Overdose deaths down in St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler Counties so far this year, data shows

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – Recent data shows a significant drop in overdose deaths in Northeast Florida.

Dr. Wendolyn Sneed, the medical examiner for St. Johns, Putnam, and Flagler counties, said all three counties have experienced a decline in overdose deaths so far this year.

Dr. Sneed noted that the morgue in St. Johns County is witnessing far fewer overdose deaths. Year-to-date statistics reveal that last year, there were 27 overdose deaths in St. Johns County, while this year, that number has dropped to just nine…

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