Trump designates fentanyl a weapon of mass destruction in new executive order
President Donald Trump issued an executive order Monday designating fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction.
Colorado authorities find 1.7M counterfeit fentanyl pills in auctioned-off storage unit: ‘Shocking discovery’
Body camera video shows Denver-area deputies reacting to a massive drug discovery inside a storage unit.
Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk brings hundreds out to honor lives lost: 'You can find peace'
Each photo told a different story about struggles with addiction, and each face belonged to a person who lost their lives to the deadly drug, fentanyl.
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl Walk' to remember, provide lifesaving resources to community
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in Tampa Bay area communities for years.
Puppy exposed to fentanyl revived with Narcan: LFD
We often hear that cats have nine lives, but a puppy in Washington is getting a second chance after firefighters say it was exposed to fentanyl.
Trump signs HALT Fentanyl Act; reclassifies opioid as Schedule I drug
The bill will toughen prison sentences by permanently reclassifying illegal, fentanyl-related drugs.
States agree to $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma in opioid case
Fifty-five state attorneys general have agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over their role in fueling the opioid crisis.
Overdose deaths see largest one-year decline ever: Here’s why
US overdose deaths fell by 27% in 2024, marking the largest one-year decline on record. CDC data shows 30,000 fewer deaths, with experts citing naloxone access, treatment, and shifting drug use.
FDA warns of 'gas station heroin' risk to youth
The FDA is warning consumers about the dangers of tianeptine, a drug being sold at gas stations, convenience stores, vape shops, and online.
National Drug Take Back Day: Mother who lost son to drug addiction urges others to dispose of prescriptions
A local mother who lost her teenage son following a battle with drug addiction joined law enforcement and doctors from the Tampa Bay area to encourage people to safely dispose of their prescription medications during National Drug Take Back Day.
Rick Harrison of 'Pawn Stars' talks about son's overdose death: 'There is nothing worse'
Rick Harrison of “Pawn Stars” fame is opening up about losing his son, Adam, to a drug overdose last year.
Trial date set for lawsuit against Publix claiming pharmacies contributed to nation's opioid crisis
A trial date has been set for a federal civil suit that claims Publix fueled the country's opioid epidemic.
Walgreens sued by DOJ, alleging it knowingly filled illegal prescriptions, including 'dangerous' opioids
The suit alleges Walgreens "systematically pressured its pharmacists to fill prescriptions."
St. Pete puts $1 million in opioid settlement money towards fighting crisis
The city of St. Petersburg is allocating $1 million for non-profit organizations that help combat the opioid crisis with treatment and recovery support services.
Nationwide campaign on the dangers of fentanyl reaches Tampa with new billboard
A nationwide push to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl is growing in the Tampa Bay area.
PSTA making Narcan more accessible in hopes of reversing opioid overdoses
The Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) installed new Narcan kits at its four bus terminals and is training employees on how to use this medication, aimed at reversing opioid overdoses.
'Sarasota Fights Fentanyl' remembers those who have lost their lives, helps others battling addiction
Fentanyl is highly addictive and has been a problem in the Tampa Bay area for years. This Sunday, those impacted by the deadly drug are coming together for the “Sarasota Fights Fentanyl" walk.
Suspects accused of putting Hernando County teen in ice bath following drug overdose face homicide charges
Two men are facing aggravated manslaughter charges after Hernando County deputies say they gave cocaine and fentanyl to a teenager and placed her in an ice bath for hours when she overdosed.
Several arrested as Pinellas deputies seize drugs, guns, money from drug operation and a dog-fighting ring
An ongoing narcotics operation and a dog-fighting ring has led to multiple arrests and the seizure of drugs, guns, money, and dogs in Pinellas County.
18-time convicted felon accused of coordinating fentanyl sales from Hillsborough County Jail
Two women were arrested after investigators said they helped a Hillsborough County inmate sell fentanyl.