BREAKING: Musk Blames Trump as Ukraine’s Military Starlink Is Throttled, Drone Missions Fail
Ukraine says its military Starlink was throttled overnight with no warning, grounding drone missions. Musk says the U.S. military and “ultimately POTUS” control those limits. Sen. Blumenthal says both men must be held accountable.
License Plate Readers in Florida: What They Collect and How Long Police Keep It
Florida law keeps most plate-reader data out of public view and caps how long agencies can store it. Civil liberties groups warn of mass tracking.
Florida's Social Media Law for Minors: What HB 3 Requires and Where the Fight Stands
HB 3 bars under-14 accounts on certain platforms and requires parental consent for 14- and 15-year-olds. An appeals court let Florida enforce it.
Florida's Digital Bill of Rights: Who It Covers and What It Lets You Do
Florida’s 2023 privacy law gives residents rights over data held by billion-dollar tech firms. Only the attorney general can enforce it.
What Is Palantir? The CIA-Backed Data Firm Behind ICE's Case Systems
Founded in 2003 and named for Tolkien’s seeing stones, Palantir grew from CIA venture funding into a major federal contractor, including for ICE.
Florida Man News Network is becoming a newsroom
Independent, sourced news for Tampa Bay and Florida. Coming soon. Check back shortly.