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Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Entering Memorial Day weekend with a wildfire close to home

Victoria Reed May 24, 2019

The high temperatures expected throughout Memorial Day weekend, the lack of rain and low humidity creates a recipe for potential wildfires throughout the weekend.   There are presently 27 active wildfires...

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Courtesy of the Weather Channel

Northeast and Central Florida under tornado watch

Hannah Lee Mar 20, 2018

Staying in Jacksonville and have plans on going out today? You may want to cancel and instead stay inside as wind advisory and tornado watches have been issued for Duval County. A tornado watch is not...

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Heavy rains are expected through the night. Photo courtesy National Weather Service

Duval County under tornado watch; Severe T-Storms expected

Ronnie Rodgers and Tiffany Salameh May 24, 2017

https://youtu.be/_1M4aGPVwj4 Jacksonville and Northeast Florida are under severe thunderstorm warnings all day Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. Due to the severe weather,...

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Photo courtesy National Hurricane Center

Governor Rick Scott declares state of emergency; classes will continue as scheduled

Tiffany Salameh Jun 6, 2016
Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 34 Florida counties including Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns.
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Student shows Maddex, a five-year-old with cerebral palsy, how to use the joystick in order to drive the car.  (Courtesy of Joanna Norris)

UNF Adaptive Toy Project moving forward with more funding

Danae Leake Apr 30, 2016
The UNF Adaptive Toy Project cruises forward with more federal funding to continue the project that creates toys that help children learn more about their world.
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To close out the celebration, a lei was garlanded onto the statue of Martin Luther King Jr. in UNF's Peace Plaza.  Photo by Jordan Perez

Children celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King’s dream by sharing their own

Jordan Perez Jan 18, 2016
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, UNF's Intercultural Center for Peace held an event centered around promoting literacy and education.
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UNF poll reveals tie between Obama, Romney

Spinnaker Apr 10, 2012

UNF Assistant Professor of Political Science Dr. Michael Binder and Chair of the Department Political Science Dr. Matthew Corrigan, as well as approximately 180 UNF political science students conducted...

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Smoky Summer Turns Clear

Spinnaker Jul 18, 2011
The smoke, which subdued Jacksonville at the start of May, dissipated around June 22 but left UNF students with cloudy memories of grey skies, foul smells and migraines
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CHIC fashions its first charity event

Spinnaker Feb 23, 2011
One size does not fit all. Women and men of all shapes and sizes model Jacksonville designer’s clothes at charity fashion event.
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Adele’s vocals inspire a soulful car ride

Spinnaker Feb 15, 2011
LET HER SING IT! Singer-songwriter Adele’s got the soul world in her hands. Read the Spinnaker’s test drive of her new album, “21.”
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Disability studies course promises community involvement, new outlook on life

Spinnaker Nov 18, 2010
New TLO class offers studies into disabilities and how people should interact with them.
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Hollywood moves to Jacksonville, one weekend only

Spinnaker Oct 12, 2010
Check out the Jacksonville Film festival foray: This weekends four day event is jam-packed with movies, parties and workshops.
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