LatestOverdose deaths are declining in both states, but the pace differs: New York’s fell about 8% in the year ending May 2026, a slowdown after a much steeper two-year decline, while Florida reported fentanyl deaths down nearly 60% from 2023 to 2025. Florida officials credit enforcement efforts, including the S.A.F.E. grant program, though the figures show reported declines rather than proving the program caused them.Oct 21, 2026