of modern-pop classical covers, gardening activities and decorative flowers covering the spring-themed space.
Oviedo Community News • November 2 2022 Parrot rescue seeks aid after flooding A cacophony of chirps, squawks, and whistles greet Ellen Sherman as she approaches the barn that once housed a large portion of her rescue parrots. Now, it’s filled with ankle-deep, murky brown stormwater.
The Charge • March 12 2023 UCF alumni gather for National Networking Knight events UCF alumni across the nation met in multiple cities for the second annual National Networking Knight Thursday evening.
The Charge • November 4 2022 CDC reports early flu increases and higher activity levels UCF students could expect a difficult flu season this winter as seasonal influenza activity is continuing to increase earlier than normal, according to reports released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Oct. 28.
The Charge • March 26 2023 Students celebrate start of spring with Rosen Bloom Fest Students entered the Rosen Courtyard on Wednesday to the sounds of modern-pop classical covers, gardening activities and decorative flowers covering the spring-themed space.
The Charge • October 1 2022 UCF Arboretum curb inlet stickers promote stormwater infrastructure awareness The UCF Arboretum began the installment of its new student-designed curb inlet stickers on Sept. 7.
The Charge • April 20 2021 Knights Read Community Bus bring books to students The UCF Knights Read Community Bus project provided children with new books to help promote student literacy efforts on Monday.
Oviedo Community News • June 14 2023 Residents speak out against Oviedo land development Residents of Seneca Bend, a 21-home community off of Winter Springs Boulevard, have voiced concern about a proposed childcare facility within their neighborhood that would replace 0.83 acres of marshy wetlands.
The Charge • November 26 2022 LGBTQ+ UCF students react to Colorado Springs nightclub shooting UCF LGBTQ+ students mourned the news of a shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which left five dead and 19 injured on Nov. 19.
The Charge • November 8 2022 Arboretum Unplugged at UCF offers camping for festival attendees The UCF Arboretum allowed students to camp out for the first time at its Arboretum Unplugged event Friday.
The Charge • October 25 2022 UCF Korean Culture club performs, films first public dance cover The UCF Korean Culture Club met at Memory Mall on Thursday evening to film its first live dance cover in front of an audience.
The Charge • April 19 2022 Latina freshman immigrated to US four years ago, finds success at UCF Freshman marketing major Anabela Alvarez recalls her home country of Venezuela fondly.
The Charge • April 18 2022 The rise of representation: UCF aims to diversify the workforce Co-host contributor to the final Spring of 2022 Knightly Latino recap podcast episode.
The Charge • March 13 2022 Latino alumni receive UCF's 30 Under 30 award Two Latino UCF alumni are recipients of UCF's 30 Under 30 award after the UCF Young Alumni Council announced its selection for the 2022 finalists.
The Charge • March 1 2022 From UCF to Ivy League: First generation alumnus recounts academic experiences Nearly a decade ago, one student began a path toward academic success and Ivy League enrollment that all began at UCF.
Oviedo Community News • March 1 2023 What’s happening this weekend - Stuffed animal sleepover, model rocket launch, nature center open house
Oviedo Community News • February 22 2023 What’s happening this weekend — Oviedo food truck jam, live musical performances and free virtual reality
Oviedo Community News • February 15 2023 What’s happening this weekend — Little league opening day, a Mardi Gras celebration and free taxes
Oviedo Community News • February 9 2023 What’s happening this weekend — Beekeeping class, Valentine’s Day market, wine and chocolate tasting
Oviedo Community News • February 1 2023 What’s happening this weekend — ice cream eating competition, famers market, live R&B
Oviedo Community News • January 25 2023 What’s happening this weekend - CBD shop grand opening, Frozen Jr. live, Landon Noland performs
Oviedo Community News • January 18 2023 What’s happening this weekend — Cops ‘N Cars for Kids, Oviedo movie night, annual chili cook-off
Oviedo Community News • January 12 2023 What's happening this weekend — the Scottish Highland Games, a wine and dessert tasting and an MLK celebration
Oviedo Community News • January 4 2023 Landmark guide Greater Oviedo and Winter Springs has a rich history many notable landmarks. OCN created this guide to make it easy to explore these specials, unique spots in the community.
Oviedo Community News • December 14 2022 What’s happening this weekend — Hanukkah candle lighting, toy drives, holiday trail ride
Oviedo Community News • December 7 2022 What’s happening this weekend - Winter fest, Santa pet photos, photography workshops
Oviedo Community News • November 30 2022 What’s happening this weekend — holiday parades, brass band performance, Jekyll and Hyde live
Oviedo Community News • November 16 2022 What’s happening this weekend - An outdoor movie, a holiday craft fair, and ways to help local families in need
Oviedo Community News • November 9 2022 What’s happening this weekend — Great Day in the Country, carnival, plant sale
Oviedo Community News • November 2 2022 What’s happening this weekend — Bark and Brew, mystery movie, farmers market
Oviedo Community News • October 27 2022 What’s happening this weekend - Food trucks, haunted houses, Sip or Treat