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‘Florida is gone’: Abortion rights advocates at St. Pete rally aren’t optimistic about the future

“We’re very disheartened with the defeat of the ballot measure but we know that doesn’t change the fact that Floridians still need abortion care.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 23, 2025March 8, 2025

“We’re very disheartened with the defeat of the ballot measure but we know that doesn’t change the fact that Floridians still need abortion care.”

Abortion-rights organizers in Florida and other states discuss failed ballot measures and what’s next

What set the counter-campaign apart in Florida was the DeSantis administration’s tactics in opposing the effort.

by Elisha Brown and Florida Phoenix December 18, 2024December 31, 2024

The job of Florida abortion funds is about to get even harder

The organizations have faced a surge in requests for help since May.

by McKenna Schueler November 11, 2024March 8, 2025

Florida abortion funds carry on despite Amendment 4 loss

The Tampa Bay Abortion Fund has pledged $401,000 to cover the costs of the procedure and travel for 739 people.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix November 8, 2024January 31, 2025

‘It was a reaction to the pregnant pigs’: Florida lawmakers recall what led to 60% threshold to pass amendments

It’s one of the toughest requirements in the nation.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 7, 2024April 16, 2025

Florida’s abortion rights amendment had widespread support in Tampa Bay counties, but failed in rural areas

Statewide, the proposal received support from 57.1 percent of voters.

by News Service of Florida November 7, 2024November 14, 2024

Florida voters reject Amendment 4, the constitutional right to abortion

The measure, titled ‘Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion,’ was spearheaded by Floridians Protecting Freedom.

by McKenna Schueler November 5, 2024November 18, 2024

The fight over Florida’s recreational pot amendment comes down to the wire

The governor has enlisted numerous state agency heads to join his crusade against the pot proposal.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida November 1, 2024April 12, 2025

Lawsuits, money and Ron DeSantis’ political battle over Florida’s abortion rights amendment

DeSantis has harnessed the full power of his administration to attack Amendment 4, taking a number of steps aimed at dooming the measure.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida October 29, 2024March 7, 2025

Florida abortion doctor fights to keep her license as DeSantis administration pushes for revocation

She performed procedures without knowing 24-hour waiting period had taken effect.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024February 25, 2025

Debate over recreational cannabis amendment gets contentious in Tampa

Florida would become the 25th state to legalize adult cannabis use.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024January 12, 2025

Court records show DeSantis’ office behind threats to broadcasters airing pro-abortion ad

Agency’s general counsel resigned in protest.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 21, 2024January 5, 2025

Tampa woman in abortion-rights ad speaks out about DeSantis administration’s threat

In the ad, Caroline describes how she had to undergo an abortion two years ago when she found out she had brain cancer.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024November 4, 2024

Federal judge blocks DeSantis admin’s threats to broadcasters over Amendment 4 ads

The temporary restraining order remains in effect until Oct. 29.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 18, 2024June 27, 2025

Lawsuit filed against DeSantis Administration over threats to broadcasters for showing abortions rights ad

“The state of Florida’s crusade against Amendment 4 is unconstitutional government interference — full stop.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix October 16, 2024November 6, 2024

Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis in fight over state-backed anti-abortion website

Critics said the site was biased against Amendment 4, which seeks to enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution.

by News Service of Florida October 11, 2024October 17, 2024

Judge refuses to block Florida’s ‘misinformation’ website on abortion amendment

Issues in the lawsuit included statements on the website such as, “Current Florida Law Protects Women, Amendment 4 Threatens Women’s Safety.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida October 1, 2024November 4, 2024

‘There’s a lot of money that’s at stake here’: DeSantis defends targeting marijuana petition workers

“People make money off the petition process. There’s an incentive to commit fraud. The Legislature tried to address it, but I don’t think that they’ve addressed it adequately.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 19, 2024October 11, 2024

‘Designed to confuse voters’: Florida Supreme Court OKs ‘impact statement’ on costs of abortion amendment

Floridians Protecting Freedom, a political committee backing the proposed amendment, contends it is politicized and misleading.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 22, 2024September 30, 2024

St. Pete’s League of Women Voters calls on community to help canvass for abortion rights

The group provides all the training and materials on ‘Yes On 4 Super Saturday.’

by Ray Roa August 21, 2024October 2, 2024