r/321 • • 2d ago

Politics I’m Jennifer Jenkins, Congressional Candidate for FL-8. AMA!

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UPDATE: Thank you all so much for your questions today! This was a lot of fun, and I really appreciated the thoughtful questions and the chance to have an honest conversation.

I believe candidates should meet people where they are and be willing to answer the hard questions. At the end of the day, your Representative is accountable to you. I’m grateful for the opportunity to hear directly from this community.

If I didn’t get to your question, please email our team at [info@jenkinsforfl.com](mailto:info@jenkinsforfl.com). You can also visit jenkinsforfl.com to learn more about my campaign and how to get involved.

Also, please make a plan to VOTE! If you have a mail ballot, fill it out and send it in or drop it off ASAP. Early voting starts in Brevard on Monday, October 19th, and ends on Saturday, October 31st (more info here), and Election Day is on Tuesday, November 3rd.

Grateful to everyone who took the time to participate. Thanks for having me!

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Hey, r/321! I’m Jennifer Jenkins, and I’m here for an AMA!

I’m running for Congress in Florida’s 8th District, which includes all of Brevard County, and I want to hear from you directly.

A little about me: I’m a mom, an educator, and a former Brevard County School Board member. I’ve spent a lot of time listening to families in our community, and I know that decisions made in Washington don’t just stay in Washington. They show up in our classrooms, our healthcare bills, our grocery stores, and our homes.

And listen, you don’t have to consider yourself political to care about any of that. You don’t need to follow every headline or know the ins and outs of Congress. If you’ve ever looked at a bill and wondered how is this getting so expensive? or asked yourself whether anyone in government is paying attention to what you and your family here are dealing with, you’re already part of the conversation.

I’ll be answering your questions starting at 12:30 PM ET, in a few blocks throughout the day between door-knocking and school pickup (mom/candidate life doesn’t stop for an AMA!). Ask me about why I’m running, what I want to get done in Congress, where I stand on the issues, or anything else you’ve been curious about.

I’m happy to talk policy, answer tough questions, and hear what’s on your mind.

Drop your questions in the comments. AMA!


r/321 • • 18h ago

Good morning Brevard ☀️

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r/321 • • 11h ago

Environment Florida Tech and 'Little Growers' battle urban heat

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r/321 • • 12h ago

I95 Paving

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Okay, this is probably a dumb question...but I95 was just paved and now I'm seeing the northbound left lane from Palm Bay Rd up towards Viera getting another layer on top of what was already paved? Why is that? I've also seen a ton of grooves marked into the highway sporadically. Were those put there for a reason?


r/321 • • 17h ago

Motorcade this morning, west bound Palm Bay Road + Stack blvd

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r/321 • • 17h ago

Event West Melbourne Library Truck or Treat

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Going on until noon! Free Halloween event for kids


r/321 • • 16h ago

Cycling from Palm Bay??

7 Upvotes

Looking at getting a gravel bike to commute to work some days. I live in Palm bay off Babcock about half a mile south of the Babcock dollar general.

It seems like we have the worst roads for this idea and I work in Melbourne just south of 192 off of Babcock. Anyone have any experience with a ride like this around the same area?


r/321 • • 9h ago

Anyone in the age range of 21-30 who’s going to the Bernie/Nixon rally?

2 Upvotes

23M and 24F looking to make like minded friends if possible!!!


r/321 • • 1d ago

Recommendation baby eastern diamond back rattlesnake spotted, in malabar scrub sanctuary, red loop hiking trail, off of briar creek blvd. careful folks!

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r/321 • • 1d ago

Good morning ☀️

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r/321 • • 12h ago

Looking for leads on chocolate or yellow lab puppies?

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Looking for a chocolate lab pup to join our family of 5. Recently lost our family dog and are ready to bring a new friend into our home. Fenced backyard.


r/321 • • 1d ago

Storing a boat in Melbourne

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Hi, I recently moved to the area and would like to purchase my first boat, mainly for fishing/pleasure in the Indian river around Melbourne. I live in an apartment so I can’t keep one there nor do I really want to trailer it.

Therefore I think I am looking for dry storage / marina type suggestions and the ballpark cost to store a 20-23 ft boat, thank you.


r/321 • • 1d ago

Aluminum transom fabrication

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I have a 1956 orlando clipper aluminum boat. Can anyone recommend a reputable shop that can replace my wood transom with a full aluminum transom.


r/321 • • 1d ago

Media Releases Portraits Honoring Melbourne’s Founders Now on Display at City Hall

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r/321 • • 1d ago

Looking for friends (ages 18-30) in the cocoa area !!

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Im looking for friends in the cocoa area but anywhere is fine, just that i dont drive. Im 21, going to be 22 this month

Before i say anything else, i will need to mention im autistic (medium support needs. My autism is obvious) and i have frequent seizure-like episodes, if either of these will bother you or stress you out please do not comment / dm

Some of my hobbies are listening to music, drawing, thrifting, hanging out with people, and going to kava bars (i never even buy anything i just like going to them to hang out at 😭), i also like horror movies but i dont watch them as much anymore, but i want to get into more hobbies because im bored constantly lol, so im open to trying new hobbies depending on what it is as long as theres not too much physical activity. Im almost always free to hang out. I dont have notifications on here so ask for my other socials :3


r/321 • • 22h ago

What is wrong with our theaters?

