On Nov. 5, Florida residents won’t just be voting for president. They will also be deciding whether to legalize recreational marijuana, expand abortion protections and more. They each would need 60% of the vote to pass.

The hot topic of legalizing recreational marijuana has prompted lots of discussion and misinformation. State Representative Grif Griffitts addressed some of the misconceptions. “It does not allow you to grow it at home and it has to be purchased through licensed dispensaries or those folks who have the medical marijuana

This election season, the two most expensive ballot initiatives in the country are in Florida. Supporters of the campaigns to expand abortion access and to legalize recreational marijuana have contributed more than $178 million since summer 2022.

Florida voters will get the chance to vote on six amendments in the upcoming election. We break down what each amendment is.

Take a look at past stories that WPTV has aired over the last few months on recreational marijuana, abortion and read the full text of the six amendments on the ballot.

Public opinion on Florida marijuana Amendment 3 is divided as voters weigh legalization's economic benefits against public safety concerns.

Enshrining abortion rights in Florida’s constitution and allowing the use of recreational marijuana are two of six amendments on the ballot this year. Both, so far, have the support of the majority of Florida voters if recent amendment polls are to be believed.