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Jacksonville's oldest organic farm hosts a "Farm Fall Festival"

Jacksonville’s oldest organic farm hosts a “Farm Fall Festival”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Oct 31, 2019

Enjoy a day at Jacksonville’s oldest Organic Farm  on Sunday, Nov. 3 with fresh food and games. Vegetables, pulled pork sandwich raised from sustainable meat, and vegan options will be served for all...

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Two local podcasts hosting a food drive

Two local podcasts hosting a food drive

Morgan Holbrook, Staff reporter Oct 30, 2019

Comic nerds and hip-hop heads, unite! Two local podcasts, The Short Box and Hip Hop & Hookah, are planning a food drive for Friday, Nov. 8, to benefit the non-profit organization, Feeding Northeast...

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Jacksonville Film Festival returns

Jacksonville Film Festival returns

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Oct 29, 2019

San Marco Theatre is hosting the Jacksonville Film Festival on Nov. 15-17. The festival is celebrating Jacksonville's popular film history. "First Hollywood" will be the theme of the festival. Apparently,...

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Photo by Ethan McLaughlin

Jacksonville Goes Ham

Ethan McLaughlin, Reporter Oct 28, 2019

“Do you own a ham radio? You do now.” This is what Herb Minton, a local ham radio operator, said to me when I told him I would be taking the test to receive my FCC ham radio license at the technical...

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Google Maps puts out a new feature to make driving a little easier

Google Maps puts out a new feature to make driving a little easier

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 24, 2019

Google has rolled out a new feature to Google Maps that’s going to make driving a lot less of a hassle. Sandra Tseng, Google Maps production manager made a statement on the new feature:  “Today,...

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at the Panama City City Hall on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. His wife Casey DeSantis is pregnant with the family's third child. He joked that the family will have to transition from "man-to-man to zone defense." (Joshua Boucher/News Herald via AP)

Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money

AP Newsroom Oct 24, 2019

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money...

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The debate on Florida's minimum wage

The debate on Florida’s minimum wage

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Oct 23, 2019

For those who want Florida's minimum wage to be raised, your lucky day might take place next year. The Florida $15 Minimum Wage Initiative could possibly make its way onto ballots Nov. 3, 2020, according...

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"A Cool Place to Live": new Beaches Museum exhibit upcoming

“A Cool Place to Live”: new Beaches Museum exhibit upcoming

Darvin Nelson, Reporter Oct 23, 2019

The Beaches Museum’s mission is “to preserve and share the distinct history and culture of the Beaches area.” With that being said, the Beaches Museum is opening a new exhibit called “Neptune...

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Kanye West drops a release date for his new album...Again

Kanye West drops a release date for his new album…Again

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Oct 22, 2019

Over the past two years, Kanye West has been teasing release date after release date for his ninth coming album, “Jesus Is King”. Previously, the album was expected to be released at midnight on...

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Canadian Geese invasion

Canadian Geese invasion

Nathan Turoff, Critter Columnist Oct 22, 2019

Last week, a large flock of Canadian Geese were spotted on campus.  Canadian Geese have spread all over North America, especially along the East and West coasts of the United States.  They are...

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T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

T.I. awards a college student with a $25,000 scholarship

Jessica Volz, Reporter Oct 21, 2019

Rapper and TV personality, T.I. Harris,  honored the life of his late sister by awarding a college student a 25-thousand dollar scholarship.  The recipient, Tierany Scott, was distinguished for being...

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Performer at Fall 2019 Battle of the Bands. Photo by Romario.

Missed Battle of the Bands? Here’s a recap

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Oct 20, 2019

This article was updated October 21, 2019 at 11:37 a.m.  Jason Tidman, also known as “Tiddy,” a Jax-based DJ, won this year's Battle of the Bands this past Friday night and will be the first performer...

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