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September 30, 2026
#AskJAXTDY | How will JEA’s new electric and water rates affect me?
JEA says average electric bills are expected to get lower, despite an Oct. 1 rate increase, while water bills will…
September 25, 2026
JEA board selects Jody Brooks as interim CEO; Vickie Cavey steps down
Board members for Jacksonville’s city-owned utility appointed Brooks interim CEO the same day they accepted Cavey’s resignation.…
September 24, 2026
Recently released from prison, Aaron Zahn could be entitled to damages from JEA, arbitrator rules
JEA might owe ex-CEO Aaron Zahn damages and attorneys fees for what an arbitrator deemed a breach of his original…
September 21, 2026
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn released from prison
Zahn is staying at a halfway house in Orlando with a listed release date of Jan. 12, 2027.…
September 1, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey resigns a month after taking leave of absence
Cavey said resigning was best for her family and JEA, but she did not state a reason for leaving.…
July 29, 2026
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey takes extended leave, effective immediately
JEA gave no explanation why Cavey was taking leave. She will be gone between two weeks and 60 days, JEA…
July 27, 2026
JEA may have under-collected water capacity fees by $55M, auditors say
JEA officials and Jacksonville City Council auditors are working to determine if any of the unbilled fees can be recouped.…
June 26, 2026
JEA set to raise water and electric rates; hearing and vote Tuesday
The average customer’s combined water, sewer and electric bill would rise about $8 per month.…
June 25, 2026
Unredacted texts tie Carrico’s JEA board pick to Nassau teen center project
The State Attorney’s Office provided previously redacted text message in a response to a public records request for subpoenaed documents.…
June 23, 2026
How the Christobel sewer project improves community connections
The Christobel Septic Tank Phase Out Project fulfills a longstanding infrastructure promise to Northwest Jacksonville.…
June 23, 2026
JEA chief executive testifies in City Council workplace investigation
JEA CEO Vickie Cavey will likely be the last of the utility executives to testify in the investigation.…
June 16, 2026
JEA employees happy on the job, but survey rates leadership lower
The survey polled 59% of JEA’s administrative and frontline workers as a City Council investigation continues.…
June 10, 2026
More details emerge in JEA texts from City Council president
Texts from council President Kevin Carrico reveal his involvement with JEA and a former executive.…
June 10, 2026
Former JEA headquarters sold for $1M; 180 residences planned
Live Oak Contracting will convert the JEA building into residences, rooftop amenities and retail space.…
June 9, 2026
Public records delay: City releases council prez’s subpoena response after more than 100 days
Jacksonville Today first requested copies of records Carrico gathered to comply with the subpoena more than 100 days ago, on…
May 19, 2026
JEA execs subpoenaed as council investigation opens door to charter changes
City Council’s Finance Committee authorized three subpoenas Tuesday including one for JEA CEO Vickie Cavey.…
May 11, 2026
City Council investigative committee moves to subpoena top JEA executives
Testimony from the JEA executives could cause the City Council’s investigation to go past its June 30 deadline.…
May 5, 2026
City lawmakers continue JEA investigation despite business leaders’ objections
Regional business leaders at the Jacksonville Civic Council called on City Council to end its probe of JEA.…
April 13, 2026
State attorney subpoenas JEA about ex-mayor’s lobbying firm
Prosecutors are demanding records related to numerous controversies that have swirled around JEA and the City Council.…
April 12, 2026
OPINION | The case for elected JEA and JTA boards
The public deserves a say in how its assets are run, but JEA’s and JTA’s boards are currently appointed.…
April 6, 2026
Two JEA board positions on hold during investigations
Chris Miller, chair of City Council’s Rules Committee, says he wants more clarity from the investigations before proceeding.…
April 2, 2026
JEA customers could pay higher rates by year’s end
The city-owned utility will hold a rate workshop in April and could have a hearing in June on possible hikes.…
March 31, 2026
Low water pressure: The drought’s effects trickle on
JEA officials are warning customers about possible intermittent water pressure as the drought pushes demand.…