Two Drownings Spark Safety Push | Jacksonville News

Two children drowned in Jacksonville retention ponds this month, sparking urgent calls from Councilmember Reggie Gaffney Jr. to overhaul safety measures. With the city lacking authority over privately owned ponds — known for dangerous drops and steep sides — Gaffney is rallying community leaders, developers, and health officials to find unified, enforceable solutions before more lives are lost. This isn’t the first time the issue has surfaced, but with two more tragic deaths, the pressure is mounting to act fast and protect every child in the community. 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/e283d81dc34c9cc2