Abortion Rights

Abortion rights supporters want to pass a constitutional amendment in Florida to protect reproductive rights after the Legislature and Gov. Ron DeSantis approved a law to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy,

The Florida House passed and Governor Ron DeSantis quietly signed a law that outlaws most abortions in Florida after six weeks.

For the April 14 edition of “The Skinny” on WMNF 88.5-FM Tampa, the show welcomed Gil Smart, Policy Director for the nonprofit Friends of the Everglades, to talk about legislation with a prevailing party attorney...

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023

The Florida House passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. Gov. RonDesantis signed it into law the same day.

The Florida House this week could give final approval to a bill that seeks to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy (HB 7 & SB 300).

Listen: Last week, the state Senate passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. In response, a nonprofit raised awareness at the Florida capitol about money that’s available for Floridians seeking abortions from out-of-state...

Gun reform advocates organized at Curtis Hixon Park Tuesday one day after Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law to allow carrying concealed firearms without a permit. Melissa Ransdell is with Mom’s Demand Action. She said...

Listen: Today, the Florida Senate voted to pass a bill that prevents abortion after 6 weeks. The controversial bill allows exceptions for rape and incest, but would need proof with documentation. Reactions during speeches from...

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 31st, 2023

The Florida Senate took up a bill that would prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy and positioned it for an expected vote Monday.

The 6-week abortion bill will be voted on by the full Senate, and the bill provides support to non-medical anti-abortion centers.