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first_reported: 2026-11-12 21:06 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 21:06 EST
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# JEA's Big Jim steam whistle falls silent over metal fatigue

JEA's Big Jim steam whistle is silent after an investigation found metal fatigue in some of its parts.

Section: [Around Town](/jacksonville/section/life.md) · Entities: [Big Jim](/jacksonville/wiki/big-jim.md), [JEA](/jacksonville/wiki/jea.md)

## Coverage

- [Action News Jax (WJAX/WFOX)](https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/big-jim-steam-whistle-falls-silent-due-metal-fatigue/5DU6PGAUX5H7TETCCN3DZPEWKQ/), 2026-11-12 21:06 EST: Big Jim steam whistle falls silent due to metal fatigue

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