Drug addiction spirals out of control as pandemic ravages already-fragile communities

Christina Pericone said she did everything she could to keep her brother, Travis McClish into things like fishing, music and work. Instead, he fell in and out of a cycle of drug addiction.

Manatee County reports 44% increase in opioid overdoses since last year

There is a hidden epidemic within the coronavirus pandemic. A spike in drug overdoses is being reported nationwide and the American Medical Association recently issued a warning saying opioid deaths have increased in more than 30 states.

Pasco brothers arrested in major drug trafficking, money laundering case

The Pasco Sheriff's Office announced a major bust in its fight against opioids. Deputies arrested two brothers allegedly involved in selling drugs to vulnerable people throughout the county.