abortion rights

Teacher unions vs DeSantis Florida’s largest union for teachers said yesterday that they are filing a lawsuit in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing a bill one day earlier. They say the law will make...

LISTEN: Abortion rights in Florida This morning a new coalition is launching a ballot initiative campaign that would let Floridians vote to protect their personal medical decisions, including their right to abortion procedures. The group...

Florida abortion ban Florida’s new ban on abortions at six weeks has not gone into effect yet, but there’s already a lot of concern from women’s rights groups. LGBTQ rights Two bills targeting the LGBTQ...

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, April 14th, 2023

Listen: Last week, the state Senate passed a bill banning most abortions after six weeks. In response, a nonprofit raised awareness at the Florida capitol about money that’s available for Floridians seeking abortions from out-of-state...

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Friday, March 31st, 2023

Permitless carry in Florida The Florida Senate will deliver a final vote today on permitless carry, a controversial bill allowing Floridians to possess a concealed weapon in public without a license – or training. The...

New Florida abortion bill Tomorrow a panel in the Florida House is scheduled to take up a bill that seeks to prevent abortions after six weeks of pregnancy. The Healthcare Regulation Subcommittee will hold the...

Castor wins Tampa election Tampa Mayor Jane Castor easily won reelection yesterday. But 20% of valid votes went to write-in candidate, Belinda Noah. In City Council races, some Castor allies didn’t fare well. Incumbent Bill...

the FDA approved U.S, pharmacies to fill prescriptions for abortion pills for home-based, self-managed abortions, but not in Florida where doing so is a crime. Meanwhile, anti-abortion forces are organizing protests outside the pharmacy chains...

Abortion rights advocates are urging Florida voters to reject all but one of the state Supreme Court justices on the ballot this year 

Five Florida Supreme Court Justices are on the ballot in November. Some voters believe only one is worth keeping on the court. We dive into why with attorneys Laura Lawson and Sean Shaw.