Florida Politics & Cannabis: A Florida grand jury report says the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” $10M from a Medicaid overbilling settlement into the Hope Florida Foundation, then funneled money toward political committees tied to the fight against a 2024 recreational marijuana ballot measure—though CBS reports no charges were filed. Drug Enforcement: In Arkansas, Ouachita County deputies seized about 20 pounds of marijuana and 18 plants in a Bearden search. Mass. Legal Cannabis Courtroom: A Massachusetts sheriff’s alleged pot “shakedown” case continues, with testimony from a former cannabis company employee about a partnership and whether a license depended on the sheriff’s favor. THC Product Crackdown: Kansas police seized about 209 pounds of kratom and large amounts of THC products from a Hays smoke shop after community tips. Retail/Facility Security: Illinois authorities investigated a bomb threat that led to an evacuation at an Ascend Wellness cannabis plant in Barry; no explosives were found. Local Policy: Clarksville, Tennessee’s planning group is pushing an ordinance to restrict future smoke/vape shops near schools, parks, and churches, aligning with state distance rules for THC/CBD products. International Drug Bust: Australia’s Strike Force Ledoc seized $1.5M in drugs in Sydney’s west, including cannabis and THC gummies, and charged two men.