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Acting Manatee County Administrator Dr. Scott Hopes speaks during a news conference Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Manatee County Emergency Management office in Palmetto, Fla. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday after a leak at a large pond of wastewater threatened to flood roads and burst a system that stores polluted water. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: Florida dismisses 2nd breach risk at phosphate reservoir

CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press | Apr 6, 2021

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Engineers and dam safety specialists evaluating the danger of a catastrophic flood from a leaking Florida wastewater reservoir determined that the threat of a possible second...

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The future of Bright Futures is hazy

Jennifer Ronzon, Intern | Apr 6, 2021

Proposed changes to the Florida Bright Futures scholarship program have continued to pass through toward the Florida Senate floor.  The changes to Bright Futures were filed by Republican senator Dennis...

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UNF celebrates Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Ketan Narotam, Police Reporter | Apr 6, 2021

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIH), UNF will be hosting several virtual events on Zoom all through April. AAPIH is usually celebrated nationally during May to commemorate...

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How to prep for finals week

How to prep for finals week

Mally Nichols, Reporter | Apr 5, 2021

The end of the semester is only weeks away, with finals week officially beginning on April 17th. This means that now is the time to start gearing up for final exams and projects, but what are the best...

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UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*

UNF Game Room *Sponsored Content*

Gabi Prioleau | Apr 5, 2021

"A gamer’s paradise" - it’s the perfect way to describe UNF’s central gaming hub. Over the years, this location on campus has brought many people together. Whether it’s to sharpen those first-person...

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The Falcon and the Winter Soldier episode three review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Apr 5, 2021

We’re already halfway through the series and it seems like this story is coming in full speed.  The episode centers on Sam and Bucky going to meet Baron Zemo, the villain from “Captain America:...

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A guide to de-escalating roommate fights

Nathan Turoff, Features Editor | Apr 5, 2021

When living with someone, fights and conflicts are inevitable. Suppressing anger and discontent with your roommate, or significant other, allows the repressed feelings to build up and eventually explode....

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Sexual Assault Awareness Month: UNF to host informative discussions via Zoom

Shelby Senesac, News Editor | Apr 5, 2021

Join UNF’s virtual panel and discussion series taking place through Zoom this month which aims to raise awareness of sexual violence; inform students, faculty, and staff on reporting procedures, and...

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Album Review: A Dotted Line by Nickel Creek

Zain Beverly, Radio Intern | Apr 5, 2021

This week’s review is of the progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek’s A Dotted Line. It’s the sixth studio album from the trio and it marked the 25th anniversary of the band. They're a big name in...

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Godzilla vs. Kong review

David Eckstein-Schoemann, Reporter | Apr 2, 2021

It’s the monster crossover you’ve been waiting to see, “Godzilla vs. Kong.” What was going to be one of the biggest films to come to theaters is now available in your home thanks to HBO Max.  The...

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Must-watch nostalgic movies on Disney Plus

Must-watch nostalgic movies on Disney Plus

Mally Nichols, Reporter | Apr 2, 2021

Disney Plus has very quickly become a much greater phenomenon than initially expected as it continually grows and outperforms the expectations of analysts and prices are expected to be rising to $7.99...

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The history of Easter candy

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor | Apr 2, 2021

Once a year, as shoppers stroll the aisles of the supermarket, they’ll find Easter’s most renowned candies. These sweets never fail to serve their iconic purposes and traditions, but where did they...

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