CASSELBERRY, Fla., February 11, 2025 (Newswire.com) - Veterans Cannabis Care (VCC), a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering Veterans' quality of life through access to The Florida Medical Marijuana Program, cannabis education and resources, proudly announces its commitment to expanding its programs to serve even more Veterans in need. As part of this effort, … [Read more...] about Veterans Cannabis Care (VCC) Expands Mission to Serve Veterans in Need
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Joe Gruters files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis in Florida
Currently in Florida, the only way to legally grow cannabis is to own a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, of which there are only 27 operating in the state. However, under a new legislative proposal filed in the Florida Senate on Friday, state residents who qualify as medical marijuana patients would be able to cultivate up to two cannabis plants at their residences for … [Read more...] about Joe Gruters files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical cannabis in Florida
Florida Republican files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical marijuana
Currently in Florida, the only way to legally grow cannabis is to own a Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, of which there are only 27 operating in the state. However, under a new legislative proposal filed in the Florida Senate on Friday, state residents who qualify as medical marijuana patients would be able to cultivate up to two cannabis plants at their residences for … [Read more...] about Florida Republican files bill to allow for ‘home grow’ of medical marijuana
Ron DeSantis predicts Florida Supreme Court will block marijuana amendment from ballot
A marijuana measure, which was approved by the court in April, fell short of passage in the General Election. Gov. Ron DeSantis predicted efforts to put marijuana legislation back on the ballot won’t pass muster in court. Weeks after Smart & Safe Florida launched a fresh effort to put a legalization measure on the 2026 ballot, DeSantis said he remains opposed to the new … [Read more...] about Ron DeSantis predicts Florida Supreme Court will block marijuana amendment from ballot
Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace
Florida employers should take note of new developments regarding marijuana use. First, a recent circuit court decision (which is now on appeal) held that the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) requires employers to consider reasonable accommodations for off-duty medical marijuana use. In Giambrone v. Hillsborough County (Fla. 13th Cir. Ct. Dec. 10, 2024), the employee who worked … [Read more...] about Florida HR Considerations: Marijuana in the Workplace
Trulieve to Open its 230th U.S. Cannabis Dispensary on January 31, in Palm Coast, Florida
The new location will be Trulieve’s 162nd dispensary in Florida, and their 230th nationwide. A grand opening celebration will be held Friday, January 31, beginning at 9 a.m., featuring music, specials, discounts, and opportunities to register for upcoming patient education sessions.“We are proud to expand access to medical cannabis in Flagler County with this new, convenient … [Read more...] about Trulieve to Open its 230th U.S. Cannabis Dispensary on January 31, in Palm Coast, Florida
Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
WAUCHULA, Fla. - The Hardee County Sheriff's Office says it has busted a marijuana grow house containing nearly $200,000 worth of plants, along with a "sophisticated" setup that involved stealing utilities. What did detectives seize from the grow house? What we know HCSO called the operation "elaborate," with deputies and the Florida Department of Law Enforcement seizing 194 … [Read more...] about Florida deputies bust ‘elaborate’ marijuana grow house, utility theft operation: HCSO
Florida Renews Push For Recreational Marijuana Legalization On 2026 Ballot
Tallahassee, FL - Florida’s effort to legalize recreational marijuana is back in motion as a newly revised proposal aims for the 2026 ballot, just months after a similar measure failed to secure enough voter support. On Tuesday, the Smart & Safe Florida committee, heavily funded by the state’s largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve, filed an updated proposal with the … [Read more...] about Florida Renews Push For Recreational Marijuana Legalization On 2026 Ballot
Gas up and get medical pot? Florida officials, judge nix plans
GTI in early 2023 sought approval for a dispensary located adjacent to a Circle K in St. Petersburg, but the plan was nixed by Office of Medical Marijuana Use Director Christopher Kimball. Kimball also shot down GTI’s proposals to open dispensaries located near Circle K stores in Ocala and Orlando, saying the plans did not comply with state law for a variety of reasons. In an … [Read more...] about Gas up and get medical pot? Florida officials, judge nix plans
Florida Senator wants anti-discrimination protections for medical marijuana patients
In this July 26, 2021 photo, Brianne Walker plays with her 3-year-old daughter, Jeannette, at A Place To Grow daycare in Brentwood, N.H. Walker and her family have qualified for the expanded child tax credit, part of President Joe Biden's $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. "The additional money does help alleviate the pressure," said Walker, 29, who took custody of her … [Read more...] about Florida Senator wants anti-discrimination protections for medical marijuana patients
