A photograph of Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at a press conference in Coral Gables, Florida, on October 21, 2024. In the center of a raised stage, the governor stands at a microphone behind a dark blue podium featuring a prominent sign that reads "DOCTORS AGAINST AMENDMENT 4" in bold white text. The governor is dressed in a dark suit and tie. Flanking the podium on both sides is a group of approximately ten medical professionals wearing white lab coats over their clothing. Behind the gathering, six large flags are displayed in a row, alternating between the United States flag and the Florida state flag against a neutral tan wall framed by deep red curtains. The photograph is captured from the back of the room, showing the blurred silhouettes of audience members seated in rows of chairs in the foreground.

Florida budget includes $29.5 million for the Florida Pregnancy Care Network

The state program that promotes controversial anti-abortion pregnancy resource centers.

by McKenna Schueler July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

As Florida’s six-week abortion ban continues to leave pregnant people with fewer options in the Sunshine State, the state government is continuing to invest in programs aimed at intercepting people in Florida who are seeking licensed abortion providers. For the third year in a row, Florida’s state budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year includes funding […]

A daytime street view of a small community building behind a white fence and trimmed hedges. The sign is visible in the foreground, with the single-story clinic building and surrounding residential trees in the background.

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Activists have right to leaflet within five feet Clearwater abortion clinic, appeals court says

The ordinance banned all pedestrians from crossing within five feet of the clinic’s driveway, exempting emergency services and clinic staff escorting women into the building, as part of a buffer zone.

By Live Caputo / Florida PhoenixDecember 6, 2025December 6, 2025

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In the face of ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Central Florida’s Planned Parenthood clinics ‘don’t plan on going anywhere’

Planned Parenthood has one clinic location each in Orlando, Kissimmee and Lakeland, two facilities in Tampa, and 12 other locations throughout Florida.

by McKenna Schueler July 15, 2025August 10, 2025

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Florida court says law allowing minors to have abortions without parents’ consent is unconstitutional

Waiver cases reaching appeals courts are relatively rare.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 15, 2025July 6, 2025

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On anniversary of Florida’s six-week abortion ban, providers say ‘We’re still here’

By the state’s count, there were 19,198 fewer abortions in 2024 than in 2023.

by Jackie Llanos, Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix May 1, 2025July 15, 2025

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PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million

Floridians Protecting Freedom committee brought in $11,796,620 in cash from April 1-May 31.

by News Service of Florida June 11, 2024June 12, 2025

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‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot

Political insiders had largely written off Florida for Democrats in this year’s elections.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida April 3, 2024August 12, 2024

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New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal

The measure would target physicians who perform abortions, and not the women who get them.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 9, 2024March 1, 2024

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Florida budget includes $29.5 million for the Florida Pregnancy Care Network

Activists have right to leaflet within five feet Clearwater abortion clinic, appeals court says

In the face of ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ Central Florida’s Planned Parenthood clinics ‘don’t plan on going anywhere’

Florida court says law allowing minors to have abortions without parents’ consent is unconstitutional

On anniversary of Florida’s six-week abortion ban, providers say ‘We’re still here’

PAC working to enshrine abortion into Florida Constitution raises nearly $11.8 million

‘President Biden’s opening in Florida’: Democrats say abortion could affect races up and down November ballot

New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal

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