JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Gold Rush Inn was shut down Tuesday night after community outcry following back-to-back disturbances in the area.
In a city council members public meeting on Wednesday, Deputy General Counsel Jason Teal told council members that the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation revoked Gold Rush's license.
He said the shutdown will last "until they are not a threat to the community anymore."
On Monday, following a shooting incident at the motel, City Councilman Reggie Gaffney said something must be done.
“Enough is enough," Gaffey told First Coast News. "I've done cried to the sheriff, I’ve done cried out to the mayor. What I’m doing now actually I’m writing a letter to the governor today."
Gaffney says after talking with JSO, he found out that in a year, police responded 800 times to the area around the Gold Rush Inn.
Gaffney said Monday he was going to bring up an official ordinance with the Council. As of Wednesday's meeting, the council says the Gold Rush Inn won’t be allowed to run their business or accept any new occupants.
Gaffney and State Representative Wyman Duggan held a press conference Wednesday afternoon to discuss future changes following the motel's closure.
You can watch the full press conference below.
