Folio Weekly

Folio Weekly is a weekly alternative newspaper based in Jacksonville, Florida. Established in 1987, it has grown to be the most prominent alternative publication in Northeast Florida. It is affiliated with the Association of Alternative Newsmedia and has received three AAN Awards for its work. As of June 2012, the newspaper had a circulation of 41,928 copies.

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FIVE, 4, 3, 2, 1…

1 week ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

The wait is over, Jacksonville welcomes a new music venueWords by Ambar Ramirez & photos by Jalen Hines (@jalenwaynehines on IG)“All are welcome at FIVE.”When word got out that Sun-Ray Cinema — beloved, historic and a true 5 Points gem — was screening its final film, the local reaction was exactly what you’d expect, part heartbreak, part neighborhood group chat meltdown. With the loss of yet another slice of Jacksonville’s cultural fabric, the big question quickly became: what now? Rumors swirled.
Folio 2.0 / EU Jacksonville

1 month ago | folioweekly.com | Shelton Hull

Words by Shelton HullThis is a very retrograde era, and it’s not just Mercury I’m talking about. One of my first weed columns was about a dispensary opening, and one of their people went on to be a source and a friend, to whatever extent friendship is ever truly possible in a place like this. Well, that fell apart over politics. Liberal, through and through, but they just had to take a stand and vote for Trump, to protect their daughters from trans people.
The Face of Farming is Female

1 month ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words and photos by Ambar Ramirez“Many people have said, ‘you need a man out here,’ or ‘let a man do that.’ People often think women aren’t physically capable of farm work, but that’s never been a problem here.”Ashantae Green walks her land with purpose and pride, her boots muddy and her vision clear. Sarah Salvatore and Imani Vidal plow and seed at Eartha’s Farm and Market, not just planting greens but knowledge.
Saving Florida’s Citrus Groves

1 month ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words by Ambar RamirezLong before Disney and beach resorts, Florida’s golden reputation came from something simpler, sweeter and stickier: citrus. For generations, oranges, grapefruits and lemons defined the state’s economy and spirit. Today, Florida’s citrus groves are dwindling — and with them, a major part of the state’s soul. Amid growing threats, nonprofit Saving Florida’s Citrus Groves has emerged as a grassroots force determined to rescue what’s left before it’s too late.
The Battle Over Green Space: Jacksonville’s Fight to Preserve Nature

2 months ago | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez
Folio 2.0 / EU Jacksonville

Mar 26, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Shelton Hull

Words by Shelton HullEaster Sunday falls on 4/20 this year, and what better pregame could you have for that than Cannabash 2025: Journey to the Emerald City, which takes place at the Emerald Station April 19 from 2-10 p.m.? Located near the intersection of Liberty and 14th Street in Springfield, the event includes food and drink, demonstrations and freebies, talks and consultations with industry professionals, and music from Caleb Joye and DJ Dr. Doom from 93.3 FM.
Good Girls Go to Heaven, Groupies Go Backstage

Mar 21, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words by Ambar RamirezThe show begins like any other. Overhead lights dim, stage lights flare and the crowd roars. Backstage, a woman adjusts her smudged eyeliner and pulls her fur-lined coat tight as she watches the band take the stage. She’s not with the band or part of the crew—at least, not officially. She’s a groupie. The term “groupie” has long swayed between admiration and criticism. On one end of the spectrum, groupies were seen as sexual fanatics — symbols of anti-feminism and obsession.
Folio 2.0 / EU Jacksonville

Mar 19, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Shelton Hull

A look back at the rise of 95 SouthWords by Shelton HullTechnically-speaking, March 1 was the day after Black History Month ended. But Mayor Donna Deegan chose that day to make one more little bit of local Black History when she declared the day to be “Whoot, There It Is” Day in the City of Jacksonville, which 95 South helped put on the musical map when their hit song of the same name dropped in the spring of 1993.
Riding the Cold Wave with Glass Chapel

Mar 19, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Ambar Ramirez

Words by Ambar Ramirez and Photos by Amiyah GoldenEvery band has its origin story — and for Jacksonville’s own cold wave trio Glass Chapel, it all began brewing in 2022 at the Bold Bean in Jacksonville Beach. By day, frontman Jake Phillips was serving up matcha lattes and double shots of espresso; by night, he was lost in a haze of synth loops, carving out a solo sound under the name Falling Dots.
Spirits, In the Material World: Glenn Howerton breaks Four Walls in Florida

Mar 6, 2025 | folioweekly.com | Shelton Hull

Photo by GQ Magazine Words by Shelton Hull The full list of celebrities with their own liquor companies is almost impossible to compile, in part because it’s been growing on an almost monthly basis for years, but here’s just a few, out of the dozens and dozens to choose from: Dan Ackroyd has Crystal Head Vodka; David Beckham has Haig Club whiskey; Bob Dylan has Heaven’s Door Tennessee Bourbon; Kate Hudson has King St. Vodka; Duval’s own Chipper Jones has Sugarlands Shine Sweet Tea Moonshine;...