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Coronavirus outbreak map as of January 24, 2020. Courtesy of the CDC.

Coronavirus update: 2 confirmed cases in the U.S.

Courtney Green, News Editor Jan 24, 2020

There are now 2 confirmed cases of the Novel Coronavirus 2019 in the United States. The newest patients has been identified as a Chicago woman in her 60s who visited China and returned on January 13. Since...

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Demonstrators protest outside of the U.S. Capitol during the impeachment trial of President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020.(AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

AP: Democrats focus Day 2 of trial on Trump’s ‘dangerous’ abuse

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Jan 23, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — Pressing through a second day of impeachment arguments, House Democrats scoffed at President Donald Trump's claims that he had good reasons for pressuring Ukraine to investigate his...

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Impeachment Trial 101

Impeachment Trial 101

Courtney Green, Emily Echevarria, and Alex Bowman, Spinnaker News Team Jan 23, 2020

We have now seen the formal announcement and House vote on the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Though only the fourth impeachment proceedings to take place, the road map has been laid out. On...

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This artist sketch depicts White House counsel Pat Cipollone speaking in the Senate chamber during the impeachment trial against President Donald Trump on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2020.  (Dana Verkouteren via AP)

Trump’s trial opens on fast track, Dems arguing for removal

LISA MASCARO, ERIC TUCKER and ZEKE MILLER, Associated Press Jan 22, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Senate began hearing opening arguments Wednesday in President Donald Trump's impeachment trial with proceedings now on a fast track. First up: Democratic House managers making...

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UFF-UNF continues negotiations into the new year

UFF-UNF continues negotiations into the new year

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Jan 22, 2020

The United Faculty of Florida (UFF) continues to negotiate salary increases for UNF faculty after another bargaining session for their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) on Jan. 8. The Jan. 8 meeting...

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Many people in China have begun wearing face masks to limit respiratory spread of the virus.

Novel Coronavirus 2019 confirmed in United States

Courtney Green and Victoria Johnson Jan 22, 2020

A new virus is on the rise, with 300 people now confirmed to have fallen ill, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The first confirmed case of the virus in the United States was...

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U.S. National Weather Service issues “Freeze Warning”

Darvin Nelson, General Assignment Reporter Jan 21, 2020

Brrrrring a coat if you’re going out tonight because there is a Freeze Warning from 12am until 2am with Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 degrees expected, according to the U.S. National Weather...

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The tragedies on our island

Heydi Ortiz, Managing Editor Jan 21, 2020

**This story was written by Heydi Ortiz, Spinnaker’s managing editor. Heydi has family in Puerto Rico and personal ties to the tragedies that have occurred there.** “The non-stop earthquakes made...

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The Senate side of the U.S. Capitol at sunrise on Monday, Jan. 20, 2020, in Washington. The impeachment trial of President Donald Trump will resume in the U.S. Senate on Tuesday.  (AP Photo/Jon Elswick)

Trump’s lawyers urge dismissal of ‘flimsy’ impeachment case

ZEKE MILLER, ERIC TUCKER and LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Jan 20, 2020

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's legal team asserted Monday that he did "absolutely nothing wrong," urging the Senate to swiftly reject an impeachment case that it called "flimsy" and a "dangerous...

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Photo by Joseph Basco

DeSantis announces Florida Prepaid refunds and reduced prices

Christian Ayers, Intern Reporter Jan 20, 2020

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced refunds and a price drop for the Florida Prepaid College program on Monday during a press conference at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Downtown campus....

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SG - Student Government

UNF’s biggest problems heading into 2020

Emily Echevarria, Government Reporter Jan 20, 2020

The Student Government University and Student Affairs Committee get special insights into the problems plaguing UNF faculty and students through their Osprey Voice surveys. During the first committee meeting...

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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.

Police beat 1/16: razor blades and a damaged TV

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 20, 2020

Damaged Library TV  Tuesday afternoon, a UPD officer was dispatched to the UNF Carpenter Library in reference to a damaged TV on the second floor. When the officer arrived, he observed the damaged...

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