Following the lead of other states Florida lawmakers want to raise the age limit on tobacco products from 18 to 21. At least 18 other states now have laws setting the minimum age for vaping at 21. In December, the federal government raised the age to buy both tobacco cigarettes and e-cigarettes to 21 nationwide, but states are passing their own laws because enforcement is usually done on the local and state level. Advocates for the industry say vaping is a safer alternative to combustible tobacco, which is now known to cause cancer and other illnesses. In 2017, 11% of high school students had used e-cigarettes. Last year, that number had risen to 27.5%