/tags/florida-supreme-court Florida Supreme Court en-US WLRN Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-08-26/florida-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-an-execution-of-a-dozier-school-for-boys-victim The Supreme Court decision rejected a series of arguments, including claims related to abuse Cole suffered as a teenager at the state’s notorious Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna. Mon, 26 Aug 2024 15:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2024-08-26/florida-supreme-court-refuses-to-block-an-execution-of-a-dozier-school-for-boys-victim Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2024-04-10/sen-rick-scott-abortion-position-florida-ballot-supreme-court-ruling The senator says he opposes Florida's abortion ballot initiative, but he agrees with former President Donald Trump's stance on leaving abortion laws up to individual states. Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-10/sen-rick-scott-abortion-position-florida-ballot-supreme-court-ruling Stephany Matat | The Associated Press /law-justice/2024-04-09/abortion-florida-november-ballot-legal-fights Three Florida Supreme Court justices contend if voters approve a November ballot measure that would enshrine abortion rights in the state Constitution, it likely would not end legal battles about the issue. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 13:39:19 GMT /law-justice/2024-04-09/abortion-florida-november-ballot-legal-fights Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida /health/2024-04-09/abortion-ban-florida-latin-america With the Florida Supreme Court upholding the state’s new restrictive abortion ban, pregnant women in Florida, especially those in South Florida, may soon head to countries in Latin America, where several countries have legalized the procedure, a reproductive health expert told WLRN on Friday. Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health/2024-04-09/abortion-ban-florida-latin-america Helen Acevedo, Sergio R. Bustos /law-justice/2024-04-08/fpl-rate-fight-goes-back-to-the-state-supreme-court A battle about a 2021 settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light has returned to the state Supreme Court. Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:09:52 GMT /law-justice/2024-04-08/fpl-rate-fight-goes-back-to-the-state-supreme-court Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida /health/2024-04-04/florida-abortion-ban-nearest-clinics People from Florida will have to travel farther, with the nearest clinic to offer abortion later in pregnancy without a three-day wait in Virginia. And it's not only Florida residents who will be affected. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:17:07 GMT /health/2024-04-04/florida-abortion-ban-nearest-clinics Associated Press /government-politics/2024-04-01/range-of-reactions-to-florida-supreme-court-upholding-15-week-abortion-ban-ballot-language-approval Reactions to the Florida Supreme Court’s rulings included a range of opinion, from anti-abortion activists to pro-choice groups, from around the state. Mon, 01 Apr 2024 23:17:48 GMT /government-politics/2024-04-01/range-of-reactions-to-florida-supreme-court-upholding-15-week-abortion-ban-ballot-language-approval WLRN News Staff /law-justice/2024-03-29/florida-supreme-court-abortion-pot While one amendment seeks to ensure abortion rights, the other would allow adults 21 or older to use recreational marijuana in the state. Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:09:52 GMT /law-justice/2024-03-29/florida-supreme-court-abortion-pot News Service of Florida /law-justice/2024-02-06/florida-supreme-court-abortion-rights-ballot-language Justices will determine whether voters will get the opportunity to decide constitutional limits on abortion in the state. Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:36:26 GMT /law-justice/2024-02-06/florida-supreme-court-abortion-rights-ballot-language Cathy Carter /government-politics/2023-12-28/florida-legal-issues-2024 Some of the cases that will go before the state Supreme Court involve ballot referendums, with issues including abortion and marijuana. The court will also hear a challenge over a new redistricting map. Thu, 28 Dec 2023 14:55:16 GMT /government-politics/2023-12-28/florida-legal-issues-2024 Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida