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Government + Politics

Florida delays enforcing law on social media for minors

Jan 2, 2025
Law requires online platforms to delete previously-existing accounts for children under 14.
Government + Politics

New year brings 10 new state laws in effect  

Jan 1, 2025
Laws range from protecting seniors’ finances to criminalizing harassment of first responders.
Crime

Columbia County pleads for parental aid after “taxing” 72 hours 

Sep 11, 2024
Three school threats forced asset diversion. 
Crime

Update: No social media threats identified toward Chiefland schools

Sep 11, 2024
Law enforcement investigating social media posts from neighboring school district.
Crime

2 teens arrested for Fort White High School threats

Sep 10, 2024
Third arrest in three days for school threats.
Crime

Teen arrested for social media threats to Columbia, Madison county schools

Sep 9, 2024
Suspect allegedly threatened school shootings at multiple schools.
News

New Florida law meant to protect minors from social media ills

Mar 26, 2024
Law to go in effect on Jan. 1, 2025.
News

Supreme Court wraps up arguments on Florida social media law

Feb 26, 2024
U.S. Solicitor General argues social media platforms don't have First Amendment rights.
News

Alachua County allows social media comments in 30-day trial

Nov 15, 2023
County shut down comments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
News

Surgeon General: Protect children from social media

May 23, 2023
Report says 95 percent of teens use a social media platform.
Education

Florida bans social media on school district devices

May 10, 2023
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs four education bills into law on Tuesday.
Faith + Inspiration

Gilland: We need each other

Apr 30, 2023
Social isolation is a growing and serious problem.
Crime

Gun threat leads to Dixie County juvenile arrest

Jan 30, 2023
Teen posted message on social media account.
Local News

ACSO investigates Hawthorne School threat

Sep 20, 2022
Social media comments lead to law enforcement involvement.

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