August 5, 2024
Hurricane Debby was downgraded to a tropical storm late Monday morning, but the effects were continuing across Northeast Florida.…
July 30, 2024
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn sentenced to 4 years in prison
Zahn faced up up to nine years in prison for a scheme to sell JEA. His atttorneys said he had…
July 24, 2024
Prosecutors seek years in prison for former JEA CEO
Aaron Zahn will be sentenced July 30 for conspiracy and wire fraud in a scheme to sell JEA.…
July 22, 2024
San Jose Boulevard reopens after water main repair
Some lanes were closed July 8 as JEA repaired a water main 25 feet below the road.…
July 11, 2024
Region remains abnormally dry despite recent rain
JEA and the St. Johns River Water Management District are asking residents to conserve water until regular rainfall returns.…
July 8, 2024
Traffic detoured for JEA work near stadium
East Bay Street is closed at A. Philip Randolph Boulevard as JEA installs chilled water mains.…
June 21, 2024
JEA widens hunt for lead water pipes
JEA is carrying out new federal guidelines to eradicate lead contamination that could cause serious health problems.…
June 6, 2024
JEA CEO resigned over spending concerns, mayor says
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said she is not aware of any wrondoing by former CEO Jay Stowe.…
May 22, 2024
JEA board approves $560,000 salary for interim CEO
The city reportedly is investigating whether Vickie Cavey’s hiring violated Florida’s Sunshine Law.…
May 16, 2024
Eastside homeowners get help on utility bills
JEA and the city of Jacksonville won an $845,000 federal grant to make Eastside homes more energy-efficient.…
May 15, 2024
More solar energy resources coming to JEA
The city-owned utility has reached an agreement with Florida Renewable Partners to develop three solar energy facilities in Jacksonville.…
April 29, 2024
Plant Vogtle Unit 4 goes online, providing power to JEA
JEA says about 13% of its customers’ power is now supplied from Plant Vogtle’s Units 3 and 4 in Waynesboro,…
April 26, 2024
JEA shines a light for people considering solar power
JEA has a new program, the Solar Concierge, that helps customers who want to add solar panels to their rooftops.…
April 15, 2024
Interim CEO appointed to replace departing Jay Stowe
JEA veteran Vickie Cavey was appointed as interim CEO after Jay Stowe resigned in a “mutual decision” with the Board…
April 11, 2024
JEA CEO to resign after four years on job, sources say
CEO Jay Stowe has been under public pressure since reports that some decision-makers at the utility did not live in…
March 28, 2024
OPINION | The citizens who stopped, exposed the JEA scheme
Before we close the book on the JEA scandal, let’s celebrate those who stopped the behind-the-scenes sale effort and revealed…
March 27, 2024
JEA raises rates, but bills could fall
Although electric rates are rising, bills could fall because the cost of fuel for power plants has declined.…
March 21, 2024
OPINION | Can’t get it out of my mind
With the federal conviction last week of JEA’s former CEO, our local morality tale about extreme self-interest at the public’s…
March 15, 2024
Zahn guilty in JEA trial; Wannemacher acquitted
Former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn was found guilty Friday of attempting to defraud the city-owned utility. Former CFO Ryan Wannemacher…
March 14, 2024
One jury reaches verdict in JEA conspiracy trial
The jury deciding the case of former CEO Aaron Zahn reached a verdict, but it will remain secret until the…
March 12, 2024
JEA fraud trial could go to jury soon
Federal prosecutors rested their case Monday in the criminal trial of former JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher…
February 15, 2024
Jury selection begins in JEA conspiracy trial
The trial of JEA executives Aaron Zahn and Ryan Wannemacher is expected to last about four weeks.…
February 12, 2024
Utility lineworkers will test their skills at Metro Park
The public is invited to set up lawn chairs and munch on food truck fare as lineworkers demonstrate their skill…
February 1, 2024
Former JEA CEO claimed mayor backed him on payout, consultant testifies
Former Mayor Lenny Curry says he made no such statement to former CEO Aaron Zahn.…