Why is marijuana illegal? How the 1933 Ybor City ax murders bolstered case to criminalize cannabis
A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.
A madman who may have been high on marijuana when he killed five members of his Ybor City family with an ax before escaping from a mental institution and eventually committing suicide set the stage for banning the use of cannabis.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
Vermont dispensaries to begin selling recreational weed
Vermont dispensaries are set to begin selling marijuana for recreational use, though only three will be ready to do so on opening weekend.
Vermont dispensaries are set to begin selling marijuana for recreational use, though only three will be ready to do so on opening weekend.
First legal mushroom dispensary in U.S. opens in Ybor City
A shop in Ybor City claims it is the first legal mushroom dispensary in the United States.
A shop in Ybor City claims it is the first legal mushroom dispensary in the United States.
More Americans smoke marijuana than cigarettes, poll finds
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
In a Gallup poll first, more Americans say they smoke pot over tobacco, while most people surveyed believe marijuana should be legalized in all states.
Florida man fired after failing drug test for medical marijuana wants his state job back
Tampa attorney Michael Minardi says his client, Samuel Ortiz-Velez, a marine combat veteran, was fired recently from his post as a Florida Department of Corrections worker for his use of legally prescribed medical marijuana to battle his PTSD.
Tampa attorney Michael Minardi says his client, Samuel Ortiz-Velez, a marine combat veteran, was fired recently from his post as a Florida Department of Corrections worker for his use of legally prescribed medical marijuana to battle his PTSD.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Feds ask judge to dismiss Florida's lawsuit seeking to allow medical marijuana patients to buy guns
After Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried filed a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that bans medical marijuana users from legally buying guns, the Biden administration asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit — arguing that firearms and marijuana use are a "dangerous" mix.
After Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried filed a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that bans medical marijuana users from legally buying guns, the Biden administration asked a federal judge to dismiss the lawsuit — arguing that firearms and marijuana use are a "dangerous" mix.
Recreational marijuana may appear on Florida ballots in 2024
Pasco County country music legends The Bellamy Brothers have partnered with Florida's largest medical marijuana provider, Trulieve, to get an amendment on the 2024 ballot that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
Pasco County country music legends The Bellamy Brothers have partnered with Florida's largest medical marijuana provider, Trulieve, to get an amendment on the 2024 ballot that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older.
Senate bill would decriminalize marijuana at the federal level
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer became the first majority leader in history to endorse cannabis legalization at the federal level.
Study: Four-year college students drink more alcohol; two-year students use pot more
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
More research is needed to understand why, but “perceptions of peer use” could be a contributing factor, researchers said.
500 pounds of weed scattered across Missouri highway after crash on 4/20
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Dozens of packages of weed were scattered across several lanes of highway.
Firefighters battle heavy smoke at medical cannabis dispensary in Clearwater
Firefighters knocked back flames coming out of a medical marijuana dispensary in Clearwater Thursday.
Firefighters knocked back flames coming out of a medical marijuana dispensary in Clearwater Thursday.
New Jersey approves 7 facilities for recreational cannabis sales
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
New Jersey regulators gave a green light Monday to seven facilities that already sell medical marijuana to also sell recreational cannabis, although it's not clear exactly when sales would begin.
‘High life’: Cannabis-infused farm listed on Airbnb
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
The Sonoma Hills Farms will offer guests a first-hand look at cannabis farming.
House passes bill to legalize marijuana at federal level, called MORE Act — what's next
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
The MORE Act, which faces strong headwinds in the Senate, would legalize marijuana nationwide, provide for expungement of certain cannabis offenses, and more.
Senate unanimously passes marijuana research bill
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Members of the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill that would cut through the red tape to more easily allow medical and scientific research into marijuana.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Cannabis compounds prevent coronavirus from entering human cells: Oregon State University study
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
According to a study from researchers at OSU, cannabis compounds show the ability to prevent the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 from entering human cells.
Family mourns former JROTC member who died after using poisoned 'spice'
More than 40 people have been hospitalized and two have died in Hillsborough County this week after using synthetic marijuana, also called spice, that appears to have been laced with some sort of poison.
More than 40 people have been hospitalized and two have died in Hillsborough County this week after using synthetic marijuana, also called spice, that appears to have been laced with some sort of poison.