As questions continue surrounding unredacted versions text messages released in the investigation into Former Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico’s communications regarding a JEA board appointment, a First Amendment attorney said the case highlights the importance of Florida’s public records laws and raises broader questions about how government records are reviewed and disclosed.

News4JAX and the Florida Tribune obtained new documents from the state attorney’s office connected to a subpoena sent to Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico.

A longtime member of the Jacksonville City Council says Council President Kevin Carrico’s priorities are “not on the people” of Jacksonville, a day after nearly 1,000 pages of subpoenaed records were released in response to a public records request from News4JAX.

A News4JAX request for public records stemming from the ongoing controversy surrounding JEA triggered a cost estimate from the city of Jacksonville for nearly $4,000.

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.

Jacksonville City Council President Kevin Carrico has been issued a subpoena about one week after text messages revealed that he was going to nominate someone for a position on JEA’s board because he owed them a “big favor.”

A “big favor” text about a JEA board appointment sparked scrutiny, a nominee’s withdrawal and new leadership allegations. Mayor Deegan and JEA leaders defended the CEO, urging transparency.

City Council President Kevin Carrico is facing backlash after text messages seemed to reveal that part of his motivation to nominate his boss for a position on JEA’s board happened because he owed him a “big favor.”

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The Woodland Acres Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida is getting a facelift. "We are busting at the seams here with a waiting list, and it makes sense to add," said Paul Martinez, CEO and President of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida. "It would actually be a great impact on your life, as well," said Emmaree Barnes, Boys & Girls Clubs member. "I think all of the neighborhoods in Jacksonville should have a Boys & Girls Club. In addition to expanding and renovating, the name will also be changed to the Baxter E. Luther Boys & Girls Clubs.