Government + Politics Florida 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 + Politics New year brings 10 new state laws in effect Glory Reitz Jan 1, 2025Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Crime Columbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours Seth Johnson Sep 11, 2024Three school threats forced asset diversion.
Crime Update: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools C.J. Gish Sep 11, 2024Law enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Crime 2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats C.J. Gish Sep 10, 2024Third arrest in three days for school threats.
Crime Teen arrested for social media threats to Columbia, Madison county schools C.J. Gish Sep 9, 2024Suspect allegedly threatened school shootings at multiple schools.
News New 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.
News Supreme 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.
News Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial Staff Reports Nov 15, 2023County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News Surgeon General: Protect children from social media Mary Muncy | World News Group May 23, 2023Report says 95 percent of teens use a social media platform.
Education Florida 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 + Inspiration Gilland: We need each other Mike Gilland Apr 30, 2023Social isolation is a growing and serious problem.
Crime Gun threat leads to Dixie County juvenile arrest Mainstreet Daily News Jan 30, 2023Teen posted message on social media account.
Local News ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat C.J. Gish Sep 20, 2022Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.