Last Squeeze🍊—4.22.2025—Lawmaker Gather Info on Unlocked FSU Doors During Shooting—DeSantis Blasts House's 'Silliness'—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—4.22.2025—Lawmaker Gather Info on Unlocked FSU Doors During Shooting—DeSantis Blasts House's 'Silliness'—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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April 22, 2025
Lawmaker Wants to Partner With FSU to Learn About Unlocked Doors During Shooting Days after Florida State University students were unable to lock a deranged gunman out of their classrooms, Democrat state Rep. Fentrice Driskell is looking to partner with the university to help...READ MORE   Attorney General James Uthmeier: "We take the safety and security […]
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House Advances Bill to Tighten Regulations of Hemp THC Products

House Advances Bill to Tighten Regulations of Hemp THC Products

Michael Costeines
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April 22, 2025
The House Commerce Committee advanced a bill Tuesday to tighten regulations of hemp consumable THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) products sold in Florida. The hemp THC packaging tends to be appealing to children, causing the change. Rep. Michelle Salzman (R-Escambia County) sponsored the bill (HB 7029). Rep. Salzman explained the bill and her reasoning to the committee. "Bad […]
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Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Hemp Crackdown Months After DeSantis's Veto

Florida Senate Unanimously Approves Hemp Crackdown Months After DeSantis's Veto

Liv Caputo
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April 9, 2025
TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill cracking down on hemp, months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year’s version and days after a Florida woman blamed delta-8 gummies for her son's death. The bill, which bans delta-8 in hemp products and imposes new restrictions on THC-infused drinks, passed the Senate Floor unanimously. […]
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Florida House Cracks Down on Hemp, Divides Republicans

Florida House Cracks Down on Hemp, Divides Republicans

Liv Caputo
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February 21, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A bill banning delta-8 and capping THC milligrams in hemp products divided House Republicans Tuesday afternoon, raising concerns about the economy and sick patients who use hemp to cope with their illnesses. "The legislature has made some mistakes," HB 1613's sponsor, Republican Rep. Tommy Gregory said Tuesday. "We've regulated marijuana instead of really focusing […]
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Roach and Family Face Threats Over His THC Cap Position

Roach and Family Face Threats Over His THC Cap Position

Jim McCool
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March 15, 2021
State Rep. Spencer Roach (R-79)  has become the latest social media meme victim because of his effort to lower the medicinal marijuana THC cap in the state. Here is a Twitter user below, taunting the Representative with his own last name, "Roach", saying, "We know where you live": pic.twitter.com/Oo2hfk3hIi — Luchaâť” (@YouKnowBunky) March 12, 2021 […]
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Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Florida Rep. Carlos G. Smith Calls 10 Percent THC Cap 'Arbitrary'

Daniel Molina
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March 10, 2021
The response has been divisive, and Florida Democrats argue that this "arbitrary" bill would be detrimental to Floridians.
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