Florida sheriff clarifies after woman claims arrest for paying flower vendor on TikTok

A Florida sheriff is clarifying an incident where a woman claimed to be arrested for paying a flower vendor in a TikTok video. Annika Olson was arrested for refusing to comply with police orders and interfering with an investigation into a vendor violating a county ordinance.

Two US tech groups side with TikTok in lawsuit against Montana's ban

Two U.S. tech groups backed TikTok on Monday in the social media platform's lawsuit seeking to stop Montana from enforcing a statewide ban on the video-sharing app before the law takes effect on Jan. 1.

Florida man's hilarious reaction to poolside iguana sneaking up on him goes viral

A Florida man's high-pitched squeal to an unexpected visitor swimming in a pool with him has become a viral sensation on TikTok, capturing the attention of millions who thoroughly enjoyed his candid reaction.

Austin ISD teacher fired over viral TikTok video

Sophia DeLoretto-Chudy was a third grade teacher at Becker Elementary School in Austin until she posted a TikTok that went viral overnight.

What is 'chroming'? The deadly social media trend on TikTok

Several people have lost their lives due to “chroming," but yet it is becoming more popular on social media.

TikTok, social media trends push performance crimes into US spotlight

A rise in thefts of Hyundais and Kias is linked to viral videos posted to TikTok and other social media platforms that teach people how to exploit a security weakness to steal the cars.

TikTok user calls out Phoenix man accused of assault, police respond with clarification

Phoenix Police are clearing up what they're calling "misinformation" after a popular TikTok user called on the department to take further action against an Arizona man caught on video committing an alleged assault.

Texas parents charge 19-year-old daughter rent; reveal criticism and support

People are sounding off on TikTok as parents charging their children rent has become a topic of discussion. Check out how one family navigated their adult daughter living at home.

High school senior made her own prom dress and it’s stunning

The North Texas senior said she tried on lots of prom dresses in stores but couldn’t find one that really fit her personality. She decided to make her own and it was a stunning success.

Maricopa County bans TikTok on government-owned electronic devices

The resolution to protect the privacy and security of county data comes a month after Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs signed an executive order for the same ban on state devices.