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 An excavator and police truck were called out to remove the tree. Photo by Nathan Turoff

UNF crews begin cleanup after Tropical Storm Nicole

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Nov 10, 2022

The University of North Florida Physical Facilities and police department crews were already on campus cleaning up after Tropical Storm Nicole passed over Jacksonville Thursday morning.  While appearing...

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Storm surge watches and warnings in effect as of the 10 a.m. advisory (National Hurricane Center)

‘Strong winds’ and ‘dangerous storm surge’: Tropical Storm Nicole weakens after overnight landfall

Carter Mudgett and Nathan Turoff Nov 10, 2022

Making landfall on Florida’s east coast overnight as a Category 1 hurricane, Nicole weakened back to a tropical storm but strong winds, dangerous storm surge and heavy rains continue over a large area,...

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Forecast cone for Tropical Storm Nicole. (National Hurricane Center)

UNF cancels classes Thursday in preparation for Tropical Storm Nicole

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 9, 2022

The University of North Florida is canceling all classes, including online classes, on Thursday for the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Nicole, the school announced this morning. All events are also...

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Forecast Cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole on Tuesday (National Hurricane Center)

Nicole strengthens to Tropical Storm, UNF is “closely monitoring”

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 8, 2022

Tropical Storm Nicole, strengthening from a subtropical storm, is being closely monitored by the University of North Florida Crisis Management Team, according to an alert sent out Tuesday morning.  “At...

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Forecast Cone for Subtropical Storm Nicole as of 11 a.m. Monday (National Hurricane Center)

Subtropical Storm Nicole headed for Florida: What to expect

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Nov 7, 2022

Subtropical Storm Nicole has been spotted! Forming in the Atlantic Ocean, Nicole is forecast to approach the northwestern Bahamas on Tuesday and approach Florida’s east coast by Wednesday night, the...

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Colonel Crackers, a giant goldfish floating in the lake outside the library, on its side by shore

Colonel Crackers down!: UNF begins cleanup after Hurricane Ian

Nathan Turoff and Carter Mudgett Sep 30, 2022

While the damage doesn’t compare to its southern counterparts, the University of North Florida did not escape from Hurricane Ian unscathed.  Spinnaker walked around campus the evening Hurricane Ian...

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Coastal Watches/Warnings and Forecast Cone for Storm Center as of 1 p.m. Thursday

Free Wi-Fi hotspots available amidst power outages, some UNF services to resume after Ian

Lauren Fox, Carter Mudgett, and Nathan Turoff Sep 29, 2022

Comcast announced yesterday that its public Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots are open to everyone in Florida — even people who are not subscribers — in the wake of over 2.6 million Florida homes being without...

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As Floridians rush to prepare for Hurricane Ian, this Shell gas station by the University of North Florida was already out of gas by Wednesday.

Category 4 Hurricane Ian brings ‘catastrophic’ storm surge, winds to Florida

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Cat. 4 Wednesday afternoon, bringing maximum sustained winds of 155 miles per hour — two miles shy of a Cat 5. — and sending a flurry of alerts across the...

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UNF flag flies in the wind

Hurricane Ian puts UNF athletic events on hold

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 28, 2022

Hurricane Ian’s impact on the University of North Florida (UNF) reached the sports world, as athletics announced multiple postponements late Tuesday. This release was no surprise, as UNF announced...

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hurricane map

How UNF students should prepare for Hurricane Ian

Riley Platt, Sports Editor Sep 27, 2022

With all University of North Florida (UNF) classes now canceled from Wednesday through the end of the week, students should be preparing for Hurricane Ian and the impact it may have on the Jacksonville...

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The Clubhouse (glass doors on right) and Osprey Cove (brick building on the left). (Photo courtesy of UNF)

“Anticipate possible utility outages,” UNF releases new information to residents

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 27, 2022

Students are encouraged to find secure housing off campus as Hurricane Ian draws closer to Florida but the University of North Florida said they will be keeping campus housing open, according to a resident-wide...

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A view of Candy Cane lake from the bridge connecting university dorms with the pathway to the Dining Hall. (Photo courtesy of UNF)

All UNF dining locations will be closed Thursday and Friday, Dining Services says

Carter Mudgett, Editor in Chief Sep 27, 2022

The University of North Florida Dining Services has announced that they will be providing pre-packaged meals in the Osprey Café on Wednesday for students. The meals will be available around 4 p.m., according...

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