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Florida’s ballot proposal to enshrine the right to abortion in the state constitution has failed. A law that bans most abortions after six weeks will remain in place. While a majority—about 57%—of Floridians voted in favor of the amendment, the measure did not meet the needed 60% threshold to pass.

Over the next several days, voters in 10 states will decide whether to enshrine the right to abortion in their constitutions. One of those states is here in Florida where most abortions after six weeks are currently banned. Some states just require a majority vote to pass ballot measures. In Florida, that threshold is higher

A federal judge has extended a restraining order blocking state officials from taking action against TV stations running an ad urging voters to support Amendment 4.

The anonymous hotline to give police, firefighters or EMS a way to seek help for trauma they receive on the job.

The women's group has been holding events in Manatee and Sarasota counties to encourage their peers to speak openly about why they plan to vote yes on Amendment 4.

Charles Wells, who formerly served on the Florida Supreme Court, weighed in on the abortion amendment on "The Florida Roundup."

If the amendment passes, patients will eventually need to decide whether to keep their medical marijuana card, which comes with yearly fees and requires doctor visits.

More than 850 doctors in Florida have endorsed Amendment 4 in a signed letter, while others joined Gov. Ron DeSantis this week to oppose the measure.

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Right now, Florida law bans most abortions after six weeks.