Florida nurse arrested after patient's family accuse her of stealing fentanyl

A health story from Florida, reported by WFLA Tampa.

Health · Florida · October 12, 2026

From WFLA Tampa

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — A 54-year-old nurse was arrested after an investigation revealed she was stealing medication from a critically ill patient, the Port St. Lucie Police Department said.

Reported by WFLA Tampa, October 12, 2026. Read the full story at WFLA Tampa →

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