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The Changing Face of 5 Points

September 20, 2024

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 another goodbye post from a beloved spot on the historic

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.

Ink & Barley

Where tattoos and brews flow Words and Photos by Carmen Macri &

Lions and Tigers and a Bear, Oh My!

The wonder and sacrifices behind Catty Shack Ranch Words and photos by

The Specktator

August 29, 2023

Community·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum Pete Davidson scheduled a last-minute date for two shows at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall late last month. I, for one, was not willing to spend a car payment to see him, which is a relief since I saw some very mixed reviews on FB

Nude News: Naked cruises coming to a port near you

August 29, 2023

Community·Editorial Opinion·Feature

Words by Teresa Spencer Once upon a time, most cruise ships had clothing optional or topless decks for adults only. This wasn’t always fun for some. I, for one, wasn’t a fan in the early ‘90s when my new husband was refusing to come off the top deck as

Lets Be Real

August 29, 2023

Community·Creative Spaces·Events·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Amiyah Golden As a blossoming 21-year-old, my post-college fears aren’t limited to career options or how much my first month’s deposit will be — but the overwhelming fear of finding … adult friends. Scary! I’m curious as to how my mom made friends as an

Field of Dreams

August 21, 2023

Community·Feature·Football·Jacksonville's Sports Complex·Lifestyle·NFL

Field of Dreams New multi-purpose field inspires change in Northwest Jacksonville Words by Carson Rich There has always been something to do in Jacksonville, and now you can add one more thing to that list. The Boys and Girls Club of Northeast opened a new multi-purpose field at their location

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees

August 18, 2023

Community·Environmental·Farms·Feature·History

Pencils from Florida’s Cedar Trees By Ted Hunt It’s the end of summer and school is starting in a couple of weeks, and finally, the little ones will be out of the house. But first the school supplies — crayons, glue, folders, a new lunch box and most importantly, those

It’s Electric!

August 18, 2023

Community·Football·Neighborhoods·NFL

It’s Electric! Jacksonville Jaguars introduce new Miller Electric Center Words by Carson Rich The first step in creating the Jacksonville Jaguars’ new look has finally set sail. As they gear up for the 2023 season, what’s a better way to get settled in than with a new practice stadium. The

Curtis DeWitt for (Unofficial) Jax Beach Mayor

August 17, 2023

Feature·Lifestyle·The Beaches

“I guess I have built something.” By Ambar Ramirez and Carmen Macri It was a sunny afternoon when “Folio” arrived at the sky blue-painted hotel located on Atlantic Blvd. We had heard whispers of a man who runs an empire out of Jacksonville’s beaches, so we decided to meet with

The Land of the Free… and Designer Drugs.

August 17, 2023

Community·Downtown·Feature·Neighborhoods·News

The Land of the Free… and Designer Drugs. “One pill can kill” Words by Carmen Macri and Ambar Ramirez A novel synthetic substance is rapidly spreading through Jacksonville — with potentially deadly consequences. Known as “N” for N-Dimethyl Pentylamine (hydrochloride), this drug falls under the category of cathinone,

The Specktator

August 1, 2023

Community·Editorial Opinion·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Kerry Speckman You may know Grant Nielsen as an award-winning artist, musician (Jacksonvegas, Fusebox Funk) and/or all-around cool dude. Add “author” to that list because Nielsen released his first novel. Since I’m not a book reviewer and it is a sci-fiction book, I thought it would be

A Community for the Community

July 22, 2023

Community·Feature·Lifestyle

Words by Carmen Macri Whether you enjoy running or not (I do not) and live in Jacksonville, you need to know about the Neptune Run Crew. The beginning was simple. A few strangers-turned-friends met at a local gym and shared a love for running. While training for the