The University of North Florida (UNF) has been awarded nearly $800,000 by the National Park Service (NPS) to enhance efforts in restoring coastlines and combating shoreline erosion at three national parks in Florida and Georgia

Scientists know dark matter exists, but they can’t see it. Now, researchers at the University of North Florida will take a closer look thanks to a grant.

The University of North Florida men’s basketball team is out to the best start in program history. Can the Ospreys keep it going against another big time opponent on Tuesday night?

We stopped by the University of North Florida on Wednesday, after former President Donald Trump had been declared the winner of the 2024 presidential race, to ask students what the outcome means to them and to have a conversation about civil discourse.

There were “no areas of concern” when the gangway was last inspected in December, according to investigators.

News4JAX went through more records Thursday released by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) related to a dock gangway collapse in Georgia that killed seven people, including four from Jacksonville.

The University of North Florida will host the 2024 Cold Case Symposium this Tuesday and Wednesday with local nonprofit Project: Cold Case.

A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) shows former President Donald Trump 10 percentage points ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris.

Chabad at the University of North Florida is hosting a memorial service to commemorate the 1,200 people killed on Oct. 7, 2023, in Israel.

Thousands gathered at the University of North Florida on Saturday to get moving. Runners, walkers and rollers hit the course as a part of the 7th annual Dreams Come True 5K.

The First Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (FCHCC) will host a business expo in Jacksonville to help Hispanic entrepreneurs achieve their goals.

Morgan Ray has his first Paralympics medal. The Bartram Trail High School graduate and current University of North Florida student helped the United States win silver in the 20-point mixed 4x50-meter medley relay at the Paralympics on Thursday.

University of North Florida administrators are proposing new rules for on-campus protests.

A UNF biomechanics lab is searching for children with cerebral palsy for power mobility clinical trials.

A UNF poll of likely voters in Florida released on Tuesday found strong support for amendments that would legalize marijuana and enshrine abortion rights in the state.

Comic book fans got to unleash their inner superhero Saturday at First Coast Comic Con.

A tornado warning was issued Friday afternoon in Duval County.

Florida is one of the most attractive states for investors because of weak tenant-protection laws, a recent study found.

More than 20 University of North Florida archaeology students are spending their summer digging deep in the dirt at Cedar Point North within the Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve.

It’s a staggering number from a new UNF poll about community support for moving the Duval County jail.

Monday was arraignment day for 16 people arrested on UNF’s campus while they protested against the war between Hamas and Israel. 13 of the 16 entered not guilty pleas, the 3 others bonded out.

The Atlantic Sun Conference is relocating from Atlanta to Jacksonville this fall, making the announcement on Wednesday afternoon at City Hall.

City of Jacksonville leaders on Wednesday are set to make an announcement about the future of sports tourism and community engagement in Jacksonville.

An attorney representing more than a dozen pro-Palestine protestors who were arrested at UNF said he believes the police response was disproportionate and the trespassing after warning charges should be dropped.

PFLAG Jacksonville will host its annual celebration in August to award scholarships to local LGBTQ+ individuals who are pursuing post-secondary or trade school education.

Just after 17 people were arrested after protesting on the University of North Florida’s campus, the campus is much quieter than Thursday night.

The University of North Florida said university police officers arrested a total of 16 people Thursday night after they refused to leave campus during a pro-Palestine rally.

As pro-Palestine protests continue on college campuses across the country, Friday is graduation day in Florida for students at the University of Florida, Florida State University and the University of North Florida.

News4JAX spoke with demonstrators at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville along with students who are not demonstrating and both said they think they’ve found the balance between having the campus ready for graduation and protesting peacefully.

The University of North Florida’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion shut down Wednesday, along with several campus programs, to comply with a new state law.

The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at UNF Friday night.

A new poll from UNF's Public Opinion Research lab identifies the key issues on voters' minds for the 2024 election cycle.

The University of North Florida is hosting a watch party for the upcoming solar eclipse from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

There are many events lined up in Northeast Florida to view the solar eclipse Monday afternoon, and one of them will be on the campus of the University of North Florida.

With job growth turning out to be much stronger than expected in March, there were three main categories where the hiring was mainly concentrated including health care and private education, leisure and hospitality, and government.

