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Hurricane Michael aftermath may cause record highs in northeast Florida

Hurricane Michael aftermath may cause record highs in northeast Florida

Alex Toth, Features Editor Oct 11, 2018

As Tropical Storm Michael continues to move through the Carolinas and back into the Atlantic Ocean, it may have significant after-effects on the Jacksonville area. According to the forecast by the...

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JU will be closing as a result of Hurricane Michael. Courtesy of JU.

JU closes due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May Oct 10, 2018

As UNF has stuck to its decision to continue “operating under normal business hours,” Jacksonville University announced on Oct. 10 that their campus will be closed from 3 p.m. until tomorrow morning,...

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FSCJ will be closing the college and canceling all classes. Courtesy of FSCJ.

FSCJ closes campus in response to Hurricane Michael

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 10, 2018

Despite the fact Hurricane Michael is forecast to track north of Jacksonville and through Georgia, Florida State College at Jacksonville announced their decision to close the college in expectation of...

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Courtesy of the UNF Women's Center.

“Take Back the Night” postponed due to Hurricane Michael

Sarah Bethea Oct 10, 2018

The UNF Women’s Center sent out a notice this afternoon stating that the 10th annual “Take Back the Night,” originally planned for 7:30 p.m. this evening, has been postponed due to inclement...

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Hurricane Michael is now . Category 4 hurricane. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael continues to strengthen to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 10, 2018

As Hurricane Michael barreled its way over the Gulf of Mexico and towards the Florida Panhandle, it only continued to strengthen and, in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 10, it upgraded to what...

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Hurricane Michael has upgraded to a Category 3 hurricane and will continue  a northeastward movement. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a major Category 3 hurricane

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 9, 2018

The state of Florida started to hunker down as, just hours prior to its expected landfall on Oct. 9, Hurricane Michael strengthened to a major Category 3 hurricane. As of 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Hurricane...

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Courtesy of Florida State University.

Florida State University closes campus through Friday due to Hurricane Michael

Jessica May Oct 9, 2018

Florida State University will be closing its doors due to incoming Hurricane Michael, which is currently a Category 1 hurricane. FSU released a statement early Oct. 8 telling students that Tallahassee...

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UNF is "monitoring Hurricane Michael" but will continue operating as normal

UNF is “monitoring Hurricane Michael” but will continue operating as normal

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Oct 9, 2018

The University of North Florida sent out a Special Edition Osprey Update on the morning of Tuesday, Oct. 9 declaring that the University will "continue to operate on a normal schedule" in light of Hurricane...

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Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hurricane Michael upgrades to a Category 2

Hannah Lee Oct 9, 2018

Hurricane Michael upgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected for the hurricane to make landfall as a Category 3. A storm surge...

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Hurricane Michael will make landfall on Wednesday.

Michael upgrades to a Category 1 Hurricane

Hannah Lee Oct 8, 2018

Tropical Storm Michael upgraded to a Category 1 Hurricane Monday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. A hurricane watch is in effect for the Florida border on the west coast. This...

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