Fewer teenagers are using drugs after rates precipitously dropped during the COVID-19 pandemic, but overdose rates are on the rise as fentanyl becomes more common.

This week, the spotlight is on attorney John Morgan, a driving force behind the movement to legalize recreational marijuana in Florida.

"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?

"Project 2025" has been a common term thrown around during the latest election cycle. But why is it so often tied to the former president?

With House Bill 403 taking effect earlier this month, a whole slew of new specialty plates are now joining the mix.

A man and a woman face a host of drug charges after a search of their Daytona Beach home uncovered cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and oxycodone, according to the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said they served a narcotics-related search warrant at 4657 Canal Ave. in Bunnell on Thursday.

On Oct. 1, 34 new Florida laws officially went into effect. News 6 has compiled a full list of these laws and what you can expect.

Large amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?

Authorities issue a warning after fentanyl washes up on a Florida beach.

Next month, 34 new Florida laws are set to go into effect. News 6 has put together a full list of these laws and what you can expect.

A death investigation is underway in Volusia County.

Large amounts of cocaine have been washing up ashore in Florida thanks to drug traffickers. But could these drugs be impacting sharks off the coast?

Detectives said SECO Energy had learned about the theft stemming from an address along Springfield Road in Sorrento.

News 6 rode along side Daytona Beach police on Thursday as they searched properties to find 32 suspects in their investigation dubbed “Operation Ice Breaker.”

The Osceola Opioid Task Force has recently unveiled their final recommendations on how the county should allocate over $12 million they will receive over the next 18 years to combat the opioid epidemic.

There have been plenty of cases where illicit substances washed ashore in Florida. But the question is: who's putting it in the water?

U.S. Coast Guard crews worked to unload some $96 million in interdicted drugs at a South Florida port as a trio of suspected smugglers await trial in federal court.

The former District 5 city commissioner is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old woman and taking over $100,000 from her, state investigators have reported.

In the past decade alone, Americans' reported marijuana smoking has more than doubled, increasing from 7% to 13% from 2013 to 2023, according to a national poll from Gallup.

Investigators claim that she diagnosed Done Members with ADHD so that she could write them Adderall prescriptions and increase subscription revenue for Done Health.

New data is in, and school districts around Central Florida reported they had major jumps in issues with students vaping on campus in 2024 compared to 2023.

Almost 20 years after the first wave of opioid overdose deaths in the U.S., more than 75% of drug overdose fatalities were connected to opioid use in 2021, according to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Deputies said that during a search of his apartment, they found "a significant amount of drugs" near two small children.

Ivey added that Suggs has “a very lengthy and violent criminal history,” having been charged over 100 times in the past with 34 total convictions.

A Seminole County sheriff’s deputy investigating a fatal drug overdose posed as the dead man while placing phone calls and sending text messages to the victim’s suspected drug dealer, court records show.

Accidental injuries, a category that includes drug overdoses, are the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45 — a situation that seems unlikely to change any time soon.

The mother of a 7th-grade student at Kissimmee Middle School said she's had enough; she does not want her son to attend the school any longer.

The records show that the man — Robert Buckley — had his Adderall prescriptions filled by pharmacists at these stores' pharmacies.

An Orlando man is facing federal charges after a large-scale drug seizure at two Central Florida homes.

Troopers say two men suffered serious injuries in a violent crash on I-4 in Polk County.

An investigation by The Associated Press has found that at least 17 people died in Florida over a decade following physical encounters with police during which medical personnel also injected them with a powerful sedative.

According to the sheriff’s office, the investigation involved a trafficking ring bringing fentanyl from Mexico into Polk County and other parts of Florida.

The investigation prevented a potential “murder-for-hire plot” and a drone-smuggling operation, according to the sheriff's office.

Deputies said they had responded to over 270 calls at 1431 Peachtree Street — also known as “The Compound” — over the past six years. On Tuesday morning, S.W.A.T. teams executed a search warrant on the property.

WalletHub released a study detailing which states in the U.S. were the most “sinful," examining factors like "Jealousy," "Greed" and "Lust."

Certain types of fungi such as Aspergillus and Fusarium pose potential health concerns, particularly for the immunocompromised, both through direct infection and consumption of the toxins they produce.

The possibility of recreational marijuana in Florida is one step closer after the state’s highest court ruled the ballot initiative valid for November’s election.

Nonprofit Project Opioid announced on Monday that overdoses have finally fallen and the wide availability of naloxone, commonly known by the brand name Narcan, is the reason why.

The District 5 city commissioner is accused of exploiting a 96-year-old woman and taking over $100,000 from her, state investigators have reported.

Detectives explained that back in February, one of the students agreed to trade a handgun — which belonged to his deceased father — for $300.

Ophelia analyzed the number of patients in substance use facilities per capita in Florida and across the U.S., using SAMHSA survey data.

Law enforcement is gearing up for a busy spring break along the coast in Volusia County.

In a release, police said they executed a search warrant on Feb. 18 at 7221 Curry Ford Road — the site of the Encima Orlando Event Center.

News 6 just returned from the Mexico border, where troopers with the Florida Highway Patrol were seen taking part in Operation Lone Star, an initiative launched by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott in 2021 to combat illegal immigration.

An Uber driver in Florida is facing charges after he tried to sell mushrooms and LSD to undercover narcotics investigators attending a conference, according to a news release.

The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of 19 people as part of an investigation into a marijuana pop-up shop sting.

A key Senate committee Tuesday signed off on a bill that would impose limits on the amounts of euphoria-inducing THC in pot products if voters pass a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow recreational marijuana.

A Cocoa woman was arrested after deputies said they recovered enough fentanyl from her to kill over 24,000 people, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

An affidavit shows that 112 bags of marijuana were discovered in the pair's luggage, weighing over 150 pounds.

Detectives explained that the girl had marijuana and alcohol along with Rimini before the two engaged in sexual activity.

Miller told Staly she was a dancer at a strip club in Daytona Beach and had been at a bachelor party with “some other girls” in Putnam County all night.

Nearly a dozen people were arrested as part of a multi-agency investigation into two separate drug trafficking organizations, according to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

During the arrest, deputies said they found methamphetamine "concealed" on Croswell's body. Video of the incident was released on Friday.

The high schooler — 18-year-old Nick Miner — was driving a truck to tow a vehicle stuck on the shoulder along Dallas Boulevard on the night of Oct. 23, 2022.

Volusia County schools will now have Narcan available on all campuses, officials confirmed on Saturday.

In an arrest warrant, deputies said they arrived at a home along Anna Drive back on Jan. 2 after getting a report about a medical emergency.

Samba, a 1.5-year-old yellow Labrador Retriever, would be dedicated to sniffing out vapes and THC on school campuses across Lake County.

Karen Chaprek wants Volusia County Schools to equip school staff with Narcan kits. She said that with training, it is simple to use — and can save a life.

According to investigators, the 17-year-old son’s body was found on his bed, and white powder was found on his cell phone near his feet.

A video that showed the violent arrest of a Jacksonville man sparked outrage online and a protest against what organizers called a “racial injustice” and accusations of police brutality.

U.S. Border Patrol Agent Walter Slosar said that the drugs have an estimated street value of around $970,000.

A 42-year-old woman faces charges after police said she had she had about 42 pounds of marijuana at her Palm Bay home.

Investigators announced on Tuesday that two suspects were arrested after a man was fatally shot while trying to sell marijuana earlier this year.

Like most big issues, ending deadly substance abuse in the U.S. does not have a single solution.

Drug use continues to be an issue across the country. But one of the solutions is harm reduction. It can be a controversial topic as some say it’s enabling people to use drugs, but others say it’s saving lives.

In a release, police said that two cars appeared to be racing near North Orange Blossom Trail, prompting traffic stops on both of the vehicles.

The mayor of Tampa as quite the tale to tell.

