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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.

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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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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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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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 1/8: new year, new police beats

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Jan 13, 2020

Drunk before 6 p.m. Late Tuesday afternoon, a UPD officer responded to a call about a woman who was passed out in the dirt, face down, between Building 1 and 10, according to a report. When the officer...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

Police beat: swastika graffiti, snack thief, and golf cart vs. light pole

Alex Bowman, Police Reporter | Dec 3, 2019

"F*ck UNF - and" Someone has some strong feelings about UNF. Earlier this week, a UNFPD officer was dispatched to Building 2 in reference to criminal mischief in a bathroom, according to a police...

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