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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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UNF Women's' Tennis vs. University of North Alabama 2019

UNF Sports Data Analytics lab working with UNF tennis team, PGA Tour for research

Zach Yearwood, Managing Editor Dec 3, 2020

Analytics has taken the world of sports by storm over the last two decades. UNF’s Sports Data Analytics (SDA) Lab is working to join the trend by partnering with SportsMEDIA Technology (SMT) Jacksonville...

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Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Local farm offers introduction to outdoor gardening class

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

White Harvest Farms in Jacksonville is inviting the public to attend a class on outdoor gardening next Friday, Dec. 11, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The staff will go over ways to create and maintain your...

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The words "Police Beat" are written in red and white, surrounded by a white square outline. In the background, a University of North Florida Police Department cruiser is tinted blue.

Armed robbery home invasion at The Flats

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 3, 2020

UPD Officers were dispatched to The Flats on Nov. 23, 2020 where a suspect was detained after a reported armed robbery home invasion.  Upon UPD’s arrival, the suspect, Tiaurie D. Freeman,  was seen...

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Downtown Jacksonville Landing View of St.Johns River.

UNF PORL releases results from poll on Lot J construction, Jaguars leadership approval rating

John Watson, Sports Editor Dec 3, 2020

What do Jacksonville residents think about Lot J construction, Shad Khan’s approval rating and Lenny Curry’s time in office? The UNF Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) conducted a recent poll of Jacksonville...

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Deck the Chairs holiday beach event

Darvin Nelson, News Editor Dec 2, 2020

Deck the Chairs is an annual celebration in Jacksonville Beach in which citizens display beautifully decorated lifeguard chairs. People come from across state lines to see these creative chairs. “Free...

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Gov. Desantis’ new “Anti-mob” bill

Nathan Turoff, Student Government Reporter Dec 2, 2020

A few weeks ago, Florida Governor Ron Desantis proposed a change to the state’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law as part of his “anti-mob” legislation in response to the civil unrest following...

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What are President-elect Biden’s policy proposals on higher education?

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Dec 2, 2020

The weight of student loan debt continues to grow heavier as it hits $1.5 trillion, which is now more than Americans owe to credit card companies. President-elect Joe Biden has spoken about his higher...

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President Donald Trump participates in a video teleconference call with members of the military on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020, at the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

AP: Trump headed to Georgia as turnout driver, but also a threat

BILL BARROW and ALAN FRAM, Associated Press Dec 1, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — Some establishment Republicans are sounding alarms that President Donald Trump's conspiratorial denials of his own defeat could threaten the party's ability to win a Senate majority and...

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