Legalized Marijuana Referendum Turned Down

Florida voters have rejected Amendment 3, a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. With 96% of the vote tallied, the measure fell short of the 60% approval threshold, garnering 55.8% support. Governor Ron DeSantis and other opponents criticized the amendment, claiming it would lead to unregulated marijuana use. Proponents of the measure expressed disappointment but vowed to continue working toward decriminalization and expanding access to marijuana in the state.