Medical marijuana could be available to a select group of Florida patients as early as next week, after health officials gave the go-ahead for the state's first pot dispensary to begin distributing products.

The Northwest Florida operation, known as "Trulieve," is one of six dispensing organizations licensed by the state Department of Health to grow, process and distribute pot that purportedly does not get users high but is believed to alleviate life-threatening seizures.

The Republican Party released its platform on education at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this week, highlighting areas the party hopes to prioritize over the next four years. Educational policies in Florida aren't exactly perfect fits to the party's educational puzzle, but the state has been shaped by Republicans, who have tried to make education a top priority throughout the years.

President Barack Obama doubled down on his support of Congressman Patrick Murphy’s Senate bid, showcasing his backing in a new TV ad.