March 23, 2026
Some city officials see the City Council’s probe into JEA’s capacity fee and personnel issues as political overreach.…
Reporting on Jacksonville’s public utility, including energy policy, rate changes, and infrastructure developments.
March 18, 2026
City Council panel seeks testimony from ex-JEA lawyer
JEA says it will conduct its own independent investigation of workplace culture and alleged racism.…
March 16, 2026
JEA resource fair will help seniors with utility bills
JEA’s monthly fair on Wednesday will help people reduce energy use, manage their bills and reach community resources.…
March 11, 2026
City Council president launches JEA probe over fees, workplace complaints
The special committee will aid the inspector general in determining if JEA commercial customers owe millions in fees, and will…
March 2, 2026
Vice chair of JEA board loses promotion over CEO flap
Rick Morales will not be promoted to board chairman after asking JEA CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
February 26, 2026
City Council president urged to step aside during JEA blowup
Council President Kevin Carrico declined and attacked council member Jimmy Peluso as a “drama queen.”…
February 24, 2026
JEA board backs CEO amid claims of toxic workplace
The board also pushed back against one of its own members for privately asking CEO Vickie Cavey to resign.…
February 24, 2026
JEA board approves sale of former headquarters
Live Oak Contracting plans to convert the JEA building into residential units, offices and rooftop amenities.…
February 20, 2026
Mayor alleges ‘smear campaign’ against JEA chief
Mayor Donna Deegan says CEO Vickie Cavey is under attack after ending a JEA contract with a politically connected firm.…
November 5, 2025
JEA responds to government shutdown by halting late fees
JEA also will also ease criteria for struggling customers to qualify for payment extensions.…
October 23, 2025
#AskJAXTDY | Why is JEA replacing pipes near me again?
A Jacksonville Today reader wonders whether pipe replacement in San Jose duplicates work done earlier.…
October 17, 2025
A chill in the air at EverBank Stadium … literally
JEA says chilled water is a growing method of cooling buildings, including the stadium and the Four Seasons.…
September 12, 2025
JEA negotiating with Live Oak to sell Downtown tower
Live Oak Contracting wants to convert the former JEA campus into apartments and retail.…
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.…
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.…
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.…
July 7, 2025
Sewer main break caves in part of Bay Street in Downtown Jacksonville
Repairs on Bay Street could last through the week.…
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.…
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.…
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. .…
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.…
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?…
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.…
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.…