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Wire: Four UF students test positive for COVID-19

Alex De Luca, Alyssa Feliciano and Samantha Chery, The Independent Alligator Mar 17, 2020

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (CMG) - Gov. Ron DeSantis announced in a press conference this morning that four UF students have tested positive for COVID-19.  Following this, he said state officials are now recommending...

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UNF announces remote instruction extended through the end of the semester

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

Hours after the Florida Board of Governors and State University System ordered it, UNF announced the University's move to hold remote instruction throughout the end of the semester. UNF's Spring graduation...

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UNF graduation may be held online and Spring semester finishes fully online

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

The State University System has confirmed what Ospreys have wondered about since the coronavirus (COVID-19) first began shuttering schools and universities: the fate of graduation at UNF. Graduation...

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Today is the Florida Primary: here’s what you need to know

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 17, 2020

Despite some states postponing their primaries over concerns of coronavirus, Florida has chosen to go ahead as planned and hold their primary today. You can find your polling place here. Polls close...

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The UNF Counseling Center moves in-office appointments to phone in wake of coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

On Friday, March 13, the UNF Counseling Center announced that all appointments would now be conducted over the phone to limit the spread of coronavirus. "Due to current circumstances, we are conducting...

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SG seeks Paid Leave for Part Time Employees During COVID-19 Break

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 16, 2020

Student Government is urging President Szymanski to grant part-time employees of UNF paid leave during the COVID-19 break from in-person classes. This was detailed in a Joint Resolution unanimously passed...

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Police beat: Alleged assault with coffee pot

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 16, 2020

Here's the hot...coffee? On March 9, UPD responded to a violent dispute between roommates that entailed a hot pot of coffee. According to the report, a dispute over trash and cleaning escalated between...

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AP: WHO chief: Europe now center of virus pandemic; U.S. test shortage

Associated Press Mar 13, 2020

The head of the World Health Organization says Europe, not China, is now the epicenter of the world's coronavirus pandemic. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters in Geneva that...

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UNF faculty, Board of Trustees reach salary agreement and discuss coronavirus

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

UFF-UNF and UNF's Board of Trustees met once again on March 13 to discuss wage increases for the 2019-2020 school year. UNF faculty formally proposed a 6% retroactive salary increase to the BOT, to which...

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Students feel UPD did not take reports seriously; UPD says “nothing could be further from the truth”

Courtney Green and Heydi Oritz Mar 13, 2020

Some students in the Cove dormitories are expressing concerns over UPD’s handling of a noise complaint on Feb. 25. The noise complaint was initially reported as possible gunfire around 1 a.m. Drake...

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First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

First case of COVID-19 in Duval County confirmed

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Mar 13, 2020

The first case of COVID-19 in Duval County has been confirmed.  According to Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, the first case of COVID-19 in Duval was an elderly man living in a senior facility near...

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Disney and Universal theme parks close down over COVID-19 pandemic concerns

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 13, 2020

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios theme parks plan to close for the rest of March due to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. Busch Gardens Tampa and SeaWorld are continuing normal operations...

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