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The measure approved by Florida lawmakers is narrowly focused on single-use devices, a significant change from a plan floated earlier.

Florida has three failing grades in the annual State of Tobacco report. Among those most hurt by tobacco products are Orange County's Black residents.

E-cigarette company JUUL sent a letter to Florida lawmakers in support of measures that would further regulate nicotine products amid concerns of illegal sales of products imported from China.

Industry data show thousands of new flavored products still pouring in from China and raise questions about how to stop the flow of fruit-flavored vapes used by 1 in 10 American teens and adolescents.

Between law changes and student organizations, the county is trying to curb the usage of e-cigarettes and similar devices among middle and high school kids amid an increasing number of smoke shops.

A 2022 law allows local governments to create smoking zones and fines, enact stricter laws on butt disposal and outright bans. Cities and counties previously lacked that authority.

It's the first of thousands of cases against the e-cigarette maker to reach trial. The terms will be kept confidential until formal papers are publicly filed with the court in 30 days.

The head of the FDA's tobacco center promised to deliver a five-year strategic plan by year’s end outlining agency priorities. The FDA is responding to criticisms that its mission has been hampered by a lack of direction.

The e-cigarette maker has agreed to settle a two-year investigation by 33 states and Puerto Rico into the marketing of its vaping products, which have been blamed for a surge in teen vaping.

The U.S. federal agency said on Twitter that the stay temporarily suspends the marketing denial order while it conducts further review, but does not rescind it.