Alachua County Takes Strides Against Overdoses | Gainesville News

Alachua County is launching a bold new fight against overdoses, uniting law enforcement, first responders, and health experts to tackle the crisis head-on. A groundbreaking mobile app will help users locate nearby naloxone access points, while fire rescue teams partner with UF Health and North Florida to enhance overdose response. All efforts are building toward “Taking Strides to End Overdose” on August 31 — a powerful community walk of 5,501 steps, honoring every life lost to overdose in Florida last year. The event kicks off at 5:30 PM at the Nehemiah Project in Gainesville, turning grief into action. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/82d2a584d7a67b79