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Social media influencer Alex Otaola hopes to be next Miami-Dade County mayor
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
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Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that teens' mental health is facing an "emergency," and that social media is part of the problem.
Users also received pop-up notification that seemed to suggest the change would result in more user engagement.
Social media influencers are bragging about amazing "Temu hauls" all over YouTube.
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk's xAI.
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
Lawmakers argue the Chinese government can use the widely popular video-sharing app as a spy tool and to covertly influence the U.S. public.
President Biden signed a foreign aid package into law that includes a potential ban on TikTok in the U.S. Here's what experts say could happen next.
Have you done your taxes, yet? Last-minute tax filers turn to social media for tips.
CBS News Miami's Anna McAllister reports on the social media reaction to the deadly incident on the SE 3rd Avenue Bridge in Fort Lauderdale.
Many celebrities or well-known influencers will tell you, never read the comment section. At times, those quick posts sent without a second thought to who might be reading them can be hurtful and vicious.
Many celebrities or well-known influencers will tell you, never read the comment section.
With the state preparing for a legal challenge from the tech industry, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a high-profile bill aimed at keeping children off social media platforms.
Florida will have one of the country's most restrictive social media bans for minors — if it withstands expected legal challenges.
NetChoice said the bill violates First Amendment rights
Half a million Facebook users have reported the problem. Meta says it is working to fix the problem.
The bill would prohibit children under 14 from opening social-media accounts but would allow 14- and 15-year-olds to open accounts with parental consent.
A key change in the revised plan is allowing parents to give consent for 14- and 15-year-olds to have social-media accounts. Another key is that the revised plan removed age-verification requirements that were in the earlier bill.
On Friday, the governor posted to X that he had vetoed the bill because "the [Florida] Legislature is about to produce a different, superior bill."
Gov. DeSantis has raised questions about the bill that was passed which bans children under age 16 from social media platforms
The Supreme Court is mulling over recent state laws that would prohibit social media platforms from censoring political viewpoints.
A Florida bill banning social media use for minors heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk. It would be among the nation's most restrictive for kids under 16.
A Florida bill banning social media use for minors heads to Governor Ron DeSantis' desk. It would be among the nation's most restrictive for kids under 16.
The Senate voted 23-14 to approve the bill (HB 1), which includes preventing children under 16 from creating accounts on at least some social media platforms.
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
With an expected turnout in the hundreds of thousands, they had to prepare.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
The Jimmy Ryce Center shared the sad news of Macie's death on Saturday, saying the 11-year-old purebred "passed away peacefully" on Friday.
The incident comes after three people – a woman and two teenage girls – were hurt in two separate shark attacks in Florida's Gulf Coast earlier this month
Family of victim shares new details of their own investigation into what happened the night of the November 2022 murders of four University of Idaho college students and the case against suspect Bryan Kohberger.
With an expected turnout in the hundreds of thousands, they had to prepare.
Fans are expected to pack the streets of Fort Lauderdale Beach on Sunday for the Cats' Championship Celebration.
Miami FC continues at home facing Detroit City FC at FIU Stadium this Saturday following last Saturday's draw against Loudoun United FC.
Court documents say Ashley Stibbins-Parker, 30, opened a bank account funded with CARES Act money meant for the city of Weston, Florida.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled Sept. 26 to discuss whether it will hear a First Amendment challenge to a 2021 Florida law that placed restrictions on major social-media companies.
The number of people traveling to Florida during the second quarter of 2023 decreased compared to a year earlier, according to estimates released Wednesday by the state's tourism-marketing agency.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday said Walt Disney Parks and Resorts should drop a federal lawsuit that claims retaliation by the state and accept changes to a special district that long benefited the theme-park giant.
Two politicians known to be on Donald Trump's vice presidential list are from Florida, where the former president also now lives.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a rally in Chesapeake, Virginia, a day after his first 2024 debate with President Biden.
The Supreme Court overruled a 40-year-old decision that said federal courts should defer to agencies in certain cases. Here's what it means.
The Supreme Court's order clears the way for Steve Bannon to report to prison by July 1 to begin serving a four-month sentence.
Jim DeFede devotes the entire half-hour to social media influencer Alex Otaola, who wants to be the next mayor of Miami-Dade County.
Jim DeFede talks with a Miami Herald reporter who was inside the courtroom and provides us with a first-hand account of exactly went on, where cameras were not allowed.
Jim DeFede talks to Jason Pizzo, who represents the district where the greatest flood impacts were felt this week: coastal Miami-Dade and Broward Counties.
Jim DeFede tackles a variety of topics with the Democratic congressman.
Jim DeFede talks to Broward County's new school superintendent Howard Hepburn.
The FDA said its study better simulated how commercial milk processing kills the bird flu virus, H5N1.
The LB.1 variant makes up close to 1 in 5 new COVID cases, the CDC estimates.
The advisory issued by Dr. Vivek Murthy came as the U.S. grappled with another summer weekend marked by deadly mass shootings.
Black Americans are twice as likely to have Alzheimer's disease, and face greater impacts of caregiving burnout and financial stress.
Portable battery chargers recalled after 120 reports of the product overheating, safety watchdog warns.
Boost your grilling game this 4th of July and all summer long with a new Traeger grill. They're on sale now.
Add some mood lighting to your home with these fun Govee smart lights that you can save on right now.
Check out these incredible appliance deals available during LG's July 4th sale.
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Our appliance experts have curated this roundup of the best washers for 2024.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Has mom and dad's bank been open too long at your house?
One consumer reported suffering a dental injury after eating Trader Joe's Chicken, Lentil & Caramelized Onion Pilaf product.
All over Florida, arts groups are scrambling to plug large budget gaps after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unexpectedly vetoed $32 million in arts funding.
The original 1997 illustration for the front of the first Harry Potter book has set a record for Potter-themed memorabilia on the auction block.
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In 1999, a series about a New Jersey crime family premiered on HBO; it would change television. Series creator David Chase, and stars Edie Falco, Steven Van Zandt, Michael Imperioli and Steve Schirripa, discuss the personal and cultural impact of "The Sopranos."
The longtime TV host, who died in 2020 after a battle with pancreatic cancer, is being remembered with a new Forever stamp by the United States Postal Service.