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Florida Approves New Dispensaries in Mulberry and DeLand
The Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use has approved new dispensing locations for GTI Florida in Mulberry and Cookies Florida in DeLand, according to their latest weekly update. The state now serves over 943,000 active qualified patients with a five-day processing time for complete applications. Have you visited any of these new dispensary locations yet?
Patients Physicians Weekly Highlights
Florida Approves New Dispensaries in Mulberry and DeLand
Florida Nears 1 Million Medical Cannabis Patients
Florida's medical marijuana program is approaching a milestone of one million registered patients, though recent state records show the rapid growth rate is beginning to slow. Patient advocates note that the state's vertically integrated licensing system continues to favor large operators, limiting the entry of smaller mom-and-pop dispensaries. With over 770 dispensary locations now open, the market remains one of the largest in the country. What changes would you like to see at your local dispensaries as the program grows?
Tallahassee Democrat
Florida Nears 1 Million Medical Cannabis Patients
OMMU Reports Over 943,000 Active Patients in Florida
The Office of Medical Marijuana Use released its weekly update, showing Florida now has 943,271 qualified patients with active ID cards. The state also approved a new Goldflower Cannabis dispensing location in Gainesville. Have you visited any new dispensaries in your area lately?
Office of Medical Marijuana Use
OMMU Reports Over 943,000 Active Patients in Florida
Court Allows Claims to Proceed in FL Medical Cannabis Dispute
A state court is allowing a cannabis care company's claims to proceed in an ongoing legal dispute over patient certification practices. The litigation involves allegations regarding telemedicine and compliance with Florida's medical marijuana statutes. This ruling marks a key step in clarifying how certification events and telehealth services can operate within the state's regulatory framework. Have you ever used telehealth services for your medical cannabis care?
West Orlando News
Court Allows Claims to Proceed in FL Medical Cannabis Dispute
Court Advances Claims in Florida Medical Cannabis Dispute
A state court is allowing claims to proceed in an ongoing legal dispute between cannabis care companies My Florida Green and Leafwell. The litigation involves allegations regarding patient certification events and compliance with Florida's medical marijuana statutes. Leafwell continues to connect patients with licensed clinicians through telemedicine and local clinics while defending its practices. Have you ever used a telemedicine service to connect with your cannabis clinician?
West Orlando News
Court Advances Claims in Florida Medical Cannabis Dispute
Guide Explains Florida's MMTC Dispensary Model
A recent educational guide breaks down how Florida's Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) operate under the state's unique licensing model. It also reminds patients that Florida does not accept out-of-state medical cards, requiring all patients to be certified by a registered Florida physician. What was your experience like when you first registered for your Florida medical card?
Veriheal
Guide Explains Florida's MMTC Dispensary Model
Florida Medical Cannabis Patient Population Nears 950,000
Florida's medical cannabis program has reached a new record of 943,271 active patients. In just one week, these patients purchased over 426 million milligrams of THC and nearly 148,500 ounces of smokable flower across 784 dispensing locations. What types of products do you find yourself relying on the most for your wellness routine?
The Marijuana Herald
Florida Medical Cannabis Patient Population Nears 950,000
Florida Approaches One Million Medical Cannabis Patients
State records show that Florida's medical cannabis program is nearing one million registered patients, maintaining its status as the country's largest medical-only market. While patient numbers continue to rise, the rate of growth has slightly slowed over the past year. What advice would you give to a new patient just joining the program?
Tallahassee.com
Florida Approaches One Million Medical Cannabis Patients
Medical Cannabis Advocate Joe Redner Passes Away at 86
Joe Redner, a prominent Florida medical cannabis advocate, has passed away at the age of 86. Drawing from his own experience with cancer, he successfully sued the state in 2018 to grow his own medicine for personal treatment. How has medical cannabis positively impacted your own health journey?
FOX 13 Tampa Bay
Medical Cannabis Advocate Joe Redner Passes Away at 86
Vireo Expands Florida Footprint with $21M Purchase
Vireo Growth has purchased a major cannabis cultivation campus in Florida for $21 million to supply its 108 dispensaries across the state. This expansion makes them the second-largest operator in Florida's medical market. Have you visited any of their dispensaries recently?
