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Past articles by Ben:

UCF chief of police announces retirement

University of Central Florida Chief of Police Richard Beary announced Wednesday that he will be retiring from law enforcement on June 30, 2018. → Read More

Orlando hosts Women's College Cup Championship this weekend

Beginning Friday, Orlando will be playing host to the 2017 NCAA Women's Soccer Semifinals and Championship. → Read More

FSU kicker jumped by fraternity members in 2016, report says

According to a recently released report, Aguayo told Tallahassee police that he was jumped in front of the Pi Kappa Phi house on College Avenue following the Seminoles 31-13 victory over the Gators. → Read More

Orlando City goalkeeper competes against a Harlem Globetrotter

In a video released by the Harlem Globetrotters Facebook page Tuesday, Edwards played a friendly game of O-R-L-A-N-D-O, like H-O-R-S-E-, against Globetrotter guard Hoops Green at the Downtown Orlando YMCA. → Read More

Central Florida celebrates and encourages giving on Giving Tuesday

Since 2012, the Tuesday following Black Friday and Cyber Monday has been a celebration of donations and giving. → Read More

Man sleeping in truck with sword on his back charged with meth possession, police say

A homeless man was arrested and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia and cited for driving on suspended license without knowledge by Palm Bay Police on Monday. → Read More

How to avoid getting scammed on Craigslist

In response to the issue of scamming, the website has provided a list of helpful tips to recognize and avoid attempts at fraud, including one that they promise to be very nearly foolproof. → Read More

How to avoid getting scammed on Craigslist

In response to the issue of scamming, the website has provided a list of helpful tips to recognize and avoid attempts at fraud, including one that they promise to be very nearly foolproof. → Read More

'America Recycles Day' reactions and events for Central Florida

Events and Information on America Recycles Day in Central Florida. → Read More

Advice for driving in Downtown Orlando this Saturday

The City of Orlando has released some tips and recommendations for how best to navigate what promises to be a busy Saturday downtown. → Read More

Coast Guard rescues 2 after boat catches fire near Titusville

Two boaters are rescued by the Coast Guard after their 48-foot catamaran ignites on the Indian River. → Read More

'Light Up UCF' returns for 2017 this weekend

"Light Up UCF" returns to Orlando's hometown university Saturday, and will be open every night between Nov. 17 and Dec. 31. → Read More

'Star Wars: Galactic Nights' returns to Disney's Hollywood Studios

Taking place on Dec. 16, "Star Wars: The Last Jedi," "Galactic Nights" is an event that transforms Disney's Hollywood Studios into an interstellar celebration of all things related to the series of films. → Read More

Volusia County couple identified in hit-and-run case

The Polk County Sheriff's Department has identified Erica Grasso and David Ellis Jr, as the couple that were involved in a hit and run accident in Winter Haven last month. → Read More

2018 Central Florida concert lineup

A list of the upcoming performers making their way to the Central Florida area. → Read More

Committee members named in search for UCF's next president

In a release to the school's website, the UCF Board of Trustees announced that it has finalized the members that will make up the committee to search for the person to replace outgoing President John Hitt. → Read More

Orlando Mayor's City Academy offers behind the scenes look at government

The 2018 Mayor's City Academy, which begins on March 8, is an 11-week program that offers a backstage tour of the inner-workings of the City Beautiful. → Read More

National media hypes 2017 UCF basketball team

On the heels of the University of Central Florida's record-breaking 2017 football season the university's basketball team will play the first game of the season this week. → Read More

No ‘Karate Kid': Edgewater police critique public urination suspect's kicking form

The Edgewater Police Department located a man involved in a case of public urination and vandalism at a local gas station on Monday. → Read More

Florida State reschedules game with ULM

Florida State University announced Tuesday that it has officially rescheduled its game against the University of Louisiana Monroe for Dec. 2 at noon. → Read More