Ambar Ramirez

Flipping through magazines for as long as she can remember, Ambar Ramirez has always known she wanted to be a journalist. Fast forward, Ambar is now a multimedia journalist and creative for Folio Weekly. As a recent graduate from the University of North Florida, she has written stories for the university’s newspaper as well as for personal blogs. Though mainly a writer, Ambar also designs and dabbles in photography. If not working on the latest story or design project, she is usually cozied up in bed with a good book or at a thrift store buying more clothes she doesn’t need.

Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys

Ambar Ramirez

October 18, 2024

5 Points·Community·Fashion·Feature·Local Artists·Riverside

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez If you’ve heard of Edge City, you’ve likely heard of Gunnel Humphreys. For 50 years, Humphreys’ daily routine was familiar and consistent. Her mornings began at 6 a.m., and after breakfast and a quick outfit change, she and her partner Tom would hop on their bikes and head to Five Points to open

5 Points·Feature·News·Riverside

The Changing Face of 5 Points

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and while doom-scrolling on Instagram you pause on an image the local bottle shop Alewife posted. The caption begins with “Ok. Here we go. **takes a deep breath**,” and without reading the rest, you know you’re about to read

Slicing and Brewing

Brent and Jennifer’s Journey with Butcher & Bean Words and photos by

Skating into Riverside: Jacksonville’s New Artist Walk Skatepark

Words & Photos by Ambar Ramirez and Photos Matt Oistacher With a

Cool, Chaotic and All Over the Place: The Stews

February 28, 2025

Feature·Local Musicians·Music·Musician Interviews

Words by Ambar Ramirez Interview by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri “We were playing at Front Yard and someone yelled, ‘What’s the song called?’ and Wyatt was just like ‘Chicken Fight’!” The Stews lead singer and guitarist Preston Hall shared. “I just pulled that out of thin air

Your Junk, Your Treasure

February 28, 2025

Editorial Opinion·Feature

The environmentally friendly hobby — junk journaling Words by Ambar Ramirez When my lease ended last year and I was cleaning out my nightstand drawers, I came to a horrifying realization: I’m a hoarder. Hoarder probably isn’t the best word for it as that is a very serious medical

Gay Bars Today

February 25, 2025

Drink·Entertainment·Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez When one closet door closes, another one opens. While few and far between, our Bold City is still home to several gay bars. And just as the history of such businesses is worth highlighting, it’s important to uplift the ones still standing today. After all, history

Trying Class Pass: Is it Worth it?

February 25, 2025

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez Disclaimer: If you’re a dedicated gym bro or loyal to one workout spot, this article might not be for you. But if you’re open to trying new and exciting ways to break a sweat, keep reading. In just one week, I took a Pilates class,

Lillian Michell: Third Place, Adult Division

February 21, 2025

Uncategorized

By Ambar Ramirez For Lillian Michell, singing has always been a part of who she is — so much so that she can’t remember a time without it. It’s woven into her personality, and she has no plans of ever stopping. Taking the Clay County Star Search stage by

The Bear

February 21, 2025

Community·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Amiyah Golden Our fears are often instilled through genetic predisposition, trauma or the apprehensions that arise from unexplored curiosities. We often shiver at ghost tales, nightmares and the thought of apex predators lurking in the distance. But we’re typically able to self-soothe our unease with the notion

Piper Pieratt: First Place, Youth Division

February 19, 2025

Feature

By Ambar Ramirez Piper Pieratt’s love for singing began before she could even form full sentences — at just 18 months old. With both passion and talent, it was no surprise that when Pieratt stepped onto the Star Search stage at last year’s Clay County Fair, the search for

They Take Their Pants Off for Charity: Cupid’s Undie Run

February 13, 2025

Events·Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez Often called the month of love, February brings plenty of ways to celebrate — Galentine’s parties, pajama and pizza nights, and, of course, Super Bowl gatherings. But perhaps the most unforgettable way to embrace the spirit of the season is by running a mile down Jax

Political Schemes and The TikTok Ban

January 31, 2025

Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez In the weeks leading up to the TikTok ban, there were faint glimmers of hope that it might be delayed. But alas, influencers who had risen to fame on the endlessly addictive platform began bidding their followers goodbye; Red Note quickly claimed the top spot

Best Dressed: Nick Dunkenstein

January 22, 2025

BEST OF JAX·Feature

Fashion is one of the purest forms of self-expression, and Nick Dunkenstein is a master of the art. Crowned Best Dressed, Dunkenstein turns every outfit into a statement, blending fishnets, combat boots, bold makeup and an even bolder personality. No stranger to the arts, her style is as vibrant and