Florida's medical marijuana operators ready to light up
Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis helped quash a proposal seeking to allow recreational marijuana, state health officials announced they intend to award medical-marijuana licenses to 22 of dozens of applicants who vied for the licenses more than a year ago.
Florida Amendment 3: Recreational marijuana backers reflect on election loss
Some Florida law enforcement are cheering after voters rejected Amendment 3, which would have allowed for recreational marijuana use. However, pot proponents said the fight wasn't over.
Election 2024 results: Marijuana measures fail in 3 states
Four states had measures for marijuana use on the ballots Tuesday night. Here are the results of those votes.
Amendment 3 fails: Florida voters reject ballot initiative to legalize recreational marijuana
Florida voters rejected a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana for adults at least 21 years old and allowed them to possess up to 3 ounces of marijuana.
Final push to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida draws bipartisan support
Supporters and critics of recreational marijuana legalization are crisscrossing Florida in a final push ahead of a key vote.
Older Americans turn to marijuana for better sleep and pain relief: Here's what to know
Nearly one-quarter of adults over 50 have used cannabis in the past year, a poll found.
Florida's Amendment 3 will allow voters decide on legalization of recreational marijuana
Florida voters will weigh in on Amendment 3 this November, a proposal that would legalize recreational marijuana for adults aged 21 and older.
Florida's abortion, recreational marijuana measures pulling in big cash donations
Two controversial amendments that are slated to be on the November ballot have drawn donations to promote their causes.
Marijuana laws by state ahead of the 2024 presidential election
While marijuana remains illegal under federal law, dozens of U.S. states have legalized its use for adults. Here are the current laws depending on where you live.
Americans' perceptions of the harmfulness of marijuana have worsened, Gallup poll finds
While individuals' views on the effects of marijuana use are different, a recent survey reveals more people believe it can have a negative impact on users.
Trulieve adds $5M to recreational marijuana campaign in Florida
The medical cannabis company Trulieve has contributed another $5 million to a campaign to allow recreational marijuana in Florida, according to a newly filed finance report.
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome: Marijuana-linked condition on the rise
As marijuana use becomes more prevalent, a severe illness linked to frequent cannabis use is also on the rise.
Daily marijuana use surpasses daily drinking in US, study finds
For the first time, more Americans use marijuana daily or nearly every day than those who drink alcohol that frequently, a shift 40 years in the making as recreational pot use has become mainstream and legal in nearly half of U.S. states.
Marijuana will be rescheduled as less dangerous drug: Sources
The move would recognize the medical use of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some of the nation’s most dangerous drugs.
Marijuana: How its reclassification by the DEA could impact Americans
With U.S. drug regulators proposing to move marijuana into a different category of drugs under federal law, here's what it could mean for Americans, especially for businesses that deal with the substance.
Could legalizing recreational pot bring more crime to Florida?
One of the big questions voters might have is how legal adult-use marijuana impacts a community. Will it lead to significant health impacts? Will it make it easier for kids to get cannabis? Will it worsen crime?
Recreational marijuana in Florida: What would change if voters approve Amendment 3?
If approved, adults aged 21 and older in Florida would be permitted to purchase recreational cannabis. However, it's crucial to note that state constitutional amendments are limited to addressing a single issue at a time.
Florida voters will decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize pot in November
The Florida Supreme Court issued rulings Monday allowing the state’s voters to decide whether to protect abortion rights and legalize recreational use of marijuana.
Florida Supreme Court to rule on abortion, pot constitutional amendments
The Florida Supreme Court appears poised Monday afternoon to issue rulings about whether proposed constitutional amendments that seek to ensure abortion rights and allow recreational marijuana will go on the November ballot.
Teen use of delta-8, an unregulated marijuana alternative, is rising
Delta-8 and other similar THC-type products sold over the counter in gas stations and smoke shops are not regulated and have not been evaluated for safety.