Here are new Florida laws taking effect in 2025

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
Florida has a new ban on social media for minors; but it’s not being enforced yet
Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok are among the social media apps that may be required to delete the accounts of anyone under the age of 14 years old. That’s the intent of a new Florida law now in effect.
Social media ban, ‘Halo Law': Here are the new Florida laws taking effect in 2025
A smattering of new state laws have arrived with the new year, but the highest-profile change — restricting access to social media for children — will not be immediately enforced.
Everything to know about Florida's new social media ban taking effect on Jan. 1
It restricts social media access for children under 14 and requires parental consent for those aged 14 and 15.
Social media, adult sites, scams: 9 Florida laws started Jan. 1. Here's how they affect you
Laws restricting social media for children, adult websites, and people getting too close to first responders were some of nine new laws.
Florida social media star recovering after rattlesnake bite, antivenom treatments
David Humphlett, who has more than 1 million followers on Instagram, has received 88 vials of antivenom while at UF Health Shands Hospital.
Social media accounts of children in Florida to be wiped in 2025 if ban takes effect
Florida passed one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on minors’ social media use, and social media companies said they aren't going down without a fight.
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.
Tallahassee families react as child social media ban takes effect in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - A new law is forcing all Floridia children under the age of 14 off of social media. The rule, which Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in March, requires 14 and 15-year-olds to have parental permission to use social media platforms. Younger users are no longer permitted to use the online platforms in the state of Florida.
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.
Parents, kids sound off on Florida's new social media law
A new social media law took effect in Florida on Jan. 1. WPTV spoke to parents and children to see what they're saying about it.
Mom turns in son after seeing social media post about attempted robbery, Florida cops say
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Snake-chasing social media star hospitalized after being bitten by venomous rattlesnake
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