Council President confirms that Inspector General is looking into ‘serious allegations’ against JEA

City Council President Kevin Carrico has confirmed to News4JAX that the city’s Inspector General is looking into “serious allegations” against JEA, adding a new layer to weeks of public sparring between the utility and City Hall. “As I have said for several weeks, there is a crisis of confidence at JEA. I am very concerned to hear that the Inspector General is now looking into serious allegations related to the utility,” Carrico said. “The people of Jacksonville deserve transparency, accountability, and clear answers, and the Council will be carefully reviewing the Inspector General’s findings.” Reporter Chris Will has the latest.