WWE Superstar Liv Morgan got smoked by the police ... 'cause she was busted driving with marijuana in Florida and thrown into the pokey, TMZ has confirmed. Law enforcement sources tell us .... Morgan was cruising down the street in her jeep in Sumter County Thursday night when a sheriff's deputy pulled her over after seeing her swerve across the white and yellow lines. liv … [Read more...] about WWE Superstar Liv Morgan Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Florida
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Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Port Orange in Florida
RISE Dispensaries, a rapidly growing cannabis retail chain owned by Green Thumb Industries Inc., announced that RISE Dispensary Port Orange, the company’s 14th location in Florida and 90th nationwide, will open on Dec. 15. RISE Port Orange will host a patient appreciation event on Dec. 23, with profits from the day going toward M4MM (Minorities for Medical Marijuana). “We are … [Read more...] about Green Thumb to Open RISE Dispensary Port Orange in Florida
Fort Lauderdale seller of hemp-derived CBD products says state’s recent crackdown violated its rights
Fort Lauderdale-based Just Brands LLC sells hemp-derived CBD products on its website. On Nov. 1, the company filed a lawsuit claiming the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services overstepped its bounds with recent enforcement actions. (Courtesy/Just Brands LLC) A Fort Lauderdale-based seller of hemp-derived CBD products is challenging a state agency’s order that … [Read more...] about Fort Lauderdale seller of hemp-derived CBD products says state’s recent crackdown violated its rights
Medical marijuana & gun ownership: What are your rights?
ORLANDO, Fla. — Owning a gun is legal and having a medical marijuana card in Florida is also legal, but what if you have both? Marijuana is still considered a controlled substance under federal law, so when you fill out the federal background check, a medical marijuana user will get denied if they answer the question honestly. But how you answer that question is … [Read more...] about Medical marijuana & gun ownership: What are your rights?
Florida Supreme Court questions state’s arguments against recreational pot amendment
Peppering lawyers for the state and the Florida Chamber of Commerce with questions, some Florida Supreme Court justices appeared skeptical Wednesday of arguments that the court should reject a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older. Justices have until April 1 to decide whether the proposal — bankrolled by the … [Read more...] about Florida Supreme Court questions state’s arguments against recreational pot amendment
Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Voters in 2016 passed a constitutional amendment that has allowed hundreds of thousands of Floridians to use medical marijuana. On Wednesday, the Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments about a 2024 ballot proposal that would go further by allowing recreational use of marijuana by people 21 or older. The political committee Smart & Safe Florida has … [Read more...] about Will recreational marijuana be on Florida’s ballot? Case heads to state Supreme Court
A medical marijuana operator challenges Florida’s medical marijuana fee hike
TALLAHASSEE — Arguing that a $1.33 million price tag is unjustified, a medical marijuana operator is challenging a license-renewal fee boost that came after Gov. Ron DeSantis said pot companies aren’t paying enough to conduct business in Florida. The state Department of Health in December adopted a rule creating a formula that set the license-renewal fee for medical marijuana … [Read more...] about A medical marijuana operator challenges Florida’s medical marijuana fee hike
Steve White steps down as Trulieve Cannabis president
Steve White, the president of Trulieve Cannabis Corp., is exiting the company two years after joining the multistate marijuana company through its acquisition of Harvest Health & Recreation. White’s departure has already taken effect, although he will continue as a strategic adviser to Trulieve “until his anticipated retirement at the end of this year,” according to a … [Read more...] about Steve White steps down as Trulieve Cannabis president
‘This package contains cannabis’: Man arrested with over 600g of weed, scales, firearms
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. (CBS12) — A man was arrested outside of a government building late Sunday after reportedly driving a "suspicious vehicle" around closed businesses and exhibiting "numerous indicators" that he was a drug dealer, police say. An officer was prompted to make contact around 11 p.m. and then found a loaded handgun, 647.7 grams of marijuana, 67 THC cartridges, … [Read more...] about ‘This package contains cannabis’: Man arrested with over 600g of weed, scales, firearms
Tampa police seize AR15-style rifle, over 350 grams of marijuana from 17-year-old
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 17-year-old was caught with an AR15-style rifle and over 350 grams of marijuana during a traffic stop, according to the Tampa Police Department. Officers conducted a traffic stop on North Mulberry Street on Friday after noticing the driver of the vehicle did not have a valid license. The suspect got out of the car and started walking away, ignoring the … [Read more...] about Tampa police seize AR15-style rifle, over 350 grams of marijuana from 17-year-old