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Under a new Athens ordinance, those convicted of misdemeanor marijuana offenses will pay no fines. The Athens Cannabis Ordinance passed by 77 percent with 2,000 votes. It aims to decrease the incentive for Athens police officers to enforce marijuana laws by removing the fines and court costs...

Alachua County sheriff's deputies now have the option of handing out a civil citation instead of making an arrest when they catch someone possessing 20 grams or less of marijuana. The Alachua County commission unanimously passed an ordinance allowing that on Tuesday night. Despite the...