Folio Weekly
Folio Weekly was an alternative weekly newspaper published in Jacksonville, Florida. It covered topics such as politics, lifestyle, and entertainment.[1]
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Independent |
| Publisher | John Michael Phillips |
| Founded | April 1987 |
| Ceased publication | 5 May 2021[1] |
| Headquarters | 212 North Laura Street Jacksonville, Florida 32202 United States |
| Circulation | 15,000 - 20,000 (Feb 2019)[2] |
| OCLC number | 34779505 |
| Website | folioweekly |
It was the largest and most influential alternative paper in Northeast Florida and was distributed in Duval, St. Johns and Clay.[1]
History
The newspaper was founded in April 1987.[3]
It was a member of the Association of Alternative Newsmedia and had won multiple AAN Awards. The paper had a circulation of 15,000 - 20,000 as of February 2019.[2]
It was recently acquired by Boldland Press, Inc. Attorney John Michael Phillips has been linked to the ownership group.
In March 2021, it was converted into a monthly newspaper due to lack of revenue.[4]
On 5 May 2021, the newspaper ceased publication after the fall in revenue due to COVID-19 pandemic.[1]
References
- "Folio Weekly shuts down after 33 years | Jax Daily Record". Jacksonville Daily Record - Jacksonville, Florida. May 5, 2020.
- "Folio Weekly". Association of Alternative Newsweeklies. Retrieved 2007-01-19.
- "FOLIO Weekly Shuts Down Due To 'Economic Freefall' Brought On By Coronavirus". WJCT News. May 5, 2020.
- https://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2020/05/06/inside-folio-weeklys-decision-to-shut-down.html
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