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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane strengthens to a Category 2

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian has strengthened into a Category 2. "Hurricane hunters discovered a remarkable drop in the central pressure of Dorian on Thursday -- an indication that rapid intensification may take...

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Tracking Dorian: UNF cancels classes and activities through Tuesday

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 29, 2019

At 5:35 p.m., UNF sent out an Osprey Alert stating that classes and activities will be cancelled from Saturday, August 31 through Tuesday, Sept. 3 due to Hurricane Dorian. Dorian is currently expected...

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Tracking Dorian: Governor Ron DeSantis announces school closures

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 29, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced school closures for Central Florida. University of Central Florida, Daytona College, Valencia College, and Florida Polytechnic University are among the colleges and...

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Tracking Dorian: Evacuation fears cause FSU football game to be relocated

Erik Feliciano, General Assignment Reporter Aug 29, 2019

In the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the Florida State University football game that was originally going to be played in Jacksonville, has been moved to Tallahassee this Saturday, according to CNN.  The...

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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Dorian projected to be Category 4 upon landfall

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian has now been projected to become a Category 4 hurricane upon landfall. According to News4Jax, “Dorian, which strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon, is now projected...

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Food Truckin' around Jax

Food Truckin’ around Jax

Catherine Cavallo Aug 29, 2019

Are you tired of eating the same thing over and over again? Is the food at the St. Town Center just not cutting it anymore? How about trying some of Jacksonville’s Food Trucks. Here’s Food Truck...

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This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters say it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.  (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Carribbean

Associated Press Aug 29, 2019

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida as it pushed over open waters Thursday after leaving limited damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The U.S. National Hurricane...

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Tracking Dorian: Dorian gains intensity

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 29, 2019

While the worst may have passed for Puerto Rico, Florida is still gearing up for what could be the worst storm to hit Central Florida in three decades. Currently, the hurricane is still projected to...

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Tracking Dorian: UNF begins hurricane preparations

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Spinnaker has confirmed that UNF Physical Facilities has already removed umbrellas from around campus as of today. They will either begin moving other items indoors or secure them down outdoors as Hurricane...

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UNF Volleyball season preview

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 28, 2019

Fall season is soon approaching and UNF Volleyball is looking to rebound from their 11-22 season and start a new chapter that includes adding eight new faces to the squad.  Entering her second...

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Tracking Dorian: Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency as Category 1 hurricane Dorian approaches Florida. It is anticipated the hurricane will be a Category 3 when it makes landfall in the state. At...

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Blue, gray, and...green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Blue, gray, and…green? The UNF Bookstore and sustainable practices

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Have you ever wondered where those old, no-longer-used textbooks go after you drop them in the donation box outside of the UNF Bookstore? Maybe you’ve never even noticed the donation box or you’ve...

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