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11/02/2024

It’s that time folks! Nominate your favorites. Folio’s Best of Jax 2024 🙌 https://folioweekly.secondstreetapp.com/Folios-Best-of-Jax-2024/

11/02/2024

"Sports betting is legal in 38 U.S. states with 30 of those offering online sports betting. The industry has rapidly grown since 2018, when the Supreme Court declared the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act, passed in 1992, was unconstitutional. Doing so is what allowed online betting to take off, increasing dramatically over the last six years as sports betting sites began to advertise during sports broadcasts and on social media. With fans being able to legally bet on sports and seeing these companies so much more often, the user base has increased exponentially since 2018, with over $220 billion being wagered in the United States on sports.

The impact this has had on football is evident in everyday conversation with fans of major sports. Whether it be excitement on their bet last night hitting or disappointment in the performance of the players in their parlays, bettors often begin to think of the players as numbers, rather than humans. Rams running back Kyren Williams, for example, is looked at as a safe bet to score an anytime touchdown, rather than the person who works every day to carry the ball for L.A. Recently, Courtland Sutton was known as “the guy who sold everyone’s picks,” rather than the Broncos’ top wide receiver working to establish chemistry with his rookie Quarterback.

It’s insulting to the people who work every day to give their best to their team to be treated as nothing more than fantasy points or a dollar amount that a fan could win or lose."

The Digital Age of the NFL
Quinn Gray
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/the-digital-age-of-the-nfl/

11/02/2024

’Tis the season for cozy comfort drinks, and what better way to spice things up than switching liquor for some CBD oil? Sometimes having a nice mocktail is exactly what we need, but what if we also want to feel a li’l somethin’ somethin’ without drinking alcohol, if we’re being frank, sometimes our alcohol consumption is a little concerning. So when we were offered a free CBD oil from CBDistillery with a few recipes for cozy mocktails, we jumped at the opportunity.

First, we tried a Coconut Mockarita and a Sleepy Girl Mocktail — although, when you watch the review, we put an accidental spin on it. And

by an accidental spin, we mean we forgot the measuring cup and had to wing it. But there’s nothing wrong with that.

Anyway, here are the actual recipes you should try!

https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/calm-in-a-glass/

11/01/2024

"Jacksonville’s one-of-a-kind festival returns for its 10th anniversary, bringing live music, art and local vendors to the historic porches of Springfield Nov. 9.

For some backstory; Elizabeth Augustus, a San Marco resident, attended her first porch festival while visiting upstate New York, the origin of Porch Festival, a little over 10 years ago. Inspired by the experience, she brought the idea back to Jacksonville and proposed it for Springfield."

Party in the Front and the Back: Inside Jacksonville PorchFest
Carmen Macri
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/party-in-the-front-and-the-back-inside-jacksonville-porchfest/

11/01/2024

"College football rivalries run deep, especially in the South. One of the biggest rivalries is between the University of Florida (UF) and the University of Georgia (UGA). Most people, even non-football fans, know about the annual game, held at EverBank Stadium, right here in Jacksonville. Many people, especially non-football fans may have a lot of questions about the game, why it’s held in Jacksonville, or why it’s such a big deal. Let’s break it all down:"

Florida Georgia for Dummies
Lorelei Belanger
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/florida-georgia-for-dummies/

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween you ghosts and ghouls!!

Stay safe on this fearful fright night 👻🎃

10/31/2024

"One often hears the saying, home is where the heart is, but for Jennifer Civitillo and Brent Burgoyne, home is where an espresso bar and a craft butchery collide — Butcher & Bean. This neighborhood market, nestled in St. Augustine, isn’t your typical “chicken & waffles” odd pairing; (bias incoming) it’s better."

Slicing and Brewing
Ambar Ramirez
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/slicing-and-brewing/

10/30/2024

"Firearm Dealers like Palmetto State Armory are Using Memes and Hate Speech to Counter the “Trump Slump” while Marketing to Mass Shooters on Alt Websites and Message boards

Thoughts and prayers are not enough. They never have been. The same people who stoke fear, division and animosity among humans directly benefit from the source of their deaths. The overwhelming weapon of choice is the AR-15.

AR does not stand for “Assault Rifle,” but, to some, it might as well. ArmaLite, a small California gun manufacturer, designed the AR-15 in the late 1950s as a next-generation military rifle. A declassified 1962 report from the U.S. Department of Defense reveals how the AR-15 was developed for the Vietnam War because it was ideal for use by South Vietnamese soldiers, who were smaller in stature and had less training than their American counterparts. To give these citizen-soldiers a fighting chance, they needed a new kind of weapon. The report discloses the quick discharge of high-velocity projectiles was better than its predecessors for five reasons: 1) ease of maintenance, 2) accuracy, 3) rapid rate of fire, 4) lightweight and 5) “excellent killing or stopping power.” Of humans. Not hunting. Not self-defense."

