Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at FIU about Amendment 3 (includes video story)

On Nov. 4, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in FIU’s Graham Center to speak about Amendment 3’s impact on Floridians with the hope of swaying the minds of young voters.

The proposed Amendment 3 to the state constitution aims to legalize recreational marijuana for adults 21 years and older for possession, purchase and medicinal purposes. While the measure has garnered strong support both in Florida and across. the nation, some voters including the governor, say it would cause more harm than good for Floridians.

“I don’t think [voters] will think it’s appropriate to put into the Florida constitution,” he said.

Julien Lescano is a junior majoring in digital communications and multimedia broadcasting. Born and raised in Miami, Julien has had a fond love for the world of broadcasting since he started high school, and hopes to pursue a career in political/sports journalism. He is also a lifelong soccer fan.