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Jim RosicaJanuary 4, 2019

In a rebuke to lawmakers and the Rick Scott Administration that was stunning even for Tallahassee Circuit Judge Karen Gievers, she struck down the 2017 state law regulating medical marijuana, saying it conflicted with the state constitution. In the spirit of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, known for his pre-fight rhymes, Gievers opined that in Florida “the medical […]

Drew WilsonJanuary 2, 2019

The leading medical cannabis distributor in the Sunshine State is putting some new product on its shelves. Trulieve, which operates nearly two dozen Florida dispensaries from the Panhandle to South Florida, announced Wednesday that it has signed a deal with a Colorado-based company to provide edible cannabis-infused goods, disposable vaporizer cartridges, tinctures, and a varied collection of topicals to […]

Drew WilsonDecember 20, 2018

Medical marijuana company Surterra Wellness cut the ribbon on its first “Wellness Center” in Lakeland Wednesday, marking the company’s 15th dispensary in the Sunshine State. “We’re thrilled to be so warmly welcomed in by the Lakeland community at the opening of our newest Wellness Center. Polk County residents now have an education hub to come […]

Jim RosicaDecember 3, 2018

A medical marijuana provider in Florida warned customers of a data breach involving its website. AltMed, which does business as MüV, posted on its Facebook page Saturday. A customer had alerted it earlier that day that “customer information could be accessed through a search utility on (the) website. Within 10 minutes, our Information Technology staff […]

Ryan NicolDecember 3, 2018

The medical marijuana provider Trulieve Cannabis Corp. has announced a $50,000 donation to Libby’s Legacy Breast Cancer Foundation, founded in Orlando in 2007 to provide resources for those treating or attempting to prevent cancer. Libby’s Legacy provides education, mammograms and patient navigation to underserved individuals. It was named after Libby Maynard, who was lost to Stage IV breast […]

Staff ReportsNovember 29, 2018

The Florida House of Representatives on Thursday appealed a circuit judge’s decision denying it from intervening in a medical marijuana lawsuit. House general counsel Adam Tanenbaum filed the “notice of appeal” to the 1st District Court of Appeal. Tallahassee-based Circuit Judge Charles Dodson filed the written version of his decision earlier in the day, after ruling from the bench last […]

Staff ReportsNovember 19, 2018

Trulieve, the leading medical marijuana distributor in the Sunshine State, announced two weeks ago that it had entered deals to acquire California-based Leef Industries and Massachusetts-based Life Essence. On Thursday, it announced those deals had gone through. While several Florida licenses have been purchased by West Coast operations, this marks the first time a Florida licensee has […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorNovember 19, 2018

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist co-sponsored legislation aimed at reforming Veterans Affairs medical cannabis policies and practices. Crist introduced the legislation last week with U.S. Reps. Seth Moulton, Matt Gaetz, and Lou Correa to coincide with Veterans Day. The Department of Veterans Affairs Policy for Medical Cannabis Use Act amends the VA’s policy to protect a veteran’s benefits […]

Drew WilsonNovember 14, 2018

Medical marijuana company Surterra Wellness has announced it is pitching in $50,000 toward Hurricane Michael recovery efforts in the Florida Panhandle. The company said the contribution would be split up among several groups leading the charge in rebuilding the communities hardest hit by the Category 4 storm that slammed Northwest Florida a month ago. Among […]

Drew WilsonNovember 8, 2018

The leading medical marijuana distributor in the Sunshine State is setting up shop in California and Massachusetts by way of a couple major acquisitions: Leef Industries and Life Essence. Trulieve announced on Thursday that it had entered into agreements to acquire 100 percent of both companies. Before they are official, the purchases must receive regulatory […]

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Lake Mary’s team celebrates in the eighth inning of the Little League World Series Championship game against Taiwan. Florida won in eight innings 2-1. Image via AP.

State’s mellow gets harshed: Medical marijuana law again found unconstitutional

Trulieve bringing medical edibles to Florida

Surterra Wellness sets up shop in Polk County

Medical marijuana company warns of data breach

Trulieve to donate $50K to Florida breast cancer foundation

House appeals being shut out of medical marijuana case

Trulieve: Remarkable growth for Florida’s leading MMTC

Charlie Crist doubles down on medical cannabis protections for veterans

Surterra Wellness chips in for Hurricane Michael recovery

Trulieve expanding national MMJ footprint with pair of acquisitions