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Florida’s abortion rights amendment was opposed in rural and Panhandle counties but supported in Hillsborough and Pinellas

Voters supported Amendment 4 in areas like Broward, Duval, Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Orange, Palm Beach and Pinellas counties.
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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...

The Scoop: Wed. Nov. 6th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Donald Trump has been elected as the 47th president. AP called the race on Wednesday morning after Trump won the key state of Wisconsin.
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Florida abortion rights amendment group adds $4.55 million

The Floridians Protecting Freedom committee had raised nearly $108.68 million in cash since being formed last year.

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...

The Scoop: Wed. Oct. 23rd, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

DeSantis rails against Amendment Four; says it will strip parental rights WMNF’s Meghan Bowman reports, “If it were to pass, that would actually take away people’s rights, because this eliminates the right for parents to...

The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 20, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The New College gains state funds. While a new drug shows promise for people with Parkinson’s Disease and their symptoms.
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Florida investigates petition signatures; Floridians Protecting Freedom responds

An investigation into fraud signatures has ballot petitioners retaliating-such as lawsuits. The ballot was confirmed in Feb.

The Scoop: Fri. Sep. 13th, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

A panel discussion was held with pot experts to discuss the pros and cons of Amendment 3. A student arrested at Blake High School.
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Why are Florida’s elections cops questioning people who signed petitions for an abortion rights amendment?

Florida elections police have questioned people in their homes about petitions they signed to get an abortion rights amendment on the ballot.
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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...
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Group tops $107,000 to fight Florida’s abortion rights amendment

A political committee fighting a proposed constitutional amendment on abortion rights raised $107,560 during the first two weeks of June

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