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Flagler deputies swarm ‘drug house’ trailer, arrest man inside after SWAT standoff

Flagler County deputies swarmed a “drug house” in Bunnell on Friday that was set up at a trailer, arresting the man who lived there, according to the sheriff’s office.

Florida deputy, trooper with DEA ties involved in drugs, FBI says

The FBI has arrested two Florida law enforcement officers on charges of involvement with illegal drugs after both had worked together on a Drug Enforcement Administration task force.

Man accused of trying to smuggle 38 pounds of suspected meth through Orlando airport

Drug Enforcement Agency officials said that on Sunday morning, a drug-detection canine reacted to one of the bags coming in from a recently-arrived Los Angeles flight at MCO.

Palm Bay councilman Pete Filiberto accused of DUI, carrying cocaine in shoe

Palm Bay City Council Member Pete Filiberto was arrested on charges of riding his motorcycle while impaired and carrying 10 grams of cocaine in his shoe, court records show.

Flagler County school district considers putting Narcan in schools

The Flagler County school district may become the second district in the state to give Narcan to its staff and nurses to administer to students.

‘We’re finding fentanyl mixed into almost every single drug out there,’ Orange County sheriff says

Orange County Sheriff John Mina said they are finding fentanyl in just about every type of street drug now, including cannabis.

Gov. DeSantis proposes pharmaceutical transparency in face of rising drug costs

Plan to import cheaper drugs still in stasis, DeSantis says

Oviedo woman accused of stealing more than $27K in forged checks from parents to fund drug ring

An Oviedo woman was arrested after she took more than $27,000 in forged checks from her parents in November, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

As legal pot grows, more kids sickened by edibles at home

A new U.S. study finds that reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana-laced treats rose sharply as pot became legal in more places.

‘Smells like a dead skunk’: Mount Dora calls on state legislators after complaints over marijuana plant

The Mount Dora city council passed a measure Tuesday evening calling for the state legislature to further regulate medical marijuana cultivation sites.

Accused fentanyl dealer ‘Red Eye’ arrested after overdose death in Daytona Beach

An accused drug dealer was arrested Tuesday after officers found a man dead from an apparent drug overdose, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

WNBA star Brittney Griner released in US-Russia prisoner swap

Basketball star Brittney Griner has been released by Russia in a 1-for-1 prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to CBS News.

Demand for Ozempic and Wegovy has skyrocketed. How did these drugs get so popular for weight loss and why is there a shortage?

Doctors say these drugs are highly effective for weight loss — and now, there's a shortage.

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Sexual predator accused of assaulting missing Seminole County teen, giving her drugs

A 59-year-old registered sex offender was arrested Monday after he took in a 16-year-old runaway in Seminole County and was accused of sexually assaulting her, police said.

Sexual predator accused of picking up missing Seminole County teen at gas station

A 59-year-old registered sex offender was arrested Monday after he took in a 16-year-old runaway in Seminole County and was accused of sexually assaulting her, police said.

Caterer sued over food laced with marijuana at Longwood wedding, records show

An Orlando caterer accused of being involved with food laced with marijuana at a Longwood wedding now faces a lawsuit from one of the wedding guests, according to court records filed Monday.

Brevard County providing Narcan nasal spray kits for drug overdoses

The Florida Department of Health Brevard County is providing free Narcan nasal spray kits to help reverse the impacts of drug overdoses, according to a release by the department.

Osceola County to provide Narcan nasal spray kits for drug overdoses

The Florida Department of Health in Osceola County is set to provide free Naloxone nasal spray kits to help reverse the impacts of drug overdoses, according to a release by the department.

Florida health department challenged on pot licenses

Heeding a legal blueprint laid out by an appellate judge, a Tampa-based orchid grower has filed a lawsuit accusing the Florida Department of Health of violating the state Constitution by delaying the issuance of nearly two-dozen medical marijuana licenses.

Russian court rejects Brittney Griner appeal of her 9-year sentence

A Russian court has rejected an appeal by U.S. basketball star Brittney Griner of her nine-year prison sentence for drug possession, a step that could move her closer to a possible high-stakes prisoner swap between Moscow and Washington.

State draws challenges over pot license

Weeks after state health officials selected a Suwannee County man to receive a long-awaited medical marijuana license earmarked for a Black farmer, applicants who lost out on joining Florida’s growing cannabis industry are challenging the decision.

