Amendment 3 was not backed by at least 60% of Florida voters, meaning that recreational marijuana use will remain illegal in the state.

Despite receiving a majority of "yes" votes, Florida's Amendment 3 failed to pass. Here's why, how state now compares to the rest of the country.

Voters rejected legalizing recreational marijuana in the bellwether state. Here?s what it means for federal legalization and pot?s green wave.