Industry and Jacksonville community leaders are set to speak Friday afternoon on the campus of the University of North Florida during Generation W’s “Believe” summit.

The 60th anniversary of the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field meet wrapped up Saturday afternoon.

A University of North Florida political expert expressed concern over the impact of ‘uncommitted’ voters on Biden’s campaign following Michigan’s Democratic primary.

Meals on Wings, a meal program at the University of North Florida, collaborates with the Blue Zones Project to raise awareness about just how common it is to be food and nutrient insecure.

The University of North Florida is set to close several on campus centers – after a decision by the Florida Board of Governors – that ends the use of public money towards Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives on campus. This will affect the Women’s Center, the LGBTQ Center, and the Intercultural and Interfaith Center.

Offices of diversity, equity and inclusion are closing on college campuses after Senate Bill 266 passed last year. The bill prevents Florida's public colleges and universities from spending any state or federal funding on DEI programs.

The University of North Florida’s School of Engineering received another boost from a major company located in Jacksonville. The expanding partnership continues a years-long relationship between Johnson & Johnson and UNF.

The Office of Housing and Residence Life is changing how students will apply for housing for the upcoming Fall 2024 semester by giving underclassmen priority placement.

Bringing talent of all ages from all over, the Stompdown returns to Jacksonville with another grand performance showcase at UNF's Lazzara Performance Hall Saturday at 7pm.   www.thestompdown.com

One of the oldest Black sororities in the world celebrated 111 years of existence with an event held by the organization’s chapter at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville.

University of North Florida men’s basketball head coach Matthew Driscoll has come quite a long way from his humble beginnings to the recordbooks of the ASUN conference.

A 32-year-old Jacksonville woman who is accused of ramming the gate and glass doors at the Jacksonville Jaguars practice facility on Monday night also rammed a police cruiser before she tried to run off, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The Florida Department of Health in Duval County issued a rabies alert Thursday, following the discovery of a rabid cat in the Town Center and UNF area of Jacksonville’s Southside.

Dr. Juan Aceros, a University of North Florida engineering associate professor, has been granted two new U.S. patents that have the potential to help thousands of children with disabilities attain a higher degree of freedom and comfort over traditional mobility devices, such as wheelchairs, UNF announced on Thursday.

A University of North Florida student who was sexually assaulted will graduate Friday alongside the man they say assaulted them in their dorm room two years ago, UNF Spinnaker reported.

A new statewide poll found that the cost of housing is the most important problem facing Florida right now.

The University of North Florida’s initiative, MedNexus, is launching a pilot virtual program to help veterans in Flagler County reach their fitness and wellness goals by using a Fitbit device.

The University of North Florida is mourning the loss of former baseball coach Tim Parenton after a long battle with cancer. Parenton, who fought the disease for four long years, was 61 years old.

All Nations Soccer League is hosting a Florida Refugee Cup Sunday which helps immigrants connect with their community.

The teen survivor of an attempted murder-suicide stabbing attack outside a Ponte Vedra restaurant in July delivered the first pitch at the UNF softball game Sunday afternoon to raise awareness for domestic violence.

On Friday, Mayor Donna Deegan will launch "Resilient Jacksonville,” a 50-year strategy to ensure the River City's infrastructure is strong enough and adaptable enough to confront flooding and extreme heat.

One person was transported to a local hospital after getting shot Thursday morning in Central Parkway near the UNF campus, according to an emergency notification from UNF.

The University of North Florida Physics Department and Astronomy Club invites the community to a free viewing of the partial solar eclipse on Saturday.

The University of North Florida Victim Advocacy Program brought together dozens of students during its annual “Take Back the Night” march and vigil on Wednesday evening.

The University of North Florida administration and its faculty union have come to an agreement on how to implement performance reviews for tenured faculty.

Jacksonville Jaguars President Mark Lamping was asked a hypothetical question Thursday about the possibility of putting the question of who should fund $2 billion in renovations to the team’s stadium on the ballot.

Tenured faculty at the University of North Florida will now be required to undergo performance reviews every five years in response to a new state law.

Local college students are helping NASA collect data by using a high-altitude weather balloon. It is a part of a national project.

Local researchers and volunteers install specially designed domes to restore shoreline along Kingsley Plantation.

Mahalia White’s story of overcoming Stage 4 cancer and turning that into a remarkable career at the University of North Florida is not only an inspiration but it’s now an award winner.

