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UNF closes due to weather

UNF closes due to weather

Hannah Lee Jan 2, 2018

According to Special Edition Osprey Update, UNF offices will be closed tomorrow due to weather. This will include the Thomas G. Carpenter Library, the Welcome Center, and the Adam W. Herbert University...

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Snow way cold and icy conditions will affect start of spring semester

Snow way cold and icy conditions will affect start of spring semester

Hannah Lee Jan 2, 2018

Ospreys, it’s time to head south as snow might be coming to UNF early Wednesday morning.  According to the Weather Channel, tomorrow’s temperature will reach as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit. There...

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Students gather to discuss whether or not the Confederate monuments should be removed. Photo by Alexandra Torres-Perez

UNF discusses local Confederate monuments

Alexandra Torres-Perez, Managing Editor Sep 23, 2017

After the Charlottesville incident in August, a panel of UNF professors from several departments came together with students to discuss whether the Confederate monuments in Jacksonville should be removed....

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Jacksonville under Tornado Watch as Irma pounds South Florida

Jacksonville under Tornado Watch as Irma pounds South Florida

Hannah Lee Sep 10, 2017

https://twitter.com/FloridaStorms/status/906934865911787520 While Hurricane Irma continues to batter South Florida, tornados have been popping up statewide. All of Jacksonville is now under a tornado...

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Jacksonville is under Hurricane Warning. Florida Storms

Jacksonville under Hurricane Warning as Hurricane Irma approaches

Tiffany Salameh Sep 9, 2017

The 11 a.m. advisory from the National Hurricane Center puts Jacksonville under a Hurricane Warning. The track continues to shift west, with Irma going up through the west coast of Florida directly...

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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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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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 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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University parking limited due to multiple events

University parking limited due to multiple events

Pierce Turner Jun 1, 2017

Parking on campus will be difficult this Saturday, June 3 when the Jacksonville Armada FC face Miami FC. Lots 5, 18 will be reserved from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lot 46 will be reserved from 2 p.m....

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Delaney on witness list for former Congresswoman accused of fraud

Cassidy Alexander Apr 25, 2017

UNF President John Delaney is on the witness list for Corrine Brown, a former Jacksonville Congresswoman facing 22 counts of corruption, tax evasion and fraud. Jury selection for Brown’s trial in federal...

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