Good Samaritan discovers cocaine washed up on Daytona Beach

A beachgoer finds a bag worth of drugs worth an estimated $150,000.

Judge says cigarette maker should pay Florida

In a case involving tens of millions of dollars a year, a judge has sided with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and ruled that another cigarette maker is responsible for paying Florida under a landmark legal settlement about health-related costs of smoking.

Make cannabis Class A drug, say Conservative police chiefs

A group of police and crime commissioners urge tougher penalties for supply and possession.

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Fugitive arrested in Flagler County after found asleep in truck with 338 grams of fentanyl, deputies say

A fugitive from Georgia was arrested in Palm Coast after he was found asleep in a truck with enough fentanyl that could “potentially kill the entire populations of Flagler and Putnam counties,” according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

Man in Palm Coast found with enough fentanyl to kill over 100,000 people, deputies say

A 52-year-old man was arrested Wednesday after deputies found him with enough fentanyl to "potentially kill over 100,000 people," according to the Flagler County Sheriff's Office.

Reading and Leeds Festivals: Nirvana dancer Tony reflects on their 'gig of the decade'

The US band's British unofficial fourth member reflects on their historic Reading set 30 years ago.

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VIDEO: Man arrested after attempting to drop meth under patrol car, Volusia deputies say

A man was arrested Thursday evening after attempting to drop a half-pound of meth under a patrol car during a traffic stop, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.

Fentanyl traffickers sentenced to 25 years in Florida prison

Two men were sentenced Monday to 25 years in prison for trafficking in fentanyl, according to the office of Attorney General Ashley Moody.

Florida attorney general urges President Biden to classify fentanyl as WMD

In response to a growing trend of fentanyl-related overdoses, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody called upon President Biden Monday to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction.

13 arrested in drug trafficking investigation of fentanyl, cocaine distribution

Thirteen people were arrested as suspects of a drug trafficking organization that distributes fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

9 dead in Florida county from polluted drug supply, officials say

Officials say nine people died over the holiday weekend from likely drug overdoses in a rural Florida Panhandle county.

‘People are dying:’ Volusia sheriff explains uptick in drug-related deaths

Recent reports out of Volusia County show an uptick in drug-related deaths countywide — a trend that Sheriff Mike Chitwood said could be traced back to a ‘porous’ border, drug-smuggling cartels and an abundance of fentanyl.

Man who says he likes to ‘beat up’ cops faces drug-related charges, deputies say

A man was arrested in Brevard County on suspicion of drug-related trafficking while he claimed to enjoy beating and killing cops, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Ocala man arrested for selling meth, fentanyl, cocaine, agents say

An Ocala man was arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking after investigators found dozens of containers with drugs throughout his home, according to an arrest affidavit by the Unified Drug Enforcement Strike Team.

Texas man at traffic stop found with 17 pounds of marijuana, deputies say

A Texas man was found with 17 pounds of marijuana in his car after deputies pulled him over for a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

What you need to know about fentanyl and why it’s dangerous

In Central Florida, 86% of overdose deaths were due to fentanyl in 2021, according to Project Opioid.

AbbVie disappoints for the quarter as several promising drugs come up short

This was a letdown from Abbvie because some key products that are expected to drive the company's growth missed the mark.

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Marion County man, woman get life in prison for killing government witness

A man and a woman from Marion County who murdered a government informant in an attempt to cover up their drug operation will now spend the rest of their lives behind bars.

Years ago, DeSantis pledged to import cheaper medications from Canada. Here’s why it hasn’t happened

Nearly three years after Florida lawmakers approved a plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed frustration Tuesday that the plan remains stalled in Washington, D.C.

Arrest made in fentanyl overdoses of West Point cadets in Florida

Police have made an arrest in connection with the fentanyl overdoses of a group of U.S. Military Academy cadets and others at a Florida vacation home during spring break.

Authorities in Argentina tell residents to throw away laced cocaine after 23 killed

Officials believe that the drugs may have been laced with a synthetic opioid.

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Operation Snow Melt: Police incinerate cocaine worth over $300 million

Police in Germany’s Bavaria region say they have destroyed some 1.5 metric tons (1.65 U.S. tons) of cocaine with a street value of about 270 million euros ($304 million) — their biggest such operation yet.

