Articles by Joe Reedy

Florida Judge Lifts Stay on Smokable Medical Marijuana

Floridians allowed to use medical marijuana are one step closer to being able to smoke it. Leon County circuit court Judge Karen Gievers on Tuesday lifted a stay on her May 25 ruling that the Florida Legislature’s provision banning smokable …

Florida Officials Enact Few Changes for 2018 Hurricane Season

Florida’s governor and Legislature promised a dizzying array of fixes following the devastation of last year’s hurricanes. But heading into a new storm season, the state has enacted only a few changes – the largest aimed at protecting seniors in …

Florida Judge Rules State’s Smokable Medical Marijuana Ban Unconstitutional

Florida’s ban that prevents medical marijuana patients from smoking their cannabis has gone up in smoke. Leon County Circuit Court Judge Karen Gievers on Friday ruled that a state’s ban on smokable cannabis is unconstitutional. Florida’s Department of Health said …

Florida State Lifts Greek Alcohol Ban Months After Fraternity Pledge Death

Florida State University has lifted its ban on alcohol and social functions by fraternities, sororities and student organizations, months after the death of a fraternity pledge at an off-campus party. Vice President of Student Affairs Amy Hecht said the lifting …

Gov. Scott Signs Bill to Combat Florida Prescription Opioid Abuse

Gov. Rick Scott has signed Florida’s opioid legislation into law, a move seen by many as a good first step in combating a crisis that has claimed at least 16 lives a day in the Sunshine State. “What it does …

New Florida Law Requires Backup Power Sources for Nursing Homes

Gov. Rick Scott signed legislation Monday requiring backup power sources in Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities, months after the deaths of several residents from a sweltering nursing home that lost power in a hurricane. The legislation require the …

Scott Signs Bill to Combat Florida Prescription Opioid Abuse

Gov. Rick Scott on Monday signed Florida’s opioid legislation into law, a move seen by many as a good first step in combating a crisis that has claimed at least 16 lives a day in the Sunshine State. “What it …

Florida Legislature Passes Bill Targeting State Opioid Epidemic

Florida will institute prescription limits on opioids and increase funding for treatment under a bill passed by the state Legislature on Friday. The legislation to combat the state’s opioids crisis – which claims the lives of at least 16 Sunshine …

Parents of Fraternity Pledge Killed at Florida State University File Civil Suit

The parents of a Florida State University fraternity pledge who died of alcohol poisoning after a party have filed a civil suit against those who have a connection in their son’s death. Thomas and Sandra Coffey are suing Pi Kappa …

Greek System at Florida State University Remains Suspended After Frat Death

The president of Florida State University says he has no timetable yet for reinstating Greek activities on campus after they were suspended in November following the death of a fraternity pledge. John Thrasher told The Associated Press in an interview …