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Tag: Florida
Florida Versus Evidence: How I Lost My Children Because of Past Drug Use
When my first slew of drug tests returned negative, the opposition began slinging whatever they could think of in my direction, hoping something would stick.
Will Florida Repeal Its Ban On Marijuana Smoking?
Florida’s newly elected governor says the ban was not “up to snuff.” Newly elected Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has asked his state’s legislature to drop a ban on smoking marijuana. DeSantis, a Republican, announced his decision at a press conference on January 17, where he said the ban was not “up to snuff,” and doubled… Continue reading Will Florida Repeal Its Ban On Marijuana Smoking?
Fisherman Reels In Cocaine
The fisherman found a bale of cocaine worth a reported $500,000. A south Florida fisherman got a surprise catch when he spotted a bale of cocaine after returning from a day on the ocean. According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, which covers the Florida Keys, a fisherman noticed something floating beneath the docks when… Continue reading Fisherman Reels In Cocaine
"Hedge Fund Tycoon" Helps Fund Mental Health Clinic For Vets
The Cohen Veteran’s Network in Tampa, Florida will soon add another clinic to its ranks thanks to a “hedge fund tycoon.” Veterans in the Tampa area will soon have another option for mental and behavioral health treatment, as the Cohen Veterans Network plans to open a new clinic by March. The clinic, according to The… Continue reading "Hedge Fund Tycoon" Helps Fund Mental Health Clinic For Vets
Florida Sues CVS, Walgreens For Their Alleged Roles In Opioid Crisis
The suit claims that the companies failed to stop “suspicious orders of opioids,” and dispensed “unreasonable quantities” of such drugs. The state of Florida has named two of the largest drugstore chains in the United States—Walgreens and CVS—as well as Insys Therapeutics, in a lawsuit that alleged that they “played a role in creating the… Continue reading Florida Sues CVS, Walgreens For Their Alleged Roles In Opioid Crisis
Sheriffs Ban Alcohol After Hurricane Michael
Unsurprisingly, the move was met with a wave of criticism. In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, two Florida counties briefly banned alcohol sales as part of an emergency disaster declaration. The Category 4 storm walloped southeastern seaboard states earlier this month, leaving at least 30 people dead in the U.S. and wreaking particular havoc on… Continue reading Sheriffs Ban Alcohol After Hurricane Michael
Alleged Drug Dealer Indicted For Fentanyl Overdose Death
Calvin Warren Jr. is the first person to be arrested and charged under a new Florida law. A new Florida law regarding the prosecution of drug dealers, signed by Gov. Rick Scott in 2017, has gone into effect. The law expanded the state’s first-degree murder code to include adults who sell a lethal dose of… Continue reading Alleged Drug Dealer Indicted For Fentanyl Overdose Death
Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"
“When I started treating people with chronic non-cancer pain. I felt it was unethical and discriminatory to limit the dose of medication.” Florida physician Barry Schultz was convicted to 157 years in prison for illegally prescribing enormous amounts of opioids to his patients. Now he calls himself a “scapegoat” for the pharmaceutical companies who produce, distribute… Continue reading Doctor Who Made 6K A Day For Prescribing Oxy: "I Was A Scapegoat"
Thrift Store Workers Uncover Massive Pot "Donation"
The unusual donation was worth a few thousand dollars, according to police. Employees at a Florida thrift store found much more than the usual faded blouses and old shoes when they were sorting through donations this week and found five pounds of marijuana outside the store’s donation box. According to Fox 13, employees at Pines… Continue reading Thrift Store Workers Uncover Massive Pot "Donation"
