Florida, social media

The new year will ring in 10 new Florida laws, including social media restrictions
A smattering of new state laws will arrive with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced.
Social media accounts of children in Florida to be wiped in 2025 if ban takes effect
Children across Florida could be just weeks away from having their profiles deleted on social media sites such as TikTok, Facebook, Snapchat, and Discord. A new law, which is set to go into effect on Jan.
Florida bans children under 14 from social media
Erika Donalds, faculty at The Leadership Institute, explains possible issues with enforcing the new Florida law that seeks to prevent children under 14 from accessing social media.
First responders, social media, and voting: A breakdown of 3 new Florida laws taking effect Jan. 1
Ten new Florida laws will take effect on the first of the new year, and a handful of them sparked controversy during the 2024 legislative session.
Florida Set to Terminate Children's Social Media
A law signed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that bars children under 14 from having social media accounts takes effect on January 1, 2025.
No social media for kids, first responders protections: these 9 Florida laws start Jan. 1
As of Jan. 1, 2025, nine new laws will go into effect in Florida. Some are minor for the average resident, but some make some controversial changes.
New Florida law restricting social media for children set to take effect Jan 1
Thanks to a new law signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, teens under 16 will lose their social media accounts come Jan. 1st.
Morocco MPs propose social media ban for minors under 16
Morocco’s Parliamentary Group of the Party of Progress and Socialism has proposed a law to restrict social media access for minors under 16. The bill calls for parental consent for children under this age to use platforms.
These new Florida laws kick in on Wednesday. Here’s what to expect.
A smattering of new state laws will arrive with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social ...
Will Pornhub block Florida on Jan. 1? State AG battles lawsuit against age verification
As of Jan. 1, 2025, adult websites visible in Florida must require age verification through government ID. Or will they? It's ...
Florida attorney general seeks halt in lawsuit of age verification law
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody asked a federal judge to temporarily halt a lawsuit challenging law's constitutionality ...
From book bans to stripper restrictions: First Amendment recap of Florida in 2024
In Florida, 2024 has been a big year for litigation and legislation involving constitutional freedoms. Here's a recap, from ...
San Jose man arrested for allegedly using social media to sell ghost guns
A 19-year-old San Jose man who allegedly manufactured ghost guns and used social media to sell them was arrested last week, ...