Social Media

This page collects the 519 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Social Media”. Coverage spans public meetings and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Technology, Child Safety, and Mental Health.

1. Yesterday2 items
   1. Influencer Jack Doherty Arrested in Fort LauderdaleSocial media influencer Jack Doherty was arrested by Fort Lauderdale police on a misdemeanor domestic battery charge following a physical dispute. This incident follows previous legal issues involvingHillsborough
   2. Fort Lauderdale Police arrest social media influencer Jack Doherty on domestic battery chargeHillsborough
2. Fri, Sep 41 item
   1. US Open tennis tournament experiences increased crowd distractions from influencers and etiquette concernsThe U.S. Open tennis tournament is facing increased scrutiny regarding crowd behavior, specifically the impact of social media influencers and general spectator etiquette on player focus. Naomi Osaka Miami-Dade
3. Wed, Sep 21 item
   1. Manatee County Board of County Commissioners holds work session on September 2, 2026The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners will meet for a work session to discuss short-term rental regulations and county social media live-streaming policies. The meeting is scheduled for SepManatee
4. Tue, Sep 11 item
   1. Aaron Sorkin revisits Facebook for new film project 'The Social Reckoning'Screenwriter Aaron Sorkin is developing a new project titled 'The Social Reckoning' that focuses on the evolution of Facebook. This follows his 2010 film 'The Social Network,' which depicted the compaMiami-Dade
5. Mon, Aug 311 item
   1. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Laura Loomer's social media commentsFormer Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly condemned social media remarks made by influencer Laura Loomer regarding Florida state Representative Angie Nixon. Greene characterized the rhetorHillsborough2 reports
6. Sun, Aug 301 item
   1. AI-generated deepfakes of late-night television hosts are spreading on social mediaAI-generated videos featuring late-night hosts like Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart are circulating online. These specific types of deepfakes are noted for being easier to produce and potentially more diSan Diego
7. Thu, Aug 271 item
   1. Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement with 48 states to restrict teen social media useMeta Platforms has agreed to a $18 billion settlement with 48 U.S. states to implement new safety restrictions for users under 18 on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement requires Meta to enforce a twHillsborough

1. 01Metaorganization8 mentions
2. 02Mark Zuckerbergperson5 mentions
3. 03TikTokorganization4 mentions
4. 04Jay Jonesperson3 mentions
5. 05James Uthmeierperson3 mentions
6. 06Meta Platformsorganization3 mentions
7. 07Victoria Hinksperson3 mentions
8. 08Rob Bontaperson3 mentions
9. 09ByteDanceorganization2 mentions
10. 10Stories of Humanityorganization2 mentions