A.G. GancarskiMarch 19, 2024
3min0
Dangerous narcotics add another level of risk for unwary travelers.
Tag: drug overdoseHomicide counts between 2020 and 2024 in Miami-Dade (A), and firearm-related homicide counts over the same span for 80 ZIP codes in the (B). ZIP code 33147, which researchers said has had the highest rate of homicides, historically, dropped to the 10th ranking overall in 2024. Image via Scaling Safety.
A.G. GancarskiMarch 19, 2024A.G. GancarskiJanuary 24, 2024
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Jessica Baker's bill has 1 stop to go before the House floor.
Jesse SchecknerJune 6, 2023
6min0
Starting July 1, a drug will only have to be a 'substantial factor' in a fatal overdose for someone to be eligible for the death penalty.
Guest AuthorApril 19, 2022
4min0
This seemingly small move could save a life.
Jason DelgadoJuly 19, 2021
Associated PressNovember 12, 2019
1min350
The Senate Education Committee unanimously passed the bill on Tuesday
Ana CeballosJanuary 9, 2018
3min595
A Senate panel on Tuesday advanced a bill that would grant people immunity for carrying small amounts of drugs if they seek medical help for an overdose. The proposal applies to individuals who are found in possession of any drug, including fentanyl and illicit opioids, if they ask for medical assistance in “good faith” when […]
Guest AuthorMay 2, 2017
7min380
Facing yet another drug overdose epidemic, the Florida Legislature has an opportunity to move the needle in the right policy direction — finally. As members of the Florida House and Senate are poised to pass new criminal violations, this time for trafficking in fentanyl and synthetic drugs, the heat is on to include policies that […]
Guest AuthorMay 6, 2015
5min435
Florida lawmakers passed a life-saving measure that now heads to Gov. Rick Scott for his signature. The newly passed legislation will drastically diminish a tragic and far-too-common occurrence: death resulting from a drug overdose. This public health crisis has, until now, burdened Florida residents and communities. My organization, Shatterproof, would like to applaud this momentous […]