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Here Tomorrow Tackles Depression Today

September 19, 2024

How a Jacksonville-based service is reimagining mental health treatment Words by Harry Moore Depression and suicidal ideation have existed in a silent omnipresence across the lives of many people but with September being Suicide Prevention Month, it is as important as ever to raise awareness for these conditions and to show that support is out there for anyone who

Downtown·Feature·News

Jacksonville Is Getting in Its Own Way … Again.

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.

Getting To Know John Legend

Words by Ambar Ramirez On stage we’ve seen him in his

Miracle Collective Festival

Miracle Collective Festival Words by Emily Cheyne & Photos by Marcus Morino

Football Fiesta

August 29, 2024

Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez Sept. 15 marks the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month, a month dedicated to recognizing Hispanic culture’s contributions and influences on the United States. As fate would have it, Sept. 15 also marks the first Jaguars home game. So naturally, the Duuuval House is getting

Threads of Inspiration: Alicia Kay

August 29, 2024

ART·Feature

Words by Teresa Spencer Based out of Jacksonville, artist Alicia Kay’s work features bright colors and diverse textures that gives the viewer a unique experience, particularly her work in mixed media art and string art. Her work has been featured in local galleries and boutiques all throughout NE Florida. She

Sunscreen: You Might be Doing it Wrong

August 26, 2024

Education·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Kara Carter & Photos by Amiyah Golden Ah, summer. The beach days, barbecues and soaking up the sun are all coming to an end. While we enjoy the feeling of the sun softly kissing our skin, it is important to remember to protect ourselves at the same time

Bricks and Bouqs

August 26, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

BOUQ: To the Jacksonville Transportation Authority for providing local students free rides to school. Middle and High school students are eligible to ride JTA buses and the First Coast Flyer every day at no cost through JTA’s My Ride 2 School program. To learn more, visit www.jtafla.com To VyStar Credit

Combined Minds — The Role TikTok and Pop Music Are Playing in the 2024 Presidential Race

August 26, 2024

Combined Minds·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri Ambar: You think you just fell out of a coconut tree? Carmen: You exist in the context of all in which you live and what came before you. Ambar: If you’re on TikTok, you’ve probably heard that infamous Vice President

Will AI bots replace humans on the internet? — A dive into the dead internet theory

August 26, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Emily Cheyne Artificial intelligence has been a growing topic of discussion with the power it has to produce new content at a very fast rate. It seems to be pretty harmless on the surface. We have heard Drake singing Ice Spice songs and seen photos of shrimp

Dear Dumbs,

August 26, 2024

Dear Dumbs·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Dear Dumbs, Thank you for the podcast and for the monthly article. It’s always a bright spot in my day. I’m emailing you today because I have an issue with my boyfriend. We’ve lived together for a little over five years and he’s a good guy. One of his

Weird Wild Stuff

August 26, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Shelton Hull It’s been a very busy summer and a very weird summer, but we don’t need to tell you that; you’ve probably got your own weird stories to tell. Let’s jump right in, with one caveat: No politics! Not because we’re apolitical — quite the opposite.

Folio Weed — Kamala, Chameleon

August 26, 2024

Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Shelton Hull The emergence of Vice President Kamala Harris as the likely Democratic nominee for president in 2024 concludes one of the wildest political dramas in recent history — while setting the stage for more drama yet to come. She’s a woman, and she’s Black, so of

Lions and Tigers and a Bear, Oh My!

August 26, 2024

Animals & Pets·Feature

The wonder and sacrifices behind Catty Shack Ranch Words and photos by Mallory Pace In the northside depths of Jacksonville, tucked away on a road less traveled by, is home to some of the most exotic and beautiful animals the world has to offer. Each animal was rescued from