Fentanyl still deadliest drug in Florida as overall deaths decline …
Sep 13, 2024 · The number of Floridians who died from drugs last year decreased across the state, but one synthetic drug was noticeably on the rise and fentanyl is still the deadliest drug …
New Florida law ups dealing fentanyl to first-degree murder
May 20, 2022 · Florida House Bill 95 increases the penalty for trafficking methamphetamines, including fentanyl, to first-degree felony murder if the user dies.
Florida report tracks fentanyl, and 'zombie' drug use for first time
Feb 3, 2024 · Fentanyl, a prescription synthetic opioid drug that has driven a spike in overdose deaths in recent years, killed 3% fewer people, but deaths caused by fentanyl analogs — illicit …
Florida Leads the Nation in Fentanyl Seizures as New Report …
May 20, 2024 · Florida is leading the nation in fentanyl seizures—as drug interdiction efforts increase to deal with the Mexican cartels smuggling illicit substances into the state. According …
Fentanyl the biggest challenge for drugs in Florida, US, police say
Jun 5, 2024 · Since Danny Roberts' death, fentanyl-caused overdose deaths have been increasing on the Treasure Coast. Each policing agency contacted has called fentanyl a top …
A new Florida law will crack down on 'rainbow fentanyl' - WUSF
May 4, 2023 · The bill, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, establishes a three-year mandatory minimum prison sentence for people who make, sell or deliver fentanyl products …
FLORIDA PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY ALERT: FENTANYL …
Jul 8, 2022 · In 2020, more than 6,150 people died from overdoses involving fentanyl and fentanyl analogs in Florida. [1] For 2021, the latest provisional drug overdose death counts also …
Medical examiners: Fentanyl is Florida's most lethal drug among …
Dec 13, 2022 · A Florida medical examiners report released this week says 6,000 residents died of fentanyl overdoses in 2021, making it the most lethal drug across all ages and racial …
Four People Sentenced to Prison for Distributing Fentanyl
5 days ago · MIAMI – Four South Florida residents have been sentenced to federal prison for distributing fentanyl and meth. On Jan. 16, Gito St Fort, 35, of West Palm Beach, Florida, a …
Florida's new fentanyl laws expand CORE network, creates
Apr 10, 2024 · Florida’s fentanyl laws just got stronger after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the expansion of the Coordinated Opioid Response (CORE) Network from 12 to 29 counties and …