The fight over recreational marijuana is in full swing, as Floridians weigh Amendment 3. Backers are pushing for Floridians to have the right to use marijuana for recreational purposes. Those urging Floridians to "just say no" insist the amendment runs the risk of filling the coffers of big corporations eager to cash in on state licenses.

Florida residents won’t just be voting for president. They will also be deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana–along with five other amendments. Here, we break down Amendment 3, its impacts and what Florida currently allows.

As of Sept. 6, the cannabis company had contributed $87.77 million in cash and in-kind contributions to the Smart & Safe Florida committee since 2022, a state database shows.

The event was hosted by the Capital Tiger Bay Club and moderated by veteran Capitol reporter Dara Kam of the News Service of Florida.

Former President Donald Trump said Sunday he will vote for a ballot measure in Florida that would legalize adult recreational marijuana use – a position that puts him at odds with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican leaders in the state.

Trump, a Florida resident, said he’d be voting for the amendment that would legalize recreational pot in the state for adults, even as DeSantis campaigns against it.