A new policy at the Orange Park Mall is now in effect, changing who can shop on weekend nights, and it’s getting mixed reactions from businesses and teens.
Starting Friday, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian 21 or older to shop at the mall on Fridays and Saturdays. Teens must also pass through security checkpoints and wear color-coded armbands while inside.
Mall officials say the Youth Supervision Policy is intended to improve safety and restore a welcoming shopping experience. But not everyone is on board.
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“I don’t think it’s that serious. I think that it’s stupid and I don’t think that it should be that way,” said teen Riley Wynn…