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Possible paths for Irma from Florida Storms. Graphic from Florida Storms

NHC on Irma: ‘Too soon to specify timing and magnitude of impact’

Hannah Lee | Sep 5, 2017

In the most recent National Hurricane Center update, Hurricane Irma is still strengthening with sustained winds near 185 mph -- making Irma one of six Atlantic hurricanes recorded with winds higher...

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In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

In case of hurricane: UNF prepared for Irma

Nick Blank | Sep 5, 2017

Jacksonville isn’t a hurricane hot spot, but it does receive occasional conditions from nearby larger hurricanes — such as Hurricane Frances in 2004. Hurricane Dora’s landfall in 1964 is the...

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The threshold for a Category 5 hurricane is winds exceeding 150 mph. Graphic from Florida Storms

Hurricane Irma strengthened to category 5; UNF has a plan

Hannah Lee | Sep 5, 2017

Hurricane Irma has strengthened to an “extremely dangerous” Category 5 hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said. Irma is indicated to only grow and strengthen. The storm is threatening...

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Hurricane Irma is predicted to impact Florida over the weekend. Photo from National Hurricane Center.

‘Increasing chance’ Hurricane Irma could impact Florida; Scott declares state of emergency

Hannah Lee | Sep 4, 2017

Although she may be off in the distance, Hurricane Irma is striking panic in Florida residents as the current category 4 hurricane is predicted to make landfall in Florida later this week. According...

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Cameron Daniel. Photo courtesy JSO

Bond set for UNF student who shot a firearm at Osprey Cove

Tiffany Salameh | Sep 2, 2017

Video by Lee Giat UNF student and track athlete Cameron James Daniel made his first appearance in court Saturday morning. He remains charged with aggravated assault, shooting in a building,...

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The School of Computing opened a new computer lab on Aug. 30. Photo by Lili Weinstein

School of Computing granted $50,000 for new lab

Samantha Chaney | Sep 1, 2017

  A newly built computer lab opened on Wednesday, Aug. 30 in the School of Computing thanks to a generous donation by local company RF-SMART. A total of $50,000 was granted to the School...

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The Osprey Update that was sent to students Friday morning regarding the shooting.

Shots fired on campus: Was an email the best way to let students know?

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Sep 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYuBq7mC5Bo Video by Lee Giat Friday morning 18-year-old UNF student Cameron J. Daniel shot a gun at the ceiling in Building V of the Cove. Students found out this information...

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Photo by Ronnie Rodgers

UNF students react to on campus shooting

Colin McCann and Tiffany Salameh | Sep 1, 2017

A UNF student fired a gun at the Osprey Cove dorm on Sept. 1. The student was identified as 18-year-old Cameron James Daniel. Students residing at the Osprey Cove dorm are currently still in the building....

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A shot was fired inside The Cove dorm, Building V this morning. Phot by Colin McCann

Update: UNF student who shot a firearm at Osprey Cove identified

***Update: 9/2/17 11:32 p.m. The student who shot the firearm was identified as 18-year-old Cameron James Daniel, according to the inmate report. He was charged with three felonies: aggravated...

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A citation issued by UNF parking enforcement. Photo by Ronnesha Rodgers.

On campus parking continues to frustrate students

Colin McCann | Sep 1, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bae8TbNa2RY&feature=youtu.be Video by Andy Castro Any student that drives on campus knows of the parking wars that are fought before even entering the classroom. A forum...

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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police beat: Parking garage brawl and student arrested for headbutting

Alexandra Torres-Perez | Aug 31, 2017

Parking spot brawl Trying to find parking in the garages can be crazy, especially around lunch time. We all have tactics to get a spot from stalking students to giving them rides to their cars....

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UNF School of Nursing among 50 nationwide to receive grant for White Coat ceremonies

Tierney Harvey | Aug 31, 2017

UNF received a grant to host White Coat ceremonies for the School of Nursing, a UNF press release announced Aug. 28. Medical schools have conducted the ceremonies for decades as a rite of passage to...

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