Looking back at former mayor’s ties to proposed JEA sale after former utility CEO’s conviction

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Former Chief Executive Officer of JEA, Aaron Zahn, was found guilty of conspiracy and wire fraud on Friday and could spend 25 years in prison. His chief…

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New Florida bill could require sellers to disclose flood risk information at or before the time of the sale

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Looking to buy a house in Florida? A new bill could require sellers to disclose flood risk information at or before the time of the sale. Renter…

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Witness says ex-JEA CEO told him he could make millions from sale

Aaron Zahn’s college roommate, also an attorney who worked with JEA, was the first to tell the jury Zahn talked about profiting from a sale of JEA. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. —…

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Regency Square Mall proposed sale puts library for blind in bind

The library full of braille books and audiobooks has called the mall home since 2018. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The future of the Regency Square Mall is unclear as a new…

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Prosecutors on Day 1 of JEA fraud trial: Execs’ sale attempt process ‘hoodwinked’ board

The largest fraud case in the city’s history is underway. Former CEO Aaron Zahn and CFO Ryan Wannemacher are being tried together, but with separate juries. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Former…

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Whitey’s Fish Camp in Fleming Island, Fla. up for sale

Billy Ham, co-owner of Whitey’s Fish Camp, told the Florida Times-Union that the fish camp is on the market due to preparation for retirement. FLEMING ISLAND, Fla. — Spanning six…

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Media coverage, concerns that sale was fixed sparked JEA case

FBI agent in federal case against former JEA execs testifies about FP&L subpoenas, “swirling” allegations surrounding the utility’s sale. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The lead FBI agent in the criminal case against…

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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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Tickets on sale for annual Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tickets for the Tom Coughlin Jay Fund Wine Tasting Gala are on sale. The Jay Fund is a non-profit charity whose mission is to be there for…

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Regency Square Mall owners finalizing contract for sale

Whomever the new owner is, they have their work cut out for them. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Regency Square Mall owners said they’re in the final stages of completing the sale…

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