Florida’s pot proposal called ‘fatally flawed’ by state attorney general
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Recreational marijuana could return to Florida ballot in 2026
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment.
In 2024, 56% of Florida voters supported legalizing recreational marijuana, but the measure fell short of the 60% needed to pass a constitutional amendment.
Marijuana amendment effort drops appeal as signature fight enters new phase
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
The dispute over 200,000 tossed petition signatures has reshaped the path for a proposed 2026 recreational marijuana amendment in Florida.
Many young adults turn to cannabis for sleep—but it may backfire
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
More than one in five young adults in the U.S. say they use cannabis or alcohol to help them fall asleep, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Marijuana-based drug eases chronic back pain in major study
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
A new study from German drugmaker Vertanical found that an experimental marijuana-based medication significantly reduced chronic back pain in 800 patients.
Video: ‘Jolly’ burglar caught on camera robbing ‘Queen of Weed’ in Florida
Florida man Zachary Jolly wasn’t feeling so jolly when deputies arrested him Sunday morning for breaking into a mobile marijuana van on Fort Myers Beach and stealing more than $7,000 worth of edibles, mushrooms and vapes.
Florida man Zachary Jolly wasn’t feeling so jolly when deputies arrested him Sunday morning for breaking into a mobile marijuana van on Fort Myers Beach and stealing more than $7,000 worth of edibles, mushrooms and vapes.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Trump is weighing whether to remove marijuana from the list of Schedule I controlled substances and make it a Schedule III drug.
Accused drug trafficker caught with 100 pounds of weed on I-4: HCSO
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
A man who is accused of trafficking marijuana was arrested on Wednesday after deputies say they found more than 100 pounds of cannabis inside the rental vehicle he was driving on I-4.
Polk County man accused of stealing more than $130K worth of weed from cannabis dispensary
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
A now former employee of a cannabis dispensary in Lake Wales was arrested after police say he stole more than 21 pounds of marijuana before his shift earlier this month.
Cannabis use could double risk of heart death, study warns
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Researchers in a new study found that cannabis use may lead to a greater risk of a heart attack and stroke.
Cannabis edibles just as dangerous to heart health as smoking marijuana, study finds
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
In a new study, researchers at UC San Francisco determined that eating edible cannabis, such as gummies, has the same impact on cardiovascular risk as smoking marijuana.
Haribo recalls candy after cannabis found in gummies, family gets sick
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Haribo has recalled bags of candy in the Netherlands after a family reported getting sick and sampling revealed cannabis in the gummies.
Grady Judd: Father, 2 teens charged in killing of Frostproof man suspected of selling marijuana on an app
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
The father of one of two teenagers accused of gunning down a Frostproof man they allegedly ordered marijuana from on an app has also been arrested.
Proposed legislation would allow medical marijuana patients to grow weed in their home
Even though recreational marijuana didn't pass in November, efforts to expand medical marijuana are now in the works. If passed, Florida Senate bill 546 would make it so patients could grow their own marijuana at home.
Even though recreational marijuana didn't pass in November, efforts to expand medical marijuana are now in the works. If passed, Florida Senate bill 546 would make it so patients could grow their own marijuana at home.
Heavy cannabis use linked to impaired working memory, new study finds
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus suggests that heavy cannabis use negatively affects working memory.
Amendment 3's biggest backer hasn't given up hope despite setbacks
Recreational marijuana was on the ballot in Florida last week, and medical marijuana dispensaries across the state were ready to welcome its passing. However, the ballot initiative fell short of 60%, disappointing over 600 retailers in the state.
Recreational marijuana was on the ballot in Florida last week, and medical marijuana dispensaries across the state were ready to welcome its passing. However, the ballot initiative fell short of 60%, disappointing over 600 retailers in the state.
Election 2024 results: Marijuana measures fail in 3 states
Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.
Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.
Trulieve CEO calls rejection of Amendment 3 'encouraging' for legislature to take up the issue
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Supporters of Florida's Amendment 3 are reacting to its rejection, including the cannabis company that led the effort to place the measure on the November ballot.
Amendment 3: Here’s what it means for Florida voters
The laws on recreational marijuana is what Amendment 3 is all about.
The laws on recreational marijuana is what Amendment 3 is all about.
Sheriff Grady Judd claims Amendment 3 is about ‘corporate greed’ during meeting with Florida’s first lady
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.
Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis spoke against Amendment 3 during a joint press conference on Tuesday.