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The RNC is coming to Jacksonville, sort of

The RNC is coming to Jacksonville, sort of

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jun 15, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - In a historic move, the Republican National Convention (RNC)  will be split across two cities for the first time ever.  The bulk of the ‘business’ of the convention will remain...

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Be the Change: A Virtual Candlelight Vigil for Racial Justice

Be the Change: UNF hosts virtual candlelight vigil for racial justice

Zach Yearwood, News Editor | Jun 11, 2020

Hundreds of members of the UNF community came together online Wednesday night to show solidarity with the black community and to honor the lives of those lost to racially motivated police brutality. Over...

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FILE - In this May 15, 2020, file photo, Walmart employees conduct COVID-19 testing for pre-registered individuals in the parking lot of the Ramsey Street Walmart in Fayetteville, N.C. Coronavirus cases are rising in nearly half the U.S. states, as states are rolling back lockdowns. (Julia Wall/The News & Observer via AP, File)

AP: Alarming rise in virus cases as states roll back lockdowns

MIKE STOBBE, Associated Press | Jun 11, 2020

NEW YORK (AP) — States are rolling back lockdowns, but the coronavirus isn't done with the U.S. Cases are rising in nearly half the states, according to an Associated Press analysis, a worrying trend...

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Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Official BSU statement to the Osprey community

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor | Jun 10, 2020

UNF's Black Student Union (BSU) executive board and committee released an official statement regarding recent racial injustices: "To the University of North Florida Students, Administration, Alumni,...

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Confederate statue removed from Jacksonville park overnight

Confederate statue removed from Jacksonville park overnight

Zach Yearwood, News Editor | Jun 9, 2020

A monument depicting a Confederate soldier was taken down Monday night from the pedestal it once stood on in Hemming Park, just outside Jacksonville City Hall. City Hall was the scene for a protest...

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UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

UNF releases draft plan to bring students back to campus for Fall semester

Courtney Green, Managing Editor | Jun 9, 2020

UNF presented its draft Blueprint for Return to Campus in Fall 2020 on June 8. The Blueprint was approved by the UNF Board of Trustees, according to a UNF Marketing email. Below are highlights of the...

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The casket of George Floyd arrives for a public memorial at The Fountain of Praise church in Houston, Monday, June 8, 2020. Floyd died after being restrained by Minneapolis Police officers on May 25.  (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

AP: Hundreds line up for George Floyd’s memorial in Houston

JUAN A. LOZANO and NOMAAN MERCHANT, Associated Press | Jun 8, 2020

HOUSTON (AP) — Hundreds of mourners lined up outside a church in George Floyd's native Houston for a final public viewing Monday as his death two weeks ago at the hands of police continued whipping protesters,...

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Jax Democratic Socialists take on tenants rights and fair housing

Jax Democratic Socialists take on tenants rights and fair housing

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jun 8, 2020

In their monthly meeting Thursday, the Democratic Socialists of Jacksonville discussed plans to organize around housing justice and tenants rights, noting that ‘housing is a human right.’ From...

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George Floyd protests: new cases of COVID-19

George Floyd protests: new cases of COVID-19

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter | Jun 5, 2020

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Thousands of people have been gathering in Jacksonville to protest police brutality following the death of George Floyd, who died in the custody of Minneapolis police. Health officials...

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Protesters march on the Brooklyn Bridge after a rally in Cadman Plaza Park, Thursday, June 4, 2020, in New York. Protests continued following the death of George Floyd, who died after being restrained by Minneapolis police officers on May 25. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

AP: Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

SUDHIN THANAWALA and BRIAN MAHONEY, Associated Press | Jun 5, 2020

ATLANTA (AP) — The tenor of the protests set off by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police has taken a turn from the explosive anger that has fueled the setting of fires, breaking of windows...

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Gov. DeSantis announces bars will reopen

Gov. DeSantis announces bars will reopen

Haneifah Ahmad, Reporter | Jun 5, 2020

ORLANDO, Fla.- On June 3, Gov. Ron DeSantis made an announcement that Florida can start Phase 2 of recovery on Friday. Phase 2 will allow bars and pubs to reopen at 50% capacity inside and full capacity...

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The United Faculty of Florida are the state's largest faculty union, representing over 25,000 faculty members at all 12 of Florida's public universities.

United Faculty of Florida wants their voices heard

Siddie Friar, Reporter | Jun 4, 2020

When it comes to reopening Florida universities in the fall, faculty across the state have concerns they fear may not be heard.  Representatives from the United Faculty of Florida (UFF), which represents...

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