JEA received a subpoena on Friday from State Attorney Melissa Nelson’s office seeking a broad swath of communication records about the agency’s CEO, Vickie Cavey, as well as discussions involving City Council President Kevin Carrico and a high-powered lobbying firm that employs former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry.
State attorney sends JEA subpoena for records about former mayor Lenny Curry ’s lobbying firm: Florida Trib Subpoena indicates prosecutors casting wide net to learn more about back-and-forth allegations involving city-owned utility– JEA received a subpoena on Friday from State Attorney Melissa Nelson ’s office seeking a broad swath of communication records about the agency’s CEO, Vickie Cavey , as well as discussions involving City Council President Kevin Carrico and a high-powered lobbying firm that employs former Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry .
The subpoena, obtained by the Florida Trib and News4JAX, suggests prosecutors remain interested in probing what has mushroomed into an increasingly bitter but convoluted feud that has stirred internal anxiety within JEA, which has struggled to find stability for years, and reignited longstanding political divisions between the City Council’s Republican leadership and the Democratic mayor.Prosecutors are demanding records related to numerous controversies that have swirled around JEA and the City Council since February, when Carrico, the council president, attempted to replace a member of JEA’s board of directors with his boss at the Boys & Girls Club of Northeast Florida,Carrico responded to public criticism of his decision by accusing Cavey of overseeing a toxic and racist culture at JEA, though without providing any specific accusations of wrongdoing.for more of his communication records after that text thread — between Carrico and a JEA board member whom he was hoping to replace with his boss, Paul Martinez — became public.formed an investigative committee to examine the workplace culture at JEA under Cavey, while Mayor Donna Deegan, a Democrat, has defended the agency and characterized Carrico’s allegations as a “smear campaign” because Cavey nixed a lobbying contract with Ballard Partners, a well-connected lobbying firm that employs Curry, the city’s former Republican mayor. The subpoena to JEA indicates Nelson’s prosecutors are casting a wide net to learn more about the back-and-forth allegations. It demands JEA turn over emails, texts and other communication records since July between the agency’s board members about appointments to the board of directors; any board discussions about Cavey; any communication records to or from Cavey’s former chief of staff, Kurt Wilson, that involve Carrico or board member Ric Morales, who had asked Cavey to step down from her post; any communications to or from Ballard Partners; and any records that contain a mix of key words, including “racist” and “toxic.” JEA, Jacksonville’s city-owned electric, water and sewer utility, has weathered controversy since Curry’s tenure in office, during which one of his allies,That effort ignited public backlash and prompted an investigation by the FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office thatThe utility sends a substantial portion of its revenue — about $140 million — to City Hall’s general fund to help pay for public services. Last year, it agreed to pay an additional $40 million to help the city navigate what was expected to be a tighter budget year.Yulee parents turn rare diagnosis into mission for awareness and researchArtemis II's astronauts splashdown off coast of San DiegoBaptist Health confirms Cigna contract termination. Here’s what that means for patientsFDLE says missing Clay County girl might be drawn to woods, train tracksVilano Beach residents raise traffic, safety concerns at St. Johns County meetingPart 4: Overalls and Sprouts! We've got Sprouts...Empty Southbank riverfront site could finally transform after years of delaysStaci Spanos returns to full time with News4JAX as anchor & investigative reporter'$15K?!': Older Jacksonville residents share how much they paid for their first homePublic invited to weigh in on next UNF president at listening session Friday afternoonJacksonville naval forces stay ready despite US-Iran ceasefire pauseNotice something different? Downtown transitioning from aging meters to parking kiosk systemsCouncil member addressing Zoo Parkway concerns after 2 school bus crashes within one weekSuspect in custody after pursuit gridlocks traffic on I-95 South in St. Johns CountyDCPS superintendent calls school bus crashes ‘tragic’Part 3: We're sowing some seeds. Mighty microgreens on hemp mats.Shanna Gardner & Mario Fernandez will now be tried separately in Jared Bridegan murderWith her idea and his support, they created Jacksonville's largest film festivalBelow-normal season predicted for Atlantic hurricanes, but it only takes one to make an impactBelow-normal season predicted for Atlantic hurricanes, but it only takes one to make an impact1:06Jacksonville sheriff picking up order at Home Depot also nabs man accused of stealingJAA outlines Cecil Airport aerospace hub vision amid Otto Aviation relocation plans to JacksonvilleJAA outlines Cecil Airport aerospace hub vision amid Otto Aviation relocation plans to Jacksonville‘At least 8’ students medically assessed after another school bus involved in minor crash▶Rainy roads raise safety concerns as Duval County records 60th traffic fatality of 2026 Play VideoPart 2: Mighty Microgreens with the help of David Bane and Five Points Farm
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