Tuesday, Nov. 25: Civic Education + Panhandling Policy + County Proposal
Tuesday, Nov. 25
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School Schedule: Duval students stay in class while rest of Florida vacations.
Duval County students were in class at the start of Thanksgiving week, unlike most Florida districts that observe a full-week holiday. The schedule, set annually by a district committee, prioritizes instructional time and testing windows. The full break resumes Thursday, with administrative offices closed.
Civic Education: UNF awarded $2.1M grant to enhance Duval civics programs.
UNF received a $2.1M federal grant to boost civics education in Duval County. The three-year 3C-EPD program will train 90 in-service civics teachers from under-resourced schools, aiming to improve instruction and deepen content knowledge. The program kicks off in January.
Panhandling Policy: Crackdowns paused as local police await court rulings.
Legal challenges are creating uncertainty around panhandling laws in Northeast Florida. Jacksonville continues enforcement, while St. Johns County and St. Augustine pause pending lawsuits. Civil rights groups argue the laws infringe on free speech in public spaces.
Brewery Expansion: Reve Brewing purchases Neptune Beach site, considers next steps.
Reve Brewing in Atlantic Beach is expanding despite a slow craft beer market. The brewery bought a former moving supply store in Neptune Beach for $1.85M, with no immediate relocation plans. The team is exploring future uses for the property.
County Proposal: One resident circulates petition to create “Trump County, FL.”
A Florida homeschool mom has launched a campaign to create a new “Trump County” from three coastal counties. With only 15 petition signatures so far, the plan faces a long road requiring legislative and gubernatorial approval.
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