abortion

A Florida appeals court rules that a law allowing minors to have abortions without a parent's consent is unconstitutional.

The ruling came as the appeals court rejected a request by a 17-year-old girl to have an abortion without parental consent.

Listen: A bill that requires public school students to watch two videos on fetal development from conception until birth passed the Florida House Wednesday.  Opponents of the bill say it may be used for indoctrination. ...

Wastewater released into Manatee River A buildup in Bradenton’s troubled wastewater treatment system forced the release of thousands of gallons of partially treated sewage into the Manatee River. Impacts of Trump’s executive orders on Floridians President Trump...

Pinellas NOW and other groups organized the rally on the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

Pollution is still happening in Sarasota Bay and in Manatee County. A conservation group may be short come the fundraising deadline.