What are some of the pros and cons for the Jaguars of staying in town and then playing games out of Jacksonville? We look at some of those here.

University of North Florida baseball coach Tim Parenton is stepping down from his head coaching position after six seasons and will move into an administrative position at the school and focus on his health.

Blake DeLamielleure had an unforgettable afternoon, completing the cycle with a walk-off home run in the 11th inning to lead Jacksonville University to a 3-2 win over rival UNF on Saturday.

It was a golden night for the Ponte Vedra boys track and field team.

Two men attempted to rob someone on the campus of the University of North Florida early Thursday morning, campus police said.

Four local teachers are the winners of a prestigious award for their dedication to education. A part of that award is receiving $15,000 each.

In what is believed to be a first in the area, Charlsea Clark, who took Bishop Kenny to three straight girls basketball final fours has been hired as the boys basketball coach at Atlantic Coast.

Friday will be a day of ceremony and celebration at the University of North Florida.

As a push to educate Northeast Florida on the value of electric vehicles, JEA hosted a ride-and-drive event Saturday afternoon.

It’s a new season in Major League Baseball and it’s a new season in the minors. News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. The updated statistical list will be published weekly on Thursdays beginning April 13.

The Ospreys announced the hire of Erika Lambert on Thursday, becoming just the third coach in the program’s history after Mary Tappmeyer and Darrick Gibbs.

It came down to the goalkeepers in penalty kicks and Jacksonville's Nick Rulle got the better of Miami United's Peterson Occenat to give the Armada the win in the first round of the U.S. Open Cup Thursday at UNF's Hodges Stadium.

Moving to UNF for the first time, the Bob Hayes Invitational Track and Field Meet readies for a new chapter.

While Gov. Ron DeSantis has not announced any plans to run for president, he and former President Donald Trump seem to be on a collision course for the GOP nomination.

The OneJax Institute board has voted unanimously to dissolve its affiliation with the University of North Florida, according to a news release.

UNF is on the hunt for a new women’s basketball coach after parting ways with Darrick Gibbs on Thursday.

One group is hoping to end the ongoing debate over Confederate monuments with a compromise.

Early voting begins in less than a week, and according to a new University of North Florida poll, 22% of registered voters still do not know who they will vote for in Jacksonville’s mayoral election.

For the first time in eight years, it will soon cost more to live on campus at the University of North Florida than off campus.

Governor Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, has collected information from the state’s public universities about the number and ages of individuals who have received or even sought gender-affirming care over the past five years.

The University of North Florida is dealing with cases of scabies on campus, according to the UNF Spinnaker.

Nearly 350 students living Osprey Cove Buildings T and V at the University of North Florida have been warned that they might have been exposed to scabies.

A man who pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the 2016 shooting of a University of North Florida employee was sentenced to life in prison with review after 25 years.

The Ospreys sank 13 three-pointers, the most allowed by JU this season, in a 65-58 win, their second in as many games over the Dolphins.

UNF jumped out to an early 17 point lead and never trailed as the Ospreys took the first game of the River City Rumble over Jacksonville University 76-63.

Professors and students are weighing in on Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to abolish DEI offices at Florida’s state colleges and universities.

Meghan Niemczyk, the chef adviser to UNF's Meals on Wings program, will be featured on the "jumbotron" inside TIAA Bank Field during the Jaguars' game against the Tennessee Titans.

This year, News4JAX has been following white squirrel sightings in the Jacksonville area.

A new UNF poll released Wednesday found a large portion of likely voters in Florida don’t have much faith in the results of elections, especially the 2020 presidential race.

This election year, News4JAX is making a commitment to hear from you to learn what issues matter most through our Your Voice Matters campaign.

The UNF Department of Chemistry recently unveiled a new addition to improve teaching and research. They also announced a partnership with Johnson & Johnson Vision to support chemistry students.

Fentanyl is a deadly synthetic opioid that can easily mix with other drugs to the point where you may not know it’s there.

Many freshmen at the University of North Florida moved into their dorm Friday while hundreds of others are still looking for a place to live this fall.

The University of North Florida is working with students who need housing for the fall semester.

A rising freshman at UNF and his mom say he is still on the waitlist for dorm housing just a week out from the start of classes.