EducationSchool board chair faces criticism for comments about late Hulk Hogan Nick Anschultz Jul 29, 2025Rockwell urged to resign for ‘reprehensible’ comments
Government + PoliticsFlorida delays enforcing law on social media for minors Travis K. Kircher | World News Group Jan 2, 2025Law 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, 2025Laws 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, 2024Three school threats forced asset diversion.
CrimeUpdate: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools C.J. Gish Sep 11, 2024Law enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Crime2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats C.J. Gish Sep 10, 2024Third arrest in three days for school threats.
CrimeTeen arrested for social media threats to Columbia, Madison county schools C.J. Gish Sep 9, 2024Suspect 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, 2024Law 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, 2024U.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, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
NewsSurgeon General: Protect children from social media Mary Muncy | World News Group May 23, 2023Report 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, 2023Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
Faith + InspirationGilland: We need each other Mike Gilland Apr 30, 2023Social isolation is a growing and serious problem.
CrimeGun threat leads to Dixie County juvenile arrest Mainstreet Daily News Jan 30, 2023Teen posted message on social media account.
Local NewsACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat C.J. Gish Sep 20, 2022Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.