Fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida fell nearly 60% since 2023, DeSantis says

Managing Editor · Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM · 1 min read

Fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida fell nearly 60% since 2023, DeSantis says — WFLA Statewide, Menlo Park Government news — Image: WFLA Statewide

Governor Ron DeSantis announced a nearly 60% decline in fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida since 2023, according to new data from the Florida Examiners Commission's annual drug report.

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Fentanyl-caused deaths in Florida fell nearly 60% since 2023, DeSantis says

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