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Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Florida to implement new Tax Free Weekend

Hannah Lee | May 31, 2017

  In a long line of Florida Legislation that has been signed into law by Governor Rick Scott, this weekend will be tax free for certain items for ‘disaster preparedness’. The legislation...

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Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Board of Trustees discuss budget plans

Alexandra Torres-Perez | May 30, 2017

With an estimated $163 million budget, the university discussed the proposed budget that would grant the president’s unit almost $700,000 to find a new president among other things. On May 24,...

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Ride Along with Jim Carey

Ride Along with Jim Carey

Alexandra Torres-Perez | May 30, 2017

On April 20, I spent several hours doing a ride along with Officer Jim Carey. Despite it being the infamous holiday, the night passed reasonably quietly, except for the time spent talking between us....

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Former student pleads not guilty to soliciting sex from minor

Former student pleads not guilty to soliciting sex from minor

Ronnie Rodgers | May 26, 2017

  A former UNF student has plead not guilty to soliciting sex from a minor, according to the Duval County Clerk of Courts. Abdulrahem Mohamd Alkhaedei, 25, pleaded not guilty to all on...

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A look into the early days of President Mims

A look into the early days of President Mims

Hannah Lee | May 26, 2017

Student Government President Samantha Mims sat down with Spinnaker to discuss her plans for the summer and some of her plans for the fall. “The first couple of weeks have been great,” said Mims....

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UNF confirms $110,000 for search firm to seek new president

UNF confirms $110,000 for search firm to seek new president

Pierce Turner | May 25, 2017

The UNF Presidential Search Committee and the UNF Board of Trustees have met and decided to spend $110,000 hiring the Parker Executive Search firm to seek candidates for the next university president. The...

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Counseling center and athletics to potentially receive budget increase at the expense of health promotions

Counseling center and athletics to potentially receive budget increase at the expense of health promotions

Pierce Turner | May 25, 2017

The counseling center and athletics department will receive a budget increase if a motion to subtract from the health promotions budget passes. The budget shift will be discussed by the UNF Board...

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Heavy rains are expected through the night. Photo courtesy National Weather Service

Duval County under tornado watch; Severe T-Storms expected

Ronnie Rodgers and Tiffany Salameh | May 24, 2017

https://youtu.be/_1M4aGPVwj4 Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under severe thunderstorm warnings all day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the severe weather,...

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UNF alumna included in ESPN layoff

UNF alumna included in ESPN layoff

Ronnie Rodgers | May 23, 2017

ESPN laid off UNF alumna Sara Walsh the day she was set to return from maternity leave, after giving birth to twins. On May 4 Walsh posted this picture to her Twitter. The UNF graduate majored...

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FSCJ faces major budget cuts

FSCJ faces major budget cuts

Alexandra Torres-Perez | May 23, 2017

  FSCJ will face over $4 million in cuts in the upcoming budget proposed by Florida lawmakers. Last year, the FSCJ received a littles less than $78 million in funding, but state legislature...

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Parking to be affected by high school graduations next week

Joslyn Simmons, Sports Editor | May 23, 2017

  Parking will be affected throughout the week due to the high school graduations taking place at the UNF Arena. Parking lots 18 and 34 will be reserved from 7 a.m.- 10 p.m. on May 24-25, May 30...

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Summer A: On campus happy hour deals

Summer A: On campus happy hour deals

Ronnie Rodgers | May 22, 2017

UNF Dining Services revealed Summer A special discounts for Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Outtakes and Ozzie’s.   Chick-fil-A is offering 10 percent off select items from 2 p.m.- close, but the...

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