New Florida SNAP rules take effect. Here’s what you can no longer buy

A trip to the grocery store looks a lot different for millions of Florida SNAP recipients, as soda, candy, and energy drinks are now off the list. The new crackdown comes thanks to a new pilot program, which allows states to block the purchases of certain goods under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Florida is among the first states to act on that authority, targeting what officials describe as unhealthy food and beverage options