Reggie Gaffney

Berkman II is scheduled to be imploded Nov. 14

Raymon Troncoso

The tower, originally built to expand on the luxury condos of Berkman Plaza next door, was left unfinished after negligent construction practices led to an accident in 2007 that killed one man and injured a score of others.

The unfinished Berkman Plaza II at 500 E. Bay St. in Downtown Jacksonville.

First Coast

Berkman II Implosion Could Happen By Mid-October, City Councilman Says

Jim Piggot - News4Jax

The much-delayed demolition of a downtown Jacksonville eyesore could get a dynamite turbo boost in about six weeks.Jacksonville City Council member Reggie…

First Coast

Councilman Reggie Gaffney Files To Run For Florida Senate Minority Leader's Seat

Jessica Palombo

Jacksonville City Councilman Reggie Gaffney has announced his 2022 candidacy for Florida State Senate. In an expected move, Gaffney announced Thursday…

First Coast

Council Members: Lot J Can Be A ‘Game Changer’

Scott Johnson - News4Jax

A group of African-American community and faith leaders shared their support for the Lot J development project in a news conference Wednesday morning…

map of Lot J plan, which includes space for a new parking lot, residential units, a Live! arena and hotel and retail space.

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Several Council Members Feeling Good About Lot J Ahead of January Vote

Sky Lebron

Some members of the Jacksonville City Council say they’re feeling comfortable with the proposed Lot J deal following a couple public meetings over the…

rednering image of a tall building with trees, and pavement where people are walking along, everything is computer generated

First Coast

Councilwoman Calls For Lot J Project Payback Guarantee If Jags Leave; Developers Say No

Sky Lebron

Representatives from Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry’s administration and the Jaguars fielded more questions from City Council Tuesday on the proposed Lot…

Outside of City Hall, large building with steps leading to the entrance, a couple of palm trees out in the front

First Coast

Social Justice Committee Supports More Than $1 Million In Proposed Legislation

Sky Lebron

Jacksonville’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee met for the final time in 2020 on Monday, choosing to go over and decide whether to…

First Coast

Several Jax Council Members Criticize Proposed Social Justice Pilot Program Spending

Sky Lebron

The first bill to come out of the Jacksonville City Council’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee was heard by a committee Monday…

Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park rendering

First Coast

Jacksonville Unveils Plans For 'Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing’ Park In LaVilla

Brendan Rivers

The city of Jacksonville has released design plans for the Lift Ev'ry Voice and Sing Park in the historic LaVilla neighborhood near Downtown.The park will…

Brenda Priestly Jackson speaking to a crowd with other members of the city and state government standing behind her at the entrance of City Hall.

First Coast

Jax Social Justice Committee Receives Criticism As It Works Through Ideas

Sky Lebron

The Jacksonville City Council’s Social Justice and Community Investment Committee is outlining potential projects to work on with its more than $2 million…