Jesse SchecknerSeptember 2, 2021
7min1877
The proposed bill would end the nearly century-old federal prohibition of marijuana.
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Jesse SchecknerSeptember 2, 2021
Jacob OglesSeptember 1, 20214min1323
Republicans called Fried 'an incompetent mess' for failing to file her Form 6 on time.
Jacob OglesAugust 31, 2021
5min1972
She picked up a mortgage while her assets from Ignite Holdings went down.
Jacob OglesJune 13, 2021
5min5326
The development comes as further scrutiny falls on the potential First Gentleman.
Peter SchorschMay 14, 2021
14min7070
Victim blaming. Hobnobbing with scandalous figures. Is Fried dooming herself before it even begins?
Jacob OglesNovember 17, 20204min3470
The deal allowed Agriculture Commissioner to pull a loan to improve the property.
Peter SchorschJune 23, 2020
14min3620
Public office doesn't automatically shield her from being a private victim.
Drew WilsonOctober 15, 2018
5min414
Lehigh Acres Republican state Rep. Matt Caldwell reeled in another $277,000 for his bid to succeed Adam Putnam as Agriculture Commissioner, but Democratic nominee Nikki Fried kept it competitive with a $218,000 haul for the first week of October. Nearly $97,000 of the fresh receipts reported by Caldwell were deposited in his campaign account, with […]
Drew WilsonSeptember 12, 2018
4min422
From Margaritaville to Cheeseburger in Paradise restaurants and Land Shark Lager, Jimmy Buffett is one of the most merchandised musical acts outside of K.I.S.S. or The Red Rocker. That trend continues with the announcement of a new partnership with medical marijuana company Surterra, which will be the exclusive vendor of Buffett’s newest creation: Coral Reefer. […]
Jacob OglesAugust 20, 2018
6min1704
Wells Fargo closed down campaign accounts for Agriculture Commissioner candidate Nikki Fried after finding out she supported legalizing medical marijuana and accepted money from players in the industry. The Fort Lauderdale Democrat plans to address the bank’s “arbitrary, unprecedented action” at a Tallahassee news conference at the Capitol Monday morning. The bank first started inquiring about […]