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- 1Florida wins ruling allowing enforcement of kids' social media law▼Florida wins key ruling allowing it to enforce a law that targets social media use by kids
Florida can now enforce its law restricting children's use of social media after a federal court lifted an obstacle to the measure. The ruling clears the way for the state to apply restrictions on minors' social media accounts, a policy Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law in 2024 requiring age verification and parental consent. The decision is expected to influence similar laws in other states and face further appeals from tech industry groups.
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Police in Florida accuse a couple of allowing their newborn baby to die, according to the headline driving attention. Few further details are available in the coverage, and it is not clear what charges the parents face or where in the state the case originated. The allegation has drawn strong reactions from readers discussing parental responsibility and child protection.
- 3Florida law banning social media for under-14s upheld on appeal▼Florida social media law for children under 14 survives appeals court challenge
A federal appeals court has allowed Florida's law restricting social media accounts for children under 14 to stand, rejecting a challenge to the measure. The law, signed in 2024, requires platforms to terminate accounts held by minors under 14 and blocks new sign-ups, with parental consent required for 14- and 15-year-olds. Supporters call it a child-safety benchmark; critics argue it raises free speech and privacy concerns.
- 4Florida school board to vote on new K-12 science curriculum▼New K-12 science curriculum scrutinized; December vote by Board of Ed expected
Florida's proposed K-12 science curriculum is under scrutiny ahead of an expected vote by the State Board of Education in December. Local outlets including the Miami Times, WLRN and Florida Phoenix are covering the debate over the standards' content, with educators, parents and officials weighing in before the board decides whether to adopt the new materials statewide.
- 5Court says Escambia school board can face questions on book bans▼Escambia school board can face questions on book bans, court says
A court has ruled that the Escambia County school board in Florida can face questioning over its book bans, per a Tallahassee Democrat report. The decision means board members cannot shield themselves from scrutiny over decisions to remove library and classroom books, a flashpoint in the ongoing national fight over school library content and parental challenges to titles dealing with race and LGBTQ themes.
- 6A Kid-Free Getaway to Amelia Island Offers Quiet Recharge▼I Took a Kid-Free Trip to Amelia Island—and Found My Kind of Recharge
A writer describes taking a trip alone to Amelia Island, Florida, without her children, framing it as a chance to rest and recharge. The piece highlights the island as a destination for parents seeking a break, covering the appeal of traveling kid-free and what the experience of unwinding there felt like.
- 7Pre-K registration opens at Key Biscayne K-8 Center●Pre-K registration open at Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Pre-kindergarten registration is now open at Key Biscayne K-8 Center, the public school serving the Village of Key Biscayne in Florida. Families seeking early-education spots for their children can now apply, with the announcement reported by local outlet Islander News. Details on deadlines, eligibility and required documents are expected through the school's registration process.