Ohio and Florida: Emerging Leaders in the Cannabis Industry
At the recent MJBizCon in Las Vegas, industry experts highlighted Ohio, Florida and the hemp sector as emerging powerhouses in the cannabis landscape. These markets are experiencin
Wiz Khalifa, Wizard Trees and Rick Steves support legalization in Florida
Florida could be just days away from becoming the 25th legalization state — and Amendment 3 advocates are arriving. Celebrities like rap god Wiz Khalifa, travel king Rick Steves
The fight to legalize marijuana in Florida is heating up: DeSantis is under public pressure
In Florida's heated political landscape, Gov. Ron DeSantis finds himself in the middle of a growing battle over marijuana legalization. A recent anti-marijuana advertising laws
The Best Florida Cocktail Recipes
Florida has been in the news lately, so why not stroll over to the sunshine state with some of their signature cocktails? From Flora-Bama to Key West, Florida has a long history of
Florida governor's fight against cannabis could get him in trouble
DeSantis continues to fight tooth and nail against recreational marijuana use and other ballot initiatives, and things are not going well for him. The big news this week was new ta
Trump supports legalization of marijuana in Florida, sparking national debate over cannabis policy
Donald Trump recently voiced his support for a measure that would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida, putting a surprising spin on the ongoing national debate over cannabis
Ken Griffin invests $12 million to stop recreational cannabis in Florida
Billionaire Ken Griffin recently pledged a whopping $12 million to stop the legalization of recreational cannabis in Florida, sparking controversy and debate nationwide. This move
Marijuana ban costs Florida at least $200 million a year
On November 5, Florida residents will be able to vote on whether to legalize marijuana. What's at stake? Numerous arrests for marijuana use and at least $200 million in tax rev
Public against governor in fight for marijuana legalization in Florida
The battle between the public and the governor over marijuana legalization is getting more and more chaotic, and DeSantis is NOT happy. Florida has a troubled history with marijuan
Florida residents concerned about governor's release of health information
There was a shocking surprise: the information of patients who use medical marijuana, including veterans, may have become public thanks to the governor. Florida voters have overwhe
It's official: Florida will vote on legal weed in November!
After a lengthy legal battle, the Florida Supreme Court ruled on April 1 that a cannabis legalization measure, known as Amendment 3, can appear on the state's ballot this Novem
The Florida Sheriff’s Office is halting the use of cocaine testing kits due to concerns about false positive results
The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office has stopped using a particular brand of cocaine field testing kits after more than a decade because an investigation by one of its investiga
K9 named Karma poses with an 18 pound suitcase full of weed from the broke at the Florida airport
On Monday, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO) in Orlando, Fla., posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, a photo rejoicing over a large 18-pound bust of what appears to
Beach Bud: ‘Large Amount’ of Cannabis Washes Ashore in Florida
A Florida beach was the site of some mysterious, lost treasure over the weekend. Police in Neptune Beach, a town in the northeastern corner of the state near Jacksonville, said o
Florida Advocacy Group Files Lawsuit Against Attorney General Over Challenge of 2024 Election Initiative
Florida-based advocacy group Smart & Safe Florida (SSF) has been working hard to get a 2024 cannabis legalization initiative on the ballot. Recent developments include new bri
Florida has a math problem when it comes to cannabis
The Florida Smart & Safe Recreational Cannabis Campaign has secured and verified over 1 million signatures. About 0.5% of the population has chosen to use marijuana recreation
Florida AG Files Cannabis Legalization Initiative Dispute
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody filed a challenge to a proposed voting measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state Supreme Court on Monday, arguing that the initi
Dangerous snails, carnivorous algae? Florida needs marijuana
Giant, vicious snails, hurricanes, and carnivorous algae washing up along vast stretches of coastline are just a few of the more recent problems Florida is facing. Florida is being
Supreme Court review of Florida Rec Cannabis Bill underway, AG files challenge
The Smart & Safe Florida policy committee supports the “adult personal use of marijuana” proposal, which garnered well over the 222,881 petition signatures needed
Did Florida Just Legalize Cannabis?
Did Florida Just Legalize Cannabis? For the past month, the Florida hemp industry has campaigned against a proposal to heavily regulate hemp products. Since the 2018 Farm Bill lega