Event Brief
Florida fentanyl deaths drop 42% on awareness day
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Aug 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM ET
Summary: U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody marked National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by citing state and federal data showing Florida fentanyl-related deaths fell 42% between the first half of 2023 and 2024. She also outlined federal legislative measures aimed at disrupting illicit drug trafficking and increasing law-enforcement support.
WHO: U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody
WHAT: Moody highlighted a reported 42% drop in Florida fentanyl-related deaths and promoted new federal legislative efforts targeting illicit drug trafficking and law-enforcement support.
WHEN: Aug 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM ET
WHERE: Florida
WHY: Moody’s remarks were triggered by National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day, which she used to push legislative action on fentanyl trafficking and enforcement support.
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