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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 founding in 1989, NFAN’s mission has grown from focusing on

Crime Time

April Crime Time Carmen, Ambar and Shelton The Great Chevy Chew-Up People are prone to bicker about every little thing in this community, but one thing we all seem to have in common is our love for cars. Whether it’s illegal drag racing on residential streets or legal drag

February Crime Time

February 25, 2025
Jacksonville’s Stolen Valor Villain: Semper Fraud Jacksonville is a military town, more so than most with residents actively participating in every U.S. conflict since the Civil War. Naval Air Station Jacksonville (NAS) has been the city’s biggest employer basically since it was built in 1940, so the local economy and

Pro-Life or Anti-Choice?

February 20, 2025
Reading Florida Abortion Bans Fine Print Words by Carmen Macri  It’s a tale as old as time — what women are allowed to do with their bodies, and naturally with the course of history, that list gets shorter and shorter. For some, this may seem like old news. I mean,

2024 Florida Politics 

December 23, 2024
Photo by USA Today Words by Johvan Merilus  The 2024 Presidential election has come to an end. People have finally stopped their unfollowing phase on Instagram and torn down their front yard political signs. While Donald Trump won the majority vote and was ultimately elected president, it is yet

Person The Year?

December 19, 2024
Who is Trump Really Appointing?  Words by Carmen Macri  Every morning, it feels like there’s a new headline: “President-elect Donald Trump appoints someone with no experience in their assigned government role,” and we all just have to deal with it. These are just his nominees — most still need

Crime Time

December 18, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri and Shelton Hull Watch this month’s crime time here. Pocket Rocket  Normally, we’d begin with a strong warning against goofing around with fireworks, but this is Florida, where FAFO runs through our veins like craft beer and antidepressants, so we already know it’s pointless.

Crime Time

November 22, 2024
Words by Ambar Ramirez, Carmen Macri & Shelton Hull Touchdowns and Takedowns At most football games, fans keep their eyes on the field — but at the recent Florida-Georgia rivalry match (aka “The World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party”), all eyes were on the stands. A little chaos is expected

Crime Time

October 22, 2024
Words by Folio Staff Facebook Marketplace Deals Turn Dangerous On Oct. 1, JSO officers apprehended two teenagers for robbing a man during a supposed Facebook Marketplace transaction. The victim, believing he was getting a deal on a PlayStation, arrived at the meeting spot only to realize he had been

The Blame Game 

October 21, 2024
Words by Carmen Macri Though two sides of the same coin, they couldn’t be more different. Despite all the talk of unity, the reality couldn’t be further from it—even at the local level. The political divide has become so stark across the country—and within our own city—that friendships and

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

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