As we get closer to the November elections, WPTV is examining the claims made by the groups spending millions of dollars to sway your vote. This week, a group called Smart and Safe Florida spent more than $5 million, blitzing the airwaves with four ads that make multiple claims to convince you to vote “yes” on Amendment 3, which would legalize and regulate recreational … [Read more...] about Examining the facts behind claims in Florida marijuana campaign ads
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Chamber survey shows marijuana support high, but shy of passage
Support for legalizing recreation remains high, but is still shy of the threshold needed to amend Florida’s Constitution. That’s according to a poll released by the Florida Chamber of Commerce, which found 58% of Floridians ready to support Amendment 3 on the November ballot. About 37% of those polled oppose the measure and only 5% remain undecided. In order for a proposed … [Read more...] about Chamber survey shows marijuana support high, but shy of passage
Coast Guard offloads $185 million in cocaine and marijuana on return from deployment
The crew of the U.S. Coast Guard cutter Mohawk offloaded a huge haul of cocaine and marijuana on Friday at Port Everglades that it and other agencies and service branches seized during a deployment patrolling the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean. The 13,803 pounds of cocaine and 3,736 pounds of marijuana have a total estimated street value of $185 million, the Coast Guard said … [Read more...] about Coast Guard offloads $185 million in cocaine and marijuana on return from deployment
Florida Republican Formally Opposes Marijuana Legalization Initiative
The Florida Republican Party has formally declared its opposition to a constitutional amendment ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state, saying the initiative would “benefit powerful marijuana special interests, while putting children at risk and endangering Florida’s family-friendly business and tourism climates.” Florida voters will decide on the ballot … [Read more...] about Florida Republican Formally Opposes Marijuana Legalization Initiative
Landing In Florida’s Cannabis Market: Legal Adult-Use Marijuana Could Yield $874M In 2025
With the potential legalization of adult-use marijuana under Amendment 3, Florida's cannabis market is set for a significant transformation. Florida's legal cannabis spending is projected to grow at a 12% CAGR from 2023 to 2028, with total sales expected to reach $4.5 billion by 2028, positioning Florida as the second-largest U.S. cannabis market after California. Competitive … [Read more...] about Landing In Florida’s Cannabis Market: Legal Adult-Use Marijuana Could Yield $874M In 2025
Florida’s humid summers cause enough stench; DeSantis opposes adding marijuana to the mix.
Florida is an awfully smelly place. The best description I’ve heard about being outdoors in Florida during the summer is that it’s like living inside of somebody’s mouth: It’s way too moist, and there’s something decaying in the area but you’re not quite sure where it is. So anything to make Florida smell less like one big outdoor compost heap is worth a try. For millions of … [Read more...] about Florida’s humid summers cause enough stench; DeSantis opposes adding marijuana to the mix.
Do Florida Hispanics support the marijuana and abortion amendments? What the polls say
Democrats are hoping that an explosive debate in Florida over abortion rights will drive fired-up voters to the polls this November, amid a wave of new restrictions that are limiting access to the procedure in the state and across the U.S. But for Florida’s vast and influential Hispanic electorate, it’s not clear if abortion access is going to be the winning issue that … [Read more...] about Do Florida Hispanics support the marijuana and abortion amendments? What the polls say
DeSantis Again Rips Into Marijuana Legalization, Warning November Ballot Measure Would Be ‘Not Good For Families’
Here’s what the Smart & Safe Florida marijuana legalization initiative would accomplish: Adults 21 and older could purchase and possess up to three ounces of cannabis for personal use. The cap for marijuana concentrates would be five grams. Medical cannabis dispensaries could “acquire, cultivate, process, manufacture, sell, and distribute marijuana products and marijuana … [Read more...] about DeSantis Again Rips Into Marijuana Legalization, Warning November Ballot Measure Would Be ‘Not Good For Families’
Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Approved for November 2024 Ballot
Illustration showing "now entering Florida" highway sign with marijuana leaf, relevant to political issues relating to marijuana use and legalization The Florida Supreme Court recently decided in a 5-2 ruling that it will not be preventing an adult-use cannabis initiative from appearing on this year’s ballot. Later this year, voters will voice their opinion on “Florida … [Read more...] about Florida Adult-Use Cannabis Initiative Approved for November 2024 Ballot
Undercover bust uncovers illegal psychedelics at local marijuana event
OKEECHOBEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Four people may think twice about selling psychedelics at a marijuana event. On Sunday, March 30 an event company held its second public Canna-Carnivale Marijuana event, however; before the event started the Okeechobee County Sheriff's Office had caught word that vendors were planning to sell recreational cannabinoids without medical marijuana … [Read more...] about Undercover bust uncovers illegal psychedelics at local marijuana event
