News4JAX had photographer Quan Nguyen capture the first Sporting JAX men's game in this photo gallery. Click through the images to see action from the opener at UNF’s Hodges Stadium.
Providence ended the area’s lengthy championship drought in boys basketball with a 51-43 win over Miami Country Day in front of the hometown crowd in the Class 2A title game on Saturday night at UNF. T
The road to a state championship now runs through Jacksonville. For the first time in 50 years, the Florida High School Athletic Association basketball state championships are being hosted in the city - and the University of North Florida is at the center of it all.
The University of North Florida’s new esports and innovation arena, The Flight Deck, is now open for students, marking a major step in the school’s plan to expand technology learning and strengthen the region’s future workforce.
The University of North Florida Police and the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department responded to a car fire in the Fine Arts Parking Garage, Building 44 on Thursday.
The Jacksonville Port Authority (JaxPort) announced a partnership with the University of North Florida to create a scholarship in honor of Chief Operating Officer James Bennett, who died in a crash on Interstate 10 late last year.
The former head coach of the University of North Florida’s volleyball team is pushing back against allegations made by former players that were detailed in a months-long investigation by the school, according to her attorney.
As Florida’s legislative session begins, Clay County leaders Ted Yoho and Sam Garrison shared their perspectives on the proposed property tax repeal and other key issues facing the region.
The Jacksonville City Council approved on Tuesday an appropriations bill to provide $15 million to fund renovations to Hodges Stadium at the University of North Florida, projects at other area universities and three workforce development programs, according to News4JAX news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.
The University of North Florida will celebrate on Wednesday the groundbreaking of a new apartment complex for students.
Now that the 2025–2035 Campus Master Plan has been passed, the University of North Florida will undergo comprehensive, campus-wide upgrades.
About two-thirds of likely Florida voters polled by the University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab don’t want the state to end childhood vaccine mandates.
A new University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll found that housing costs and property taxes are the most important problems facing Florida.
Jacksonville isn’t exactly the first place you think of when you hear “hockey.” But a group of Jacksonville University students is changing that — building a team, a community, and a legacy on ice.
Moez Limayem, the current president of the University of North Florida, announced Tuesday that he has been named the sole finalist to become the ninth president at the University of South Florida.
The University of North Florida community was expected to gather Saturday evening to celebrate the life of Hunter Ford, a student who died in a motorcycle crash earlier this month.
UNF student Hunter Ford died after his motorcycle collided with a turning car on Town Center Parkway Wednesday night. The popular campus content creator worked in the ITS Department.
Moez Limayem, the current president of the University of North Florida, announced Tuesday that he has been named the sole finalist to become the ninth president at the University of South Florida.
The University of North Florida is launching a new program on Thursday to help you understand and use Artificial Intelligence —for work or personal life.
Jacksonville police officers and firefighters squared off in 11 boxing matches at UNF Arena for the annual Guns N' Hoses charity event, which has raised over $2 million in 26 years.
The University of North Florida Police Department, AAA and UF Health held a news conference on Thursday morning to address the growing use of micromobility devices, including e-scooters, e-bikes, skateboards and mopeds.
The University of North Florida confirmed on Thursday that two of its police officers have begun online training with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
On Saturday night, Sporting JAX will play its inaugural match at UNF’s Hodges Stadium. It’s the launch point for what will eventually become a massive soccer organization that fields both men’s and women’s teams in the USL.
The need for more student housing in Jacksonville is hitting the University of North Florida hard, but the school is spotlighting part of the solution on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Osprey Ridge dorm hall.
The researchers behind the most recent UNF Public Opinion Poll, Michael Binder and Sean Freeder, will join News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week’s Politics & Power.
As part of News4JAX’s Addressing Affordability series, we’re taking a closer look at how rising housing costs are reshaping the college experience.
A football stadium, Greek Row, and new academic buildings. These are among the proposed changes within the University of North Florida’s 10-year master plan, a proposal that was recently presented to the university’s Board of Trustees.
Nearly half of Florida Republicans now believe the state’s top priority should be housing-related issues, according to a poll released Thursday by the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab.
The need for more student housing in Jacksonville is hitting the University of North Florida hard, but the school is spotlighting part of the solution on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Osprey Ridge dorm hall.
As the fall semester approaches at the University of North Florida, hundreds of incoming students are still without a guaranteed place to live on campus, with over 350 students currently on a housing standby list, according to university officials.
The UNF Pride Club, which Orsini says is the only official LGBTQ+ resource on campus, has stepped up to fill the void. As part of Student Government, the club receives funding and access to campus spaces, allowing it to grow and serve students in new ways.
Former University of North Florida Ospreys men’s basketball player Chaz Lanier’s dream of playing in the NBA came true Thursday night during the second round of the 2025 NBA Draft. Lanier was drafted 37th overall by the Detroit Pistons—a moment he will remember forever.
A University of North Florida research team that discovered how to “turn off” cancer cells is advancing to the next phase of their groundbreaking work, with animal trials set to begin this fall.
When asked about the new poll on Tuesday, Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she can’t remember the last time a poll was done where crime wasn’t number one in terms of people’s concerns.
A quarter of those surveyed for a recent University of North Florida Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) poll said the most important problem facing Jacksonville is housing costs.
University of North Florida men’s basketball coach Matthew Driscoll is leaving the program and taking an associate head coaching position with Kansas State, the school announced Friday.
The University of North Florida Ospreys softball team continues to make program history. Saturday night, UNF beat Virginia 6-5 in a come-from-behind victory to advance to the NCAA Columbia Regional final.
For the first time ever, the UNF Ospreys softball team not only competed in an NCAA Regional game, but the team won! UNF beat Virginia 2-1 Friday at the Columbia Regional in South Carolina.
UNF is making its NCAA Division I Tournament debut Friday after winning its very first conference championship. SJR State is hoping to defend its national title as the team is heading back to the World Series in its league. The Vikings won it all last season.
The Flight Deck, an innovative esports arena, will be a reality next year at the University of North Florida after the Jacksonville City Council granted $3 million to the project.
The University of North Florida’s softball team is making waves with a 35-12 record, led by standout performances and strong team chemistry.
As the victims of the recent shooting at Florida State University continue to recover, the impact of the tragedy resonates deeply with students at the University of North Florida.
The University of North Florida (UNF) is among the growing list of public colleges and universities to ink pending agreements with the federal government to carry out immigration enforcement on campuses.
A bill in the Florida Senate is taking a look at how college and university leadership is selected. The legislation has advanced through the Senate Appropriations Committee on Higher Education and is now one step away from reaching the Senate floor.
The Flight Deck, an innovative esports arena, will be a reality next year at the University of North Florida after the Jacksonville City Council granted $3 million to the project.
The Jacksonville Humane Society hosted the Mutt March on the University of North Florida’s campus to raise money for animals on Saturday.
Scientists at the University of North Florida are researching ways to help with an increase in carbon dioxide that is contributing to higher global temperatures and climate change.
A head-on collision with a wrong-way driver in Hastings resulted in now UNF freshman Jordan Beverly suffering a traumatic brain injury and the loss of her right leg below the knee.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
