{"id":241142,"date":"2026-04-22T00:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241142\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T00:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T00:42:09","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-this-new-synthetic-opioid-threat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/241142\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know about this new synthetic opioid threat"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 News4JAX is learning new information as efforts continue to end drug overdose.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">There is a new drug, Cychlorphine, that is 10 times more powerful than fentanyl and it\u2019s already been linked to 41 deaths in Tennessee. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Mike McCormick is with Florida Poison Control and Susan Pitman is with Drug Free Duval join News4JAX+ at 10 a.m. to discuss this deadly drug.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Watch the full interview above.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJennifer Waugh headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/FF3Q5WNQDVFTZGVWX4QJW2PBJU\/\" title=\"View Jennifer Waugh&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jennifer Waugh<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Jennifer, who anchors The Morning Shows and is part of the I-TEAM, loves working in her hometown of Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Nutritious &amp; Delicious with Richard Nunn<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 3:09<\/p>\n<p>Nutritious &amp; Delicious with Richard NunnBehind-the-scenes with fire crews battling Railroad Fire in Clay, Putnam counties<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Behind-the-scenes with fire crews battling Railroad Fire in Clay, Putnam countiesOfficials ask homeowners to do their part to protect property as wildfire rages<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Officials ask homeowners to do their part to protect property as wildfire ragesHow you can help fire crews working to protect homes, businesses in Clay, Putnam<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>How you can help fire crews working to protect homes, businesses in Clay, PutnamClay, Putnam wildfires merge into \u2018unpredictable\u2019 4K-acre Railroad Fire<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Clay, Putnam wildfires merge into \u2018unpredictable\u2019 4K-acre Railroad FireFighting fires from the sky <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:33<\/p>\n<p>Fighting fires from the sky How community is rallying to save halfway house after I-TEAM report reveals inspection oversights<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>How community is rallying to save halfway house after I-TEAM report reveals inspection oversightsIt&#8217;s a great day for a motorcycle ride.  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Look twice for motorcyclesEquestrian Center opens doors for those who need to evacuate horses, livestock from wildfires<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:35<\/p>\n<p>Equestrian Center opens doors for those who need to evacuate horses, livestock from wildfiresWhat you need to know about wildfires burning in Clay, Putnam counties<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>What you need to know about wildfires burning in Clay, Putnam countiesWildfires near Clay-Putnam County line expected to merge into 3K-acre blaze<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Wildfires near Clay-Putnam County line expected to merge into 3K-acre blazeFrom Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industry<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:33<\/p>\n<p>From Raines to Reel Life: How this creative is blazing a trail in the entertainment industryLarge wildfires merging near Clay-Putnam County line<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:53<\/p>\n<p>Large wildfires merging near Clay-Putnam County lineFirefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:14<\/p>\n<p>Firefighters battling 300-acre brush fire in Nassau CountyMother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside park<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>Mother demands safety changes after she says teen son was jumped, robbed at Westside parkFormer Jacksonville teacher\u2019s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:26<\/p>\n<p>Former Jacksonville teacher\u2019s arrest raises concerns about platforms not meant for messaging1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honored<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:28<\/p>\n<p>1 year after FSU shooting, records reveal suspect\u2019s ChatGPT messages as victims are honoredLocal nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove Springs<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Local nonprofit helps disabled Army veteran, fianc\u00e9e become homeowners in Green Cove SpringsBradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:39<\/p>\n<p>Bradford County commissioners postpone decision on potential ICE detention center&#8217;If you know something, say something&#8217;: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his death<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;If you know something, say something&#8217;: Mother of Rashaud Fields pleads for answers in his deathMan arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake Boulevard<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Man arrested in connection with fatal shooting at Circle K off Square Lake BoulevardIt&#8217;s harvest time!  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