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UPDATE: Traffic light near Eco Adventure working again

Erin Bisesti Jul 19, 2016
The traffic light at Eco Road and UNF Drive is currently inoperable. The traffic control box was struck by lightning, causing the light to go out.
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Students can expect several closures around campus during President Obama's visit. Photo by Morgan Purvis

Arena walkway teardown: What to expect

Tiffany Butler Jun 12, 2016
Monday, June 13 marks the beginning of demolition on the arena walkway and iconic UNF staircase across from the Osprey Fountain.
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Sometimes, students are faced with tough decisions. But some safety nets in place may help them make the right choice.
Photo by Madison Davell.

To do the right thing

Cassidy Alexander Jun 1, 2016
When his girlfriend started having a bad reaction to an LSD tablet, a UNF student was faced with a choice: call for help and face repercussions for illegal actions, or wait and hope that nothing bad happened to his girlfriend.
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The door of the room where the substance was found. Photo by Tiffany Butler.

UPDATE: Suspicious liquid still unidentified

Tiffany Butler May 4, 2016

The University of North Florida Police Department (UNFPD) was dispatched to building Y of the Osprey Landing to investigate a suspicious liquid on April 29, but the liquid has not yet been identified.  An...

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Suspicious liquid found in UNF dorm

Tiffany Butler Apr 29, 2016
The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office (JSO) was called to campus to help remove a possible hazardous liquid from Osprey Landing on the 2nd floor of Building Y.
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Photo by Mark Judson

Hacked? Hundreds of Spinnaker stories missing

Mark Judson Apr 21, 2016
Spinnaker reported to UNF Police Department (UNFPD) on Wednesday over 250 stories from its website were missing.
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Florida schools targeted for “evacuation squad” hoaxes

Connor Spielmaker Jan 29, 2016
The University Crisis Management team released a special edition of the Osprey Update this evening warning students and the university community at large of a potential bomb hoax.
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Former SG Vice-President tells female student to “watch out”

Mark Judson Jan 28, 2016
A female student reported former Student Government Vice President and former Impact Party Campaign Manager Jordan Wilson threatened her on Jan. 20 while exiting an elevator in Osprey Fountains.
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UNFPD’s uniforms and cars are getting a new look

Tiffany Butler Jan 27, 2016
From today forward, UNFPD will be sporting some new gear.
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The torn jacket from a multicultural fraternity (Sigma Beta Rho) was found hung by a tree near the Green this morning. Photo by Blake Allen

UPDATE: Torn multicultural fraternity jacket hung on tree near Green

Rachel Cazares Nov 12, 2015
UNFPD is investigating a potential hate crime after a Sigma Beta Rho jacket was found hung on a tree near the Green earlier this afternoon.
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The Taser Axon Flex body camera Photo by Michael Herrera

UNFPD implements body cameras, mixed feelings all around

Cassidy Alexander Sep 17, 2015
After a delay of almost a year, Campus police can now record activity using body cameras. UNFPD chief focused on earning the trust of students, faculty and staff.
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Graphic by Rachelle Keller

Police Beat: Grand theft auto in the garage

Alex Wilson Sep 11, 2015
A student reported her white 2000 Toyota 4Runner was stolen after losing track of her keys in the Arena garage.
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