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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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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 alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNF's impact on her career

UNF alumni Diana Greene, named Florida Superintendent of the Year, shares UNF’s impact on her career

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Dec 11, 2020

UNF alumni Diana Greene has been named Florida’s 2021 Superintendent of the Year by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS). She inspires future educators at UNF to accept...

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FILE - Bryan Oberc, Munster, Ind., tries out an AR-15 from Sig Sauer in the exhibition hall at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Indianapolis, Saturday, April 27, 2019. Efforts to impose restrictions on firearms will soon have a supporter in the White House. But it's unlikely that big ticket items gun-control advocates have pined for will have much chance of passage given the tight margins in Congress and the increased polarization over gun issues. Much has changed in the past 12 years: more Americans own firearms and there are more AR-platform firearms in the civilian market. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

AP: Gun restrictions face uphill battle even under Biden

LISA MARIE PANE, Associated Press | Dec 11, 2020

The gun debate in America will soon enter a new chapter with a Democrat in the White House after four years under President Donald Trump in which gun control advocates developed a long wish list for reform...

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Hanukkah begins tonight

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter | Dec 10, 2020

Today marks the first day of the Jewish Festival of Hanukkah. Hanukkah is often viewed as the Jewish equivalent to Christmas, as they occur near the same time and involve a similar gift exchange. However,...

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FILE - In this undated file photo issued by the University of Oxford, a volunteer is administered the coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University, in Oxford, England. New results released Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, on the possible COVID-19 vaccine suggest it is safe and about 70% effective. (John Cairns/University of Oxford via AP, File)

AP: Studies suggest AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safe, effective

MARILYNN MARCHIONE AP Chief Medical Writer, Associated Press | Dec 10, 2020

New results on a possible COVID-19 vaccine from Oxford University and AstraZeneca suggest it is safe and about 70% effective, but questions remain about how well it may help protect those over 55 — a...

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FILE- In this Aug. 6, 2020 file photo, New York State Attorney General Letitia James takes a question at a news conference in New York. Federal regulators and a group of states launched a landmark antitrust offensive against Facebook, accusing the social network of abusing its market power in social networking to crush smaller competitors. “It’s really critically important that we block this predatory acquisition of companies and that we restore confidence to the market,” said James during a press conference announcing the lawsuit. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)

AP: US govt., states bring antitrust action against Facebook

MARCY GORDON and MICHAEL R. SISAK, Associated Press | Dec 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators on Wednesday sued Facebook, seeking forced divestment of its Instagram and WhatsApp messaging services. In a separate case, 48 states and districts accused the company...

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President-elect Joe Biden speaks during an event at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Del., Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020, to announce his health care team. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

AP: Biden vows to reopen most schools after 1st 100 days on job

WILL WEISSERT, AP NEWS | Dec 9, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Joe Biden pledged Tuesday to bring the coronavirus pandemic under enough control to open most of the nation's schools during his first 100 days as president — going much further on...

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Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

Duval Christmas tree lighting tradition will be hosted downtown; event will also be shown virtually

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Dec 8, 2020

Jacksonville’s 34th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, usually held at the Landing, will now be held at the James Weldon Johnson Park tonight, Dec. 8 at 6:15 p.m.  Mayor Lenny Curry, who’s...

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AP: Florida surpasses 1 million COVID-19 cases

AP NEWS | Dec 7, 2020

MIAMI (AP) — Florida joined Texas and California in surpassing 1 million confirmed COVID-19 cases on Tuesday as the governor vowed not to adopt any further restrictions or impose closures like those...

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Jacksonville offers $5.3 million in funds for rent and foreclosure relief; applications open for Duval residents

Darvin Nelson, News Editor | Dec 4, 2020

Early in the year when COVID-19 hit, the unemployment rate reached 14.7%, and millions of Americans lost their jobs and some later lost their homes to eviction or not being able to pay rent. A program...

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