A New Port Richey mother is dedicated to putting up billboards across the Tampa Bay-area to bring awareness to fentanyl.

Tammy Plakstis lost her son, Dylan, in 2020. She said he died from fentanyl poisoning in New York.

She works with other moms who live with a similar pain.

"Were like family, you know, like we have a bond. Unfortunately, its because of a bad situation, but were trying to make good out of something bad," said Plakstis.

Plakstis has spoken with Tampa Bay 28 on several occasions as she puts up billboards across Tampa Bay. The billboards are designed to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl. The latest billboard is currently active in Sun City Center, located on Sun City Center Boulevard.

She joined another mother, Sharon Roberts, who also lost a child.

Roberts

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