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Man in pink ski mask, barefoot man tried to rob someone on UNF campus, police say
Read full article: Man in pink ski mask, barefoot man tried to rob someone on UNF campus, police sayTwo men attempted to rob someone on the campus of the University of North Florida early Thursday morning, campus police said.
Motorcyclist dead after crash at intersection of University and Atlantic
Read full article: Motorcyclist dead after crash at intersection of University and AtlanticA motorcyclist is dead after crashing into a car at the intersection of Atlantic and University Boulevard on Tuesday night, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Greece: 3 more rail officials charged over deadly collision
Read full article: Greece: 3 more rail officials charged over deadly collisionThree more Greek rail officials have been charged in connection with a train crash that killed 57 people, as protests continued and the government promised to overhaul rail safety.
UNF board votes to increase cost of student housing 4% each of the next 3 years
Read full article: UNF board votes to increase cost of student housing 4% each of the next 3 yearsFor the first time in eight years, it will soon cost more to live on campus at the University of North Florida than off campus.
Gold Cadillac sought by police following deadly hit-and-run on Philips at University
Read full article: Gold Cadillac sought by police following deadly hit-and-run on Philips at UniversityHomicide investigators are working to track down a gold Cadillac that was spotted leaving the scene of a deadly hit-and-run Friday night on Philips Highway at University Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.
Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to Jacksonville
Read full article: Curry to introduce $50M proposal to city council to help bring UF satellite campus to JacksonvilleMayor Lenny Curry is following through with his plans to bring an expansion of the University of Florida campus to Jacksonville.
Tributes paid to Northern Ireland peacemaker David Trimble
Read full article: Tributes paid to Northern Ireland peacemaker David TrimbleDavid Trimble helped end decades of violence in Northern Ireland by shunning his hardline unionist past and negotiating with a former foe in pursuit of a goal they both shared: Peace.
Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from faculty
Read full article: Controversial ‘viewpoint’ survey sent to Florida’s colleges draws criticism from facultyThe survey is in response to HB 233 signed into law in 2021 by Governor DeSantis, who, at the time, claimed universities were prone to suppressing certain political viewpoints, though he did not cite any specific examples or elaborate on which viewpoints were being suppressed.
Myanmar protesters injured as police escalate use of force
Read full article: Myanmar protesters injured as police escalate use of forceAn injured protester is escorted as police tried to disperse a demonstration against the military coup in Mandalay, Myanmar, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021. (AP Photo)YANGON – Myanmar security forces cracked down on anti-coup protesters in the country's second-largest city on Friday, injuring at least three people, two of whom were shot in the chest by rubber bullets and another who suffered a wound on his leg. The man with an injured leg was later photographed in a cast that stretched from his foot to his knee. Earlier in the day, security forces in Yangon fired warning shots and beat truncheons against their shields while moving to disperse more than 1,000 anti-coup protesters. Security forces chased the protesters off the main road and continued to pursue them in the nearby lanes, as some ducked into houses to hide.
Citing pandemic, Greece bans protests for a week
Read full article: Citing pandemic, Greece bans protests for a weekUniversity students gather during a rally against educational reforms as the banner reads "The students are not criminals" in Athens, Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021. About 1,500 students took part in two separate protests against government's plans to set up a state security division at university campuses and time limits set for the completion of degree courses. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)ATHENS – Greece’s center-right government on Tuesday imposed a weeklong ban on public protests attended by more than 100 people, angering left-wing political opponents. The ban follows student demonstrations against plans by the government to police university campuses. The protest ban ends Feb. 1.
Greek police clash with protesters over campus police plan
Read full article: Greek police clash with protesters over campus police planUniversity students clash with riot police during a rally in Athens, Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Police have used tear gas to disperse crowds at a rally in the Greek capital organized to protest plans to set up a state security division at university campuses. (AP Photo/Thanassis Stavrakis)ATHENS – Police have used tear gas to disperse crowds at a rally in Athens organized to protest plans to set up a state security division at university campuses. The government plans to set up a campus police division and limit entrance to university grounds to students, academic staff, employees and guests. Under the proposed changes, university entrance requirements will also be amended and time limits will be set for the completion of degree courses.
Jacksonville to get new Veterans Affairs facility
Read full article: Jacksonville to get new Veterans Affairs facilityJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – During his rally Thursday night at Cecil Field, President Donald Trump announced a new Veterans Affairs facility would be coming to Jacksonville. News4Jax has learned the Southpoint and University locations will be replaced by the new facility. The new location, which has yet to be announced, will be approximately 164,000 square feet. It will have primary care, mental health, onsite radiology, optometry and audiology services. The location on Jefferson Street in Springfield will continue to operate.
College students head back to campus at three major Jacksonville campuses
Read full article: College students head back to campus at three major Jacksonville campusesJACKSONVILLE, Fla. On campus classes are starting again at University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, and Edward Waters College this morning. UNF is requiring masks at all times for students, including outdoors. University officials are also requiring students use a daily self-screening tool. RELATED: Pandemic protocols: College students under new process for move-in dayAt Jacksonville University, students and staff are sticking to three commonly cited guidelines to prevent the potential spread of coronavirus. Keep 6 feet of physical distance between yourself and othersWear face coveringsWash your hands frequentlyEd Waters College established protocols for students living on campus who test positive for the virus.
Man killed overnight at University Boulevard apartment complex
Read full article: Man killed overnight at University Boulevard apartment complexJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man was found shot and killed early Friday morning in the courtyard of an apartment complex on University just north of Beach Boulevard, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Police believe the gunman left in a vehicle, but they don’t have any description of the suspect or the vehicle. Homicide detectives said officers and Jacksonville Fire Rescue arrived at the University Place apartment complex on University Boulevard just before 3:30 a.m. to find a man suffering from several gunshot wounds. Police are interviewing the witness who called 911, trying to learn if the person called during the shooting or after. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office at 904-630-0500 or email JSOCrimeTips@jaxsheriff.org.