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Elizabeth Warren

Bloomberg, Warren drop after poor Super Tuesday show out

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 5, 2020

Elizabeth Warren and Mike Bloomberg have dropped their bids for the Democratic nomination post-Super Tuesday. https://twitter.com/MikeBloomberg/status/1235224092439187460 In a re-tweet, Elizabeth...

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UNF looks to improve campus security

UNF looks to improve campus security

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Mar 4, 2020

Campus security and personal safety are high priority needs for both students and university officials. At UNF, crime and other unfortunate incidents happen almost every day, but while most of these events...

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Mayor responds to ill passenger concern on Jax cruise ship; Conflicting information about monitoring coronavirus in Jacksonville

Mayor responds to ill passenger concern on Jax cruise ship; Conflicting information about monitoring coronavirus in Jacksonville

Darvin Nelson, Features Editor Mar 3, 2020

Recently, there has been conflicting information about people in Jacksonville being monitored for the coronavirus.  According to News4Jax, “The local Health Department said Monday there are no suspected...

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What is Super Tuesday and why is it significant?

What is Super Tuesday and why is it significant?

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 3, 2020

Today is Super Tuesday, one of the most critical days in an election year. Today, 1,357 delegates will be awarded to the five remaining candidates in the Democratic Primary. To put that in perspective,...

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One-Stop

SG looks closer at One-Stop

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 3, 2020

In a University and Student Affairs Committee on Friday, Senators joked about the irony in the name One-Stop-- you always have to go more than once.  The USA Committee decided to focus this semester’s...

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UNF elevates response to coronavirus

UNF elevates response to coronavirus

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 2, 2020

UNF has announced the suspension of all University-related travel to China, South Korea, Italy, Japan and Iran for the Spring 2020 term. This includes study-abroad and research-related travel. Previously,...

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Anthony Stagnitta mugshot. Courtesy of Bradford County Sheriff's Office.

Former UNF student sentenced to prison for distributing child pornography

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Mar 2, 2020

According to the U.S. state attorney’s office, former UNF student, Anthony Stagnitta was sentenced to eight years and four months in prison on Friday for distributing child sex-abuse videos through the...

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SG - Student Government

Student Government Reacts to Uncontested Elections

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Mar 2, 2020

The news that the spring elections would be uncontested rolled through Student Government last week, sparking a series of drastic changes within the organization. Chairwoman (and future Vice President)...

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Biden wins South Carolina, placing him 4 delegates behind Sanders

Biden wins South Carolina, placing him 4 delegates behind Sanders

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 2, 2020

The South Carolina polls closed Saturday night, immediately naming Joe Biden as the state's winner. With the win, Biden garnered 39 delegates. In contrast, Sanders walked away second place with 13 delegates. Tom...

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AP

Gov: 2 in Florida test presumptively positive for COVID-19

TAMARA LUSH and BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Mar 2, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida's governor disclosed late Sunday that two people had become the first in his state to test "presumptively positive" for COVID-19 and ordered his top health officer to...

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AP

AP: Florida officials express caution — not panic — over virus

BOBBY CAINA CALVAN, Associated Press Feb 27, 2020

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis attempted to reassure his state Thursday that health officials were prepared for any cases of a new virus that has killed thousands worldwide, saying...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

Police Beat: Lost phone at Oz Fest and Trash Cans thrown out…into a lake

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 26, 2020

Lost phone at Oz Fest According to an incident report, on Feb. 21, a young woman at Oz Fest claimed she lost her cell phone. An officer met with the young woman to hear what had happened. The young...

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