Unsound Minds
John M. Phillips
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/unsound-minds/

10/30/2024

Our November Digital Entertainment Issue is here!

Check it out
https://issuu.com/folioweekly/docs/novemeber_digi_2024_final_issuu

10/30/2024

This month's Bouquets and Brickbats.

10/29/2024

Submit your photos to The Eye for a chance to be published in our magazine!
https://folioweekly.secondstreetapp.com/THE-EYE/rounds/1/gallery

10/29/2024

“We had no money. But we kind of figured things out. We sold used clothes and stuff that we found in Jacksonville. We were big into going to thrift stores and sold anything we could sell. But anyway, we started going to the international boutique show in New York, which was fabulous. The timing of that was like a snapshot of that era. I mean, everything was vibrant and new.

Today everything has been done, you know, there's no newness at all in fashion, but at that time, you know, you had London happening, it was just really fabulous. It was a liberation, it was a revolution and so much change. Women burned their bras and everybody got divorced, it was freedom like unheard of,” Humphreys recalled.

Humans of Jacksonville: Gunnel Humphreys
Ambar Ramirez

10/28/2024

WHERE'S THE BEST PLACE TO GO P**P IN JACKSONVILLE?

DO YOU NEED COMFORT, CONVENIENCE, CLEANLINESS, OR ALL THREE?

(for science)

10/26/2024

SHARI: This is pretty simple Shelby. Just calmly take her aside and put a bug in her ear on how sound travels in the neighborhood.

TERRY: That’s a little passive aggressive.

SHARI: If you do it that way you get credit for trying to be cool about it. If she doesn’t pick up on the hint then you just have to come out and say, “Hey, everybody can hear your smash sessions.”

Dear Dumbs,
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/dear-dumbs-29/

10/26/2024

BTS of our latest cover story, Mission Misunderstood.

10/25/2024

Skyway Social is this Saturday!

A brand new, one-of-a-kind event, Skyway Social presented by Daily’s is coming to downtown Jacksonville this Saturday, 10/26! Come experience an event like no other. Go from platform to platform on the JTA Skyway and immerse yourself in the vivid thematic activations that marry music, food, and beverage. We’re taking this party to the next level, literally.

For more information visit https://www.skyway.social/

10/25/2024

Do you ever have something you’re itching to say but you’re too afraid to do so? Scared you’ll get canceled over the candid conversations you have in the privacy of your own home or mind? Is there a secret that you need to let go to finally feel released? Well, we embrace controversy and oversharing at “Folio Weekly”! We have created the perfect space for you to anonymously share your sentiments — the good, the bad, the questionable and even the cancelable! Share your opinions, secrets, or controversial assertions and we’ll sound it off for you on our Folio Soapbox.

Here is what some Jacksonville residents have had to say so far:

Soapbox
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/25/october-soapbox/

10/24/2024

Why do we love being scared & lore behind haunted houses

Combined Minds
Words by Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/combined-minds-9/

10/24/2024

Join us this Sunday for our Tealgate FUNdraiser benefiting The Arc Jacksonville. Gates open at 10:30. Music, Beverages, Games and Raffle. Going to be a great time like always. 🏈

10/23/2024

Check out what the Folio staff is reading this October
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/23/what-were-reading-october/

10/23/2024

Our October print issue has now been digitalized for your scrolling pleasure, enjoy :)
https://issuu.com/folioweekly/docs/october_print_2024_issuu

10/22/2024

🎃 Get Ready for a Spooky Good Time at Buds and Boos! 🎃
A Halloween Cannabis Party
📅 Thursday, October 31st
⏰ 6:00 - 9:00 PM
📍 Havana Jax Cafe
2578 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32207

Come out for a night of fun with:
🍹 Spooktacular Drinks
🎧 Beats by DJ Dr Doom
👻 Costume Contest
🌿 Cannabis vibes and more!

💰 $10 at the door
💸 FREE for AML patients!

Sponsored by Affordable Ma*****na License
New Patients: $120 | Follow-ups: $80 | Transfers: $40

10/22/2024

Introducing Folio's newest segment: Crime Time.

Your source for offbeat crime stories and quirky local incidents that fly under the radar.

