Carmen Macri

Since a young age, Carmen Macri knew she wanted to be a writer. She started as our student intern and has advanced to Multi-media Journalist/Creative. She graduated from the University of North Florida and quickly found her home with Folio Weekly. She juggles writing, photography and running Folio’s social media accounts.

Jacksonville Is Getting in Its Own Way … Again.

Carmen Macri

September 19, 2024

Downtown·Feature·News

What is really happening with the Laura Street Trio? Words by Carmen Macri In the very heart of Downtown Jacksonville lies the very vacant Laura Street Trio. The buildings have been deteriorating for more than 30 years with graffiti covering the walls and overgrown weeds taking over the landscape. But the question remains, why? To put it bluntly, the

Feature

Healthcare Prices May Be on the Rise as Baptist Health and Florida Blue Battle It Out

Words by Carmen Macri A dispute between Northeast Florida’s largest healthcare system and its leading health insurance provider has left tens of thousands of people uncertain about their future healthcare. The three-year contract between Baptist Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield Florida (BCBS) is set to expire on

The Holy Punt

Collegiate Football Program Comes to Jacksonville Community College Words by Carmen

Get Rowdy at The Rowdy Pickle

Words By Carmen Macri For reasons beyond me, pickleball has become

Streamageddon: How the Entertainment Industry Got Played

February 29, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Carmen Macri Back in the good ol’ days, catching a movie trailer meant sitting through cable TV commercials. If it piqued your interest, you’d eagerly mark your calendar for the release date, rally your friends (or call up a hot date) and hit the theaters. You’d

Save a Horse, Ride a …

February 29, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Events·Feature

Words by Carmen Macri Yee, and I cannot stress this enough, haw. The Professional Bull Riders (PBR) made their way back to Jacksonville for the Unleash The Beast competition and boy, was it something special. Much like any other bull riding event, Veterans Memorial Arena was filled

They Love Me, They Love Me Not …

February 23, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Carmen Macri Remember when relationships started by taking someone out on a first date, then a second, a third, maybe a fourth and then taking that next step? (You know what I’m talking about.) Well, me neither. At a certain point, the dynamics of dating experienced

Best Beach Bar: Lemon Bar

January 18, 2024

BEST OF JAX

Best Beach Bar Lemon Bar Situated on the ocean in Neptune Beach, Lemon Bar is our exclusive piece of paradise, standing as the sole genuine beach bar sitting right in the dunes. With incredible cocktails, stunning views, live music and super-friendly staff, it’s no surprise they snagged the Best of

Best Mullet: Kyle Lybrand

January 18, 2024

BEST OF JAX

Best Mullet Kyle Lybrand Is the abundance of mullets in Jacksonville Minshew Mania aftermath? Perhaps for some, but not for Kyle Lybrand. He’s been proudly sporting a standout mullet since 2018. What sets his mullet apart as the best in Jax? Could it be the length, the unwavering commitment to

Best Erectile Dysfunction Clinic & Best Strip Club: Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club

January 18, 2024

BEST OF JAX

Best Strip Club Wacko’s Gentlemen’s Club It’s hardly shocking that our locally cherished Wacko’s clinched the top spot for Best Strip Club. I mean, where else can you find a winning combo of exotic dancers and the town’s most mouthwatering cheeseburger? Wacko’s has been a fixture in the Jacksonville nightlife

Best Cowboy: Jack Ringca (aka Jackie Stranger)

January 18, 2024

BEST OF JAX

Best Cowboy Jack Ringca (aka Jackie Stranger) The last great American Cowboy. Jack Ringca, better known as Jackie Stranger, is a homegrown multi-instrumentalist musician who frequently takes the stage at Jack Rabbits and Under Dogs. Stringer hangs his hat on a few key things: his country music, his trusty cowboy

Best Tattoo Artist: Angel Mae Glutz

January 18, 2024

BEST OF JAX

Best Tattoo Artist Angel Mae Glutz Angel Mae Glutz has been rocking the tattoo scene since ’06, and you can see the love in her devoted clientele and killer linework. Catch her magic happening at Coven Tattoo Shop. It’s that keen eye for detail that keeps people coming back for

2023 Books in Review and 2024 Books to Look Out for

December 29, 2023

Books·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Carmen Macri As we bid farewell to 2023, let’s reflect on the highlights we’ve experienced — be it blockbuster movies, emerging musical talents or, my personal favorite, the ever-expanding catalog of “New York Times” best-selling books. Achieving a coveted spot on the “New York Times”

What the F***?

November 30, 2023

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Florida ranks 3rd in U.S. states that swear the most Words by Carmen Macri Does it really come as a surprise that Florida, the dirty south, has the dirtiest mouth? This esteemed revelation came from BonusFinder when they analyzed the top “hot” posts on state subreddit pages to pinpoint