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Florida’s abortion ban has an exception for fatal fetal anomalies. So why was this woman forced to go to Virginia? The 19th06:01
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Yesterday
Is Gen Z the key to passing Florida’s abortion amendment? Central Florida Public Media19:29 14-Oct-24
Florida abortion ballot measure under fire by state government PBS Online17:33 14-Oct-24
Florida government finds fault with abortion ballot measure over ads and petitions ABC News14:40 14-Oct-24
Poll: Abortion, recreational pot measures have majority support, but just 1 has enough backing to pass Florida Politics13:54 14-Oct-24
Committee backing Amendment 4 raises $12.7M in a single week for abortion rights initiative Florida Politics09:40 14-Oct-24
In the last 7 days
Florida Alleges Abortion Activists' 'Petitioning Fraud' NewsMax14:20 13-Oct-24
Donald Trump’s Local Newspaper Backs Abortion Rights Amendment The Charlotte Observer13:25 13-Oct-24
New DeSantis administration report alleges ‘widespread petition fraud’ in Amendment 4 Miami Herald18:26 12-Oct-24
DeSantis administration report alleges ‘fraud’ in Florida abortion amendment Tampa Bay Times18:12 12-Oct-24
Top Florida health department attorney leaves Tampa Bay Times17:51 12-Oct-24
Lawyer who threatened Florida TV stations over abortion ad leaves Health Department job Miami Herald17:45 12-Oct-24
DeSantis administration threatens to prosecute TV stations over abortion ad Tampa Bay Times15:40 12-Oct-24
FL abortion rights amendment in jeopardy Salon.com14:11 12-Oct-24
Secretary of State alleges fraud by group behind abortion rights ballot measure Florida Politics11:33 12-Oct-24
Florida Supreme Court justices reject abortion information case Tampa Bay Times15:25 11-Oct-24
Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state abortion website Orlando Weekly14:19 11-Oct-24
Florida broadcasters threatened with criminal charges by state agency U.S. Press Freedom Tracker13:58 11-Oct-24
‘Very much a pragmatist.’ Maria Elvira Salazar threads a needle as she seeks reelection Miami Herald12:02 11-Oct-24
Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state-backed anti-abortion website Creative Loafing Tampa Bay10:15 11-Oct-24
Trump Becomes a Pro-Choice Champion… for Florida’s Abortion Rights Movement The Bulwark05:39 11-Oct-24
Fla. Panel Frees Officials From Suit Alleging Election Meddling Law36018:42 10-Oct-24
Florida Supreme Court rejects argument that state officials are illegally interfering over Amendment 4 Florida Politics12:33 10-Oct-24
DeSantis Spending Against Abortion Ballot Measure Survives Suit Bloomberg Law11:46 10-Oct-24
Florida threatens to criminally charge TV stations airing pro-abortion ad The Washington Post23:57 9-Oct-24
Forget Trump Vs. Harris – Florida's Biggest Election Battle Is Over Cannabis, And It's Costing Millions Benzinga22:51 9-Oct-24
Herald endorsement: Two Florida Supreme court justices deserve a ‘no’ on retention vote | Opinion Miami Herald18:25 9-Oct-24
'Dangerous': FCC puts DeSantis on notice over threats to prosecute Florida TV stations The Raw Story17:16 9-Oct-24
Florida threatens news stations over ad in favor of abortion rights measure Yahoo! UK & Ireland15:42 9-Oct-24
Florida Threatens Local TV Station With Prosecution Over 'Dangerous' Pro-Choice Ad Reason14:04 9-Oct-24
State Threatens Media with Criminal Punishment for Spreading Supposed Health-Related Disinformation Reason13:48 9-Oct-24
DeSantis Administration Threatens News Station for Airing Abortion Amendment Ad Truthout12:24 9-Oct-24
FCC Chair: Attempts To Prosecute TV Stations for Airing Abortion Ad Are ‘Dangerous’ TV Tech12:14 9-Oct-24
Florida tries to censor pro-choice ads Salon.com11:47 9-Oct-24
FCC: Florida Health Officials Demand to Remove Pro-Abortion Ad ‘Undermines Principles of Free Speech’ Adweek10:19 9-Oct-24
Florida threatens TV executive with jail time for airing ad in support of abortion rights Popular Information06:38 9-Oct-24
The Election Is Almost Here. Time for Canada? New York Magazine05:10 9-Oct-24
FCC Chair: Florida Government’s Threat To Stations For Airing Abortion Ad Undermines Free Speech Deadline Hollywood21:59 8-Oct-24
FCC Chair Denounces Fla. Officials' Threat Over Abortion Ads Law36021:37 8-Oct-24
Fla. DOH Warns TV Stations Over Abortion Ballot Measure Ads NewsMax20:01 8-Oct-24
Florida threatens to prosecute TV stations over abortion ad. FCC head calls it ‘dangerous’ Miami Herald18:35 8-Oct-24
FCC warns Florida: Threatening TV stations over abortion ad violates First Amendment Florida Politics16:46 8-Oct-24
Florida Tries To Ban Abortion Referendum Ads Under Public Health Law That Regulates Slaughterhouses And Septic Tanks Above the Law16:10 8-Oct-24
Florida is trying to block a TV ad about a woman with cancer who got an abortion The 19th15:54 8-Oct-24
Latest Target Of DeSantis’ Intimidation Project: TV Stations That Air Amendment 4 Ads Talking Points Memo15:40 8-Oct-24
DeSantis regime threatens First Amendment in war on abortion rights Daily Kos (Weblog)13:10 8-Oct-24
Lincoln Project targets Donald Trump with abortion ad featuring a dying daughter Florida Politics09:59 8-Oct-24
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DeSantis Threatening Jail Time for Running Abortion Rights Ads in Florida Talking Points Memo23:34 7-Oct-24
'Comically unconstitutional': Analyst shreds Ron DeSantis' threat to criminalize speech The Raw Story20:29 7-Oct-24
Ron DeSantis’ Administration Is Threatening to Prosecute the Media for Airing Pro-Choice Ads Slate17:31 7-Oct-24
Ron DeSantis Threatens Local TV Station for Running Abortion Rights Ad Jezebel16:58 7-Oct-24
Trump vs. Harris? In Florida, abortion is the biggest question on the ballot. Christian Science Monitor15:55 7-Oct-24
Georgia Supreme Court halts ruling striking down state’s near-ban on abortions as the state appeals WCTV13:40 7-Oct-24
Department of Health sends cease and desist letter to TV station over abortion ad Florida Politics13:35 7-Oct-24
Florida after Dobbs London Review of Books12:17 7-Oct-24
