U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody highlighted a sharp drop in Florida’s fentanyl-related deaths while speaking to law enforcement leaders at the Florida Sheriffs Association Summer Conference in Doral on Monday.
Fentanyl-Related Fatalities Decline
Data released during the event shows fentanyl-related fatalities in Florida fell 42% from the first half of 2024 to the first half of 2025. The decline outpaced the estimated national decrease of 22% over the same timeframe. Moody credited state and local law enforcement coordination for driving down the numbers.
“During my time as Attorney General, Florida led the nation in fentanyl interdiction efforts, saw its opioid death rate fall faster than the national average and put free naloxone and other resources in the hands of first responders,” Moody said in a statement. “As U.S. Senator, I will continue to provide Florida’s great sheriffs with the resources they need to fight the drug overdose epidemic, save lives and help communities heal.”
Federal Legislative Initiatives
Moody detailed several federal legislative initiatives aimed at curbing illicit synthetic opioids and assisting law enforcement operations. Her current Senate agenda includes co-sponsoring the HALT Fentanyl Act, which permanently classifies fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I controlled substances.
Original reporting: Tampa Free Press — read the source article.
