Here are new Florida laws taking effect in 2025

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.
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.
Social media ban for minors now in effect in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (Gray News/AP) – One of the country’s most restrictive social media bans for minors went into effect Wednesday in Florida. The bill bans social media accounts for children under 14 and requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds.
Social media bans, voter registration applications and more Florida laws now in effect in 2025
From banning minors from social media to imposing harsher penalties for getting too close to first responders, these nine laws go into effect on New Year’s Day. HB 3: Online protections for minors Under HB 3,
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
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.
No social media for kids, first responders protections: New Florida laws start Jan. 1, 2025
As of Jan. 1, 2025, nine new laws will go into effect in Florida. Some are minor for the average resident, but some make some controversial changes.
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.
Indiana bill could force kids under 16 off of social media without parental permission
INDIANAPOLIS— If State Sen. Mike Bohacek’s (R-Michiana Shores) bill passes next session, social media platforms would need to block kids under 16 from accessing their content if they don’t receive their parents’ permission to use their sites.
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.
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 ...
Snake-chasing social media influencer hospitalized after bite in Florida, video shows
A Florida social media personality known for grabbing snakes has been hospitalized after encountering a venomous rattlesnake, ...