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I wanted to see Wildwood today but as far az I can tell not only does the best theater in the county, Epic, not have it but nobody does. Why?


r/321 • • 2d ago

Young people in brevard??

23 Upvotes

im 23, I moved to Melbourne from NC a little over a year ago because my bf got a really good job and I wanted to experience getting away from my home town.

I LOVEEEEE the area, but I haven’t been able to make friends lol.

Where do people in their 20s hang around here, where could I go to make friends lol. I drive to Orlando a lot and I’m seriously considering moving there.

Asking Reddit is my last resort….is it me or the area LET ME KNOW!


r/321 • • 2d ago

Collecting winter jackets and hoodies for Brevard County kids who need them

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I know we're in Florida, but we still get some pretty cold mornings during the winter. Something I learned during a Brevard County Public Schools Partners in Education (PIE) meeting last year was that there are kids right here in our community going to school without jackets or warm clothing because their families simply can't afford them.

It's one of those needs I honestly hadn't given much thought to before, especially living in Florida.

My wife and I own Tropic Moving here in Melbourne. We adopted both of our kids through foster care, and that experience really opened our eyes to some of the challenges children face right here in our own backyard.

Earlier this year, we organized a care tote drive for children entering foster care, and we're now following that up with a winter clothing drive we're calling Make Life Warmer.

We're collecting new or gently used jackets, hoodies, and beanies for local students from elementary through high school.

We've also been back in contact with the PIE program to help understand how we can best get these donations to the schools and students who need them.

We've had a few local businesses step up to serve as donation locations:

  • Tropic Moving – 727 North Dr, Suite F, Melbourne
  • Mental Marauders Healing – 2201 Dairy Rd, Suite A, West Melbourne
  • Dingers Training Center – 3795 Flypark Dr, Rockledge
  • Hilton Melbourne – 200 Rialto Pl, Melbourne

If you've got jackets your kids have outgrown or hoodies sitting in the closet that aren't being used, we'd love to put them to good use.

I'd also appreciate hearing from anyone who works in our local schools or knows of students or programs that could benefit.

We're hoping to collect as much as we can before the colder mornings start rolling in. Even if you can't donate, helping spread the word would be appreciated.

Thanks, everyone!


r/321 • • 3d ago

He drives like shit. Has anyone else seen the absolute douchebag tooling around Cocoa and Merritt Island in the blue McLaren?

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This guy drives like a complete and utter bag of dicks. He makes BMW drivers look like angels of the roadways. Speeding, swerving in and out of traffic cutting people off to the point that they need to jam on their brakes, and running red lights. Saw him at nearly 100mph on US-1/King St. yesterday and blow the light turning left onto King. Dude is going to kill someone eventually. If anyone knows this clown, tell him to drive like an asshole in more secluded parts of the County so that the only person he kills is himself.

and if the driver/owner is actually reading this, you ain't shit. I was behind you months ago with your wrecked ride on the back of a flat-bed. I'm assuming you spent a few bucks on a wrecked McLaren and a few more bucks fixing it up, but that don't make you hot shit - it makes you a poser. Have the day you deserve.


r/321 • • 2d ago

Recommendation House cleaning services-Rockledge

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Looking for recommendations for both deep cleaning to biweekly house cleaners that service rockledge.


r/321 • • 2d ago

Thoughts on Tim Curtis

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He is running for Titusville City Council Seat 3.


r/321 • • 2d ago

Donating electronics and e-scooters.

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I was wondering if there is a place that could benefit from VR headsets and e-scooters thinking teens and kids could benefit from them. I have 2 of each and a Nintendo switch, two TVs and some kids clothing.


r/321 • • 3d ago

Brevard County voting! Be vigilant.

313 Upvotes

I’ve been a Brevard Country resident for more than 12 years. Submitted my ballot the other day in person. Everything was fine.
Today, for the first time ever, I got an email stating my signature could not be verified and in order to submit my ballot officially, I have to print out some ridiculous affidavit, and drop it off.

My signature has not changed in 20 years. I don’t find this coincidental at all. THIS is the America we live in.

Go out and vote. Stand for something. We need change.


r/321 • • 2d ago

Driving test

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Hey everyone, this maybe be a long shot buuuuut

I just wondered if there was a set route that the driver's license test would take for someone that lives in Cocoa?

I have Super bad anxiety and it would be really helpful to be able to practice the exact roads.

Edit: Cocoa, Not Cocoa Beach


r/321 • • 2d ago

Huge Chase on I95?

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Whats up with the dozen cops with lights on headed northbound on 95? None of them from around here either, all from Boca Raton and Riviera Beach.