Utilities & Infrastructure
Water, transit, port, and transportation news across the First Coast.
Traffic Alert
Whiteview Parkway overnight closures planned Oct. 5-8 at Belle Terre
Palm Coast plans eastbound lane closures and intermittent road closures from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. while crews install new traffic signals.
September 29, 2026
Utilities
Palm Coast utility rates change Oct. 1 across four services
Water, wastewater, stormwater and solid-waste charges on Palm Coast utility bills will change Oct. 1 under previously approved rate schedules and service agreements.
September 27, 2026
Transit
JTA to pause Skyway, cut service to address $39M budget shortfall
Jacksonville's transit agency will halt its downtown automated people mover in November and sharply reduce bus frequencies as it slashes nearly 200 positions to close a funding gap.
September 17, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT ramps up heavy-lift infrastructure as data centers strain U. S. power grid
Demand for imported transformers and generators has spiked 274% since 2019, and Jacksonville's seaport is positioning itself as a critical gateway for oversized electrical equipment bound for the Southeast's booming industrial corridor.
September 17, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT Pitches Heavy-Lift Gateway With 1M SF of On-Dock Cargo Space
The regional seaport authority is promoting its ability to handle oversized industrial cargo, heavy machinery, and transformers with specialized berths and more than 1 million square feet of on-dock warehousing as it competes for breakbulk freight business.
September 8, 2026
Infrastructure
JEA specialist wins inaugural statewide public-power award for tree work
Joe Anderson, a JEA Vegetative Management Specialist Senior, received the Florida Municipal Electric Association's first Professional Excellence Award for balancing grid reliability with environmental stewardship across the utility's 900-square-mile service territory.
August 26, 2026
Infrastructure
JEA Reinforces Cybersecurity Defenses for Jacksonville's Utility Grid
The municipal utility says its systems remain secure and outlined how it protects the electric, water, and wastewater infrastructure serving more than a million Northeast Florida residents.
August 25, 2026
Consumer Alert
JEA warns of scam wave targeting Jacksonville utility customers
The municipal utility has seen an uptick in impostor calls and texts demanding instant payment through gift cards or Walmart barcodes, tactics JEA says it never uses.
August 25, 2026
Infrastructure
JEA wins state approval for 675-megawatt combined-cycle plant
Florida regulators cleared JEA's need for a gas-fired power plant at the old St. Johns River Power Park site, a project designed to meet Northeast Florida's surging electricity demand while cutting emissions.
August 25, 2026
Infrastructure
SSA Marine completes $100M+ Jacksonville port upgrade on Blount Island
The Jacksonville Container Terminal modernization adds cranes, pavement, and gate lanes to handle larger ships and move cargo faster, strengthening the region's position as a logistics hub.
August 18, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT wins third straight Quest for Quality Award for customer service excellence
The Jacksonville Port Authority earned top marks from shippers for its intermodal network and terminal operations, reflecting investments in cranes and infrastructure that position the Northeast Florida port as a Southeast cargo gateway.
August 15, 2026
Trade & Logistics
JAXPORT Positions Jacksonville as Gateway for Caribbean Supply Chain Growth
Growing nearshoring momentum in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic is driving increased cargo volumes through the port, as manufacturers seek alternatives to distant overseas production and JAXPORT invests in coordinated terminal capacity to support the trade lane.
August 11, 2026
Development
Jacksonville Industrial Market Sees 8 Million Square Feet of Warehouse Space Built
Real estate experts say Northeast Florida's transportation network, port access, and growing population continue to drive warehouse and distribution center construction, with 6 million square feet of spec space now available.
August 8, 2026
Infrastructure
JAXPORT Highlights $3.1B Infrastructure Investment Strengthening Northeast Florida Manufacturing
The seaport authority says more than $3.1 billion invested over five years in the region's transportation network, including harbor deepening and terminal modernization, is positioning Jacksonville as a key supply-chain hub for manufacturers navigating global trade uncertainty.
August 7, 2026
Education
Jacksonville Longshoremen's Scholarship Fund Awards Record $82,000 to Local Students
The ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund distributed its largest-ever scholarship total to 24 area high school and college students, reflecting surging demand for college financial aid among families connected to Jacksonville's maritime workforce.
August 3, 2026
Workforce Development
Jacksonville educators tour JAXPORT to connect students with maritime careers
Duval County teachers and FSCJ instructors explored Talleyrand Marine Terminal and met with industry leaders as the port sector pushes to build the pipeline for 30,000 local jobs supported by maritime operations.
July 31, 2026
Infrastructure
Helicopters Begin Wire Installation for Fulton Cut Power Line Project at JAXPORT
JEA has started helicopter operations to raise transmission lines spanning the St. Johns River at Fulton Cut, a multi-month effort to accommodate larger container ships at Blount Island Marine Terminal while strengthening the regional electric grid.
July 28, 2026
Infrastructure
Helicopter Work Begins on Project to Raise Power Lines Over St. Johns River at Fulton Cut
JEA crews began using helicopters in late July to install new conductors on raised transmission towers at Fulton Cut, clearing the way for taller cargo ships to reach JAXPORT's Blount Island terminal and the 15,000 regional jobs tied to container trade.
July 28, 2026
Maritime Trade
JAXPORT lands new Asia container service from ZIM Line and MSC
The weekly ZCP-Amberjack service connects Jacksonville to five major Asian ports and expands transshipment options to Latin America, the Caribbean, and the Mediterranean through hub connections in Kingston and Cartagena.
July 18, 2026
Infrastructure
Jacksonville's Talleyrand Terminal Handles 226 Million Gallons of Liquid Bulk Annually
BWC Terminals operates a 75-year-old liquid bulk storage facility at JAXPORT's Talleyrand Marine Terminal, moving cooking oil, chemicals, and renewable fuels by ship, rail, and truck to customers across Florida and the U.S.
July 14, 2026
Maritime
JAXPORT Official: Global Shipping Disruptions Now Permanent Feature of Trade
The port authority's chief commercial officer says years of back-to-back crises—from COVID to conflicts in the Middle East—have fundamentally changed what customers expect from Jacksonville's seaport and its logistics network.
July 9, 2026
Transportation
Jacksonville Port marks 250 years of American maritime history
JaxPort traces the region's role as a maritime gateway from colonial times through the nation's semiquennial celebration.
July 3, 2026
Maritime
OIA Global Expands Operations Through Jacksonville Port
Company builds on JF Moran legacy to enhance supply chain services and strengthen North American presence using JAXPORT as key gateway
June 26, 2026
Education
ILA Local 1408 Scholarship Fund golf tournament drives educational opportunities for Jacksonville students
The annual golf outing serves as a funding source for scholarships to deserving students in the Jacksonville area.
June 26, 2026
Economic Development
JAXPORT connects Northeast Florida businesses to global markets
The Jacksonville Port Authority explains how seaport operations support regional business growth and international trade connections.
June 26, 2026