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While the proposal received 57% of the vote, it wasn't enough to enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution and keeps Florida's six-week law in place.
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The proposals in Missouri and Nebraska passed by comfortable margins, and one in Alaska appeared likely to pass with about 70% of votes counted early Wednesday. -
For snakebite victims, antivenom is critical — and costly. It took more than $200,000 worth of antivenom to save one toddler’s life after he was bitten by a rattlesnake. -
The state Agency for Health Care Administration data showed that 52,753 abortions had been reported this year as of Thursday, compared to 64,918 last year. -
The national races are expected to effect to the future of health care policy, but in Florida, the microscope and money have been on Amendments 3 and 4. The ends of the campaigns are finally here. -
Studies show an association between recreational marijuana and more injuries and deaths on the road. One study suggests legalization in Florida could lead to more than 500 added traffic deaths annually.
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Each day in Florida about 100 kids are involuntarily committed for psychiatric exams under the Baker Act. That adds up to about 36,000 kids a year, and experts say something has to be done. We explore what happens when kids get committed.