Herald endorsement: Here’s the biggest issue to consider in Florida’s Amendment 4 vote | Opinion Miami Herald11:16 7-Oct-24
The free state of Florida Lawyers, Guns & Money (Weblog)10:31 7-Oct-24
Planned Parenthood Won't See Funds Under Trump's Watch, Vance Vows Kaiser Health News09:08 7-Oct-24
A ‘progressive’ Jew feels the animosity from fellow progressives | Column Tampa Bay Times06:03 6-Oct-24
Miami Election Day Voter Guide 2024: Here's What to Know Miami New Times11:44 4-Oct-24
Florida’s six-week abortion ban ‘is frightening,’ says this mother Floricua00:32 4-Oct-24
Florida’s abortion debate intensifies with new ads on both sides Florida Politics13:40 3-Oct-24
Supporters, opponents of abortion rights amendment ramp up campaigns in South Florida WLRN07:09 3-Oct-24
Four sensible ways to reduce abortions | Letters Tampa Bay Times16:43 2-Oct-24
Abortion, economy driving some young Central Florida voters to polls Central Florida Public Media15:29 2-Oct-24
Judge refuses to block state agency from sharing 'misinformation' about Florida's abortion amendment Orlando Weekly10:28 2-Oct-24
No on 4 starts bus tour to help defeat abortion rights initiative Florida Politics09:17 2-Oct-24
Judge won’t block Florida agency from disseminating ‘misinformation’ about abortion Miami Herald05:35 2-Oct-24
PolitiFact: What JD Vance and Tim Walz got right, wrong on abortion, immigration during VP debate Central Florida Public Media23:49 1-Oct-24
Abortion rights ads to run during Vance-Walz debate The Independent19:45 1-Oct-24
Tallahassee Trial Judge Tosses Challenge to Florida Abortion Webpage Miami New Times18:10 1-Oct-24
Mom tells story of brain tumor-prompted abortion in new pro-Amendment 4 ad Florida Politics17:41 1-Oct-24
Court rejects request to block Florida agency campaign against Amendment 4 Central Florida Public Media17:32 1-Oct-24
Judge refuses to block DeSantis’ taxpayer-funded website opposing Amendment 4 Floricua15:19 1-Oct-24
Florida residents have until Oct. 7 to register to vote in November Orlando Weekly14:58 1-Oct-24
Judge refuses to block abortion information The Capitolist14:18 1-Oct-24
Judge allows state’s anti-Amendment 4 website to remain up Florida Politics12:35 1-Oct-24
Judge refuses to block Florida’s 'misinformation' website on abortion amendment Creative Loafing Tampa Bay12:19 1-Oct-24
Abortion access is opening up in the South after Georgia Judge’s ruling Florida Politics09:32 1-Oct-24
Judge refuses to block Florida’s website on abortion amendment Tampa Bay Times07:53 1-Oct-24
‘Florida is in play’ Democrats say as poll shows multiple close races The Raw Story06:04 1-Oct-24
The deadline to register to vote in Florida is just a week away WUSF Public Media18:21 30-Sep-24
Florida pollsters find both recreational pot, abortion access measures short of 60% support Florida Politics12:09 30-Sep-24
DeSantis, Allies Cheat to Kill Florida Abortion Rights Amendment 4 Miami New Times08:30 30-Sep-24
Tulsa philanthropist a major funder of Florida abortion rights initiative Tulsa World, Oklahoma08:18 30-Sep-24
Lindsay Cross ad bashes Ed Montanari over 2023 votes against abortion measures Florida Politics04:21 30-Sep-24
Ron DeSantis accused of ‘intimidation campaign’ against abortion rights Yahoo! UK & Ireland11:58 29-Sep-24
Looking ahead at President Joe Biden's last few months in the oval office WPTV, Florida14:17 28-Sep-24
The AAP Files: Inside Feud Within American Academy of Pediatrics, Torn Over Transgender Issues, About Group’s Decision… The New York Sun10:20 27-Sep-24
Alarming report on women’s health in Florida underscores need for Amendment 4 | Column Tampa Bay Times06:04 27-Sep-24
Abortion-rights groups are courting Latino voters in Arizona and Florida MailOnline00:25 27-Sep-24
JD Vance is Cozying Up to Anti-Choice Extremists for Campaign Cash Democrats.org22:19 25-Sep-24
Funds are cutting aid for women seeking abortions as costs rise WUSF Public Media22:02 25-Sep-24
Rick Scott dismisses Amendment 4 as a gimmick targeting women voters Floricua14:31 25-Sep-24
Florida’s Abortion Amendment Is Deceptive First Things12:16 25-Sep-24
Manchin won't endorse Harris after calling for change to Senate rule WPTV, Florida11:56 25-Sep-24
PolitiFact FL: Florida's Amendment 4 on abortion is short. Does a lack of definitions mean no rules? Central Florida Public Media07:04 25-Sep-24
DeSantis Spends Taxpayer Money to Warn About 'Legalized Marijuana,' Defend Abortion Ban Rolling Stone20:12 24-Sep-24
Amendment 4 group debuts first Spanish TV ad, urges viewers to ‘protect moms’ Florida Politics18:49 24-Sep-24
Does a lack of definitions in Florida’s Amendment 4 mean no rules, as opponents say? Tampa Bay Times16:13 24-Sep-24
State fires back in abortion information dispute The Capitolist15:55 24-Sep-24
‘Ready to fight hard’: Florida Planned Parenthood Pac backs Joe Saunders for HD 106 Florida Politics15:45 24-Sep-24
DeSantis claims he’s “exempt” from law banning interference with Amendment 4 Floricua14:12 24-Sep-24
Sen. Rick Scott Says Florida's Abortion Ballot Measure Is a Gimmick to Turn Out Women Voters Jezebel13:47 24-Sep-24
VP Harris wants Senate to change rule to codify abortion rights WPTV, Florida11:40 24-Sep-24
Conservative legal group defends state’s anti-Amendment 4 abortion website Florida Politics09:07 24-Sep-24
Florida’s Maternity Homes Made Single Mothers Feel Like “Criminals” Mother Jones06:08 24-Sep-24
Florida fight over abortion intensifies in weeks before voters head to polls NBC News - YouTube23:34 23-Sep-24
Judge will hear a Florida abortion amendment dispute WUSF Public Media18:05 23-Sep-24
Ron DeSantis says Florida’s sex ed classes can’t mention anatomy or contraceptives LGBTQ Nation14:28 23-Sep-24
Will the Fight for Abortion Care Help Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Win in Florida? Elle14:28 23-Sep-24
Judge wants Florida doctor to face $10K fine for performing abortions Creative Loafing Tampa Bay11:15 23-Sep-24
Judge wants doctor to face $10K fine for abortions performed at Orlando clinic Orlando Weekly10:58 23-Sep-24
Vote No on 4 stated on September 10, 2024 in a TV ad : “Unlike other amendments, Amendment 4 has no definitions. …… PolitiFact09:59 23-Sep-24

