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Florida Cracks Down on Nitrous Oxide After Tragic Death

9/25/2025

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Florida tightens enforcement against illegal nitrous oxide sales after a woman's death.
In Orlando, undercover work led to felony arrests for distributing over 16 grams of nitrous oxide.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national warning over nitrous oxide injuries and deaths.
A pending lawsuit by Margaret 'Meg' Caldwell's family follows her nitrous oxide death as lawmakers debate stricter rules.

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Florida tightens enforcement against illegal nitrous oxide sales after a woman's death.
In Orlando, undercover work led to felony arrests for distributing over 16 grams of nitrous oxide.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a national warning over nitrous oxide injuries and deaths.
A pending lawsuit by Margaret 'Meg' Caldwell's family follows her nitrous oxide death as lawmakers debate stricter rules.