{"id":540882,"date":"2026-03-23T18:32:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:32:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/540882\/"},"modified":"2026-03-23T18:32:08","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:32:08","slug":"special-investigatory-committee-on-jea-meeting-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/540882\/","title":{"rendered":"Special Investigatory Committee on JEA meeting continues"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/11\/city-council-president-to-form-special-investigatory-committee-after-ig-requests-review-of-jea-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/11\/city-council-president-to-form-special-investigatory-committee-after-ig-requests-review-of-jea-fees\/\">The Jacksonville City Council\u2019s Special Investigatory Committee<\/a> will resume its investigation into uncollected utility capacity fees and workplace culture on Monday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The committee was formed by City Council President Kevin Carrico following a request from the city\u2019s Office of Inspector General for assistance related to allegations involving JEA, including whether the utility failed to collect certain water and sewer capacity fees from some commercial customers over a period of years.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">News4JAX will stream the meeting that starts at 1 p.m.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/17\/live-jea-special-investigatory-committee-meeting\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/news\/local\/2026\/03\/17\/live-jea-special-investigatory-committee-meeting\/\">committee held its first meeting last week<\/a>, which was quickly overshadowed by a dispute over access to former JEA legal counsel Regina Ross, who is currently unavailable due to her ongoing role with the Office of General Counsel and potential attorney-client privilege concerns.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorChris Will headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/CWill\/\" title=\"View Chris Will&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chris Will<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Chris Will has joined the News4JAX team as a weekend morning reporter, after graduating from the University of Florida in spring 2024. During his time in Gainesville, he covered a wide range of stories across the Sunshine State. His coverage of Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award. <\/p>\n<p>Another dry day in Northeast Florida. Here&#8217;s a Monday weather update.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:25<\/p>\n<p>Another dry day in Northeast Florida. Here&#8217;s a Monday weather update.Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driver<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Road-rage shootout leaves 1 dead, police searching for 2nd driverLoved ones mourn &#8216;happy baby&#8217; after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic dispute<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:58<\/p>\n<p>Loved ones mourn &#8216;happy baby&#8217; after 2-year-old fatally shot during domestic disputeCuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackout<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:54<\/p>\n<p>Cuban immigrants in Jacksonville call for action as island faces widescale blackoutThe Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lots<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:37<\/p>\n<p>The Block Jax owner working on solutions to parking chaos that spilled into neighboring lotsAI Can not spell Ortega.  It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day.  Enjoy<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 2:06<\/p>\n<p>AI Can not spell Ortega.  It is a beautiful river and great on a west wind day.  EnjoyBlind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille books<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>Blind Clay County fourth grader finds new world in Braille booksWalk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville Zoo<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:44<\/p>\n<p>Walk the Talk: Epilepsy Alliance Florida hosts awareness walk at Jacksonville ZooLoved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lot<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:50<\/p>\n<p>Loved ones gather to remember Melissa Wood one week after she was killed in Walgreens parking lotGators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first round<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>Gators, Hurricanes begin quest for national title; Bulldogs end season in first roundMan killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as \u2018life of the party\u2019<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:06<\/p>\n<p>Man killed in Ponte Vedra double shooting remembered as \u2018life of the party\u2019Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeover<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:17<\/p>\n<p>Father says his daughter was detained at Blue Cypress Park teen takeoverInside new family-focused venue The Block Jax on city&#8217;s Southside<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:57<\/p>\n<p>Inside new family-focused venue The Block Jax on city&#8217;s SouthsideThe first day of spring is here! Michelle gives a look at the temperatures into the weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>The first day of spring is here! Michelle gives a look at the temperatures into the weekendIran internet blackout leaves Jacksonville families anxiously waiting for word from loved ones<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>Iran internet blackout leaves Jacksonville families anxiously waiting for word from loved onesUnredacted arrest warrant reveals new details about double shooting in Ponte Vedra<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:15<\/p>\n<p>Unredacted arrest warrant reveals new details about double shooting in Ponte VedraDaughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killer<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:32<\/p>\n<p>Daughter of Ponte Vedra double shooting victim urges harsh punishment for accused killerA teen told a 79-year-old man he\u2019d clean his driveway. Then he took him to withdraw over $10k<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>A teen told a 79-year-old man he\u2019d clean his driveway. Then he took him to withdraw over $10kResidents say it doesn\u2019t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crash<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Residents say it doesn\u2019t prevent accidents after deadly Atlantic Blvd. crashI need a drop top office!  A spring fling then it feels like summer<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:43<\/p>\n<p>I need a drop top office!  A spring fling then it feels like summerSend News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress Park<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:04<\/p>\n<p>Send News4JAX your videos and pictures if you were at the teen takeover at Blue Cypress ParkWhat police want parents to know about &#8216;teen takeovers&#8217; after Arlington gathering ends in arrests<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:17<\/p>\n<p>What police want parents to know about &#8216;teen takeovers&#8217; after Arlington gathering ends in arrestsJacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here&#8217;s how you can save<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:07<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville edges toward $4 a gallon; Here&#8217;s how you can saveJacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concerns<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:19<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville city councilman pushing to roll out Waymo; Safety analysts have some concernsCity of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of Lights<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:46<\/p>\n<p>City of St. Augustine introduces resolution that would permanently shorten Nights of LightsPrevious photoNext photo<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2013 The Jacksonville City Council\u2019s Special Investigatory Committee will resume its investigation into uncollected utility capacity&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":540883,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[4,450,451,14310,236153,3,452,453],"class_list":["post-540882","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-breaking-news","tag-breaking-news","tag-breakingnews","tag-headlines","tag-jacksonville","tag-jea","tag-news","tag-top-stories","tag-topstories"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/540882","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=540882"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/540882\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/540883"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=540882"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=540882"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=540882"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}