      
            
      
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About our Florida Abortion Rights news

Latest news on abortion in Florida, covering the 6-week and 15-week bans, legal challenges, constitutional amendments, protests, and the impact on women's reproductive rights in the Sunshine State.

Abortion in Florida has been a contentious issue, with recent legislation restricting access to the procedure. In April 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis signed a 15-week abortion ban into law, and in April 2023, he signed a 6-week ban, set to take effect on May 1, 2024. These laws have faced legal challenges from organizations like Planned Parenthood and the ACLU.

On 1 April 2024, the Florida Supreme Court upheld the 15-week ban and overturned its previous ruling that the state constitution protected the right to abortion. This decision paved the way for the 6-week ban to take effect. However, in November 2024, voters will have the opportunity to vote on Amendment 4, which would provide a constitutional right to abortion before fetal viability.

Abortion rights protests have taken place across Florida, with demonstrations in Tallahassee, Miami, Tampa, and St. Petersburg following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade in 2022. Activists and healthcare providers have expressed concern about the impact of abortion restrictions on women's health and autonomy.

Florida has a long history of abortion-related legislation and legal battles. In 1989 and 2017, the state Supreme Court ruled that the constitution protected the right to abortion. However, the recent shift in the court's composition has led to a reversal of this precedent. The number of abortion clinics in the state has also declined over the years, with many counties lacking access to abortion services.

As the debate over abortion rights continues in Florida, this NewsNow feed aims to provide comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the latest developments. From legislative changes and court rulings to protests and personal stories, we strive to keep our readers informed about this critical issue affecting women's reproductive health and rights in the state.

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