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Florida Drug Overdose Deaths Drop 42% as Fentanyl Deaths Fall 46%

New state data shows Florida achieved dramatic reductions in overdose deaths, with opioid-related deaths dropping 42% and fentanyl deaths falling 46% in early 2025.

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Politics & GovernmentMay 13, 2026

Opioid Crisis

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