Florida, Abortion
Florida doctor faces $10,000 fine, reprimand for not complying with abortion waiting period
An administrative law judge said an Orlando physician should face a $10,000 fine and a reprimand after she did not comply in 2022 with a law requiring 24-hour waiting periods before abortions can
Florida tells doctors abortions to save a woman’s life do not violate new state ban
The state issued a “provider alert” that also told doctors that failing to provide “life-saving treatment” to pregnant woman could constitute medical malpractice.
Florida warns physicians abortions must be given ‘at any stage’ to save life and health
Florida health officials told physicians Thursday that abortion is permitted “at any stage in pregnancy” to save the life and health of the mother, and regulatory action will be taken against any providers who don’t offer that care.
Florida Healthcare Agency To Be Sued Over Abortion TV Ad
Florida's ACLU announced it is preparing to sue the state Agency for Health Care Administration, accusing it of misusing public funds to influence voters on abortion, according to ABC Action News. The Florida branch of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)'s legal team discussed the upcoming lawsuit in a virtual press conference on September 11.
Judge urges Florida to fine doctor over abortions performed at Orlando clinic
Case stems from 193 abortions Dr. Candace Sue Cooley performed at the Center of Orlando for Women during two-week period right after waiting-period law took effect.
Florida says abortions allowed at 'any stage in pregnancy' to save life, health of mother
But advocates for Amendment 4, the abortion rights measure on the ballot this November, say the clarification doesn't do enough.
Panthers open first training camp in new facility
Florida Sees Drop in People Quitting Jobs as 'Genuine Fear' Takes Hold
From mid-2023 to mid-2024, there's a been a substantial decrease in employees quitting their jobs in the Sunshine State.
Two dozen Florida school students arrested after allegedly making threats since start of academic year
Polk County, Florida, law enforcement and school administrators are working together to hold students who make threats to ...
DeSantis: The Feds Are Not Cooperating With Florida's Investigation Of Second Trump Assassination Attempt
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) tells FOX News host Laura Ingraham the federal government has not been cooperative with the state of ...
Woman sues Florida sheriff after mistaken arrest lands her in jail on Christmas
A Texas woman is suing a Florida sheriff after she says a mistaken arrest made her miss her family's Christmas in 2022 and ...
Florida Python Challenge winner removes 20 Burmese pythons to earn $10,000 prize; novice hunter catches longest snake
Ronald Kiger, who caught 20 Burmese pythons, won $10,000. Donna Kalil got a $2,500 prize for catching 19 snakes.
Florida dad scares off alleged peeping Tom with a baseball bat caught on camera: 'I got something for you'
A would-be peeping Tom got more than he bargained for and was caught on camera when a Florida dad chased him off the family ...
Deputy, a dad of 5 and ‘source of inspiration,’ dies in crash after work, Florida cops say
Darell Brown, a 40-year-old husband and father of five, had a “compassionate spirit,” Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad ...
Florida couple accused of child abuse arrested in Camden County
Nikolas and Helen Harris pleaded guilty and have been sentenced to five years of supervised probation. OSAGE BEACH, Mo. — A ...
Florida sheriff posts mug shot of 11-year-old charged in fake school shooting threat
Frustrated with a recent string of false school shooting threats, a Florida sheriff released a mugshot of an 11-year-old who ...