Florida files a lawsuit against TikTok, accusing the platform of violating the state’s child social media safety law. The suit is announced by Republican Attorney General James Uthmeier and is filed in St. Lucie County Circuit Court. Florida alleges TikTok does not comply with rules that restrict access for minors: children under 14 are barred from creating social media accounts, while parental consent is required for 15- and 16-year-olds. The lawsuit also claims TikTok allows under-14 users in Florida to use the service. Several accounts of the complaint say the state contends TikTok misleads parents or users about what children may encounter on the app. Florida’s attorney general further asserts the platform exposes children to harmful sexual content and includes features characterized as addictive, such as unlimited scrolling and push notifications. The state argues TikTok is designed to keep young users engaged for long periods and that the company profits from keeping them hooked. The lawsuit adds to broader legal pressure on TikTok from multiple state attorneys general alleging harm and violations related to minors’ use.