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Organizers for Florida’s abortion measure say their work isn’t over

The amendment that would have enshrined abortion rights in Florida did not reach the 60% threshold required to pass on election night. Sarah Parker, Executive Director of Voices of Florida, is part of the coalition...
Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade

Abortion amendment finds surprising support among Florida Catholics, despite church opposition

Listen: If passed, Amendment 4 would enshrine abortion protections in the Florida constitution. One survey finds that many Catholic voters support the Amendment, which is contrary to church leadership. Analysis from Catholics for Choice and...

DeSantis slams Amendment Four; calls language a ‘bait and switch’

Additional reporting provided by WMNF’s Chris Young This November, voters will decide whether to enshrine abortion rights into the state constitution through Amendment Four.   But not if Gov. Ron DeSantis has anything to say about...
Roe v Wade rally after SCOTUS decision

A judge says a doctor should be fined in a case over Florida’s abortion waiting period

A judge says an ob/gyn should face a $10,000 fine for violating a Florida law requiring a waiting period before abortions.

The Scoop: Thurs. Sept. 12th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Stay informed on the recent political developments surrounding marijuana legalization. Discover the impact of new federal policies and public support for cannabis.

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.

The Scoop: Thurs. August 15th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Investigating the ban on a USF student group for a Pro-Palestine protest. Learn more about the ongoing controversy surrounding abortion.

The Scoop: Tues. August 13th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

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Abortion numbers in Florida are down since the 6-week ban

More than 40,000 abortions had been reported this year in Florida as of Aug. 1, down after a law banning abortions after six weeks.
Roe vs. Wade demonstration for abortion access

Florida’s abortion rights ballot initiative raises $111,000

The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee also spent $106,913 during the week-long period.
Supreme Court overturns Roe vs. Wade

Florida claims that the case over the abortion rights amendment financial impact statement is not moot

A state panel revamped a financial impact statement that will be on the ballot with a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights.
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