Tamper proof pills to deter prescription drug abusers

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FORT MYERS, Fla. Researchers at Nova Southeastern University developed technology that can deter prescription drug abusers from overdosing on medication.

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COLLIER COUNTY

Deadly crash near Naples Manor Saturday evening

A deadly crash happened in Collier County Saturday evening. According to Florida Highway Patrol, the crash happened at Tamiami Trail East off Barefoot Williams Road just outside of Naples Manor. It’s unclear how many people died in the crash. After the crash, there was a complete roadblock in the westbound lanes on Tamiami Trl. East. […]

CAPE CORAL

Firefighter jumps in Cape Coral canal, breaks car window, saving drowning victim in submerged car

A firefighter breaks a car window and pulls a driver out of a car after crashing into a canal in Cape Coral Saturday morning. According to the Cape Coral Fire Department, Battalion 3, Engine 5, Rescue 5, and Engine 4 all went to NE 9th Avenue and NE 12 Street in response to a car […]

NAPLES

Second annual GLSEN Youth Pride Conference in Naples

Saturday is the second annual Youth Pride Conference, created by and for LGBTQ youth as a chance to explore LGBTQ-related issues they experience daily. The conference was met with pushback in 2022 when it debuted. And in 2023, they saw the same resistance. Despite this, those attending are excited to get together for the conference. […]

Partly cloudy skies with a few inland showers for your Saturday

High temperatures will max out in the 80s and low 90s under partly cloudy skies.

NORTH FORT MYERS

North Fort Myers brush fire sparked by tree on power lines

A brush fire torched Ian-toppled trees in North Fort Myers on Friday afternoon, making it tough for fire crews to battle the flames.

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WASHINGTON (AP)

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs

The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients to see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis. The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth […]

MIAMI (CBS Miami)

Florida warns pharmacies to not fill prescriptions for abortion pills

Just a few weeks ago the FDA cleared the way for pharmacies like CVS and Walgreens to fill a prescription for abortion pills. However, in Florida, that won’t be the case. CBS4 takes a look at what this will mean for pregnant women in the state. “In terms of CVS, Walgreens, I don’t know about […]

CAPE CORAL

Gov. DeSantis signs prescription drug executive order at Cape Coral High

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed an executive order at Cape Coral High School to increase prescription drug transparency in Florida. “I’ll be signing an executive order to ensure that we have reforms in place in the state of Florida to hold pharmacy benefit managers accountable, and to drive transparency in prescription drug costs,” said DeSantis. […]

LEHIGH ACRES

Conference to be held in Lehigh Acres on child drug abuse

In an effort to raise awareness about the drug crisis’ impact on Southwest Florida, especially among children, the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators is hosting a conference Wednesday in Lee County. When it comes to teenagers and drugs, experts say a major problem is the presence of things online that can influence someone negatively. […]

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Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office works to build connections in the community

The Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office was building a connection between the men and women sworn to protect the community, all while having a good time. That was the purpose of the first Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Expo event Friday afternoon at the Port Charlotte Town Center Mall. Families came out and got to meet deputies […]