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Florida legislators vote to decriminalize fentanyl test strips to help address overdose crisis

In a rare bipartisan move, legislators agree on the bare minimum in smart drug policy, which now heads to DeSantis.

By McKenna Schueler

May 4, 2023

In a rare, bipartisan show of support, the Florida House of Representatives on Wednesday gave final, unanimous approval to a bill (SB 164) that offers the bare minimum on smart drug policy by decriminalizing fentanyl test strips, following the lead of dozens of states nationwide. “This is such an important bill, and it may seem like it’s just making sure that people have access to this one little thing, but it is huge,” said Florida Rep. Kelly Skidmore, D-Palm Beach...

Florida Sen. Tina Polsky hugging Democratic colleague Sen. Lori Berman after a bill to decriminalize fentanyl testing equipment passes on March 29, 2023.

Giant African land snail invasion puts part of Florida under quarantine

The snails pose threats to parts of the agriculture industry and human health

By News Service of Florida
Mar 17, 2023
Florida Attorney General contends in federal court that CDC air travel mask order ‘does nothing’

Taking preventative measures is part of the CDC’s core mission, says DOJ — it’s literally in their name

By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida
Jan 10, 2023
University of Florida has ‘no standing’ to challenge Joseph Ladapo’s guidance on COVID-19

Florida surgeon general used ‘flawed’ science in his vaccine guidelines, per report

By News Service of Florida
Jan 5, 2023
School immunizations slide to a 10-year low among Florida's children

'If we don’t turn that around, then we’re concerned that we’ll see these illnesses return.'

By Ryan Dailey, NSF
Dec 6, 2022
Florida is the only state that didn't pre-order recently approved COVID-19 vaccines for children

By Patricia Tolley
Jun 20, 2022