Florida's first responders get fentanyl protections
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill aimed at reducing risks to first responders who come into contact with fentanyl and other drugs while on the job.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill aimed at reducing risks to first responders who come into contact with fentanyl and other drugs while on the job.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill aimed at reducing risks to first responders who come into contact with fentanyl and other drugs while on the job.
A father grieving his son's death prepared to roll across the country for three months in a trailer covered with hundreds of photos of people killed by drug overdoses pumped the brakes after hearing sobering feedback.
Multiple Customs and Border Protection employees were involved in the "urgent" requests to purchase the fentanyl lollipops, the report said.
Dex Carvey, the son of "Saturday Night Live" alum Dana Carvey, died from an accidental drug overdose, including fentanyl, ketamine and cocaine, the medical examiner said.
Rapper-turned-country singer Jelly Roll testified before a Senate committee about the importance of prioritizing the fentanyl crisis.
Chemists discovered dozens of chemical mixtures they've never seen in street drugs seized by federal authorities. Those same chemists see a trend pushing more pure, more mixed illegal narcotics that showed up at a DEA laboratory in unprecedented volumes this year.
Chemists discovered dozens of chemical mixtures they've never seen in street drugs seized by federal authorities. Those same chemists see a trend pushing more pure, more mixed illegal narcotics that showed up at a DEA laboratory in unprecedented volumes this year.
President Joe Biden thanked Mexico for the arrest of "El Nini" -- the hyper violent, alleged security chief for the "Chapitos" wing of the Sinaloa cartel.
Touching fentanyl or being near it won't cause a drug overdose, experts told CBS News.
The latest numbers from the FDLE show 2,744 people in Florida died from fentanyl in the first half of 2022. That includes 117 in the Miami area and another 264 in Broward.
Drug Enforcement Administration Miami's special agent in charge said her division is targeting associates and distributors for two Mexican drug cartels involved in trafficking fentanyl into South Florida.
Drug Enforcement Administration Miami's special agent in charge said her division is targeting associates and distributors for two Mexican drug cartels involved in trafficking fentanyl into South Florida.
Eight Chinese based companies and their executives have now been charged
Jacqueline Quynh reports some of those companies have ties to Florida.
Jacqueline Quynh reports some fentanyl pills look like candy.
A total of four people have been arrested on federal drug charges in the case, including the owner of the day care.
With the start of the new school year, South Florida school districts are working to educate students and families about a drug epidemic plaguing the nation.
With the start of the new school year, South Florida school districts are working to educate students and families about a drug epidemic plaguing the nation.
Leandro De Niro Rodriguez died after ingesting an oxycodone pill laced with fentanyl, officials said.
The baby ingested enough fentanyl to kill 10 adults, authorities said.
Xylazine, an animal tranquilizer also known as "tranq," was detected in more than 1 in 10 fentanyl deaths across 20 states and D.C.
Kouri Richins is accused of poisoning her husband with a lethal dose of fentanyl months after writing a children's book about grieving death.
Opioid deaths are the leading cause of accidental death in the US
Betty Nguyen reports the challenge this year is that higher doses of the life-saving medicine called Narcan are needed to revive overdose victims.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Poor weather and challenging terrain have hampered aerial rescue operations in Nepal and Tibet.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
A brother and sister shared what they heard and experienced.
An investigation is now ongoing.
A Florida grand jury found the DeSantis administration misappropriated $10 million in taxpayer money for political purposes.
The vessel, which was in international waters near Ecuador, was allegedly used as a floating refueling station for drug boats belonging to the Los Choneros organization.
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue confirmed everyone inside was safe after the crash on SW 22nd Street.
Mahogany is a threatened species in Florida, and FDOT says it did not order the removal.
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno highlighted Garcia's story during the team's pregame coverage against the Atlanta Falcons, showcasing the bond between Garcia and the players.
About 4,000 people registered for a Fort Lauderdale airport job fair with more than 300 positions open.
LaCurtis Knight's body was found Sunday near Fairview Park; detectives say they have no suspects or witnesses.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A Department of Homeland Security spokesperson said Milo Yiannopoulos "chose to overstay his welcome."
"Space is the hot thing," President Trump said at the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston.
Carlos Tellez Sanchez had worked at a car dealership in Dallas during the day and drove for Uber Eats at night to support his family.
Gilbert is running for the seat that Frederica Wilson is retiring from.
The winner of the Florida Democratic primary now has her eyes set on the Senate seat currently held by Republican Ashley Moody.
In a statement, Moody attempted to distance herself from the affair, suggesting the blame rests with the Governor and his Administration.
The race to see who will be the Democratic nominee to take on Republican Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar in District 27 is being closely watched.
Months after leaving TV news, Rodriguez is competing against former prosecutor Robin Peguero for the CD-27 nomination.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
The notice from a U.S. government agency does not indicate in which stores the beef was sold.
Despite a rash of foodborne illnesses in recent months, one expert said the nation's food supply is "remarkably safe." Here's what to know.
Federal officials issued a public health alert for meat products containing jalapeños that may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across at least 27 states.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.