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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to strengthen slightly prior to landfall on the Gulf Coast. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Subtropical Storm Alberto strengthens over the Gulf of Mexico

Sam Chaney, News Editor May 27, 2018

Currently moving northward through the Gulf of Mexico, Subtropical Storm Alberto has reportedly strengthened overnight and is producing heavy rains and maximum sustained winds of 50 mph over South Florida. According...

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Subtropical Storm Alberto is predicted to make landfall late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. Courtesy of the National Hurricane Center.

Florida under State of Emergency due to Storm Alberto

Hannah Lee, Editor-in-Chief May 26, 2018

Florida Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency this morning due to the upcoming subtropical storm Alberto. According to the National Hurricane Center, Alberto is predicted to move over the...

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Governor Rick Scott  made his announcement on the second floor of the UNF Bookstore.Photo by Camille Shaw

State of emergency declared in the wake of Spencer speaking at UF

Ronnie Rodgers Oct 16, 2017

Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for Alachua County just days before white-nationalist Richard Spencer is set to speak at the University of Florida. Alachua County Sheriff Sadie Darnell...

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UNF is not in an evacuation zone. COJ.net

Mayor Curry declares State of Emergency for Duval County; Advises Zones A & B to evacuate

Tiffany Salameh Sep 6, 2017

Mayor Lenny Curry declared a State of Emergency will be in effect in Duval County at 3 p.m. Wednesday. Curry urges Jacksonville residents that are in Zone A or B that are able to leave today should...

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Hurricane Irma is predicted to impact Florida over the weekend. Photo from National Hurricane Center.

‘Increasing chance’ Hurricane Irma could impact Florida; Scott declares state of emergency

Hannah Lee Sep 4, 2017

Although she may be off in the distance, Hurricane Irma is striking panic in Florida residents as the current category 4 hurricane is predicted to make landfall in Florida later this week. According...

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Photo courtesy National Hurricane Center

Governor Rick Scott declares state of emergency; classes will continue as scheduled

Tiffany Salameh Jun 6, 2016
Governor Rick Scott declared a state of emergency for 34 Florida counties including Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, Putnam and St. Johns.
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