Families on Jacksonville’s Northside are facing increased challenges in accessing prescription medications following the closure of two Walgreens stores in the area. Community members and local leaders are sounding the alarm, saying the closures are creating dangerous delays, particularly for elderly and low-income residents.
One of the most recent closures was the Walgreens on Soutel Drive, just off the Paxon Parkway. For many in the area, the shutdown means longer travel times, fewer options, and growing frustration.
“I wish there was something that we could do to keep them open. We need—we need Walgreens,” said local resident Alexis Babbs.
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Both the Gateway and Soutel Walgreens locations in District 10 have now closed, leaving just one Walgreens in the area to serve thousands of residents…