Marijuana

‘Largest drug offload’ in U.S. Coast Guard history includes cocaine found in ‘many’ vessels from Venezuela, feds say

The U.S. Coast Guard celebrated a “historic milestone” after crews unloaded over 76,140 pounds of illegal drugs -- most of it cocaine -- that the feds planned to investigate and destroy.

Broward deputies arrest fugitive accused of narcotrafficking

Broward Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a 33-year-old fugitive who is a convicted felon with a pending drug trafficking case.

‘We are really excited’: Marijuana industry pushes for legalization in Florida

Back in 2016, more than 70% of Florida voters approved making medical marijuana legal. In November, voters will have to decide if recreational marijuana use should be legal too.

On a roll: Marijuana legalization supporters have more than enough signatures to get on FL ballot

Supporters of making marijuana legal in Florida now have overwhelmingly more than enough petition signatures to get it on the November ballot — pending a decision by the state supreme court.

Study shows marijuana increases risk of schizophrenia

New data is showing that young men who use marijuana may have a higher risk of developing schizophrenia.

Florida to allow more medical marijuana operators

Officials with the Florida Department of Health State are moving forward with the process to grant 22 more state licenses for medical marijuana operators.

1 in 4 Floridians have a more relaxed view towards marijuana, survey finds

According to a new poll conducted by Recovery.org, a provider of addiction recovery resources, 1 in 4 (24%) Floridians say they now have a more relaxed view towards recreational marijuana use after experiencing a year under lockdown orders.

Customs: U.S. marijuana hidden in cereal boxes to be sent to Guyana

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Miami International Airport reported recently finding marijuana that was destined for Guyana.

Miami burglary crew with appetite for luxury preys on flashy social media users

On Instagram, Aroldis Chapman shows off his love of luxury watches. The Cuban baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees, who is earning a $15 million base salary this year, also likes thick gold chains and big diamond earrings. Detectives said a crew of burglars who preyed on flashy social media users was preparing to target him.