JEA is suspending late fees and easing other financial relief criteria in response to the federal government shutdown.
Jacksonville’s public electric, water and wastewater utility said in a news release that it will not apply late fees to customers’ bills beginning Thursday until further notice.
Utility officials also announced it would be easing criteria for customers to qualify for payment extensions and payment arrangements. According to the news release, the move will allow more customers to take additional time to pay or arrange to pay their balance over a series of monthly installments…