Tag Archives: Marijuana

Despite continued efforts to ban synthetic drugs, some still remain in convenience stores throughout the state.

A new University of Florida study released this week says alcohol — not marijuana — should be considered the gateway drug that can lead teens to greater drug use. UF researchers found that, of a representative sample, 72% of teens say they’ve consumed alcohol, compared to 43% who said they …

It goes by a range of names and can be found on many store shelves. WUFT-FM’s Corey Bachenheimer says synthetic marijuana may be legal, but still brings dangers and uncertainties. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/12/INTROSYNTHETICMARIJUANA.mp3]

A traffic stop has landed one man in jail on several drug charges.  A Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped 30-year-old Jeffrey Clarke for a tint violation.  The deputy smelled a strong odor of marijuana and saw a plastic bag hanging out of Clarke’s pocket.  While searching the car, deputies uncovered …

A festival celebrating hemp is back in Gainesville this year, bringing information and inspiring action in area residents. Florida Cannabis Action Network Executive Director Jodi James says Florida’s laws about marijuana are regressive. [audio:http://www.wuft.org/news/files/2011/11/James2.mp3] She says they will be encouraging people this weekend to petition lawmakers for change. Gainesville Police …

A mother and her son are being charged of intent to distribute in Levy county after neighbors reported suspicious activity. A Levy County drug task force arrested 23-year-old Robert Mathew Andrews during a transaction in which he fired 30 rounds from an assault rifle. They were distributing oxycodone pills from …