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Florida AG Ashley Moody will attempt to block constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights

In Moody’s filing Monday, she said she would detail her objections in a brief that will be submitted later.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 9, 2023October 27, 2024

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Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani files bill to prevent criminal charges for getting an abortion

Ron DeSantis falsely claimed on TV that state law currently only criminalizes abortion providers, not people who get abortions.

by McKenna Schueler October 9, 2023April 13, 2025

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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 400,000 signatures

The total reflects signatures that have been validated, not necessarily the overall number of signatures collected.

by News Service of Florida October 6, 2023October 11, 2023

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Abortion supporters and opponents clash outside Florida Supreme Court

The chants were combative in what has been one of the most divisive political issues in America for decades.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 8, 2023January 3, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to 15-week abortion ban

An attorney for the plaintiffs argued that the 2022 law violates ‘fundamental rights.’

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida September 8, 2023October 11, 2023

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Florida activists working to get abortion on the 2024 ballot have now raised nearly $5 million

Floridians Protecting Freedom just formed in April.

by News Service of Florida July 11, 2023April 2, 2024

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Supreme Court to hear case that could determine whether a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution will protect abortion rights

Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is asking the Supreme Court to back away from more than three decades of legal precedents that have said the privacy clause applies to abortion rights.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida July 10, 2023September 22, 2023

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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over $2.7 million

If the measure reaches the ballot, it would need support from at least 60 percent of voters.

by News Service of Florida June 13, 2023June 4, 2024

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In just one month, Florida activist have gathered 100,000 signatures to get abortion on the 2024 ballot

Nearly 900,000 petitions are needed to get the measure onto the 2024 ballot, with a deadline of Feb. 1, 2024.

by McKenna Schueler June 12, 2023August 15, 2024

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Florida group aims to make abortion a constitutional right

It would take millions of dollars to collect enough signatures to get the measure on the 2024 ballot.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 8, 2023September 21, 2023

Food & Drink

Elevenses Co. and Gabby Bakes host a ’90s-themed pop-up this Saturday

A portion of sales from both bakers will benefit the Tampa Bay Abortion Fund.

by Kyla Fields May 5, 2023June 6, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law

Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, called it a “devastating day for Floridians and especially for Florida’s women.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida April 14, 2023April 24, 2024

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After threats from Tallahassee, St. Pete City Council votes against funding increased abortion access

The motion failed 2-6, with Council Chair Brandi Gabbard rescinding early support.

by Arielle Stevenson April 6, 2023September 4, 2024

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Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says abortion precedents are ‘clearly erroneous’

The state also argued that decisions about abortion restrictions should be left to the Legislature.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 30, 2023August 3, 2023

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‘This is a ban. Let’s call it what it is’: Florida Senate will take up 6-week abortion proposal

“Whatever we do here today, abortions are still going to happen,” Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, said.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 29, 2023August 22, 2024

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Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban could impact St. Pete’s push to fund access for reproductive healthcare

The bill prohibits municipal funding for out-of-state care.

by Arielle Stevenson March 17, 2023July 4, 2024

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Hearing for Florida’s six-week abortion ban bill is scheduled for this week

The debate will come after lawmakers last year passed a measure to prevent abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

by News Service of Florida March 15, 2023October 22, 2023

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Florida Republicans introduce bill banning abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy

“Most people do not even know they are pregnant until after six weeks, so this six-week ban might as well be a complete ban.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 7, 2023August 3, 2023

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St. Pete approves possible $50k for increased abortion access

A reproductive rights resolution and Tampa Bay Abortion Fund allocation now head to a full council vote

by Arielle Stevenson February 24, 2023April 16, 2025

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Florida wants to cut funding for STD testing and breast cancer screenings at abortion clinics

Moody’s office asked Hinkle to vacate the injunction because the U.S. Supreme Court last year overturned the Roe v. Wade decision.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 22, 2023January 4, 2025

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Abortion Rights

Florida AG Ashley Moody will attempt to block constitutional amendment ensuring abortion rights

Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani files bill to prevent criminal charges for getting an abortion

Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over 400,000 signatures

Abortion supporters and opponents clash outside Florida Supreme Court

Florida Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to 15-week abortion ban

Florida activists working to get abortion on the 2024 ballot have now raised nearly $5 million

Supreme Court to hear case that could determine whether a privacy clause in the Florida Constitution will protect abortion rights

Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot collects over $2.7 million

In just one month, Florida activist have gathered 100,000 signatures to get abortion on the 2024 ballot

Florida group aims to make abortion a constitutional right

Elevenses Co. and Gabby Bakes host a ’90s-themed pop-up this Saturday

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban into law

After threats from Tallahassee, St. Pete City Council votes against funding increased abortion access

Office of Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody says abortion precedents are ‘clearly erroneous’

‘This is a ban. Let’s call it what it is’: Florida Senate will take up 6-week abortion proposal

Florida’s proposed six-week abortion ban could impact St. Pete’s push to fund access for reproductive healthcare

Hearing for Florida’s six-week abortion ban bill is scheduled for this week

Florida Republicans introduce bill banning abortion after 6 weeks of pregnancy

St. Pete approves possible $50k for increased abortion access

Florida wants to cut funding for STD testing and breast cancer screenings at abortion clinics