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Nearly 30% of Florida women don’t know what the state’s abortion restrictions are, says survey

Despite the gaps in knowledge, 72% of women surveyed responded that they think abortion should be legal in all or most cases.

By Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix

Florida’s six-week abortion ban went into effect three months ago, but 29% of women remain unsure about the legality of abortion in the state, according to a new survey from KFF, a health policy research and news organization. Knowledge about Florida’s abortion restrictions is critical because voters will decide in November whether they want to protect access to the procedure up to viability (considered to be around 24 weeks).

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Country star Luke Bryan finds a buyer for his Florida beach house, after slashing $5 million off the asking price

Over the last couple years, country singer and "American Idol" judge Luke Bryan has been struggling to find a buyer for his…

By CL Staff

Country star Luke Bryan finds a buyer for his Florida beach house, after slashing $5 million off the asking price
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Tampa Bay's primary elections are your only chance to vote for local school boards, judges and more

Early voting for the primary election started in Hillsborough County this week and kicks off Aug. 10 in Pinellas and Pasco counties.…

By Ray Roa

An early voting site at the Seffner-Mango Branch Library in Seffner, Florida on Aug. 2, 2024.
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A rare spring cabin along 'Florida's best tubing river' is now on the market

A rural cabin that sits along one of the best tubing rivers in Florida is currently on the market. Located at 28262…

By Colin Wolf

A rare spring cabin along 'Florida's best tubing river' is now on the market
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This Florida house was HGTV’s 2024 Dream Home, now it's for sale

Every year,  television network HGTV hosts a "Dream Home" giveaway, and this time a waterfront Florida home was up for grabs. Marie…

By Colin Wolf

HGTV is giving away this Florida home on Anastasia Island, and it comes with a Mercedes
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August 15, 2024

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