Florida sees 46% drop in fentanyl-related deaths, DeSantis says

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a major decline in drug-related deaths across the state.During a news conference on Wednesday, DeSantis said a new report shows statewide deaths related to drug overdoses dropped by 19%.DeSantis said opioid-related deaths dropped by 42%, while fentanyl-related deaths dropped by 46%.”That is a huge success story,” DeSantis said.Mark Glass, FDLE commissioner, also highlighted the increase in penalties in Florida for drug dealers and wider access to Narcan.>> Watch the full news conference below

TITUSVILLE, Fla. —

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a major decline in drug-related deaths across the state.

During a news conference on Wednesday, DeSantis said a new report shows statewide deaths related to drug overdoses dropped by 19%.

DeSantis said opioid-related deaths dropped by 42%, while fentanyl-related deaths dropped by 46%.

“That is a huge success story,” DeSantis said.

Mark Glass, FDLE commissioner, also highlighted the increase in penalties in Florida for drug dealers and wider access to Narcan.

>> Watch the full news conference below