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UNFPD responds to battery call in Crossings

Heydi Ortiz, Police reporter • Apr 16, 2019

On April 11, UNF police responded to a battery call in Crossings, Bldg. S. According to the police report, the victim and the suspect began arguing over the smelly food in the trash can that he had thrown...

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Police Beat: Burglary, staff meeting dispute, stolen flower pots

Alex Wilson • Jul 24, 2015
A student realized items were missing from his car when an officer found his backpack on the side of the road, and more.
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Police Beat: threats, harassment, a hidden camera and stalking

Saphara Harrell • Oct 13, 2014
UNFPD officers encountered marijuana in the residence halls, responded to issues of verbal threats and possible stalking, cases of unwanted advances and a student reporting verbal harassment from a professor in the latest police beat compiled from the university's police reports.
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Sleeping student’s hand used without permission

Alex Wilson • Mar 13, 2014
A student reported to UNFPD that her male friend inappropriately used her hand while she was sleeping.
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Police Beat – March 12

Lydia Moneir • Mar 12, 2013
A student is beaten and accused of snitching. Osprey Fountains see another marijuana bust.
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Police Beat June 2011

Spinnaker • Jun 30, 2011

April 29 - Grand Theft (Landing Y) – UPD was dispatched to Osprey Landing building  Y in reference to report of criminal mischief. The area coordinator reported that at 11:00 am, a housing staff member...

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UNF alumnus trades paint for pizza, finds success at new restaurant

Spinnaker • Sep 28, 2010
A new pizza joint, Townies, has won the heart (and stomach) of one Spinnaker staff writer. Read about their pies and you just might be taking a little road trip this weekend.
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Fired UNF Professor happy with court's ruling

Spinnaker • Jul 16, 2010
Former Professor Giuma was sentenced Thursday after being arrested for battery September 25.
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UNF officially dismisses Giuma

Spinnaker • Mar 24, 2010

UNF Electrical Engineering Professor Tayeb Giuma, who was recently charged with simple battery, was formally dismissed March 24 after the results of a March 15 predetermination conference. UNF Provost...

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Fired professor meets with UNF to plea for his job

Spinnaker • Mar 24, 2010
Professor Tayeb Giuma, the electrical engineering professor who was recently fired for various misconduct issues, met with Provost Mark Workman March 15 for a predetermination conference to discuss details surrounding his termination notice.
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Professor Giuma Update

Spinnaker • Nov 24, 2009

The controversy surrounding Prof. Tayeb Giuma has continued. He is currently on administrative leave while the university's investigation continues, said Sharon Ashton, spokesperson for UNF. Giuma...

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Court proceedings begin for Giuma

Spinnaker • Nov 18, 2009

Norris: He still has his job Dr. Tayeb Giuma’s first pretrial date was Nov. 16, and the proceedings have begun for the UNF professor who could spend up to a year in county jail. Steve Siegel, assistant...

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