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Dear Dumbs,

September 20, 2024

Here we go, Shari and Terry! I’m ready for a little guidance please. My sister’s boyfriend of four years has, in my opinion, always been a little forward and flirtatious with me. The first time he hit on me was about three years ago. He said something that crossed the line, and I immediately shot him down and told my

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

Lessons from Japanese Streets for the Downtown Investment Authority

Words by Kaleb Mantela For decades, Downtown Jacksonville has been filled

The Changing Face of 5 Points

Words & photos by Ambar Ramirez It’s Aug. 19, 2024 and

September Digi Horoscopes

August 29, 2024

Feature·Horoscopes

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri Aries September is your lucky month, Aries. And by that, we mean you will be seeing an influx of cash soon. Whether you find a few hundred in an old jacket pocket or you get a big raise at work, money is

September New Music Listing

August 29, 2024

Albums·Entertainment·Music·Music News

Sept. 6 Toro y Moi “Hole Erth” Toro y Moi (also known as Chaz Bear) is releasing his project “Hole Erth” this September. Bear has established a loyal fan base, and listeners are anticipating a project full of ‘bangers.’ His album also has features from other noteworthy artists such as

The Erica Reese Show

August 29, 2024

Local Musicians·Music

“Let’s Lana Del Ray this sh*t” Words & Photos by Amiyah Golden Watch the full interview here. Bubbly and full of jubilance, Erica Reese instantly brightened up the dimly lit “Folio” studio with her presence – summoned by me – after I stumbled upon her Instagram, curated as such by

The Hunt: Finding the best loaded tots in Jacksonville

August 29, 2024

Feature·Food + Drink

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri You know them, and you love them. We’ve said it once, and we will say it again: The potato is the most versatile food. It could be a group of its own on the food pyramid. You have mashed potatoes, baked potatoes,

Bringing Fire to the Bold City

August 29, 2024

Feature·Visual Art

Words & Photos by Kara Carter Watch the full interview here. Fire breathing, dancing and fire manipulation all come into play when Tokyo is in her element. If you have ever dined at Norikase on a Friday night, you have probably been enamored with her performance. She encompasses the flames

Ink & Barley

August 29, 2024

Feature·LocalLy Ownded·St. Augustine

Where tattoos and brews flow Words and Photos by Carmen Macri & Evergold Photography As you stroll through the bustling streets of Downtown St. Augustine, it’s easy for certain spots to fade into the background, overshadowed by the grandeur of old Spanish architecture and the looming fort. But for

Skating into Riverside: Jacksonville’s New Artist Walk Skatepark

August 29, 2024

Feature

Words & Photos by Ambar Ramirez and Photos Matt Oistacher With a vision to connect historic Riverside and Brooklyn neighborhoods, the city partnered with leading skatepark builders — California Skateparks — to make that dream a reality. With a cost of $8 million and many months (and delays) later, the

Wallows at the Cadence Bank Amp.

August 29, 2024

Concerts·Feature·Music

Words & Photos by Courtney Thomassen Earlier this summer indie rock trio Wallows hit the road to promote the release of Model, their third studio album. Although slated as a world tour with dates as far away as Australia later this year, the Model tour neglected to include any stops

Bricks and Bouqs

August 29, 2024

Feature

Brick: To Visit Florida, one of Florida’s official tourism websites has quietly removed a page for the state’s LGBTQ-friendly travel destinations. Visit Florida is a public-private partnership funded primarily through the state legislature and private organizations. DeSantis appointed its current president and CEO, Dana Young in 2019. The current board

Inner Clarity with Local Sound Baths

August 29, 2024

Events·Feature

Words & Photos by Amiyah Golden As I get older, I have begun to observe my interests beginning to shift. The desire to engage in activities that not only stress my body — but my mind — don’t seem to intrigue me anymore. It never truly did but the “people-pleaser”