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First case of UK COVID-19 variant in Jacksonville

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 15, 2021

On Friday, Feb. 12, The Duval County Health Department confirmed that one case of the United Kingdom COVID variant had been found in Jacksonville.   Health experts have warned that the number could...

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A guide to staying secure online

Ketan Narotam, Reporter Feb 15, 2021

Cyber experts agree that it’s time to start taking online security seriously to avoid falling prey to cyber criminals. According to a PR Newswire report, the FBI reported a 300 percent increase in...

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Movies to watch during Black History Month

Movies to watch during Black History Month

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2021

Movies are a way to bring people together to create mutual feelings and emotions that connect larger audiences. Since it's early beginnings, Hollywood has progressed in a positive direction by bringing...

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Ida. B. Wells-Barnett, photo courtesy National Park Service.

Black History Month spotlight: Ida. B. Wells-Barnett

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 11, 2021

Ida. B. Wells-Barnett is known as one of the most influential journalists of her time and beyond. She was a talented writer, activist, and researcher in the 19th and 20th centuries. She used her skills...

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This image from video shows a hearing from the 394th Judicial District Court of Texas. The hearing took a detour when an attorney showed up looking like a kitten. A filter that had been activated on the attorney's device obscured his appearance and made him look like a cat. Judge Roy Ferguson shared the short video clip of the mishap on YouTube. The judge says everyone involved handled the situation with professionalism and grace. (Texas Department of Criminal Justice via AP)

AP: Aging desktop source of attorney’s accidental cat filter

JOHN L. MONE and JILL BLEED, Associated Press Feb 11, 2021

RICHMOND, Texas (AP) — Texas attorney Rod Ponton’s appearance as a fluffy kitten during an online court hearing provided a moment of levity to a pandemic- and Zoom-fatigued world. But that specific,...

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Why Spotify increased their monthly payment price

Jennifer Ronzon, Reporter Feb 10, 2021

Did your Spotify charge look different this month? You are not imagining things. A recent change in Florida tax law has raised the price of the audio streaming service. Likely lost in the “junk”...

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UNF Wind Symphony to perform ‘Our Response Will Be Music: Part III’ tonight

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 10, 2021

UNF’s Wind Symphony will be showcasing "Our Response Will Be Music: Part III" tonight, Feb. 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lazzara Performance Hall. The event will be on-campus and limited to UNF students,...

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Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Blue & Gray Online Auction now live

Riley Platt, GA Reporter Feb 10, 2021

While homecoming isn’t exactly the same this year, there are plenty of awesome events still taking place this week. One of them is the Blue & Gray Online Auction, where bidders can win a variety...

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In this image from video, Bruce Castor, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, speaks during the second impeachment trial of Trump in the Senate at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021. (Senate Television via AP)

AP: Trump fumes, GOP senators baffled by legal team’s debut

JONATHAN LEMIRE and JILL COLVIN, Associated Press Feb 10, 2021

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump fumed that his attorneys’ performance on the opening day of his second impeachment trial was a disaster, as allies and Republican senators questioned...

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Photo credit Kori Odum, courtesy of Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens.

Two critically endangered bongo calves born at the Jacksonville Zoo

Hayley Simonson, Managing Editor Feb 10, 2021

The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is now home to two more critically endangered Eastern Bongo calves. One calf was born on Dec. 17, 2020, while the other was born later on Jan. 8, 2021.  Both calves...

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A healthy conversation with Alpha Chi: Domestic violence awareness for college students

Darvin Nelson, Editor-in-Chief Feb 9, 2021

Join Alpha Chi Omega in a Zoom about the qualities of a healthy relationship and early signs of domestic abuse on Feb. 10, from 7 p.m. through 8 p.m. The event will cover healthy relationships, domestic...

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Visit the Florida Black Heritage Trail

Shelby Senesac, News Editor Feb 9, 2021

In honor of Black History Month, take a trip back in time and explore the Florida Black Heritage Trail to learn more about Florida’s African American history. The trail works as a guide to all the different...

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