Trump announces deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices
President Trump announced that his administration had reached a deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs at lower prices. NBC News’ Monica Alba reports on the details of the deal from the White House.
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Trump says U.S. struck vessel carrying drugs from Venezuela
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that…
Trump demands pharmaceutical companies release Covid drug success rates
President Trump is demanding that pharmaceutical companies release data about the success rate of their Covid drugs. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports…
ADHD drugs are being prescribed too quickly to preschoolers, study finds
Many young ADHD patients are medicated as soon as they are diagnosed, according to a Stanford Medicine-led study.
Detectives: Grandfather put drugs in granddaughters’ ice cream
Detectives reported a 66-year-old grandfather put drugs in his two granddaughters’ icecream in North Carolina’s New Hanover County.
Coast Guard announces largest drug offload in history
Nearly $500 million of cocaine and marijuana were offloaded at Port Everglades in Florida on Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard announced, marking…
Coast Guard unloads over 76,000 pounds of drugs at Port Everglades
The Coast Guard announced on Monday at Port Everglades the delivery of 76,000 pounds of drugs, including about 60,000 pounds of cocaine…
Coast Guard offloads record haul of seized cocaine at Port Everglades
Morgan Rynor reports the 76,140 pounds of cocaine and marijuana were seized during 19 interdictions in the Eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean…
Nearly $500K worth of cocaine found by Florida beachgoer
Nearly half a million dollars worth of cocaine washed ashore along a Florida beach.
Telehealth company under scrutiny after being accused of selling knock-off drugs
A pharmaceutical company sued several prominent telehealth companies for what they call “illegal knock offs” of their drugs. Alex Milam, a former…
Crackdown on off-brand weight loss, diabetes drugs from FDA looming
The FDA’s crackdown on off-brand weight loss and diabetes drug treatment is about to take effect this week.
U.S. Coast Guard offloads $140M in drugs at Port Everglades
The U.S. Coast Guard believes that these shipments are being moved by international drug rings.
Miami barbershop owner charged with selling drugs out of business
A Miami barbershop owner is facing a slew of drug charges.
13 arrested in Tampa Bay Latin Kings drug trafficking operation
A drug trafficking operation run by the Latin Kings gang was taken apart following a five-month-long investigation by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s…
Possible link found between marijuana use, dementia
A new study has been published linking some regular cannabis users to an increased rick of dementia.
BIG BUST: $500M worth of drugs offloaded at Port Everglades
The U.S. Coast Guard offloaded more than 45,000 pounds of illegal drugs, mostly cocaine, at Port Everglades on Thursday, marking what officials…
Woman accused of illegally selling generic Ozempic, other prescription drugs out of med spa
An undercover sting by Miami-Dade deputies led to the arrest of a medical spa owner who they said was doling out prescription…
As the use of Kratom rises, so do calls for regulations
Kratom, an herbal substance that can produce opioid-like effects, is on the rise. While some believe it is helpful for pain and…
Several arrested in Miami market drug bust
Officials said they’re investigating the market following reports of it being used as a place for the sale of illegal drugs.
Massive $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma in connection to opioid crisis
Purdue Pharma and its Sackler family owners have reached a $7.4 billion settlement in the opioid addiction saga.
