Marijuana was a hot topic in 2024 as Floridians voted on Amendment 3, which proposed to amend Florida’s constitution to legalize recreational use for people 21 and older. The measure failed during the November general election. However, as the year came to an end, the Florida Office of Medical Marijuana Use (OMMU) reported nearly 900,000 Floridians and seasonal residents had obtained medical marijuana cards.
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