MJBizDaily
Vireo Expands Florida Footprint with $21M Purchase
New Florida Cannabis Licensees Weigh Market Exit
Following the recent issuance of 22 new medical cannabis licenses, some operators are reportedly considering selling their permits. Because these applications were filed over three years ago, current market conditions and operational costs have shifted significantly. What new dispensary brands are you hoping to see open in your neighborhood?
MJBizDaily
New Florida Cannabis Licensees Weigh Market Exit
Curaleaf Opens New Dispensary in Port Orange
Curaleaf is expanding its presence in Volusia County with a new dispensary opening in Port Orange on October 21, 2026. This addition brings the company's total retail footprint to 80 locations across Florida. Have you visited a newly opened dispensary in your area recently?
PR Newswire
Curaleaf Opens New Dispensary in Port Orange
Florida Medical Marijuana Faces Severe Headwinds
Governor Ron DeSantis has made a tough stance on medical marijuana a cornerstone of his conservative legacy in Florida. The state's medical cannabis industry is currently facing severe headwinds, including shuttered facilities and unpaid renewals.
Politico
Florida Medical Marijuana Faces Severe Headwinds
Green Thumb Opens 26th Florida Dispensary in Belleview
Green Thumb Industries has launched its 26th RISE Dispensary in Florida, located in Belleview. This expansion deepens the company's footprint in Marion County, strategically placing it near their Ocala cultivation facility, as reported by [Green Thumb Expands Florida Footprint with 26th Dispensary](https://www.munchmakers.com/news/article/green-thumb-expands-florida-footprint-with-26th-dispensary-mvd28tac). What factors do you consider most when choosing which dispensary to visit?
MunchMakers News
Green Thumb Opens 26th Florida Dispensary in Belleview
Florida Legislature Adjourns Without Cannabis Policy Reforms
The Florida legislative session has ended without enacting any new cannabis policy reforms or employment protections for medical patients. A 2026 voter initiative also failed to secure enough signatures to make the ballot. Florida remains one of the few states that has not decriminalized simple possession.
Marijuana Policy Project
Florida Legislature Adjourns Without Cannabis Policy Reforms
Free Medical Cannabis Cards for Florida Veterans Event
Veterans Cannabis Care and Grove Bags are hosting a fundraiser on November 29 in Orlando to cover the full cost of medical marijuana cards for 100 veterans. The event aims to reduce the financial barriers that prevent many veterans from accessing the state's program. Are you a veteran who has found relief through Florida's medical cannabis program?
mgmagazine.com
Free Medical Cannabis Cards for Florida Veterans Event
FL Dispensary Fights Data Privacy Lawsuit
Florida medical marijuana dispensary Sunburn Cannabis is defending itself against a data privacy lawsuit in federal court. A patient alleged the dispensary secretly shared health data with Google, but the company argues the patient consented via its website's privacy policy.
Law360
FL Dispensary Fights Data Privacy Lawsuit
Florida Medical Cannabis Patient Count Nears 1 Million
Florida's medical cannabis program is rapidly expanding, with the active patient count now approaching one million. This significant milestone is reshaping the state's market, leading to greater product variety and shifts in provider availability. Have you noticed any changes in product selection at your local dispensary lately?
Compassionate Alternative Care
Florida Medical Cannabis Patient Count Nears 1 Million
Florida Nears One Million Medical Cannabis Patients
Florida's medical cannabis program is rapidly expanding, approaching one million registered patients. This milestone highlights the growing acceptance and reliance on medical marijuana across the state.
Newsweed
Florida Nears One Million Medical Cannabis Patients
Florida May Have 3 Options to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2028
Following the failure of the 2026 adult-use legalization campaign, advocates are looking ahead to 2028 with three potential ballot options. The proposals vary in their approach to licensing and market structure.
Cannabis Business Times
Florida May Have 3 Options to Legalize Adult-Use Cannabis in 2028
Florida Issues 22 New Medical Cannabis Licenses
The Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use has finally issued 22 new medical cannabis licenses. This marks the first major expansion of licenses since the market launched in 2016, though the state's growing patient population technically warrants even more.
