medical marijuana /tags/medical-marijuana medical marijuana en-US SAąúĽĘ´«Ä± Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT Florida appeals court sides with state in challenge over marijuana petitions /law-justice/2026-01-26/florida-appeals-court-sides-with-state-in-challenge-over-marijuana-petitions Dealing a blow to supporters of a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, an appeals court has rejected a challenge to directives by Secretary of State Cord Byrd to invalidate more than 70,000 petition signatures. Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 GMT /law-justice/2026-01-26/florida-appeals-court-sides-with-state-in-challenge-over-marijuana-petitions Jim Saunders | News Service of Florida Legal pot supporters fight the invalidation of petition signatures /government-politics/2025-12-30/legal-pot-supporters-fight-the-invalidation-of-petition-signatures Backers of a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment filed a lawsuit Monday challenging directives by state elections officials that invalidated about 71,000 petition signatures. Tue, 30 Dec 2025 20:38:58 GMT /government-politics/2025-12-30/legal-pot-supporters-fight-the-invalidation-of-petition-signatures The News Service of Florida Could Amendment 3's failure boost medical marijuana in Florida? /government-politics/2024-11-08/florida-amendment-3-marijuana It could strengthen the industry as it struggles to compete with hemp-based products sold at gas stations, CBD shops and online at a fraction of the cost. Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-11-08/florida-amendment-3-marijuana Dara Kam | News Service Florida Florida medical marijuana operators form a trade association to promote pot /health/2024-03-06/florida-medical-marijuana-operators-trade-association Executive director Shamarial Roberson, an epidemiologist, says the association will advocate for “research and advancement” for medical marijuana. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:07:39 GMT /health/2024-03-06/florida-medical-marijuana-operators-trade-association Dara Kam | News Service Florida DeSantis signs medical marijuana bill giving more leeway to patients and black farmers /law-justice/2023-07-03/desantis-signs-medical-marijuana-bill-giving-more-leeway-to-patients-and-black-farmers Florida’s long battle over who can have medical marijuana licenses seems to have come to a close. Mon, 03 Jul 2023 14:30:00 GMT /law-justice/2023-07-03/desantis-signs-medical-marijuana-bill-giving-more-leeway-to-patients-and-black-farmers Adrian Andrews Moody brings pot ballot measure to Florida Supreme Court, signaling opposition /health/2023-05-16/moody-brings-pot-ballot-measure-to-florida-supreme-court-signaling-opposition In her filing, Attorney General Ashley Moody wrote “the proposed amendment fails to meet the requirements” of part of state law. Tue, 16 May 2023 18:00:00 GMT /health/2023-05-16/moody-brings-pot-ballot-measure-to-florida-supreme-court-signaling-opposition Changes to bill allay concerns of Florida hemp businesses while keeping a focus on kids /health/2023-04-21/changes-to-bill-allay-concerns-of-florida-hemp-businesses-while-keeping-a-focus-on-kids A hemp regulation bill advanced through the Senate Fiscal Policy Committee after removing a cap on THC potency levels. An advocate for hemp businesses explains why the changes are important to the industry. Fri, 21 Apr 2023 15:00:00 GMT /health/2023-04-21/changes-to-bill-allay-concerns-of-florida-hemp-businesses-while-keeping-a-focus-on-kids House panel moves forward on telehealth recertifications for medical marijuana /health/2023-03-10/house-panel-moves-forward-on-telehealth-recertifications-for-medical-marijuana Dr. Barry Gordon, a Venice-based physician who specializes in medical marijuana care, told the Health Care Regulation Subcommittee that using telehealth for renewals would benefit some of the sickest Floridians. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 21:57:06 GMT /health/2023-03-10/house-panel-moves-forward-on-telehealth-recertifications-for-medical-marijuana Judge sides with state on Black farmers medical marijuana license over deceased grower /health/2023-02-20/judge-sides-with-state-on-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-over-deceased-grower An administrative law judge rules that the Pigford license earmarked for Moton Hopkins should not go to his heirs and partners because they are not members of a "recognized class." Mon, 20 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT /health/2023-02-20/judge-sides-with-state-on-black-farmers-medical-marijuana-license-over-deceased-grower Dara Kam | The News Service of Florida As anxiety and depression increase, more Floridians turn to medical marijuana /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana In 2021, cannabis sales increased to $30 billion, 40% higher than the previous year. The United States is expected to make up 75% of global cannabis sales in 2026. Wed, 21 Dec 2022 21:00:00 GMT /health-news-florida/2022-12-21/as-anxiety-and-depression-increase-more-floridians-turn-to-medical-marijuana Reighan Sheppard - WUFT