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.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Florida senators make bipartisan push for recreational marijuana: 'Amendment 3 is good for Florida'
The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3.
The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3.
Law enforcement worries legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida would encourage stoned driving
Florida voters will soon decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. While law enforcement worries it will encourage stoned driving, proponents argue it will actually make roads safer.
Florida voters will soon decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. While law enforcement worries it will encourage stoned driving, proponents argue it will actually make roads safer.
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Majority of Americans believe marijuana is less harmful than other substances, Gallup poll says
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Gallup released a new poll that shows a majority of people think marijuana causes less harm than substances like alcohol, cigarettes, and chewing tobacco.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
Florida GOP lawmaker wants to ban smoking on streets, but supports legalizing marijuana
A Florida GOP state senator who supports legalizing marijuana has floated a bill that would prohibit people from lighting up on the streets.
A Florida GOP state senator who supports legalizing marijuana has floated a bill that would prohibit people from lighting up on the streets.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
Florida man arrested after toddler ingests his marijuana cigarette: FCSO
A Florida man will not be ‘Father of the Year’, even for a day, in one sheriff’s eyes after investigators say his 15-month-old daughter ingested his marijuana and got sick.
A Florida man will not be ‘Father of the Year’, even for a day, in one sheriff’s eyes after investigators say his 15-month-old daughter ingested his marijuana and got sick.
Biden administration begins formal rulemaking process to downgrade marijuana to less dangerous drug
The Biden administration on Thursday submitted a proposal seeking to begin the formal process of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
The Biden administration on Thursday submitted a proposal seeking to begin the formal process of reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Florida abortion amendment expected to spawn fierce political battle ahead of November election
U.S. Congressional Democratic leaders met in Florida on Tuesday, in a hearing focused on the "threat to reproductive freedom" following two decisions by the state Supreme Court a day earlier.
U.S. Congressional Democratic leaders met in Florida on Tuesday, in a hearing focused on the "threat to reproductive freedom" following two decisions by the state Supreme Court a day earlier.
Florida Supreme Court approves abortion, marijuana amendments for November ballot
The Florida Supreme Court approved two proposed amendments on Monday, allowing measures on abortion and recreational marijuana to be on the November ballot.
The Florida Supreme Court approved two proposed amendments on Monday, allowing measures on abortion and recreational marijuana to be on the November ballot.