'I'm not willing to give up yet': Florida abortion clinic owner vows to stay open despite 6-week-ban
by KIFI
KIFI— By Angela Rozier Click here for updates on this story FORT PIERCE, Florida (WPBF) — The phones at “A Woman’s World Medical Center” in Fort Pierce continue to ring even though the abortion law in the state of Florida has changed. Florida’s ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy is now in effect.
WRIC—Opposing organizations speak on Florida women traveling to Virginia after 6-week abortion ban. According to data from the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood (VLPP), out-of-state abortion patients made up 2% of the total patient population in the Commonwealth in 2022. On April 30, that number grew to 20% of VLPP abortion patients and on May 1, the number went up to 30%.
The Independent—New Kansas abortion clinic will open to help meet demand from restrictive neighboring states. A new abortion clinic is going to open in southeast Kansas this fall, bolstering the state’s role as a regional hub for reproductive health services since the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade
WCCB Charlotte—Judge Says South Carolina Can Enforce 6-Week Abortion Ban Amid Dispute Over When A Heartbeat Begins. A state judge has ruled that South Carolina can continue to enforce a ban on nearly all abortions around six weeks after conception as an appeal continues on what exactly defines a heartbeat under the law.