Nikki Fried

A Florida lawsuit challenging a federal prohibition on medical marijuana patients buying and possessing guns might have received support this week.

The vote was mostly along party lines, with two Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. The measure still must pass the House before going to the governor.

Federal laws bar certain people from buying and possessing guns, including people who use drugs illegally.. While medical marijuana is legal in Florida, its use remains against U.S. law.

A U.S. district judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and other plaintiffs that claim federal prohibitions violate the Second Amendment.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried has long championed medical marijuana, now legal in Florida. Her office also issues concealed weapons licenses. Her lawsuit cites a federal form that must be completed by people seeking to purchase guns.

The goal of the Farmer Stress Awareness Initiative is to raise awareness and promote mental health resources in the Florida farming community through an online campaign.

A USA Today Network report says Dr. Joseph Ladapo's hiring at the University of Florida was fast-tracked ahead of his appointment to surgeon general.

U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried condemn Gov. Ron DeSantis's newly appointed surgeon general, Dr. Joseph Ladapo. Both want Florida senators to deny Ladapo's confirmation.

Black farmers that were part of the Pigford class action suit must pay a fee of $146,000, more than double that paid by others. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants an investigation into the rule's intent.

Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran has recommended both districts be punished, which could include withholding funds or even removal of leaders from office.