New York City OKs safe sites for heroin, other narcotics. Here’s why

New York City says the first officially authorized safe havens for people to use heroin and other narcotics have been cleared to open in the city in hopes of curbing deadly overdoses.

Counterfeit prescription pills loaded with fentanyl a growing menace in overdose crisis. ‘It scares the hell out of me.’

The DEA says fentanyl has been passed off as legitimate painkillers, anti-anxiety drugs and medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is also showing up in cocaine, methamphetamine and MDMA.

chicagotribune.com

Bournemouth boy, 13, dies of suspected drug overdose

A 14-year-old boy has been arrested after Mehmet Altun, 13, became ill in Bournemouth and died.

bbc.co.uk

Coast Guard offloads $1.4 billion in drugs at Florida port

The United States Coast Guard offloaded drugs worth more than $1.4 billion at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale.

How your driving might reveal early signs of Alzheimer's

Research shows how small changes in the way you drive could expose preclinical signs of disease.

bbc.co.uk

Someone spotted a package at a Keys state park. It was filled with drugs, police said

People keep spotting illegal drugs washed ashore in the Florida Keys or floating in the waters surrounding the island chain.

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Kissimmee police release name of man accused of shooting at FLDE agents, hurting one

Kissimmee police have identified the man who they say shot at Florida Department of Law Enforcement agents who were assisting in a drug bust operation, injuring one of them.

$950,000 in illegal drugs seized during Orlando drug bust

Nearly $1,000,000 worth of illegal drugs were seized in an Orlando drug bust, according to the police department.

US men await their fate as murder trial nears end in Rome

A jury in Rome will soon be weighing the fate of two young American men, charged with slaying an Italian police officer while they were on vacation in 2019.

US Coast Guard seizes $411 million worth of drugs

The US Coast Guard has seized more than $411 million worth of drugs. Twenty-three thousand pounds of cocaine and nearly 9,000 pounds of marijuana were taken from drug smugglers Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean, authorities said. According to the Coast Guard, the drugs were being trafficked off the coasts of Mexico and Central and South America. [TRENDING: 250,000 chickens killed in fire | SpaceX launch to bring sonic booms | New stimulus could mean $600 direct payment]Multiple agencies and other countries, including the UK, were involved in seizing the drugs.

The unexpected winner on election night? Drugs

While we may not know if President Donald Trump or former Vice President Joe Biden won the presidential election for a while longer, there was one clear “winner” on election night, and that was recreational drugs. States across the country have been legalizing recreational marijuana every election cycle, and 2020 was no different. Residents in New Jersey, Arizona, Montana and South Dakota all voted to legalize recreational cannabis, and South Dakota also legalized medical marijuana, along with Mississippi. South Dakota became the first state to legalize medical and recreational marijuana in the same election. For the first time in U.S. history, the state of Oregon decriminalized possession of hard drugs, as well as voted to legalize psychedelic mushrooms.

President Trump heading to Florida this week

President Trump is planning to travel to Florida later this week. During his trip on Friday, Trump will focus on drug trafficking in South America. A White House official said Trump will visit the U.S. Southern Command in Doral for a briefing. Doral is in Miami-Dade County, which is currently experiencing a huge coronavirus outbreak. Miami-Dade County officials report the county has seen a 90% increase in the number of coronavirus patients being hospitalized in the past 13 days.

Complaints about Titusville home lead police to stolen guns, drugs

TITUSVILLE, Fla. – Complaints from residents about a home in Titusville resulted in police finding drugs and stolen firearms, officials said. According to police, half of the seized firearms had been previously reported stolen to law enforcement. Latasha Lanette Staley, 39, of Titusville is charged with felony child neglect. “This collective effort from police and community members resulted in taking multiple guns and drugs off the streets of our city”, said SIS Sergeant Troy Barbour. “This incident remains ongoing investigation by the Titusville Police Department,” officials said.

Generic drugs blocked from entering market

Generic drugs blocked from entering market Drug companies have developed maneuvers to delay entry of generic drugs. Companies tell doctors to transition their patients to a newer form of medication, one that has additional patent protection and is unlikely to go generic. Dr. Jon LaPook reports.

cbsnews.com

Sex matters: Drugs can affect sexes differently

Sex matters: Drugs can affect sexes differently More and more, scientists are realizing that the differences between the sexes are dangerously understudied.

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