Deep Intel on Trump’s Mexico War Plan
The issue of illegal immigration and the associated flow of drugs, especially deadly Fentanyl, was front and center during the most recent…
Three people arrested in Argentina connected to Liam Payne’s death
Three individuals are in custody in Argentina in connection with Liam Payne’s death. One is charged with abandonment, while the other two…
FDA warns of SARMs: Dangerous fitness products targeting teens online
The FDA is warning that young men may be using potentially dangerous unapproved drugs to mimic the fitness results they see from…
Former Olympian accused of drug trafficking and ordering murders
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding is being accused of leading an international drug trafficking ring and ordering murders. NBC News’ Guad…
Latino voters attend town with former President Donald Trump in Miami
Undecided Latino voters attended a town hall with former President Donald Trump, where they discussed a host of topics including: immigration, drugs,…
FBI: Ex-Olympic snowboarder led transnational drug trafficking ring with South Florida tie
Attorney John Morgan campaigns to legalize marijuana for adults in Florida
He is an attorney well-known for his Morgan & Morgan television ads and for his billboards. But he is also known in…
High dosages of ADHD drugs may increase risk of psychosis
A new study finds taking higher dosages of common drugs prescribed for ADHD, including Adderall, Vyvanse and common amphetamines, can increase the…
Some patients now turn to copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs
The shortage and high cost of popular weight loss drugs is driving some patients to use medications from compound pharmacies, which can…
‘Largest meth seizure’: DEA seizes over one ton of meth hidden in a celery shipment
In Clayton County, Georgia, the DEA seized 2,300 pounds of meth hidden in a shipment of celery at a farmer’s market. WXIA…
Florida man arrested after he sent his pit bull on the attack during a traffic stop
The man was arrested on multiple charges including resisting arrest with violence and fentanyl trafficking.
Traffic stop nets weapons, cocaine, fake cash, stolen IDs
A traffic stop in Central Florida netted weapons, cocaine, fake cash, and stolen identifications.
Hurricane Beryl destroys homes and businesses across southeastern Caribbean | Quickcast
Hurricane Beryl was tearing through the Caribbean on Tuesday as a powerful Category 4 storm Tuesday. After destroying homes and businesses across…
Scuba divers explain how they found over 2 dozen kilos of cocaine in Atlantic Ocean
Bricks of suspected cocaine were discovered by scuba divers on Wednesday off Key Largo.
Emergency room visits up for Americans 65 and older with cannabis poisoning
From pain relief to sleep aid, CBD gummies and edible cannabis have been seen as the go-to remedy for many.
Voters to decide marijuana legalization on Amendment 3
The question for voters on the November ballot is if anyone who is 21 years old or older should be allowed to…
BSO sergeant caught with drugs by Customs and Border Protection officials at MIA, authorities say
A Broward Sheriff’s Office sergeant was arrested Tuesday at Miami International Airport after being caught with drugs by Customs and Border Protection…
Loaded guns, drugs found inside car on campus of Deerfield Beach High School
A large police presence responded to a Broward County high school on Monday afternoon.
Link found between ED drugs and early death
Erectile dysfunction drugs may increase the risk of an early death when combined with a common drug for chest pain.
4 arrested in Miami-Dade jail drug smuggling case
Four people have been arrested in connection with an investigation into drugs being smuggling into jails in Miami-Dade County.
Critical steps being taken in Miami-Dade County to stop human waste from seeping into waterways
Last week, Local 10 News reported on fish in South Florida waters that are swimming around in a cocktail of drugs, a…
Research shows fish in Biscayne Bay are unwittingly on cocktails of prescription drugs
A pair of studies revealed startling information about the prolific presence of pharmaceuticals in water.
Correctional Health Services employee accused of planning to smuggle drugs, other contraband int…
A Correctional Health Services employee has been arrested by the Miami-Dade Police Department after they discovered that she was planning to smuggle…
Cocaine brick found off Key Largo
A marine researcher on the water spotted a brick of cocaine floating off Key Largo Monday morning.
Experts say beware of weight-loss drugs from compound pharmacies
Compounding pharmacies creating weight-loss drugs could be dangerous, expert says.
Miami-Dade mayor acknowledges corruption investigation into jail drug smuggling
Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava was asked for her reaction to a public corruption investigation regarding drugs being smuggled into the…
Attorney for Key West businessman accused of murder seeks hair samples
The lawyer for Key West business owner Lloyd Preston Brewer III, accused of murdering former high school football player and mentor Garrett…
Police: 7 arrested after search warrant turned up weapons, illegal drugs
108 views Apr 7, 2023Police say they confiscated many weapons and drugs such as fentanyl and cocaine.
Keys locals find hauls of cocaine worth over $2 million
More than $2 million worth of packaged cocaine was discovered this week in the Lower Keys during two separate incidents, the U.S.…
Man indicted after allegedly selling fentanyl laced Xanax to Broward woman
A grand jury indicted a man on first degree murder charges for allegedly selling fake prescription drugs to a Hollywood woman.