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Abortion Rights
The Scoop: Mon. Sep. 9th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
DeSantis sends officers to abortion petition signers Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration sent plainclothes law enforcement officers to Floridian’s homes who signed a petition supporting the abortion rights amendment that will be on November’s ballot. DeSantis...
The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 6th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Pollution is still happening in Sarasota Bay and in Manatee County. A conservation group may be short come the fundraising deadline.
Abortion advocates are trying to engage young voters before general election
This November’s ballot gives voters the chance to decide on Amendment Four – which enshrines abortion rights in the Florida Constitution up to fetal viability, or 24 weeks. Floridians Protecting Freedom and People Power for...
The Scoop: Thurs. Aug. 22nd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Florida schools are dealing with new guidelines on controversial laws. Florida state parks are going to be turned into golf courses.
The decision is a defeat for supporters of a proposal aimed at enshrining abortion rights in the Florida Constitution.
Trump expects Florida’s abortion rights constitutional amendment to pass
Former President Donald Trump expects Florida voters to back a ballot proposal that would put abortion rights in the state Constitution.
The Florida battle over an abortion rights amendment financial impact statement ratchets up
The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee, says Legislative leaders did not have authority to direct a state panel to revise the statement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Republican leaders spearheaded controversial revisions in the financial impact statement.
The Scoop: Fri. July 26th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
The Rays trade a fan favorite player, Pinellas County discusses the new Rays stadium, and 4 people are injured by lightning.
USF’s Susan MacManus: Expect more surprises in this unprecedented presidential election
Susan MacManus, USF Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Political Science and political analyst for ABC Action News in Tampa, appeared on WMNF WaveMakers with Janet & Tom on Tuesday (7/23) to discuss the unprecedented dynamics of the...
The court says the case is moot because the financial impact statement was revised last week.
Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative raises $111,000
The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee also spent $106,913 during the week-long period.
