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Woman on the Street: Students react to burglaries at the Flats

Kaitlyn Bowers and Heydi Ortiz Sep 10, 2020

UNF students living at The Flats reacted to the two burglaries that occurred on the week of Sep.4. Many said they still felt safe despite the alert but have started to double check their doors to make...

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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.

Two burglaries reported at The Flats

Kaitlyn Bowers, Features Editor Sep 5, 2020

Police are currently investigating not one, but two burglaries that have been reported at The Flats residence hall.  University police responded to a call from the first victim of the burglary at 8:40...

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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.

UNF student arrested for possession of a felony-level controlled substance

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter Sep 2, 2020

On August 25, A UNF student living at the Osprey Villages was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, according to a police report. UPD was dispatched to the student’s room due to the odor...

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UNF ducks mysteriously die; virus to blame

UNF ducks mysteriously die; virus to blame

Courtney Green, Managing Editor Jul 13, 2020

***See an update on this story here.*** What was initially thought to be a case of "fowl play" on UNF's campus turned out to be the work of a virus -- and before anyone starts panicking about 2020's...

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UNFPD police cars. Photo by Lili Weinstein

Police Beat: An arrest at Flats, stolen card and a hit and run in Lot 53

Hayley Simonson Apr 7, 2020

Two Males Arrested at the Flats for Possession of Marijuana  Early evening on March 19, UPD was dispatched to the UNF flats apartment after a resident reported two males displaying questionable behavior...

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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: 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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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: D&D, a soap dispenser was dispensed of, and a violent threat

Courtney Green, News Editor Mar 10, 2020

D&D ends with a hospital visit Drunk & Disorderly, that is. A man had a little too much to drink and found himself at Shands hospital. On February 27, three UPD officers were dispatched...

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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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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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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: stolen backpacks, a fight, and counterfeit money

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 25, 2020

Car doors have a lock for a reason On Feb. 18, a UPD officer was dispatched to meet with a UNF student in reference to a stolen backpack, according to a report. The officer met with the victim, who...

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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: Strange man in the President’s Office

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Feb 18, 2020

On Tuesday morning, two UPD officers were dispatched to Building 1, room 2800 in reference to a male suspiciously trying to leave a package in the UNF president’s office, according to a report. When...

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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 1/22: “Eh, I had other things to do yesterday” and a golf cart in a pond

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter Jan 27, 2020

Damaged car in Lot 18 Late Thursday morning, a student went to UNFPD to report damage done to his mother’s car the previous day, according to a report. An officer arrived to speak to the complainant...

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