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Tropical Depression 2 has become Tropical Storm Arlene as it continues to linger off Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

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El Chapo's son, Sinaloa members face sanctions over fentanyl

The United States has sanctioned a son of Mexican drug lord Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, three members of the Sinaloa cartel and two Mexican-based firms, alleging they trafficked fentanyl and other drugs into the U.S. Tuesday's sanctions came the day Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador was talking with President Joe Biden about immigration and the fentanyl crisis.

Author of book on grieving death charged with murder

A Utah woman who wrote a children’s book about dealing with grief after her husband died last year was charged with his murder by prosecutors who say the man died from a fentanyl overdose.

Punishment or prevention: California debates fentanyl crisis

California lawmakers have authored more than 30 bills in the Legislature this year to address fentanyl.

More sanctions for deadly fentanyl if bill becomes law

Over the course of a year, the U.S. Treasury Department has used the hammer of its sanctions powers to impose wide-ranging financial restrictions on Russia in response to its invasion of Ukraine, turning Russia into the most sanctioned country in the world.

Seminole County sheriff explains how over-the-counter Narcan can help reverse opioid overdoses

Experts say making Narcan available over the counter is a critical step in managing the ongoing epidemic, which claimed the lives of more than 80,000 Americans in 2021.

Brevard man accused of selling fentanyl that led to lethal overdose, sheriff says

A Brevard County man arrested this week, accused of first-degree murder in the January 2021 overdose death of a victim who investigators said he sold fentanyl to, is being held without bond this time around, according to Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

Fentanyl caused ‘Gangsta’s Paradise’ rapper Coolio’s death

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office says “Gangsta’s Paradise” rapper Coolio suffered an accidental death from the effects of fentanyl, heroin and methamphetamine last year.

Seminole High School teacher arrested, accused of trafficking fentanyl

A Seminole County Public Schools employee was arrested on drug trafficking charges.

Man sentenced to 30 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter for deadly fentanyl overdose in Flagler County

Jevante Hamilton, who was convicted of manslaughter for the fentanyl overdose death of another man, was sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.

‘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.

Broward teacher banned from working with students after her 1-year-old son dies of drug poisoning

The mother of a 1-year-old boy who is behind bars after her son died from drug poisoning is also facing major repercussions at her job.

Florida Sen. Rick Scott, sheriffs discuss fentanyl crisis during roundtable in Daytona Beach

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) and several Florida sheriffs on Thursday discussed the fentanyl crisis and other issues at a roundtable in Daytona Beach.

‘I couldn’t breathe:’ Tavares officer who overdosed in traffic stop recounts fentanyl exposure

A Tavares police officer who was revived with NARCAN after being exposed to fentanyl during a traffic stop is speaking about her experience.

Video shows Tavares officer overdose after being exposed to fentanyl during traffic stop

A Tavares police officer overdosed and was transported to the hospital after being exposed to fentanyl Tuesday during a traffic stop, according to the department.

As fentanyl drives overdose deaths, mistaken beliefs persist

Fentanyl and other potent synthetic opioids ingrained in the nation's illicit drug supply are killing more people in the U.S. than any other drug has.

Polk County deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill 2.7M, sheriff says

In its largest fentanyl seizure, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office said it confiscated enough fentanyl that could kill 2.7 million people.

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.

NOT REAL NEWS: A look at what didn’t happen this week

Social media users shared a range of false claims this week.

Man convicted of manslaughter for deadly fentanyl overdose in Flagler County

A jury convicted a 27-year-old man of manslaughter in the 2019 overdose death of another man from fentanyl.

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.

Rural Florida county shocked by fentanyl deaths over holiday

A small, rural county just west of Florida’s capital is stunned by an unheard-of spike in deadly drug overdoses believed to be caused by fentanyl mixed with other illegal drugs.

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.

Over 3 lbs. of fentanyl seized in Lake County’s largest operation, detectives say

Fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, heroin, marijuana and more were seized in what detectives are calling the largest fentanyl bust in Lake County history.

‘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.

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.

Treating substance use disorder during a mental health crisis

The latest initiative to promote Mental Health Awareness Month has brought several alarming statistics to light, including the record number of drug overdose deaths in 2021.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill to tighten penalties on fentanyl and meth trafficking

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday will hold a news conference at a fire station in Lakeland.

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.

Fentanyl suspected in overdose deaths of 3 at LA apartment

Los Angeles police say three men were found dead of suspected drug overdoses involving fentanyl.

Drug overdose deaths up again in Central Florida in 2021, Project Opioid says

Project Opioid is set to discuss the latest overdose crisis data at the Citrus Club in Orlando Thursday morning, organizers announced.

Florida groups canvass spring breakers to warn of fentanyl

Community activists in South Florida sprang into action after West Point cadets on spring break were sickened by fentanyl-laced cocaine at a house party.

Busted drug-trafficking ring was being operated out of Orange County Jail, officials say

“Operation Icarus" identified a group responsible for trafficking cocaine and thousands of fentanyl pills throughout Central Florida.

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.

Fentanyl-laced cocaine sickens 6 on spring break in Florida

Six people overdosed on cocaine laced with fentanyl and were hospitalized in Fort Lauderdale while on spring break.

Palm Coast man given 15 year prison sentence for manslaughter in overdose death

A Palm Coast man was given a 15-year prison sentence Tuesday for manslaughter in the opioid overdose death of someone who Flagler County investigators said he sold fentanyl to.

Lee County deputy charged in drug planting conspiracy

A Florida sheriff’s deputy is facing charges that he conspired to arrest an innocent person on drug charges in exchange for sexual favors and a trip to Paris.

Orlando police sergeant speaks out after fentanyl exposure while on duty

In front of the Orange County Opioid Advisory Committee, Sergeant Stephen Marra with the Orlando Police Department explained how six officers ended up at the hospital on Wednesday.

Drug dealer arrested after 3 die from fentanyl overdose, Orlando police say

A man accused of killing three others via fentanyl overdose after he sold them the drug when they thought they were purchasing cocaine has been arrested, Orlando police said Friday.

Marion County parents arrested after 2-year-old dies of fentanyl overdose

The parents of a 2-year-old were arrested after their daughter died of a fentanyl overdose, deputies say.

Flagler deputies seize enough fentanyl to kill 481,000 people, officials say

The Flagler County Sheriff's Office conducts a major drug bust.

Self-medicating is fueling nation’s opioid problem, mental health experts say

According to the most recent data from the CDC, overdose deaths in the United States rose 29.4% in 2020.

Detectives find drugs, gun, cash inside Clermont family’s home

CLERMONT, Fla. – Two people are behind bars after authorities in Lake County found drugs and firearms during a drug bust at a Clermont home. Law enforcement from the Clermont, Eustis, and Leesburg Police Departments worked to serve a search warrant Friday on a suspected drug house. “The investigation began as the result of numerous citizen complaints that drugs were being dealt at the home,” deputies said. “Detectives seized a 2015 custom Dodge Charger, a 2003 Ford van, a 2015 Dodge Durango, and a 2014 custom Ford F-350, as well as the large amount of cash that was located,” detectives said. The Department of Children and Families was brought in to take care of the children living in the home with dangerous drugs including Fentanyl.

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