Florida, Social Media

What you need to know about Florida's classroom cellphone bans and a new social media law
Legal challenges will decide the fate of the state's new ban on social media for kids under 14. Plus, more on how Broward County's cellphone ban during the school day is going.
Florida takes aim at challenge to Social Media Law
TALLAHASSEE - Saying social media is "facing a reckoning," Florida fired back Monday against a lawsuit challenging a new state law aimed at keeping children off social media platforms.
Florida Minors Under 14 Now Banned From Using Social Media Platforms
It will require social media sites to delete existing accounts for those under 14 years of age within 90 days, or the platforms could face fines of up to $50,000
Child advocates speak on Florida’s new law restricting social media for minors
Under the law which just took effect, social media companies must delete existing accounts of minors within 90 days.
What you should know about Florida's new social media law
A new year means new laws are in effect — one of which hopes to safeguard children and teens on social media. Children under the age of 14 are prohibited from having their own accounts on social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Children ages 14 and 15 must have parental permission to open an account.
Social media ban for minors now in effect in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News/AP) – One of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors went into effect Wednesday in Florida. The bill bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.
Indonesia to Push Social Media Protections Ahead of Age-Limit Law
Indonesia will impose interim child protection guidelines on social media companies while the government carves out a law to set a minimum age for users of the platforms, a senior communications ministry official said on Wednesday.
Law Enforcement Educator Speaks About Social Media Threats for K-12 Students
The former sergeant and school resource officer attended the Association of California School Administrators Every Child Counts Symposium and presented on how unchecked social media use puts children at risk.
Florida Urges Judge To Uphold Social Media Restrictions For Teens
"Many social media platforms are dangerous for children because they are designed to attract as many eyeballs as possible for as long as possible," Florida's attorney general argues.
Social media influencer suffers rattlesnake bite in Florida
A Florida-based social media influencer is sharing his journey to recovery after a dangerous encounter with a rattlesnake.
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Making fun of the cold temperatures in Florida: Our favorite social media memes
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