Florida Tightens EBT Spending Rules | US News

US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 26, 2026 · 1m

Florida’s cash assistance program is getting stricter spending rules — starting soon, EBT cards won’t cover tobacco, tattoos, theme park tickets, video games, or psychic services. Governor DeSantis says this move ensures taxpayer dollars fund essentials, not luxuries or non-necessities. The policy doesn’t cut benefit amounts but blocks specific purchases, building on existing SNAP restrictions. Rollout will begin with SNAP retailers and expand to direct transaction limits, with federal approval underway. This follows recent bans on sugary drinks — part of a broader trend toward tighter…