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Miami-Dade Mother Arrested After Toddler Overdosed on Fentanyl, Cocaine, FDLE Says

A Miami-Dade mother was arrested after her toddler overdosed on fentanyl and cocaine, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 3:45 a.m. ETWritten Aug 21, 2026, 8:10 a.m. ET
A Miami-Dade mother was arrested after her toddler overdosed on fentanyl and cocaine, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) said, as reported by NBC . The incident occurred on January 3, 2026, at in , according to NBC . The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the overdose has not been determined. The FDLE has not released further details about the circumstances leading to the arrest. Weather observations at International Airport, about 6.2 miles away, recorded calm winds, 10 miles visibility, and clear skies at the time, according to sensor data. These conditions are not related to the incident.

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Terrain elevation
23 ft
Nearest aerodrome
6.2 miles ESE of Miami International Airport (KMIA/MIA)

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