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The 19-story former JEA headquarters tower at 21 W. Church St. could soon be sold to a developer led by Live Oak Contracting. | Courtesy of JEA
4 hours ago

JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower

Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…

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A GE Vernova natural gas-powered turbine which could power a future JEA power plant. |
August 26, 2025

JEA moves to pursue $1.57 billion natural gas plant

JEA plans to build a natural gas power plant and may need to reevaluate its rollout of more solar projects.…

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JEA's Northside Generating Station. | JEA
July 31, 2025

JEA sets back-to-back records for electricity demand

Extreme heat drove demand for electricity to record-setting levels on Monday, then did it again the next day.…

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The former JEA headquarters in Downtown Jacksonville once featured a revolving restaurant on the roof. | Jacksonville Daily Record
July 30, 2025

Two companies interested in old JEA headquarters

Live Oak Contracting LLC and Simple State Inc. have submitted proposals to buy the Downtown property.…

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A crew works to repair a road cave-in on Bay Street on Monday morning, July 7, 2025. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
July 7, 2025

Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville

Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…

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JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
June 24, 2025

JEA board approves one-time $40M bump in contribution to city coffers

JEA’s budget next year will include a $178 million contribution to the city’s general fund.…

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Setting your thermostat at 78 to 80 degrees can save a lot on cooling bills. | JEA
June 20, 2025

How to cut your bills during the coming heat wave

The heat index could surpass 100 degrees over the next week, the National Weather Service says.…

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March 25, 2025

JEA board votes to increase rates starting April 1

Customers, on average, will see a 3.7% increase in overall utility bills as JEA raises water and electric rates. .…

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March 24, 2025

A full slate for City Council: immigration, garbage and more

City Council will consider a plethora of legislation during its meeting Tuesday evening.…

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Power lines are shown near cranes at Jaxport. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
February 20, 2025

#AskJAXTDY | Why not put power lines under the river at Jaxport?

Jaxport and JEA are raising power lines to accommodate bigger ships. Is that the best alternative?…

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Vickie Cavey is CEO and managing director of JEA.
February 19, 2025

JEA considers boosting CEO’s salary to $700,000

The JEA Compensation Committee has recommended a 25% increase in the salary of CEO Vickie Cavey.…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn leaves the federal courthouse in March 2022 after entering a not guilty plea on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.
January 28, 2025

Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn reports to prison

Zahn is serving his sentence for conspiracy and wire fraud in Federal Correctional Institution, Edgefield in South Carolina.…

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January 23, 2025

Electricity demand soared as winter storm hit Jacksonville

JEA reported nearly record demand for electricity as temperatures dipped below freezing.…

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An electric vehicle charger is shown Downtown near Florida State College at Jacksonville. | Michelle Corum, Jacksonville Today
January 17, 2025

100 EV charging stations coming to Jax

The city, JEA and Florida State College at Jacksonville are getting nearly $3 million in grants to put in electric…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn walks out of the Bryan Simpson United States courthouse in Downtown Jacksonville after being convicted of conspiracy and wire fraud on March 15, 2024. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
December 22, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | Jacksonville 2024 in 24 images

Jacksonville Today’s Will Brown chose his favorite 24 images he captured in 2024.…

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A JEA wastewater treatment plant on Jacksonville's Eastside. | Will Brown, Jacksonville Today
November 21, 2024

PHOTO ESSAY | What happens after Jacksonville flushes

In Jacksonville, flushing the toilet is the beginning of a journey to the St. Johns River. Before it becomes one…

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A JEA lineman. | JEA
October 28, 2024

JEA begins the process of raising rates

JEA officials are expected to recommend a 7% increase in residential rates as soon as next spring.…

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Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn leaves the federal courthouse in March 2022 after entering a not guilty plea on charges of conspiracy and wire fraud.
October 24, 2024

Hurricanes delay Aaron Zahn’s prison term

Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged Zahn’s home in Tampa. A judge allowed the former JEA CEO to report to prison…

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Vickie Cavey is CEO and managing director of JEA.
September 24, 2024

JEA promotes interim CEO Vickie Cavey

The JEA board decided to hire locally rather than conduct a national search.…

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September 5, 2024

OPINION | Right under our noses

JEA’s HQ sale is a reminder that we need a master plan to restore and repurpose Jacksonville’s Downtown.…

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August 30, 2024

Your JEA utility bill will cost more if you pay by credit card

Beginning in September, JEA will charge a vendor service fee to pay your utility bill by credit or debit card.…

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JEA headquarters is at 225 N. Pearl St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 29, 2024

Two JEA managers move on under new workplace rules

The supervisors, who live out of state, decided to leave the utility rather than work at least one day a…

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The former JEA headquarters campus is at 21 W. Church St., 421 Laura St. and 21 E. Church St. | Jacksonville Daily Record
August 28, 2024

JEA’s old headquarters will go on the market

The JEA board declared the 2.47-acre campus to be surplus property and authorized the CEO to sell all of parts…

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August 27, 2024

OPINION | Public corruption is top priority of the US Attorney’s Office

After prosecuting the JEA case, my office is committed to continuing to prioritize public corruption cases…