Florida launches 46 new probes after over 7,100 suspect marijuana petitions were verified

[#item_full_content] {p}FILE -{ }On January 20, 2026, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier launched 46 new criminal investigations after discovering that more than 7,100 allegedly fraudulent marijuana‑petition signatures submitted by circulators working for Smart & Safe Florida were nonetheless validated by state election officials, prompting a statewide probe into why the organization failed to report over 21,000 questionable petitions and whether criminal liability extends beyond the individual collectors. (FL AG James Uthmeier){ }{/p}  Read More