Former Curry staffer says he had no idea about the potential for huge bonus payouts, a continuing theme in JEA trial

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Testimony on Thursday was the first time juries heard from a member of former Mayor Lenny Curry’s staff in the federal case against former JEA CEO Aaron…

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City lawyer testifies she saw issues with controversial bonus plan for JEA execs, even though she was set to benefit

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It was the 10th day of testimony on Tuesday in the trial involving two men involved in what some are saying was the biggest attempt to defraud…

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Former JEA exec testifies she didn’t speak up about controversial bonus plan because she thought board members knew

JACKSONVILLE, fla. – There was more insight on Friday into what took place behind closed doors in events that could have led to what some say would have been the…

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Former JEA COO testifies she was surprised bonus plan was approved, knew it could result in huge payouts if JEA was sold

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – On Thursday afternoon, jurors heard from former JEA executive Melissa Dykes during Day 7 of the fraud and conspiracy trial of former JEA CEO Aaron Zahn and former Chief Financial…

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Ex-JEA board chair had no idea plan she voted for could net $345M in bonus payouts if utility was sold: testimony

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former JEA board members continued to testify on Wednesday in the case against two former JEA executives involving what some are calling one of the biggest schemes…

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Ex-JEA board members testify they wouldn’t have voted for bonus plan if they’d known about huge potential payouts

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The juries for the first time in the federal trial of two JEA executives accused of trying to take millions in personal profits from a proposed sale…

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Jacksonville Housing Authority board extends CEO contract, bonus

JHA CEO Dwayne Alexander won praise for his work as CEO while also facing questions from board members about whether he is the right person to lead the agency. JACKSONVILLE,…

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JHA board approves $20K bonus, 6-month contract extension as city investigation that could shake up agency looms large

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Last week, some thought Jacksonville Housing Authority CEO Dwayne Alexander would step down from his position ahead of a soon-to-be-released investigative report from the city that is…

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