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Classes Cancelled Until Wednesday

Hannah Lee Sep 8, 2017

Classes at UNF won’t resume until Wednesday, Sept. 13 according to a recent Osprey Update. UNF offices and the Thomas G. Carpenter Library will also remain closed until Wednesday. Residential...

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The latest projection of Irma's track. Florida Storms

Mandatory Evacuations begin for Zones A and B

Hannah Lee Sep 8, 2017

Mandatory evacuations have been declared for Zones A and B. Those who live in mobile homes and in low-lying coastal areas are also being told to evacuate. "We are not going to ask the Sheriff to...

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The 5 p.m. update shows the storm shifting West. National Hurricane Center

Hurricane Irma predicted to weaken as it shifts West towards Jacksonville

Tiffany Salameh Sep 7, 2017

The 5 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center shows an official change in the track of Hurricane Irma, shifting West over Jacksonville as a Category 1. Irma is predicted to maintain strength...

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UNF is not in an evacuation zone. COJ.net

Curry and Scott suggest Zones A and B start evacuating: ‘This is not another Matthew’

Tiffany Salameh Sep 7, 2017

Mayor Lenny Curry and Florida Governor Rick Scott addressed Jacksonville residents Thursday about the looming Hurricane Irma. Tropical storm force winds are expected in Jacksonville by 8 a.m. Sunday....

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Photo by Alexis Molinaro

UNF Residential Halls Closing Sunday: Students encouraged to find off-campus shelter

Hannah Lee Sep 7, 2017

The university just sent a notice to students who are living on campus. All residential communities besides the Osprey Fountains will be closing as of 2 p.m. on Sunday. Students are strongly encouraged...

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UNF sends reminders for faculty and staff before leaving for Irma

UNF sends reminders for faculty and staff before leaving for Irma

Hannah Lee Sep 7, 2017

The university just sent an email to faculty and staff, reminding all to do the following before leaving campus: Back-up computer hard drives that contain mission-critical information and aren’t...

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Highlighted in pink are the counties under Hurricane Watch. NHC

Hurricane Watch issued for South Florida counties, Duval preparing for storm

Hannah Lee Sep 7, 2017

A Hurricane Watch was just issued for South Florida, the Florida Keys, Lake Okeechobee, and Florida Bay, according to the National Hurricane Center’s recent update. According to the NHC, a hurricane...

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UNF Athletics changes schedules due to storm

UNF Athletics changes schedules due to storm

Ronnesha Rodgers Sep 7, 2017

The UNF athletic department has decided to make a few changes to the upcoming games schedule due to Hurricane Irma.  The women's soccer matches that were supposed to take place on Friday and Sunday...

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UNF during Hurricane Matthew. Photo by Tiffany Salameh

UNF addresses potential class cancellations

Ronnie Rodgers Sep 6, 2017

The university still has not made a decision on closures to campus due to Hurricane Irma, which is headed for the East coast of Florida. “We’re continuing to monitor the storm the crisis management...

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No water is available at the Town Center Publix. Photo by Mo Baker

How to prepare for Irma: Know your zone and get supplies

Alexandra Torres-Perez Sep 6, 2017

As each day passes, Hurricane Irma gets closer and closer to Florida. Though her route is unpredictable and it isn’t a for sure thing that Jacksonville will get hit by Irma, people have already started...

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National Hurricane Center

UPDATE: Hurricane Irma shifts East; No closures announced for UNF

Tiffany Salameh Sep 6, 2017

***Update: 9/6 2:17 p.m. The 2 p.m. update from the National Hurricane Center puts Jacksonville in the projected path of Hurricane Irma. The First Coast should feel the effects of the storm midday...

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Know Your Zone: Jacksonville’s evacuation zones and where UNF fits in

Know Your Zone: Jacksonville’s evacuation zones and where UNF fits in

Doriel Gale-Corley Sep 6, 2017

As Hurricane Irma approaches Florida’s coast, students should be ready to evacuate. The UNF Crisis Management Team is monitoring the Category 5 storm. Mayor Lenny Curry declared mandatory evacuations...

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