Pinellas sets rules for medical marijuana in schools; others to follow
Students who are prescribed medical marijuana will soon be able to be given their medication, in smokeless form, on a school campus.
Florida farmers hope hemp becomes lucrative cash crop
Now that it's legal - again - to grow hemp in Florida, farmers are wasting no time getting plants in the ground.
High level of interest in FGCU's cannabis class
There's a packed classroom at Florida Gulf Coast University in search of higher education. The students are enrolled in FGCU's Cannabis Professional Certificate Program. It's aimed at people in the medical cannabis industry and the public who want to better understand cannabis and its effects.
School districts draft guidelines for students' medical marijuana prescriptions
Though a 2017 law legalized medical marijuana across the state, some school districts have been slow to create guidelines allowing for students to take their prescriptions. The Florida Department of Education is giving districts until Dec. 1 to draft policies on how students can take cannabis on campus.
U.S. attorney won’t pursue medical marijuana cases
Florida’s medical marijuana laws should be enough to shield the growing industry from prosecution across northern Florida.
House members hear warning about marijuana dangers
With two looming ballot proposals that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, state House leaders are going on offense on the issue.
Hemp legalization complicates narcotics enforcement
The legalization of hemp in Florida back in July has complicated the enforcement of drug laws.
Marijuana facility planned for warehouse next to rehab clinic
For 70 years, Gracepoint has helped those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse get their lives back.
State: 7% of certified doctors responsible for 56% of medical marijuana certifications
As the number of Floridians allowed to use medical marijuana continues to grow, new data shows that a relative handful of doctors have been responsible for a majority of the patients approved for pot.
Study: Growth of Florida's medical marijuana industry second in the nation
Florida's medical marijuana industry is booming. A new study says Florida ranks among the highest in the country for industry growth.
Behind the scenes at Apollo Beach's medical cannabis operation
FOX 13 News was given a rare look behind the scenes at a major medical marijuana growing operation in Apollo Beach Friday.
Two Floridians get free marijuana for life -- from the feds
In 1978, the United States started the Compassionate Investigational New Drug Program. It provides medicinal marijuana to people with serious health problems for life.
Pro-marijuana July 4th float ignites controversy
Saturday, the floats rolled down Ridgedale Road for the annual Temple Terrace July 4th parade. In the middle of it all was a float with a blunt message -- a giant medical marijuana joint.