Stories of success are making their way back to Ocala Fire Rescue, including the most recent: when Good Samaritans ran to the front office of a motel to grab Narcan during an overdose because they knew the motel manager kept it on hand.

A wide array of drugs were found during a drug bust in Oviedo on Thursday morning, according to the police department.

Volusia County deputies said that the home had been reported several times in the past regarding “narcotics activity.”

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office posted photos just after 2 p.m. that showed hazardous material crews surrounding and pulling materials out of a silver car in the parking lot.

A man was arrested Friday evening, accused of possession of crack cocaine and other drugs along with multiple firearms during a traffic stop, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Court records show that an investigation into One Love Smoke Shop began after a Crimeline tip claimed that the store was selling marijuana to high school students.

An indictment shows that the owner of Itani Family Pharmacy in Titusville was discovered to have been dealing in substances like oxycodone and methadone.

Investigators said call logs in May showed that Vernon Woodward would set up deals for Terrell Ross to sell fentanyl to customers while Woodward was out on vacation.

A Deltona man faces charges after deputies say he opened fire on a man and a teen boy who bought marijuana from him using a fake $100 bill.

An 18-year-old student at Oviedo High School was arrested on Tuesday after being found with cocaine, according to the police department.

A Cocoa man was arrested on Sunday morning after a woman told deputies he had pointed a shotgun at her, according to the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office.

Police said they were told by the deputies about a home at 210 E. University Blvd. that was suspected of having “items of contraband.”

All 838 CVS Pharmacy locations throughout Florida have new time-delay safe technology installed to help reduce the number of robberies they face.

One Florida beachgoer found a marijuana bale on the Palm Beach shore over the weekend, the U.S. Border Patrol told WFLA-TV.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved selling overdose antidote naloxone over-the-counter, marking the first time an opioid treatment drug will be available without a prescription.

A Seminole County Public Schools employee was arrested on drug trafficking charges.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez on Thursday provided an update on the number of drug overdoses and deaths within the community in 2022.

Xylazine, also known as “tranq,” is a controlled substance in Florida, meaning that it’s a crime to possess or sell the drug within the state.

In a release, DOJ officials said that 46-year-old James Mirabal pleaded guilty on Dec. 27, 2022 to a “cocaine conspiracy” in which he and several others tried to distribute kilograms of cocaine.

Flagler County deputies swarmed a “drug house” in Bunnell on Friday that was set up at a trailer, arresting the man who lived there, according to the sheriff’s office.

The FBI has arrested two Florida law enforcement officers on charges of involvement with illegal drugs after both had worked together on a Drug Enforcement Administration task force.

Drug Enforcement Agency officials said that on Sunday morning, a drug-detection canine reacted to one of the bags coming in from a recently-arrived Los Angeles flight at MCO.

Palm Bay City Council Member Pete Filiberto was arrested on charges of riding his motorcycle while impaired and carrying 10 grams of cocaine in his shoe, court records show.

The Flagler County school district may become the second district in the state to give Narcan to its staff and nurses to administer to students.

Orange County Sheriff John Mina said they are finding fentanyl in just about every type of street drug now, including cannabis.

Plan to import cheaper drugs still in stasis, DeSantis says

An Oviedo woman was arrested after she took more than $27,000 in forged checks from her parents in November, according to the Oviedo Police Department.

A new U.S. study finds that reports of young children accidentally eating marijuana-laced treats rose sharply as pot became legal in more places.

The Mount Dora city council passed a measure Tuesday evening calling for the state legislature to further regulate medical marijuana cultivation sites.

An accused drug dealer was arrested Tuesday after officers found a man dead from an apparent drug overdose, according to the Daytona Beach Police Department.

Basketball star Brittney Griner has been released by Russia in a 1-for-1 prisoner swap for arms dealer Viktor Bout, according to CBS News.

A 59-year-old registered sex offender was arrested Monday after he took in a 16-year-old runaway in Seminole County and was accused of sexually assaulting her, police said.