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Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa

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Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa

At the vigil, families who lost their loved ones said they hoped sharing the stories and educating the community could help save someone else.
Overdosed

Florida congressman looks for solutions to the opioid crisis

Congressman Bilirakis attended a Pasco County meeting with business leaders and community members to discuss what they need to do to stop the opioid crisis.
Health

DeSantis announces 'massive expansion' of addiction care network to battle rising opioid deaths

The network originally started in Palm Beach County and is now being stretched to 12 different counties after seeing success over the past two years.
Opioids

Fatal overdoses rising in the US, CDC says

Nearly three people die every day from opioid overdoses, according to research.
Overdosed

Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders

Florida had the highest number of total fentanyl deaths in 2021, according to Families Against Fentanyl.
Overdosed

Changing face of fentanyl: The silent killer moving in Tampa Bay's Black communities

According to LIVE Tampa Bay, the opioid overdose death rate for Black Floridians increased 330 percent from 2014 to 2018.
Overdosed

Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders

Florida had the highest number of total fentanyl deaths in 2021, according to Families Against Fentanyl.
Overdosed

Fentanyl overdoses soar. Does Florida need safe places to use drugs?

10 Investigates takes a deep dive into an overdose prevention strategy that might sound counterproductive at first: Giving people supervised places to do drugs.
Overdosed

Florida's death by distribution law: How it's helping stop overdoses at the source

Katie Golden was a senior at Plant High School before she died from a drug overdose. Her dealer now faces a murder charge.
Overdosed

Fentanyl test strips could help prevent rapidly rising overdose deaths

For about a dollar, a test strip will identify any fentanyl in drugs. But, they're illegal in Florida.
Opioids

US reaches record overdose deaths as holiday season approaches

The holidays are notorious for relapses and overdoses.

How Amendment 1 can impact Florida school board races, especially in places like Sarasota

Two moms face off in what could be one of Florida's most competitive congressional races

10 Weather: Very warm and humid today: Weather Impact Alert Wednesday & Thursday

Tracking the Tropics: Tropical Storm Rafael continues track toward Jamaica

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Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa

Families remember loved ones who faced drug addiction at candlelight vigil in Tampa

Florida congressman looks for solutions to the opioid crisis

DeSantis announces 'massive expansion' of addiction care network to battle rising opioid deaths

Fatal overdoses rising in the US, CDC says

Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders

Changing face of fentanyl: The silent killer moving in Tampa Bay's Black communities

Help is here: Local resources for those battling substance use disorders

Fentanyl overdoses soar. Does Florida need safe places to use drugs?

Florida's death by distribution law: How it's helping stop overdoses at the source

Fentanyl test strips could help prevent rapidly rising overdose deaths

US reaches record overdose deaths as holiday season approaches

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