Jillian Lombardo

Jillian Lombardo is a senior at the University of North Florida majoring in multimedia journalism and minoring in psychology. She hopes her career will lead her to investigative reporting or war correspondence. Jillian’s ambition is to help people lead her to a career she sees as a fourth branch of government, a voice for the people and the inside scoop on current events they have a right to understand.

Simply Stitch Co.

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May 1, 2024
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Words by Jillian Lombardo In today’s competitive business landscape, standing out from the crowd is crucial. Simply Stitch Co., a Jacksonville-based business, empowers companies to do just that. They offer exceptional embroidery, screen printing, and eye-catching vehicle wraps, all delivered with a commitment to exceptional customer service and lightning-fast turnaround times. After losing their jobs simultaneously, longtime friends Luis Montiel
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72 Hours in the Ward

Words by Jillian Lombardo “Positivity is much harder to achieve than negativity,” said Ashley Lombardo, a previous inpatient. The precipice of self-destruction is a teetering point of known and unknown emotions. The chilling certainty that this is the end, a yearning to escape the relentless cascade of pain and

Time Capsule of Funk

May 1, 2024
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Words by Jillian Lambardo Have you ever lost a piece of yourself? Joe did. After his brother’s passing, the music they created together — a testament to their bond — vanished Billie D. Senger III, a Baltimore native born in 1957, nurtured a passion for music from a
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Not Change But Impact 

March 21, 2024
Word by Jillian Lombardo  Did you know Jacksonville has a rich history of women leaders? Starting with the creation of the MOCA 100 years ago, Rose Tharpe, Louese Washburn, and Edith Harrison broke the social norms at the time to create a women’s club in Jacksonville to help raise money
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A’Wee Bit O’Scotland

March 19, 2024
Words & photos by Jillian Lombardo The North Florida Scottish Highland Games occurred this past month at the Clay County Fairgrounds. And if you’re anything like me, you immediately questioned the origin of this popular event.  I’ve enjoyed attending the Scottish Highland Games since I was a kid. I have
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Childhood Nostalgia

February 29, 2024
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Words by Jillian Lombardo My bliss echoed in the laughter of after-school play dates with my uncle and the summer camp shenanigans with friends I still hold dear today. It echoed in the cross-state karaoke road trips with my mom, driving far too fast, and the backyard camping
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The Curious Case Of February 29th

February 27, 2024
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Words by Jillian Lombardo Ah, as we begin 2024, we are met with a leap day. Some cultures consider Feb. 29 to be unlucky. Others go as far as to say that the year itself is cursed. In Italy, they have a saying, “leap year, doom year,” or,
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