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UNF Housing Director: Students will be held accountable for using fireworks

Ronnie Rodgers Jul 3, 2017

Neighborhood firework displays are a staple in almost everyone’s childhood memories. While you may be able to buy fireworks in almost every store’s parking lot, it is illegal to set them off in...

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 Photo by Mark Judson.

Where to see fireworks on the Fourth of July

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 27, 2017

With Jacksonville being one of the largest cities there are multiple places to see fireworks on the Fourth of July. Here is a list of places to see fireworks displays :   Jacksonville...

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Blue Lot 5 reserved for fireworks Friday

Audrey Carpenter Feb 8, 2017

On Friday, Feb. 10 Lot 5 will be reserved as a place to shoot fireworks off during homecoming week from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Lot 5 is located adjacent to the Student Wellness Complex, building 61. Students...

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Illustration by Mariana Martins

Florida’s strange firework laws

Will Weber Dec 29, 2016

If you’ve ever used a roman candle, firecrackers or any firework that explodes or flies to celebrate in the state of Florida, you’ve committed a first-degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year...

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Please Be Kind and Watch the Signs this Fourth of July

Danae Leake Jul 3, 2016
The holiday is a time to acknowledge our country’s independence with thunderous celebration, but PTSD victims could have a tough time with these booming displays.
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Where to celebrate the Fourth of July in Jacksonville

Courtney Stringfellow Jul 3, 2016

Bottle rockets and sparklers are a great way to celebrate the Fourth of July for Ospreys who want to limit the party to a patio. Try celebrating Independence Day with your community this summer. There’s...

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The Weekend Ahead: June 30 – July 4

Courtney Stringfellow Jul 1, 2016
Step into your JNCO jeans (hopefully Ospreys can’t actually do this), because Independence Day is Monday. This means there are parties all weekend and no classes on Monday.
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