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Nurse Vanessa Arroyo, seated, rolls up her sleeve as she prepares to get a COVID-19 vaccine shot from nurse Rafael Martinez during a news conference Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, Fla.  (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

AP: ‘Historic’ moment in Florida as first COVID vaccines given

TAMARA LUSH, CHRIS O’MEARA and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Dec 16, 2020

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — A 31-year-old nurse at Tampa General Hospital rolled up her left shirt sleeve Monday and became one of the first people in Florida to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccination...

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Florida's Keyontae Johnson shoots over Boston College's Steffon Mitchell (41) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Dec. 3, 2020, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill)

UNF MBB’s matchup with Florida postponed

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 15, 2020

Featured Image: AP Photo/Jessica Hill News broke Tuesday that the Ospreys’ game against the Florida Gators, originally slated for Wednesday, is being postponed. This halt comes after Florida forward...

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Christmas cranberry cake recipe

Christmas cranberry cake recipe

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 15, 2020

As Christmas time is approaching, here is another delicious treat that is perfect for holiday brunch or any seasonal event! Here are the ingredients you will need: 2 cups sugar 1 ½ sticks...

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President-elect Joe Biden speaks after the Electoral College formally elected him as president, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020, at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Electoral College makes it official: Biden won, Trump lost

MARK SHERMAN, Associated Press Dec 15, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Electoral College decisively confirmed Joe Biden as the nation’s next president, ratifying his November victory in an authoritative state-by-state repudiation of President Donald...

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UNF receives top rating for learning environment and policies related to free expression

UNF receives top rating for learning environment and policies related to free expression

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 15, 2020

The University of North Florida proved their commitment to upholding the Florida Statement on Free Expression in their learning environments after they received a “green light” rating from the Foundation...

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Photo from CDC

Dr. Perez explains Post-COVID Syndrome

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 14, 2020

What comes after COVID-19? For some people, that answer is Post-COVID Syndrome. That is when milder symptoms of COVID-19 persist for any amount of time after you have had the virus. Dr. Doreen Perez, Student...

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St. Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” begins

Morgan Jeremy, Reporter Dec 14, 2020

The annual Nights of Lights festival has started in the historic city of St. Augustine. Declared one of the best light displays in the world by National Geographic, this event attracts thousands of visitors...

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UNF COVID-19 Task Force issues end-of-semester Coronavirus update

UNF COVID-19 Task Force issues end-of-semester Coronavirus update

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 14, 2020

Featured Image: Pierce Turner As students and staff head home for the holidays and reflect on a very unique semester, UNF is making sure all of their Ospreys stay safe and remain vigilant in the fight...

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Despite Bond’s absence, Lady Ospreys roll past Edward Waters

Despite Bond’s absence, Lady Ospreys roll past Edward Waters

Riley Platt, Sports Writer Dec 13, 2020

Featured Images: Justin Nedrow More than a week removed from their last outing, the Lady Ospreys took the court Sunday to face Edward Waters College. This UNF group was coming off of their first win...

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Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Gardner Minshew II, left, throws a pass over Tennessee Titans linebacker Derick Roberson (50) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

Minshew replaces Glennon in third quarter vs Titans, Jaguars lose 12th straight game

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2020

The return of Gardner Minshew, the pride of Yulee and a big milestone for James Robinson. Both teams had hoped this was going to be a memorable game and thankfully, the possible storylines became reality...

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Ryan Burkhardt recorded eight points (two treys) in the 76-67 loss to Creighton.

Perseverance and versatility lead Ospreys to first win of the season against FIU

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 13, 2020

Who would have known that eight games into the season, the Ospreys would finally have their first win of the year? Well, when the final buzzer sounded on Saturday evening, a big sigh of relief was felt...

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UNF alumni creates PC game

UNF alumni creates PC game

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Dec 11, 2020

Like many other people, the pandemic hit UNF alum Brian Durham hard. What started as a lost job, however, ended up being one of the best things that could have happened to him, as it opened up the opportunity...

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