EducationSchool board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 202524 commentsRockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Government + PoliticsFlorida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 20250 commentsLaw requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + PoliticsNew year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 20250 commentsLaws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
CrimeColumbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours Seth Johnson Sep 11, 20240 commentsThree school threats forced asset diversion.
CrimeUpdate: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools C.J. Gish Sep 11, 20240 commentsLaw enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Crime2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats C.J. Gish Sep 10, 20240 commentsThird arrest in three days for school threats.
CrimeTeen arrested for social media threats to Columbia, Madison county schools C.J. Gish Sep 9, 20240 commentsSuspect allegedly threatened school shootings at multiple schools.
NewsNew Florida law meant to protect minors from social media ills Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Mar 26, 20241 commentLaw to go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
NewsSupreme Court wraps up arguments on Florida social media law Joshua Schumacher | World News Group Feb 26, 20240 commentsU.S. Solicitor General argues social media platforms don't have First Amendment rights.
NewsAlachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 20231 commentCounty shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsSurgeon General: Protect children from social media Mary Muncy | World News Group May 23, 20230 commentsReport says 95 percent of teens use a social media platform.
EducationFlorida bans social media on school district devices Lauren Canterberry | World News Group May 10, 20230 commentsGov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
Faith + InspirationGilland: We need each other Mike Gilland Apr 30, 20230 commentsSocial isolation is a growing and serious problem.
CrimeGun threat leads to Dixie County juvenile arrest Mainstreet Daily News Jan 30, 20230 commentsTeen posted message on social media account.
Local NewsACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat C.J. Gish Sep 20, 20220 commentsSocial media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.