Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendment

Bradford sheriff, former Jacksonville sheriff back Florida marijuana legalization amendment

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Amendment 3, the ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana for adults in Florida, is getting support from some unexpected places.

Nat Glover, the former sheriff of Jacksonville who worked in law enforcement for 37 years, and Bradford County Sheriff Gordon Smith have both come out in support of Amendment 3 in recent days.

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Glover said legalizing recreational marijuana in Florida would put an end to the unnecessary arrest of people for simple marijuana possession and relieve the burde...

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