10/21/2024

"The arrival of an abundance of yard signs, political ads and a need to walk on conversational eggshells around in-laws and co-workers can only mean one thing: Election season is in full swing with the Nov. 5 deadline to vote looming large. Given the number of candidates running for various offices and the array of referendums on constitutional amendments that are on the table in this year’s cycle, it is easy to be confused by which amendment represents what issue and how you should vote on it. Luckily Folio is here to give you an easy guide to what’s on the ballot and what your vote would mean."

Folio’s 2024 Ballot Cheat Sheet
Harry Moore
https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/21/folios-2024-ballot-cheat-sheet/

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’Tis the season for cozy comfort drinks, and what better way to spice things up than switching liquor for some CBD oil? Sometimes having a nice mocktail is exactly what we need, but what if we also want to feel a li’l somethin’ somethin’ without drinking alcohol, if we’re being frank, sometimes our alcohol consumption is a little concerning. So when we were offered a free CBD oil from CBDistillery with a few recipes for cozy mocktails, we jumped at the opportunity. First, we tried a Coconut Mockarita and a Sleepy Girl Mocktail — although, when you watch the review, we put an accidental spin on it. And by an accidental spin, we mean we forgot the measuring cup and had to wing it. But there’s nothing wrong with that. Anyway, here are the actual recipes you should try! https://folioweekly.com/2024/10/30/calm-in-a-glass/

Check out Amiyahs top picks for this month! Head over to our website !!

"Tokyo Moreno is a fire dancer based in Jacksonville, Florida. Each movement Moreno makes by wielding a flame puts the onlooking crowd in awe. Her glowing smile and precision with each fiery movement are what keep the audience captivated by her performance. Each motion exemplifies her strength, fluidity and charm." Bringing Fire to the Bold City Words & Photos by Kara Carter https://folioweekly.com/2024/08/29/bringing-fire-to-the-bold-city/

Folio's Summer Street Team hit the streets once again to give one lucky winner a Folio goodie bag and a giftcard for a 16" specialty pizza with Five Star Pizza at the UNF Town Center! How many sports are at the Paris Olympics? https://youtu.be/wPdFjO0lvpg

Can you name Simone Biles husband? Apparently not... Our Summer Street Team hit the town to see how well Jacksonville knows the world-renowned Olympic medalists... husband. And as usual, we were giving away goodie bags including a free 16" specialty pizza from Five Star Pizza! Full video here! https://youtu.be/eB6wzvg7sFQ

Thats the tea... Our Summer Street Team wants to know your hot takes!

New Music July!!Here’s what you have to look forward to this month <3

Oof.. tough watch. Our Summer Street Team hit Jacksonvilles Art Walk to give away some free goodies including a free 16” specialty pizza from Five Star!

The Summer Street Team hit the streets to see what the sunny city of Jacksonville is listening to this Summer! What is your Summer anthem?

This week's Summer Street Team hit the 904 Pop-up to give away a goody bag including a gift card to receive a free 16" specialty pizza from Five Star Pizza at the UNF Towncenter Full video https://youtu.be/uTBJwR7DCdU

"It’s officially summertime. And what else screams summertime other than a nice hot glizzy? Maybe wrapped in tinfoil, cooked over a grill or boiled? Even if you claim you dont like hotdogs, you still kind of like hotdogs. It's un-American to feel otherwise. Every time we unwrap a nice glizzy, I feel like I hear a bald eagle screeching in the background. caw caw. So, without further ado, here is this month's 'The Hunt'" The Hunt: Finding the best Hotdogs in Northeast Florida Carmen and Ambar https://folioweekly.com/2024/07/01/the-hunt-finding-the-best-hotdogs-in-northeast-florida/

Here is some BTS footage from our Cool Stuff Vintage story! Be sure to check them out, you won't regret it :)

This week's Summer Street Team video we took the streets of Riverside to see how well Jacksonvillians know the city they live in! And of course, the winners recieve a goody bag including a gift card to recieve a free 16" specialty pizza from Five Star Pizza at the UNF Towncenter Full video: https://youtu.be/NYUPvgg5T44

Folio's Summer Street team hit the sunny streets of Downtown Jacksonville today to give away a fun goodie bag including a 16" specialty pizza from Five Star Pizza! The question was "Where in Italy did pizza originate?" Would you have guessed it? 🍕🍕 Watch the full video, you won't regret it https://youtu.be/BFwBvF2ALqg

Introducing Folio's Summer Street Team! All summer long, our team will be out and about in Jacksonville, giving away tons of goodies. In honor of Fathers Day, for our inaugural video, we hit Jax Beach to see just how well these fathers know their kids! (We ran into some technical difficulties, so, RIP headphone users) https://youtu.be/REPhyHrvlTg