The University of North Florida is attempting to complete financing by fall to start construction early next year on a 520-bed dorm for honors students.

The honors residence hall will be north of the existing parking lot that is next to the Osprey Fountains residential hall, Media Relations Manager Amanda Ennis said.

The site is along Osprey Ridge Road off of Kernan Boulevard.

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