Sick of robocalls? These states have the most complaints

Notice more spam calls coming through your phone last year? A recent report reveals that you're not alone.

Were users forced to follow Trump on social media? What we know about claims

Many users found themselves following President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance on social media after the inauguration. Here's why this happened and how Meta explains the process.

Future of CHIPS Act under Trump administration in question

President Donald Trump previously criticized the CHIPS and Science Act, leading to speculation over whether the law could be repealed or tweaked under the new administration.

Florida Poly engineers design lifesaving bodycam tool for Lakeland police

Officers with the Lakeland Police Department are now all equipped with a simple but lifesaving tool that was developed by mechanical engineers at Florida Polytechnic University.

Dunedin art exhibit trying to break down stigma by highlighting addicts' stories

A new exhibition at the Dunedin Fine Art Center, ‘Faces of Addiction,’ hopes to eliminate the stigma and misconceptions associated with addiction. 

3rd patient gets Neuralink brain implant, Elon Musk says

Elon Musk said Neuralink hopes to implant the experimental devices in 20 to 30 more people this year.

Rednote, Lemon8: What to know about the possible alternatives to TikTok

With a potential TikTok ban looming, social media users are turning to platforms like Rednote and Lemon8 to create and enjoy content.

U.S. Supreme Court considers the future of TikTok

The popular app, TikTok could go dark in nine days if the U.S. Supreme Court upholds a law signed last year.

2025's top remote work companies revealed with some paying over $100,000

Some jobseekers in 2025 may be looking for remote positions, and a recently released report from FlexJobs identified the companies that had the most roles offering that arrangement.

Tampa organizations tracking new human trafficking trends

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, and Tampa Bay organizations are taking note of new trafficking trends as they help survivors and work to prevent further incidents.

More than 22,000 laptops refurbished by Sarasota non-profit group

The work happening inside the Sarasota Technology Users Group gives a second life to old and outdated laptops and desktop computers. 

Bradenton police warn of social media scam involving 'missing' Texas police officer

The Bradenton Police Department is warning about a new social media scam involving a missing police officer. The scam uses a picture of a 46-year-old Texas police officer who went missing and took his own life in 2018.

Brooksville bride brings wedding ceremony to dying grandmother, garners 1M views on TikTok

A Brooksville bride wasn't sure if her grandmother, whose cancer had just returned, would make it to see her get married. Her grandmother was placed in hospice and given weeks to live – but her wedding day was still four months away. 

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

Apple to pay $95 million to settle lawsuit accusing Siri of eavesdropping

Apple has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a lawsuit accusing the privacy-minded company of deploying its virtual assistant Siri to eavesdrop on people using its iPhone.

New laws hitting Florida's books when the clocks strike midnight

Beginning January 1st, several new laws are taking effect in Florida, including a teen social media ban and new penalties for interfering with first responders.