What’s in Your Medicine Cabinet? Deputies Want You to Check

Credit: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office

By Ciara Perez, Senior Multimedia Correspondent
iSkyNews.com (ISN) – Published April 16th, 2026

🚨 NEWS BRIEF – DRUG TAKE BACK DAY IN OSCEOLA COUNTY 🚨

📅 Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
📍 Locations: Kissimmee and Poinciana
💊 Purpose: Safe disposal of unused or expired medications
🤝 Hosted By: Osceola County Sheriff’s Office and DEA

OSCEOLA COUNTY INVITES COMMUNITY TO DEA NATIONAL DRUG TAKE BACK DAY

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — The Osceola County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host the upcoming National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, encouraging residents to safely dispose of unused or expired medications.

The event will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., offering the community a convenient and responsible way to get rid of unwanted medications.

Residents can drop off medications at the following locations:

📍 Osceola County Sheriff’s Office
2601 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34744

📍 HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital
325 Cypress Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34759

Officials say the initiative plays a critical role in preventing prescription drug misuse and abuse, while also helping protect the environment through proper disposal methods.

The event accepts a variety of items, including prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, ointments, patches, and even pet medications. However, syringes and needles will not be accepted.

Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon is encouraging the community to participate, emphasizing the importance of keeping potentially dangerous medications out of the wrong hands.