opioids

Overdoses linked to fentanyl are rising exponentially in Florida, according to the state department of health.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that increases the punishment for trafficking fentanyl and could lead to dealers facing death sentences or life in prison if methamphetamine they distribute kills someone.

Walgreens was the 12th and final defendant in the state's legal battle against opioid manufacturers, distributors and pharmaceutical companies it holds responsible for the epidemic.

With opioids claiming 21 lives a day in Florida, Attorney General Ashley Moody has issued an emergency rule to outlaw eight synthetic drugs.

Most of the defendants in Florida’s lawsuit over the opioid epidemic have collectively settled for more than $870 million, according to the attorney general. One remains.

With jury selection scheduled to begin next week in the state’s lawsuit against opioid manufacturers, distributors and retailers, Attorney General Ashley Moody reached settlements totaling more than $870 million with nearly all of the defendants in the case.

A new Florida program to help people addicted to opioids is getting $5 million.

As Florida continues battling an opioid abuse crisis, another, largely forgotten drug has ramped up in North Florida—meth. Its low cost and relative ease…

In Florida, an estimated 17 people die every day from opioid abuse. To combat the issue, Attorney General Ashely Moody and Governor Ron DeSantis have…

Gov. Ron DeSantis is tapping a doctor from the University of Florida to lead the state Department of Health. Scott Rivkees is the governor’s pick for…