Pensacola 6 deaths away from 300 fentanyl deaths in 2021: Report
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released its 2021 report, 'Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medic...
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — The Florida Department of Law Enforcement released its 2021 report, 'Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons by Florida Medical Examiners,' and it said Pensacola was six deaths away from 300 fentanyl deaths in 2021. The report from FDLE shows drug deaths increased across the state last year, with fentanyl being the most lethal drug, killing more than 5,700 people in Florida. Pensacola saw 294 deaths from fentanyl, with one person being under the age of 18. The report shows the most deaths were seen in ages 35 to 50, at 122.