TikTok

WFSU News spoke with a mental health expert about the pros and cons of social media and what life could look like without the apps.

The United States Government wants to crack down on the popular app, TikTok. The U.S. senate could soon vote on a bill to force the sale of the app, or potentially ban in the country. The company is trying to rally support from users but in Florida not everyone would be sad to see the app go.

According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, since 2021 car thefts have risen in the state of Florida by 6%. The Sunshine State now ranks fourth in the nation for stolen vehicles.

The Florida Department of Education has released a series of proposed rules banning the social media app and restricting “adult live performances” during field trips.

The latest decisions track closely with bills in the Legislature to effectively ban TikTok for all public employers, including state and local government agencies, public schools, colleges and universities and more.

Florida A&M University has blocked TikTok from its campus wifi and school devices. Other universities are considering the move. Proposed legislation would go much further.