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Insomnia Cookies has come to Jacksonville

Insomnia Cookies has come to Jacksonville

Morgan Holbrook, Copy Editor Sep 11, 2019

If you've ever craved fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies at 1 a.m., you might be in luck. Insomnia Cookies, a chain known for delivering cookies to college campuses until 3 a.m., has recently opened...

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Convoy of Care: Bahamas Hurricane donations at St. Johns Town Center

Action News Jax joins forces in aide for storm-ravaged Bahamas

Jessica Volz, Reporter Sep 10, 2019

Action News Jax partnered with other local businesses to bring hurricane relief to the Bahamas. Brittany Austin, the community relations manager at WJAX, said donations will be driven to Melbourne and...

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brass colored bullets in a magazine

Walmart making an exit from the sale of military-style ammunition

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Sep 10, 2019

Earlier in August, Walmart received a large amount of scrutiny for continuing the sale of firearms and allowing the open carry of firearms in their stores after two shootings happened in one week, one...

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Hemming Park

Looking for something to do? Keep an eye out for the next Art Walk

Darvin Nelson, Reporter Sep 10, 2019

On the first Wednesday of each month, Jacksonville city hosts a creative and artistic event downtown on Laura Street called the Art Walk. Starting at the Hemming Plaza and ending at The Landing, or what’s...

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Disney's EPCOT

Disney has new plans for EPCOT

Kenny Eckstein-Schoemann Sep 10, 2019

At this year’s D23 expo, Disney made some huge announcements about this park, which opened—and in many ways remains the same as—in 1982. In particular, I’ve got exciting news about arguably their...

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There's a shortage on what?

There’s a shortage on what?

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Sep 10, 2019

There may not be any laws when you’re drinking Claws but there are some flaws. First it was Popeye's Chicken Sandwich and now it’s one of the most recent, popular alcoholic drinks in America. Yes,...

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Jaguars fall to Chiefs in Week 1; lose Foles indefinitely

Zach Yearwood, Sports Reporter Sep 9, 2019

The Jaguars lost their home opener to the Kansas City Chiefs,40-26, on Sunday. The Jaguars lost their quarterback, Nick Foles, to a broken clavicle in the middle of the first quarter. Foles took a massive...

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UNF Athletics introduces Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex

UNF Athletics introduces Cooper Beach Volleyball Complex

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 9, 2019

Senior Madilyn McCarty had tears of joy after hearing that UNF Beach Volleyball was getting a new complex on campus.  After McCarty read a letter aloud to the team and members of the UNF Athletics...

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Photo by Khorri Newton

UNF Athletics Weekend Recap

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Sep 9, 2019

A streak was ended, a team took a set against a power five member, and another finished runner-up in the tournament this past weekend for UNF Athletics. Women’s Soccer streak snapped There...

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Jacksonville icemen

Icemen tickets flash sale

Catherine Cavallo, Sports Anchor Sep 9, 2019

Hockey season is just around the corner and the Jacksonville Icemen are doing a 24 hour flash sale. If you’re a college student and you love hockey, then you might like this deal.  Today only, you...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Police beat: An unexpected delivery, a stolen bike, dorm disputes and a parking ticket

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Sep 9, 2019

Did Pacific Sun deliver a pair of jeans or a piece of rusty metal? On Aug. 28, UNFPD was dispatched to The Flats in response to a call about a theft. Upon arrival, the officer met with the victim...

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Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Coding boot camp comes to UNF

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Sep 9, 2019

If you’re interested in learning code, the UNF coding boot camp may be for you. The application deadline for the program is Sep. 30 and is coming up fast! The curriculum will run from Oct. 14, 2019...

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