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woman speaking in car caption "Beware of the FL Housing Scams" (l) house keys on mouse trap on white background (c) woman speaking in car mouth open shocked caption "THE SCAMMER TOOK ALMMOST $3000 FROM THIS POOR WOMAN" (r)

‘It’s ridiculously insane’: TikToker warns of rental scams amid Florida housing crisis

'I wanted to say something so this doesn't happen to other people.'

On Jun 17, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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‘Texas had virtually nothing’: TikToker compares Target’s Pride collections in different states

'Literally couldn't find the Pride section in my Target—I live in Florida.'

On Jun 4, 2022 by Maria Poggi

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man over tattoo artist background with caption "is this racist?" (l&r) man over instagram dms that read "good evening! do you have picture examples of your work on dark skin?" and "good evening! Yes I do, but just having oyu ask that really takes away all my wishes to work with you my friend! Good bless you!" (c)

‘Is this racist?’: Black man asks tattoo artist for examples of his work on dark skin. The artist refuses to work with him

'Did I say something offensive? Or am I the victim?'

On Jun 1, 2022 by Rebekah Harding

IRL

Kelli Stargel daughter speaking (l) Kelli Stargel speaking at podium (c) Kelli Stargel daughter speaking (r)

‘Worst mom ever’: Florida congressional candidate is focus of daughter’s scathing TikToks

'Is this really somebody you want up in D.C. passing laws for you and your children?'

On May 31, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech

Broken electronics open on wall caption "i want my package" (l) Apartment living room white sofa and chairs caption "what $3600/month gets you in Miami 2022" (c) Apartment gym with missing dumbbells caption "someone stole all of them" (r)

‘What $3600/month gets you in Miami’: Tenant puts apartment on blast after it raises rent by over $1K

'I would simply move out.'

On May 31, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

woman on sidewalk lifting heel caption "Sexy Fish in Miami won't let me in with a YSL purse & heels because I don't fit their "image"... You would never get this service in NYC. Stay away from this racist, pretentious tacky restaurant." (l) Sexy Fish restaurant (c) Woman showing outfit on sidewalk caption "Sexy Fish in Miami won't let me in with a YSL purse & heels because I don't fit their "image"... You would never get this service in NYC. Stay away from this racist, pretentious tacky restaurant." (r)

‘I don’t fit their image’: TikToker says she was turned away from ‘racist’ Miami restaurant

'I know someone else who's Asian who had the same problem.'

On May 27, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

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Florida Gov Ron DeSantis speaking (l) social media apps on phone screen finger about to press (r)

Court says Florida can’t enforce its big tech bill that fines companies for banning politicians

'Neither law nor logic recognizes government authority to strip an entity of its First Amendment rights merely by labeling it a common carrier,' the court wrote.

On May 24, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

sign on lawn that says "rent is due" (l) sign on lawn that has phone numbers on it (r)

‘Y’all do understand people do struggle… right?’: Apartment complex tries to publicly shame residents who don’t make rent

'I would be out there with sharpie covering mine.'

On May 23, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

woman reaching hand into goodwill bag caption "Florida Goodwills be wildin" (l) woman hand pulling out sandwich baggie with white substance in it from goodwill bag (c) sandwich baggie full of white substance up close in womans hands (r)

‘Florida Goodwills be wildin’: Customers find ‘white powder’ in bag for sale at Goodwill

One of the workers allegedly tasted it.

On May 10, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

Internet Culture IRL

woman explaining her situation (l) (r) florida apartments (m)

‘This is why my kids still live at home’: TikToker says her landlord increased rent for her Florida apartment by $900

'I'm moving back in with my parents. But what about the people that don't have family here?'

On May 4, 2022 by Kathleen Wong

Internet Culture

Glenn Youngkin speaking into microphone (l) Ron DeSantis speaking into microphone (r)

Viral tweet alleges vast, convoluted Virginia-to-Florida school textbook conspiracy

It's not quite clear how the governors stand to profit.

On Apr 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

Tech

young woman (l) man with photo inset of couple holding hands and caption "WHITE influencer stabs her BLACK boyfriend to death. wasn't even arrested" (c) man from inset photo (r)

Outrage after no charges filed against white OnlyFans star who allegedly fatally stabbed her Black boyfriend

Investigators are reportedly looking into whether the influencer was acting in self-defense.

On Apr 8, 2022 by Braden Bjella

IRL

Disney Rally poster caption "Rally at Disney HQ play your part" (l) Disney Magic Kingdom with blue sky (c) Taylor Dooley aka Lavagirl instagram story selfie caption "Come join me in Burbank Let's protect our children. Let's protect the next generation. In Jesus might name, its time to stand up for what is right... its time to take back the family." (r)

‘This might have ruined my favorite movie’: Lavagirl actress protests Disney over opposition to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law

The protest accuses Disney of supporting 'grooming.'

On Apr 7, 2022 by Claire Goforth

Tech

starbucks cup with pink background (l) Woman odd expression (r)

‘The most traumatizing moment of my life’: Woman says man masturbated in front of her at Starbucks, chased her and friends

'My stomach is in knots.'

On Mar 17, 2022 by Cecilia Lenzen

IRL

‘A slap in the face’: People react to Disney CEO’s memo on controversial anti-LGBTQ+ bill

Bob Chapek's lengthy memo did little to quell outrage over Disney's lack of action.

On Mar 7, 2022 by Michelle Jaworski

Internet Culture IRL