'Going to fight every inch': Southside residents voice concerns over potential slaughterhouse

Dozens of residents gathered at a community meeting to express strong opposition to a proposed expansion of Apna Bazar, a halal grocery store on Jacksonville’s Southside, which plans to include a 30,000-square-foot addition featuring an animal slaughterhouse.  This has sparked concerns about noise, odors, and the potential impact on the neighborhood. “We’re going to fight you every inch of the way,” one resident declared during the meeting, reflecting the sentiment shared by many attendees.