Local father honors daughter’s memory by fighting holiday overdose spike

As families prepare to gather for the holidays, one Southwest Florida man is working around the clock to prevent tragedies that spike during this season.

Studies show drug overdose deaths increase by 22% during the holiday period, and Al Kinkle knows this reality all too well.

Father’s 10-year mission to prevent holiday overdose deaths honors daughter

10 years ago today, on December 16, 2015, Kinkle lost his daughter, Kimmie, to an accidental fentanyl overdose.

“Kimmie was on life support this time of year, during the holidays,” Kinkle said…

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