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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Florida lawmakers target hemp products by passing proposed bill in Senate

Hemp farmers and small-business owners are pushing back against Republican lawmakers’ efforts to restrict sales of euphoria-inducing products offered over-the-counter at sites such as convenience stores and CBD shops, saying the changes would force them to shutter operations in Florida.

Biden pardons thousands convicted of marijuana charges in DC, federal lands

"Criminal records for marijuana use and possession have imposed needless barriers to employment, housing, and educational opportunities," Biden said. "It’s time that we right these wrongs."

Can you travel with cannabis? Here's why you need to check the laws before the holidays

The holidays can be a stressful time, and many Americans use cannabis products to take some of the edge off this time of year, but you need to leave them at home if you plan on traveling across state lines. 

Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court

Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.