Gov. Ron DeSantis, center, announced the state would fund $6.5 million in civics education programs at three colleges in Florida including FSCJ on Monday, July 18, 2022. FSCJ President Dr. John Avendano, left; Florida Education Secretary Manny Diaz Jr., center, and Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry, right, were among those who stood behind DeSantis during the announcement.