governor Archives - UNF Spinnaker

Florida Senate race heads to manual recount

Alex Toth, Features Editor • Nov 16, 2018

The first recount of over 8 million ballots in the U.S. Senate race between Rick Scott and Bill Nelson has concluded, but there's still no official winner. Florida's secretary of state has now ordered...

Tax-Free Textbook Bill expiring; Students will pay tax on textbook purchases after June 30

Tiffany Butler • May 27, 2016

The tax-free textbook bill is expiring on June 30, meaning students will have to start paying an extra six percent on textbook purchases.

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Rick Scott: textbook tax cut, Bright Futures expanded

Spinnaker • Jan 22, 2015

On UNF's campus on Jan. 22, Scott announced a plan to cut the textbook sales tax and expand Bright Futures into the summer.

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Opinion: Time to stop feeling guilty and do something

Cassidy Alexander • Nov 18, 2014

Opinion: Didn't vote in the gubernatorial election? Feel ashamed and guilty? Voting is essential in effecting change in our daily lives.

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Spinnaker’s Crist vs. Scott policy breakdown

Eduardo Santos • Oct 30, 2014

Spinnaker lays out various policy positions from two the major candidates for governor, Rick Scott and Charlie Crist. This is not a political analysis but quick guide to their specific talking points and what they plan to do if elected to the governor’s office.

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Students conduct poll that shows Crist ahead of Scott

Saphara Harrell • Oct 13, 2014

UNF political science students conducted a poll from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 concerning the upcoming gubernatorial election in November. They found Crist is ahead of Scott according to responses from 471 likely voters in Florida, and 67 percent would vote yes on Amendment 2.

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From ‘Mad Magazine’ to mad paneling

Katie Gile • Mar 21, 2012

As comics make a pop culture comeback, a UNF professor plans to fill his classroom with their style.

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State, nation and world news Jan. 5, 2011

Spinnaker • Jan 4, 2011

Check out some of the latest stories to hit the news in this week's edition of state, nation and world news.

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Rick Scott to be next Florida governor

Spinnaker • Nov 3, 2010

After a race the led into the wee hours of the morning, Alex Sink concedes to Rick Scott for governor.

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Brief: Delaney endorses McCollum for Governor

Spinnaker • Jan 29, 2010

UNF President John Delaney acknowledged Bill McCollum as the candidate he endorses for governor in an interview with the Spinnaker Jan. 28. "Bill McCollum is an old friend and he has asked if I can...

Crist’s cynicism in Senate selection, cronyism at its best

Spinnaker • Sep 2, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist’s robust approval ratings are a constant source of bewilderment. Crist shifts his positions with a regularity normally limited to users of Metamucil, and the public just doesn’t...

Breaking news:Crist interviews Delaney for vacant Senate seat

Spinnaker • Aug 19, 2009

Gov. Charlie Crist interviewed UNF President John Delaney at Cecil Field Aug. 19 to replace Sen. Mel Martinez, who has announced he will be resigning. Delaney said if offered the position he would have...