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The Scoop: Fri. Dec 20th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
New social media law goes into effect Jan. 1 A new law banning kids under the age of 14 from having social media accounts takes effect in Florida on January 1. Under the law, 14...
St. Petersburg police crack down on teens using gel pellet guns
Listen: More than 200 teens gathered in downtown St. Petersburg Saturday night, and several of them were firing gel pellet guns at the crowd. The Police Department is cracking down on similar behaviors. Later that...
Lawmakers loosen teen work rules in Florida
A toned-down but still controversial proposal to loosen work restrictions for 16- and 17-year-old teens is headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Bill that loosens rules on hours that Florida teens can work advances in the House
The House Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee voted 12-5 along party lines to back the proposal (HB 49).
Skateboarders versus cops: sometimes it gets brutal
This month a teenage skateboarder was slammed to the ground by Tampa Police, then handcuffed and taken away on charges of resisting arrest. The conduct of police is under review after the video went viral....