CRB Monitor News
Florida Issues 22 New Medical Cannabis Licenses
Florida grants 22 cannabis licenses despite judge's call to rescore
Florida awarded 22 new vertically integrated medical cannabis licenses in September 2026, despite an administrative law judge's proposal to rescore the applications. The new licensees must post $5 million bonds within 10 days.
MJBizDaily
Florida grants 22 cannabis licenses despite judge's call to rescore
Court Upholds Employer Marijuana Policies
A Florida court reinforced an employer's ability to enforce marijuana policies within a public union contract. The ruling noted that even if marijuana is rescheduled to Schedule III, it remains subject to state regulatory frameworks and is not equivalent to over-the-counter medication.
Ogletree
Court Upholds Employer Marijuana Policies
Florida 2026 Legislative Session Ends Without Hemp Ban
The Florida legislature adjourned its 2026 session in March without passing a new hemp bill, leaving Delta-8 products legal under current state regulations. The state continues to strictly enforce packaging, labeling, and age requirements for consumable hemp extracts.
OutSFL
Florida 2026 Legislative Session Ends Without Hemp Ban
Appeals Court Upholds Drug-Free Workplace Policy
A Florida appellate court reversed a trial court order that required Hillsborough County to accommodate an employee's medical marijuana use. The court upheld the employer's drug-free workplace policy and collective bargaining agreement. This ruling clarifies that Florida employers can still enforce strict drug-free policies for off-duty medical cannabis use.
Law.com
Appeals Court Upholds Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Marco Island, Florida
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Marco Island, Florida. The announcement was made in July 2026.
Newswire
Trulieve to Open Medical Cannabis Dispensary in Marco Island, Florida
Florida's Medical Marijuana Rules Enter Next Phase
Florida's medical marijuana program is transitioning from emergency rules to a permanent regulatory framework. This shift will establish more concrete compliance expectations for medical marijuana treatment centers regarding packaging, labeling, and delivery devices.
Blank Rome
Florida's Medical Marijuana Rules Enter Next Phase
Florida Officials Weigh In on Federal Rescheduling
Florida medical marijuana industry representatives are responding to the DEA's upcoming hearing on the federal rescheduling of cannabis. While direct effects may be limited, the move is expected to open new research opportunities for physicians and patients in the state.
WLRN
Florida Officials Weigh In on Federal Rescheduling
Florida Officials Weigh In on Federal Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana
Florida officials are weighing in on the potential federal rescheduling of medical marijuana. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is scheduled to hold a hearing later this month to consider the broader federal rescheduling of the drug.
Florida Phoenix
Florida Officials Weigh In on Federal Rescheduling of Medical Marijuana
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Near 8.7 Billion mg of THC in 2026
Florida medical marijuana patients purchased more than 438 million milligrams of THC and over 150,000 ounces of smokable marijuana during the mid-May 2026 reporting period. This pushes the state's 2026 totals closer to major milestones.
The Marijuana Herald
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Near 8.7 Billion mg of THC in 2026
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Near 8.7B mg of THC
Florida medical marijuana patients purchased over 438 million milligrams of THC and 150,000 ounces of smokable marijuana in a single week in May 2026. The state's medical cannabis sales continue to approach major milestones for the year.
The Marijuana Herald
Florida Medical Cannabis Sales Near 8.7B mg of THC
Trulieve Opens New Medical Dispensary in Belleview
Trulieve Cannabis Corp. announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Belleview, Florida. The location hosted a grand opening celebration in May 2026, expanding access to medical cannabis for patients in Central Florida.
PR Newswire
Trulieve Opens New Medical Dispensary in Belleview
FL Supreme Court Rejects Cannabis Signatures
The Florida Supreme Court declined to rehear Smart & Safe Florida's lawsuit regarding disqualified signatures for a 2026 adult-use legalization ballot initiative. This decision effectively ends the campaign's effort to place the measure on the November 2026 ballot.
Cannabis Business Times
FL Supreme Court Rejects Cannabis Signatures
Guide for Veterans Seeking Medical Cannabis in Florida
Florida veterans qualify for medical cannabis under the same rules as all residents, with applications and renewals completed online. While a recent bill to waive state fees for veterans did not pass, many dispensaries offer their own discounts for those with a VA ID. Have you found any local dispensaries with especially helpful veteran programs?
MMJ Health
Guide for Veterans Seeking Medical Cannabis in Florida