Vape stores and smoke shops around the state are selling illegal marijuanatainted with toxic pesticides, according to the results of testing performed this month by two labs on dozens of joints, vapes and edibles purchased in stores from Tallahassee to Miami and online by the Herald/Times.Many of the tested items, all sold as hemp products, registered with a potency that by … [Read more...] about High potency and pesticides: Marijuana is being sold over the counter in Florida as hemp
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Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
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 proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana. With voting by mail already underway in the Nov. 5 election, the lawsuit filed by Trulieve, Inc. — which … [Read more...] about Trulieve sues Republican Party of Florida for defamation over marijuana amendment
Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
Florida Department of Children and Families As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political action committees have struggled to raise money to defeat a cannabis legalization ballot measure, the GOP executive is being accused of a new tactic—the use of taxpayer dollars instead. Most recently, a 30-second TV ad released on Oct. 28 warns about the “deadly dangers of marijuana,” with … [Read more...] about Colorado Mom Warns Florida of Cannabis Dangers Ahead of Legalization Vote
Green Dragon Closing 39 Florida Dispensaries, 17 in Colorado
Green Dragon is shutting down its cannabis cultivation and dispensary operations in Florida and Colorado amid a legal dispute with parent company Eaze, which had its assets foreclosed on by lenders in August. Green Dragon, which was acquired by the California-based cannabis delivery company in 2021, filed Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notices in both … [Read more...] about Green Dragon Closing 39 Florida Dispensaries, 17 in Colorado
Cal Thomas | The marijuana campaign
As in most presidential election years, ballot measures are usually overlooked or downplayed by the national media. One is in Florida, where a proposal to legalize cannabis to be administered by the state is on the ballot. Marijuana has been made legal in 24 states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia. On the Florida ballot is Amendment 3, which, according to … [Read more...] about Cal Thomas | The marijuana campaign
Suitcases with 114 pounds of marijuana seized before London-bound flight, officials say
A 2-year-old German Shepherd tipped off Pennsylvania airport authorities to over 100 pounds of marijuana set to fly across the Atlantic Ocean, border officials said. Fredo, a narcotics dog at the Philadelphia airport, found 114 pounds of marijuana in vacuum-sealed bags while inspecting baggage for a London-bound flight, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in an Oct. 24 news … [Read more...] about Suitcases with 114 pounds of marijuana seized before London-bound flight, officials say
Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis speaks against Amendment 3 on Thursday at Jacksonville's FOP lodge. Joining her are Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey, right, and Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper. | News4Jax Find everything you need to make informed decisions this election season, plus so much more. Sign up [...]H/T: jaxtoday.orgYou can view the whole article at this link … [Read more...] about Amendment 3 marijuana issue fires up people on both sides
Florida’s Surgeon General offers ‘spiritual’ concerns over recreational marijuana
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Less than two weeks from election night, two very different messages have emerged from those fighting for and against recreational marijuana. Amendment Three, if approved, allows those 21 and up to use cannabis products without a medical permit.In the remaining days until election night, several of Florida’s top officials are offering warnings about the … [Read more...] about Florida’s Surgeon General offers ‘spiritual’ concerns over recreational marijuana
‘Corporate cartel’: DeSantis stops in Pensacola to shoot down marijuana amendment
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Governor Ron DeSantis stopped in Pensacola Friday morning to speak out against Amendment 3. If passed, the amendment on this year’s ballot would allow people over 21 to legally use recreational marijuana. But the governor says there is more to this amendment than what voters see on the ballot. He believes it has very little to do with expanding freedom to … [Read more...] about ‘Corporate cartel’: DeSantis stops in Pensacola to shoot down marijuana amendment
90 Pounds of Cannabis Trafficked into Orlando International Airport Seized
TAC officers in the Orlando Police Department (OPD) are part of the Tactical Action Unit. TAC officers are responsible for keeping Orlando safe by making arrests, seizing guns and drugs, and more. “Thanks to the diligence and expertise of our officers, these illegal narcotics will not reach the streets of Central Florida and beyond,” OPD said about the marijuana … [Read more...] about 90 Pounds of Cannabis Trafficked into Orlando International Airport Seized
