University of Florida Health doctors have begun a new study looking at the health effects of marijuana on people with HIV, including its potential as an alternative to addictive opioids.
Read More »Marijuana Law Challenged Over Black Farmer License
A lawsuit filed Friday challenges the constitutionality of part of a new state law that requires a coveted medical-marijuana license to go to a black farmer.
Read More »Morgan Challenges Medical Marijuana Smoking Ban
Orlando trial lawyer John Morgan on Thursday followed through on threats to sue the state over a smoking ban included in a new law carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
Read More »Health Officials Move Forward With Marijuana Plans
Florida health officials have laid out a new process to implement the voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana, as they attempt to meet deadlines included in the November ballot measure.
Read More »Lawmakers Poised To Pass Marijuana Compromise
House and Senate leaders might be divided on issues that forced them to return to the Capitol this week, but they’re in agreement about pot. Legislation to carry out a voter-approved constitutional amendment broadly legalizing medical marijuana is on the fast track, after Gov. Rick Scott added the issue to …
Read More »Special Legislative Session To Include Medical Marijuana
Florida legislative leaders have struck a deal about carrying out a voter-approved constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana for patients with debilitating illnesses.
Read More »Health Officials Move Ahead With Pot Process
After state lawmakers failed to act, health officials on Thursday laid out a framework for adopting regulations required by a voter-approved constitutional amendment that could make Florida one of the nation's largest medical-marijuana markets.
Read More »Management of Marijuana Operation in Alachua County Changes Hands
A Canadian-backed firm will take over management of Chestnut Hill Tree Farm, one of Florida's seven medical marijuana operators, the companies announced Wednesday.
Read More »Cannabis Compromise Won’t Allow Smoking
Florida patients may be able to vape or munch on medical-marijuana products but they almost certainly won't be allowed to light up joints or take bong hits, under a compromise being worked on by House and Senate leaders.
Read More »Healthcare, Gender-Neutral Bathrooms, Russia Among Topics Addressed At Yoho’s 4th Town Hall
Rep. Ted Yohos fourth town hall of the year Monday night was met by a rowdy, sometimes contentious crowd of constituents at Abraham Lincoln Middle School.
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