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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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Say good-bye to your free plastic surgery…Instagram is banning some filters

Jessica Volz, Reporter | Oct 24, 2019

Instagram is banning filters associated with body modifications that implement plastic surgery after concerns of mental health are at risk.  The face changing filters found in Instagram’s effects...

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President Donald Trump

Impeachment: how does it work? what do people think about it?

Alexander Bowman, Police reporter | Oct 24, 2019

With all the news about the Trump impeachment inquiry, the topic might seem a bit confusing. So, what is impeachment?  Basically, the Constitution allows Congress to remove presidents before their...

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Production students tell Jacksonville's history

Production students tell Jacksonville’s history

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director | Oct 24, 2019

Jacksonville has a deep, rich history, but how much of it do you really know?  Uncovering Jax, a documentary project created in partnership with the University of North Florida and the Florida Times-Union,...

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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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UNF outfielder takes flight

UNF outfielder takes flight

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor | Oct 23, 2019

Video and featured image by: Brett Nweeia [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ExApeexUrI[/embedyt] When he's not robbing home runs, Raff Libunao takes to the skies in his spare time as a certified...

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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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UNF Basketball Media Day recap

UNF Basketball Media Day recap

Drew McDonald and Zach Yearwood | Oct 23, 2019

Featured image by: Dan Parker Videos by: Brett Nweeia Both the UNF Men's and Women's Basketball teams met with the local media to discuss the outlook for the upcoming season and what to expect from...

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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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Two-factor authentication is coming: Time to rise and shine without MyWings issues

Two-factor authentication is coming: Time to rise and shine without MyWings issues

Courtney Green, News Editor | Oct 22, 2019

If you're already annoyed with the two-factor authentication notifications...You'll be even more annoyed tomorrow. MyWings can be a hassle to login into on a good day, but tomorrow morning will be the...

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UNF named as only Florida university to receive a U.S. Department of Education grant

Ambar Ramirez | Oct 22, 2019

The College of Education and Human Services was awarded a Teacher Quality Partnership grant of $1.6 million. UNF was the only Florida school to receive the grant, given by the U.S. Department of Education,...

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