kaili cochran

In her early career, Kaili Cochran started as an editor and layout designer for her high school publication where she developed a passion for written and visual storytelling. She went on to pursue a Journalism degree at the University of North Florida and fine-tuned her writing skills as a reporter for the university's newspaper. Now, as an intern at Folio Weekly, she uses her experience and creativity to passionately write and connect with local readers. When she's not out working on a story, you can find her snuggled up with a book and her cat.

Are We Losing the 24-Hour City?

May 30, 2025
Words by Kaili Cochran When COVID hit, everything changed. It felt like the world shut down. Businesses ran on limited hours and most people started working remotely. But even five years after the pandemic ended, some changes haven’t gone away.  One of the most significant shifts is the

Nightlife Tech

Words by Kaili Cochran What does it mean to go out when the dance floor might be virtual, the music silent and your wristband reflects your mood in real time? Nightlife is constantly evolving and so are the ways we socialize and spend our time. Earlier this year

Ways to Celebrate Moms in May

May 1, 2025
Words by Kaili Cochran Moms have a way of working their magic, making what they do seem effortless. Whether it’s the breakfast that’s already made when you wake up in the morning or somehow always having clean clothes. When we were younger, we didn’t really think about it, it

NFAN/Dining Out For Life

Words by Kaili Cochran Before the mid-1990s, having HIV was considered a death sentence but with modern treatment, someone with HIV can have a similar lifespan as someone who is HIV-negative.  Northeast Florida Aids Network is the only organization in Northeast Florida that focuses on HIV. Since its

904 Pop-Up

April 1, 2025
Words by Kaili Cochran We’ve all dabbled in the basics of entrepreneurship as kids — whether running a lemonade stand with siblings or hosting a bake sale. I remember being 11 when my sister and I set up a booth at a local market, selling DIY slime in Tupperware.
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