On Saturday, April 5, 2025, the city is hosting its first-ever Cannabis Carnival, an informative event that brings together cannabis enthusiasts, industry leaders, and anyone curious about medical marijuana. 📅 Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM 📍 Location: Embassy Suites, 1601 Belvedere Rd, West Palm Beach, FL Event Highlights Free Medical Marijuana … [Read more...] about West Palm Beach Gets Its First-Ever Cannabis Carnival—And It’s a Game Changer
Florida
Florida bill could simplify medical marijuana card process, allow home growing
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. -- It could soon be a lot easier to get medical marijuana cards in Florida. State Representative Alex Andrade is sponsoring a bill that would make changes to the state's medical marijuana industry. The bill was filed last month and would allow anyone who has a marijuana card over the age of 21 to grow the plant at home. It would also change the renewal … [Read more...] about Florida bill could simplify medical marijuana card process, allow home growing
Florida Republican lawmakers are going green for marijuana
ORLANDO, Fla. — Some Florida Republican lawmakers are looking to expand access to medical marijuana and even recreational marijuana. Nearly 56% of Floridians voted yes to legalizing recreational marijuana in the last election, but it wasn’t enough to pass. Two proposals filed in the state legislature for the upcoming session would allow home growth for medical marijuana, and … [Read more...] about Florida Republican lawmakers are going green for marijuana
Veterans Cannabis Care (VCC) Expands Mission to Serve Veterans in Need
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
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
