Medical marijuana coming to Circle K gas stations in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Marijuana could be coming to a Circle K gas station near you, but only if you have a valid Florida medical marijuana card. Green Thumb Industries, a Chicago-based cannabis company, announced its new partnership with one of the nation's largest convenience store chains, Circle K, on Wednesday. The company said it will begin leasing space from ten of Circle K's 600 Florida locations to test out the concept in 2023. New medical marijuana rules in effect for Florida patients The 'RISE Express' stores – named after the company's RISE dispensary chain – will have a separate entrance from the convenience store and feature smokable 'flower', pre-rolled joints, gummies and vapes.