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Police Beat

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.

Armed robbery home invasion at The Flats

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Dec 3, 2020

UPD Officers were dispatched to The Flats on Nov. 23, 2020 where a suspect was detained after a reported armed robbery home invasion.  Upon UPD’s arrival, the suspect, Tiaurie D. Freeman,  was seen...

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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.

Former UNF Student Sean Lovins on House Arrest

Hayley Simonson, Police Reporter | Oct 27, 2020

Former UNF student Sean Lovin’s recent request for bond was granted almost two years after he was arrested by UNFPD as a suspect for murder in the second degree. The suspect is now on house arrest and...

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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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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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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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