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Florida bill would make medical marijuana certifications good for two years

January 5, 2026January 6, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock Florida medical marijuana patients, now required to have a physician certify that they are qualified to remain in the state’s prescription program about every seven months,…

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Uthmeier wants recreational pot amendment rejected

January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts…

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Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot

November 26, 2025November 26, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock The latest effort to legalize marijuana in Florida encountered a legal setback but those behind a new amendment insist they still can qualify for the 2026…

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‘Nonsensical’: Pro-marijuana group sues DeSantis administration, again

October 31, 2025October 31, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock The group behind a statewide push to legalize recreational marijuana filed suit against the DeSantis administration Friday for allegedly slow-walking the process to put its proposed…

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DeSantis administration is interfering with new recreational pot amendment, lawsuit alleges

October 22, 2025October 22, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: Shutterstock The organizers behind an amendment to legalize marijuana in Florida contend that the administration of Gov. Ron DeSantis is interfering with their efforts to make the…

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Florida police can’t search cars just because they smell weed, court says – Orlando Weekly

October 2, 2025October 2, 2025 · Orlando, Florida Local News

Credit: via Shutterstock Pointing to laws allowing use of medical marijuana and hemp, a state appeals court Wednesday reversed course and said police officers can’t search vehicles only…

Read more Florida police can’t search cars just because they smell weed, court says – Orlando Weekly
Trulieve sues Florida GOP for defamation over ad featuring ‘Big Weed’ character

Trulieve sues Florida GOP for defamation over ad featuring ‘Big Weed’ character

October 3, 2024October 3, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Florida’s largest medical-marijuana company filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday accusing the state Republican Party of launching an “intentionally deceptive campaign” to mislead voters about a…

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Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

July 31, 2024July 31, 2024 · Cannabis

Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news …

Read more Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Trulieve adds another  million to effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida

Trulieve adds another $5 million to effort to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida

July 29, 2024July 30, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge 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.…

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Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

Why Florida medical marijuana companies are pushing so hard for recreational pot – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

May 15, 2024May 16, 2024 · Cannabis

Why Florida medical marijuana companies are pushing so hard for recreational pot – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news …

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Pot companies are pouring money into Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative

Pot companies are pouring money into Florida’s recreational marijuana initiative

April 11, 2024April 11, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Trulieve, the state’s largest medical-marijuana company, has contributed nearly $50 million to the effort to pass a constitutional amendment to authorize recreational marijuana in Florida,…

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Florida Supreme Court approves recreational pot amendment for November ballot

Florida Supreme Court approves recreational pot amendment for November ballot

April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Florida Supreme Court justices on Monday approved ballot language for a constitutional amendment that will ask Floridians in November whether they want to legalize recreational…

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Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion, recreational marijuana amendments Monday

Florida Supreme Court likely to rule on abortion, recreational marijuana amendments Monday

March 29, 2024March 30, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge The wait likely will last through the weekend. The Florida Supreme Court appears poised Monday afternoon to issue rulings about whether proposed constitutional amendments that…

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Florida lawmakers back more medical-marijuana licenses for Black farmers

Florida lawmakers back more medical-marijuana licenses for Black farmers

March 18, 2024March 18, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

click to enlarge Photo via Colin Hackley/NSF Sen. Tracie Davis, D-Jacksonville, led efforts to expand the number of medical-marijuana licenses earmarked for Black farmer. State lawmakers for the…

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Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

DeSantis said Florida will have a ‘big problem’ with weed smell if marijuana law passes – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

March 13, 2024March 17, 2024 · Cannabis

DeSantis said Florida will have a ‘big problem’ with weed smell if marijuana law passes – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news…

Read more DeSantis said Florida will have a ‘big problem’ with weed smell if marijuana law passes – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

THC caps advance in Florida House, in case recreational marijuana becomes legal – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 · Cannabis

THC caps advance in Florida House, in case recreational marijuana becomes legal – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news …

Read more THC caps advance in Florida House, in case recreational marijuana becomes legal – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Police groups oppose Florida recreational weed. Supporters say prohibition drains money – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

New Florida bill SB 94 would reduce marijuana possession penalties. What to know – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news

January 20, 2024January 20, 2024 · Cannabis

New Florida bill SB 94 would reduce marijuana possession penalties. What to know – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news …

Read more New Florida bill SB 94 would reduce marijuana possession penalties. What to know – Cannabis Business Executive – Cannabis and Marijuana industry news
Florida’s attorney general says recreational marijuana amendment is ‘misleading to voters’ | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Florida’s attorney general says recreational marijuana amendment is ‘misleading to voters’ | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 · Cannabis

click to enlarge Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people…

Read more Florida’s attorney general says recreational marijuana amendment is ‘misleading to voters’ | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
Florida’s attorney general says recreational marijuana amendment is ‘misleading to voters’ | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs medical marijuana bill allowing telehealth renewals | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection

June 27, 2023June 27, 2023 · Cannabis

click to enlarge Patients will be allowed to use telehealth to renew physician approvals for medical marijuana, under a bill signed Monday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. The bill…

Read more Florida Gov. DeSantis signs medical marijuana bill allowing telehealth renewals | Cannabis News | Orlando – Medical Marijuana Program Connection
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