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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane maintains 110 mph winds, still Category 2

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 30, 2019

As of 11:00 a.m. Friday, Hurricane Dorian continues to head to the east coast of Florida  and currently has sustained winds at 110 mph.  According to News4Jax, “Track is slowing down, meaning its...

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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane strengthens to a Category 2

Breanna Cataldo, Features Editor Aug 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian has strengthened into a Category 2. "Hurricane hunters discovered a remarkable drop in the central pressure of Dorian on Thursday -- an indication that rapid intensification may take...

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Tracking Dorian: UNF cancels classes and activities through Tuesday

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 29, 2019

At 5:35 p.m., UNF sent out an Osprey Alert stating that classes and activities will be cancelled from Saturday, August 31 through Tuesday, Sept. 3 due to Hurricane Dorian. Dorian is currently expected...

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Tracking Dorian: Governor Ron DeSantis announces school closures

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 29, 2019

Governor Ron DeSantis has announced school closures for Central Florida. University of Central Florida, Daytona College, Valencia College, and Florida Polytechnic University are among the colleges and...

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Tracking Dorian: Hurricane Dorian projected to be Category 4 upon landfall

Drew McDonald, Sports Editor Aug 29, 2019

Hurricane Dorian has now been projected to become a Category 4 hurricane upon landfall. According to News4Jax, “Dorian, which strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane Wednesday afternoon, is now projected...

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This GOES-16 satellite image taken Wednesday, Aug. 28, 209, at 17:20 UTC and provided by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), shows Dorian, a Category 1 hurricane, crossing over the U.S. and British Virgin Islands. Forecasters say it could grow to Category 3 status as it nears the U.S. mainland as early as the weekend.  (NOAA via AP)

Hurricane on track for Florida after strike in Carribbean

Associated Press Aug 29, 2019

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Dorian posed an increasing menace to Florida as it pushed over open waters Thursday after leaving limited damage in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The U.S. National Hurricane...

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Tracking Dorian: UNF begins hurricane preparations

Courtney Green, News Editor Aug 28, 2019

Spinnaker has confirmed that UNF Physical Facilities has already removed umbrellas from around campus as of today. They will either begin moving other items indoors or secure them down outdoors as Hurricane...

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Tracking Dorian: Storm upgrades to a hurricane

Lianna Norman, Editor in Chief Aug 28, 2019

According to the National Hurricane Center, Tropical Storm Dorian has upgraded to a category 1 hurricane. Wind from the storm is projected to arrive on the coast of Jacksonville Saturday evening, with...

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Hurricane Isaias' projected path, per National Hurricane Center

Do you know your evacuation zone?

Kaitlyn Bowers, Video Director Aug 28, 2019

Hurricanes are extremely unpredictable and while there isn’t an evacuation order currently in effect, it is important to know where you need to go if things take a turn for the worse. Luckily, there...

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