DeSantis Announces 19% Drop in Drug-Related Deaths, Over 40% for Opioids and Fentanyl

DeSantis Announces 19% Drop in Drug-Related Deaths, Over 40% for Opioids and Fentanyl

Michael Costeines
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May 13, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that statewide drug-related deaths dropped by 19% from January to June 2025, as well as specific drops for opioids and fentanyl, as Florida continues to tackle the epidemic, while speaking at a press conference in Titusville this week. The Intermin Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report from the Florida Medical Examiner's […]
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The Escalating Threat of Drones in America’s Prisons

The Escalating Threat of Drones in America’s Prisons

Opinion
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November 5, 2025
In recent years, a new and dangerous threat has emerged above America’s correctional facilities, one that the law has not yet caught up to. What began as hobbyist drones flying over prison fences has evolved into a coordinated criminal enterprise. Drones are no longer a nuisance; they are sophisticated tools of organized crime being used […]
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Uthmeier Announces Crackdown on Scams Targeting Florida Seniors

Uthmeier Announces Crackdown on Scams Targeting Florida Seniors

Michael Costeines
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June 2, 2025
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced on Monday a crackdown on scams to protect seniors from fraud, slyly being committed by state prisoners using contraband technology. “Today, we’re here to announce a situation where we busted a lot of bad guys that have been using technology—cell phones, the internet and cryptocurrency—to scam seniors. Many of […]
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