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UNFPD responds to reports of a deceased employee on the third floor of the Student Union West.

UNF employee found deceased in the Student Union West; No Foul Play suspected

Hannah Lee and Lianna Norman Apr 30, 2019

[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWraYYipu5s[/embedyt] University Police Department and the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of UNF employee Michael Jones, according to...

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An activist holds a sign calling for police accountability.

Advocates gather to voice concerns as JSO unveils new LGBT liaison team

Kevin Beaugrand, News Editor Aug 4, 2018

Jacksonville Sheriff Mike Williams and community partners introduced the Jacksonville Sheriff Office’s new LGBT liaison team on Thursday, Aug. 3. at the FSCJ Downtown Campus. JSO created the liaison...

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The Jacksonville Transgender Action Committee helped to host the rally outside of the Duval County Courthouse.

Recent murders of Jacksonville transgender women sparks fear and anger in the community

Sam Chaney, News Editor Jul 1, 2018

Amidst a month designated for celebrating diverse expressions of life, certain members of the LGBT community instead found themselves filled with fear for their safety by the end of June. While we are...

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Photo by Camille Shaw

Drug trafficking near UNF: “Operation Cash Flow” bust

Sam Chaney Feb 8, 2018

The St. John’s Town Center near UNF gets plenty of foot traffic between local families and the nearby college students, but recently the shopping plaza has also seen a different, more illegal form of...

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Gilbert Pomar III is the regional president of CenterState Bank and member of the Advisory Council for the Coggin College of Business.  Photo courtesy of University of North Florida

Business Advisory Council Member Attacked by his Own Son

Hannah Lee Dec 12, 2017

A prominent Jacksonville banking executive and member of the Advisory Council for the Coggin College of Business Gilbert J. Pomar III has been savagely beaten reportedly by his own son, Gilbert...

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The mugshot of Cage William Edwards. Photo courtesy of JSO.

UNF student accused of pointing gun at roommate released on bond

Alexandra Torres-Perez Oct 24, 2017

Cage William Edwards, the student accused of pointing a gun at his roommate, has been released on bond. Edwards accused a UNF student named Yobi as the person who brought a gun to his dorm on Friday,...

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JSO helped to rescue this injured Osprey earlier this week.  Photo courtesy of JSO

Osprey rescued by JSO dies after being hit by car

Pierce Turner Jun 16, 2017

The osprey that was hit by a car on Southside June 12 died in the care of an animal hospital. The bird’s beak was broken, its wings were wet and the osprey was weak when it was rescued by a JSO...

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JSO helped to rescue this injured Osprey earlier this week.  Photo courtesy of JSO

JSO helps rescue an Osprey

Ronnie Rodgers Jun 13, 2017

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office and a good Samaritan helped to rescue an injured osprey on Jacksonville’s Southside on June 12. According to JSO, a person saw the bird flying with a large...

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UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

UNF alum accused of dismembering teen

Alexandra Torres-Perez Apr 4, 2017

An alumni with two degrees from UNF was accused of dismembering a teenager in a 23-year-old cold case, as well as possessing child pornography, police said. Ronnie Hyde, who also worked as a youth...

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Photo by Tanya Jackson

Drivers “shook up” after crash on Kernan involving city bus

Audrey Carpenter Mar 16, 2017

A car slammed into the back of a city bus on Kernan Boulevard in front of Alumni Hall Thursday morning around 9 a.m. There were injuries but no one was transported to the hospital. According to JSO they...

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Joseph Jenkins. Photo courtesy of JSO

Man accused of masturbating on campus pleads not guilty

Ronnie Rodgers Mar 7, 2017

The man accused of masturbating in front of two female students has entered a not guilty plea on all charges on March 1. Joseph Jenkins plead not guilty on four counts of exposing sexual organs —...

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Friends of Louissaint's watch as police investigate the scene. Photo by Julianne Brugger

Body of missing UNF student found in pond near the District

Ronnie Rodgers Feb 18, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHxfGp7mu4s Authorities found the body of missing UNF student George Louissaint, Jr. in a pond by the District on Kernan on Saturday morning, concluding a nearly week-long...

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