By Jake Stofan |  Posted: Tue 6:07 PM, Apr 16, 2019 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CAPITOL NEWS SERVICE) - Legislation that would raise the age to purchase cigarettes and e-cigarettes is now ready for a vote on the House floor, but the bill is still facing opposition from cannabis advocates, Libertarian lawmakers, and even some health advocates. With one out of five teens in Florida vaping, lawmakers say the issue is now an epidemic. “Just when you thought that smoking was on the decline, the tobacco companies came up with a product that targets our youth with e-cigarettes, vaping, and Juuls with cotton candy flavors,” said Representative Jackie Toledo. To tackle the issue legislation moving in ... [Read more]