Proposed recreational marijuana amendment in Florida clears first big hurdle
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana have passed a preliminary hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot, submitting more than enough petition signatures to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review of the measure.
Backers of a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the recreational use of marijuana have passed a preliminary hurdle to get on the 2024 ballot, submitting more than enough petition signatures to trigger a Florida Supreme Court review of the measure.
Flavored cannabis marketing is criticized for targeting kids
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
As cannabis shops proliferate, concerns are growing over the packaging and marketing of flavored cannabis that critics say could entice children to partake of products labeled “mad mango,” “loud lemon” and “peach dream.”
Passenger claims marijuana candle was 'secret Santa' gift from coworker
TSA officers in Boston noticed something “a bit strange” about the candle, so they opted to take a look inside.
TSA officers in Boston noticed something “a bit strange” about the candle, so they opted to take a look inside.
FDA considers regulating cannabis compound CBD in foods, supplements over safety concerns
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
FDA is expected to announce plan soon
Florida moving forward with new rules to grant additional marijuana licenses statewide
Florida has one of the hottest markets for medical marijuana in the country and soon, business could almost double. State regulators are seemingly getting ready to issue more licenses.
Florida has one of the hottest markets for medical marijuana in the country and soon, business could almost double. State regulators are seemingly getting ready to issue more licenses.
Study: Weed smokers had more cases of emphysema, inflamed airways than some cigarette smokers
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Researchers said that they wanted to bring attention to those who may be under the misconception that smoking marijuana is somehow better for you than tobacco.
Circle K gas stations in Florida to sell medical marijuana products
Soon Floridians will be able to buy medical marijuana at the same place you fill up your gas tank.
Soon Floridians will be able to buy medical marijuana at the same place you fill up your gas tank.
Uber Eats, Leafly team up to deliver cannabis
The delivery isn't available in the U.S. just yet, but could be a sign of things to come.
The delivery isn't available in the U.S. just yet, but could be a sign of things to come.
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.