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Bill banning open containers of cannabis while driving advances

The bill would work the same way Florida law does now in banning driving with open containers of alcohol

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

The bill (HB 1003) would work the same way Florida law does now in banning driving with open containers of alcohol.

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Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot

Despite a legal setback, Smart & Safe Florida insists they still can qualify for the 2026 ballot

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida’s hemp industry

Florida’s multi-billion dollar hemp industry is in jeopardy of collapsing

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 11, 2025November 11, 2025

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Hearing kicks off in battle over Florida medical marijuana licenses

The hearing comes nearly a year after health regulators announced intent to award licenses to 22 of dozens of applicants

by Dara Kam October 21, 2025October 21, 2025

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Florida bill would protect public employees who use medical marijuana

There are exceptions if the employer can establish the use of cannabis is impairing a worker’s ability to perform their job

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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

Legislative changes have ‘fundamentally changed its definition and regulation’ and made cannabis legal to possess in multiple forms

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 2, 2025October 2, 2025

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Court sides with Florida medical marijuana patients who want to buy guns

Cannabis activists call it a a clear victory

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 22, 2025September 1, 2025

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Hemp companies call for more consistency in Florida’s definition of ‘cartoon’

State law prohibits hemp products from being ‘attractive to children’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix August 13, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida hemp industry dodges regulations on THC products, hemp-infused drinks this year

The Legislature failed to pass anything on hemp before unofficially ending the legislative session Friday

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix May 7, 2025July 30, 2025

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Florida Republicans want stricter regulations on THC beverages

Such beverages were not included in a wide-ranging 2024 measure that hemp retailers and growers strenuously opposed and which the governor vetoed

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 1, 2025August 5, 2025

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Florida Amendment 3 supporters, Gov. DeSantis continue to square off ahead of Election Day

DeSantis has pulled out all the stops to prevent the initiative from reaching the 60 percent voter approval needed

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida November 1, 2024May 2, 2025

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Trulieve CEO tours Florida to ‘set the record straight’ on Amendment 3

The company has invested more than $80 million to get Amendment 3 passed in Florida this fall

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 24, 2024May 30, 2025

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

The company accused the party of launching an ‘intentionally deceptive campaign’ to mislead voters

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida October 3, 2024July 22, 2025

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PAC aiming to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida raises $313K in a week

In all, the Smart & Safe Florida committee has raised nearly $61.5 million

by News Service of Florida July 19, 2024January 2, 2025

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Cathy Jordan, Florida’s ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis, dies at the age of 74

Jordan was known for her long-term advocacy of the plant, dating to the late 1990s

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2024July 16, 2025

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Florida hemp industry breathes temporary sigh of relief after DeSantis veto

DeSantis appeared to respond in part to warnings it would deal a blow to tens of thousands of people working in the industry

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 10, 2024April 13, 2025

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

Trulieve has contributed nearly $50 million to pass a constitutional amendment to authorize recreational marijuana in Florida

by News Service of Florida April 11, 2024February 22, 2025

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Florida lawmakers pass bill targeting hemp-based products

The bill drew an outcry from manufacturers and sellers of hemp-based products who warned it would shutter businesses and drive people to the illegal drug market

by News Service of Florida March 7, 2024June 21, 2025

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Product review: New flavors of Camino soft chews are a tasty way to buzz into 2024

Find the Kiva Confections locally at AYR Cannabis Dispensaries

by Seth Kubersky January 16, 2024July 22, 2025

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Late Black farmer’s family challenges court’s rejection of marijuana license

Family, partners argue officials were wrong to scrap his application because he died before the process was complete

by News Service of Florida August 17, 2023May 18, 2025

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Bill banning open containers of cannabis while driving advances

Marijuana amendment group confident it’ll make 2026 Florida ballot

Federal legislation could ‘devastate’ Florida’s hemp industry

Hearing kicks off in battle over Florida medical marijuana licenses

Florida bill would protect public employees who use medical marijuana

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

Court sides with Florida medical marijuana patients who want to buy guns

Hemp companies call for more consistency in Florida’s definition of ‘cartoon’

Florida hemp industry dodges regulations on THC products, hemp-infused drinks this year

Florida Republicans want stricter regulations on THC beverages

Florida Amendment 3 supporters, Gov. DeSantis continue to square off ahead of Election Day

Trulieve CEO tours Florida to ‘set the record straight’ on Amendment 3

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

PAC aiming to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida raises $313K in a week

Cathy Jordan, Florida’s ‘patron saint’ of medical cannabis, dies at the age of 74

Florida hemp industry breathes temporary sigh of relief after DeSantis veto

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

Florida lawmakers pass bill targeting hemp-based products

Product review: New flavors of Camino soft chews are a tasty way to buzz into 2024

Late Black farmer’s family challenges court’s rejection of marijuana license