After Tennessee-based JEA executive resigns, city council president says he thinks execs should come to work routinely

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Two weeks ago, the News4JAX I-TEAM revealed that four JEA executives live and work out of state and aren’t regulars at the new $100 million headquarters the…

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Tennessee-based JEA executive released from her position just after receiving massive raise

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Laura Dutton, who is JEA’s chief strategy officer, was released from her position at the city-owned utility company, according to a statement News4JAX received Wednesday from JEA….

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JEA executive planned to pocket $40 million in sale of utility

Lead FBI agent testifies ex-JEA CEO Aaron Zahn predicted a $40 million windfall for himself, and $10 million for other senior executives. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The former chief executive at…

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Ousted executive knew cost of benefit plan but didn’t disclose

Former JEA chief Melissa Dykes testifies she had ‘multiple’ conversations with now-indicted colleagues about a lucrative benefit plan tied to the utility’s sale. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The former CEO of…

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City of Jacksonville and JFRD announce diverse executive team

Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department to add 11 to leadership team, with Fire Chief Keith Powers continuing in his role. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Mayor Donna Deegan announced multiple promotions and…

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DeSantis executive order reveals child abuse allegations against Florida judge who was an attorney in Casey Anthony case

ORLANDO – Jeff Ashton, the prosecutor who handled the Casey Anthony case and who is now a judge in Orange and Osceola counties, is a subject of allegations related to child abuse,…

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