Florida Wants Congress To Take Action Against Social Media Platforms
(Tallahassee, FL)-- The state of Florida is taking action against social media companies. Attorney General Ashley Moody is part of a coalition of 41 other attorneys general who are calling on Congress to pass legislation requiring a Surgeon General warning for certain platforms. A letter sent to lawmakers claims that algorithm-driven social media apps are linked to psychological harm among young people, including depression and anxiety. The message to Congress also emphasizes that while this action is not enough to fully address the issue, it represents a significant step in reducing the risk of harm to young people.
Florida Democrats Want Investigation Into Abortion Amendment Review
(Tallahassee, FL)-- Florida Democrats are calling for a federal investigation into a review of abortion amendment petitions. A majority of state congressional Democrats have sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice, asking for authorities to look into Governor Ron DeSantis' administration's recent efforts. The Florida Department of State has begun re-examining signatures tied to verified abortion amendment petitions for potential fraud at county elections offices. Democrats say they are supportive of "robust, transparent investigations into instances of signature fraud," but they don't believe the state's review falls under this category.
Florida Ranks Top Of List In Education Freedom
(Tallahassee, FL) -- Governor Ron DeSantis is happy with the results of a new national report that places Florida at the top for educational freedom. The Heritage Foundation has released its latest Education Freedom Report Card, which put the Sunshine State in the number one spot for the third year in a row. The governor's office says the achievement is a direct result of the state's priorities to expand school choice and support parental rights in education. The report ranks states based on four categories, including transparency, spending, and teacher freedom. Officials also looked at access to scholarship programs.
Georgia Man Arrested For Petition Fraud
(Tallahassee, FL)-- A Georgia man who collected signatures for Amendment Three is charged with petition fraud. The FDLE announced yesterday that Colton Brady was arrested last week. The 34-year-old allegedly submitted dozens of invalid forms while working as a paid petition circulator by those who back Amendment Three. That's the amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. It needs 60-percent support in November's election to pass.
Student Found With Two Handguns At Tampa School
(Tampa, FL) -- A Tampa teenager is facing charges for allegedly bringing two loaded guns to school. Tampa Police yesterday arrested 15-year-old Antwan Colding after the handguns were found at Blake High School. The SRO found the guns while searching students who were vaping in the restroom. The TPD says no threats were made, and no one was hurt. Colding is charged with possession of a weapon on school grounds. Tampa Police Chief Lee Bercaw says the discovery of loaded firearms in the possession of a teen on a school campus is deeply troubling and alarming.
Miami Man Who Slashed Mansion Price Sues Agent Who Sold it to Jeff Bezos
(Miami, FL) -- A Florida man who sold his 85-million-dollar mansion on Miami's Indian Creek Island for a bargain is suing the realtor who did not disclose that the buyer was the world's second richest man. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos bought the home for only 79-million dollars. The former owner of the mansion, Leo Kryss, has filed suit in Florida state court claiming the CEO of the realty company had personally assured him that Bezos was not the buyer.
Today in History
1992, the Buffalo Bills and the San Francisco 49ers set an NFL record when neither team punted the ball throughout the entire game. Jim Kelly and Steve Young each threw for more than 400 yards. The Bills won 34-31.
1990, NBC's legal drama "Law And Order" premiered on NBC.
1977, the television show "Soap" debuted on ABC. It was the first show to include a viewer discretion warning.