A new Florida law banning minors 14 and younger from social media takes effect on Jan. 1. Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 in March, hoping the new law will keep minors mentally and physically safe online. Following the bill’s signing, House Speaker Paul Renner spoke at a news conference […]
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Florida addresses false threats at schools
The State of Florida is taking new measures to ensure that kids, parents and schools are notified in a timely manner in case of an emergency. With schools all over the state receiving false threats, officials are tired and want to make a change. There have been numerous fatal school […]
Open carry faces resistance in Legislature
Efforts to pass open carry legislation in Florida are faltering, even with strong backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Senate President Ben Albritton, newly installed in his leadership role, has voiced opposition to the measure, aligning with concerns from law enforcement groups. Albritton, a Republican, said last week he stands […]
State’s ban on social media for minors starts next month
A new Florida law banning minors 14 and younger from social media takes effect on Jan. 1. Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 3 in March, hoping the new law will keep minors mentally and physically safe online. Following the bill’s signing, House Speaker Paul Renner spoke at a news conference […]
Open carry faces resistance in Legislature
Efforts to pass open carry legislation in Florida are faltering, even with strong backing from Gov. Ron DeSantis. Senate President Ben Albritton, newly installed in his leadership role, has voiced opposition to the measure, aligning with concerns from law enforcement groups. Albritton, a Republican, said last week he stands with […]
Abortion funds seek long-term support in Florida
Florida abortion funds have experienced a surge in donations following the defeat of Amendment 4, which would have allowed abortions until fetal viability — roughly 24 weeks. Despite this influx of financial support, leaders of these organizations warn that the need for funding and resources will continue to grow as […]
Do you know that AI damages the planet?
ChatGPT has become popular among students who need assistance writing academic papers, resumes and cover letters. However, many are unaware of the negative environmental impact that ChatGPT has on the planet. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence virtual assistant that responds to users’ prompts with language that is easy to understand. […]
AI at best a mixed bag
The history behind AI Chatbots goes all the way back to the late 1900s when it was first discovered by the computer scientist Joseph Weizenbaum. He invented the first chatbot, “ELIZA.” Although technology continues to advance, so do the chatbots, making it not just an AI Chatbot, but now […]
LGBTQ+ groups in Tallahassee react to Trump’s win
Following Donald Trump’s 2024 presidential victory, many in the LGBTQ+ community have expressed concern over potential policy changes and a growing wave of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. The Trevor Project, an organization dedicated to LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, reported a 200% increase in crisis conversations related to the election. This stark statistic […]
Marquis Hill continues to inspire
Adversity has the transformative power to create two different types of people. It can break someone, leaving them in the shadow of what could have been, or it can forge resilience, turning pain into purpose. For the 19-year-old entrepreneur and motivational speaker Marquis Hill, adversity fueled his greatest mission — […]