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.
Florida Supreme Court rulings on abortion, recreational marijuana amendments likely Monday
The wait likely will last through the weekend.
The wait likely will last through the weekend.
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.
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.
Bill to cap THC potency in recreational marijuana products advances in Florida
As supporters wait to see if recreational marijuana will be on the ballot this November, Florida lawmakers are planning ahead.
As supporters wait to see if recreational marijuana will be on the ballot this November, Florida lawmakers are planning ahead.
Recreational marijuana initiative inches closer to making it on November ballot: Gov. DeSantis
The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida for people 21 and over is inching closer to making it on the November ballot, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
The push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida for people 21 and over is inching closer to making it on the November ballot, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
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."
"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.
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.
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.
Michigan dog attacks, nearly kills owner after being fed THC gummy
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
In Michigan, a dog's life-threatening attack on its owner unfolded after the animal ingested a THC-infused gummy.
Marijuana use among America's senior citizens rises as interest in the drug is 'reignited' today
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Health experts share warnings as people age 65+ eclipse kids and grandkids as the fastest growing demographic to use cannabis.
Binge drinking, marijuana use reached record highs in middle-aged adults, study finds
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Researchers found that binge drinking, marijuana use, and hallucinogen consumption reached record levels among adults between the ages of 35 and 50.
Health officials see increase in kids hospitalized after eating THC gummies mistaken for candy
Doctors at Tampa General Hospital and state officials are sending out a warning to parents: Make sure your kids don't think that THC gummies are just another bag of candy.
Doctors at Tampa General Hospital and state officials are sending out a warning to parents: Make sure your kids don't think that THC gummies are just another bag of candy.
475 Florida stores found illegally selling hemp products marketed to children in state operation
Last week, the state Agriculture Department found 475 stores illegally selling THC products that are marketed to kids.
Last week, the state Agriculture Department found 475 stores illegally selling THC products that are marketed to kids.
Smart & Safe campaign collects enough signatures to get recreational marijuana on the ballot
The Smart & Safe Florida campaign, funded by Trulieve, says it has collected more than one million signatures to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana in Florida.
The Smart & Safe Florida campaign, funded by Trulieve, says it has collected more than one million signatures to legalize the adult use of recreational marijuana in Florida.
Florida attorney general against proposed recreational marijuana amendment
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 and older, arguing a ballot summary would be "misleading to voters in several key respects."
Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 and older, arguing a ballot summary would be "misleading to voters in several key respects."
Mailman federally charged with delivering marijuana on assigned route
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Court documents revealed the packages were shipped from several California cities to South Carolina in 2022.
Proposal to put recreational marijuana on ballot heads to Florida Supreme Court
Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday formally submitted a proposed recreational-marijuana ballot initiative to the Florida Supreme Court — and signaled she will argue that the proposal doesn’t meet legal requirements to go before voters in 2024.
Attorney General Ashley Moody on Monday formally submitted a proposed recreational-marijuana ballot initiative to the Florida Supreme Court — and signaled she will argue that the proposal doesn’t meet legal requirements to go before voters in 2024.
Scooby doobie don't: Discarded joints are posing hazards for dogs
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Veterinarians are growing alarmed by an apparent rise in marijuana poisonings among dogs that ingest discarded joints and edibles on city sidewalks.
Man crashes truck trying to light marijuana on 'weed day'
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Kansas authorities said the man was trying to drive with his knees before he crashed into “a cement culvert, a large fence corner-post, a telephone junction box, and a utility pole.”
Legislation aimed at restricting hemp could cost Florida industry billions of dollars
Florida's budding hemp industry is worth almost $7 billion in retail sales alone, and industry experts say that's why they are sending out warnings.
Florida's budding hemp industry is worth almost $7 billion in retail sales alone, and industry experts say that's why they are sending out warnings.