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Local and national media experts at a recent forum warned that, in the age of AI, emotionally charged and false content spreads significantly faster on the internet than accurate information.

Tampa International Airport jokingly said on its official X account that it had already become “Crocs-free” and wanted PJs to go next — sparking a social media debate.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly wants to know why no other candidate for governor of Florida has condemned President Donald Trump for the video he posted on his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.

"Alligator Alcatraz." Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch for.

On "The Florida Roundup," lawyer, FIU adjunct professor and author of "Your Freedom, Your Power: A Kid's Guide to the First Amendment," Allison Matulli, explained how people need to understand what free speech even means.

The stay ruling at least temporarily allowed enforcement of the law — though it did not resolve the underlying issues in the appeal. In seeking expedited handling, the industry groups alleged harm if the law is enforced.

"Florida Matters Live & Local" scrolls from social media and voucher mismanagement to underfunded state parks and a church leader's survival against the odds.

AI-powered recommendation algorithms on social media are carving pop culture into tiny, personalized bubbles, fueling echo chambers and leaving fewer shared experiences. Creators and educators unpack what that means for creators, audiences and for the shared experiences we might be losing along the way.

The law prevents children under age 14 from opening accounts on certain platforms — which court documents indicate could include platforms such as Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook and YouTube.

The lawsuit, filed last year, says the social media sites are harmful to children and that Meta has violated the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

The law prevents children under age 14 from opening accounts on certain platforms — which court documents indicate could include platforms such as Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook and YouTube. Parents would have to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have accounts on the platforms.

The governor's comments come as four teachers in Central Florida are being investigated over their social media posts.