# Incoming DART CEO under criminal investigation

> Nathaniel Ford, incoming DART CEO, faces Florida criminal probe over past spending.
- Title: Incoming DART CEO under criminal investigation | Shortify
- Summary: Nathaniel Ford, incoming DART CEO, faces Florida criminal probe over past spending. Nathaniel Ford, set to become Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO, is under…
- Keywords: nathaniel ford, dart, jacksonville transportation authority, florida attorney general, budget shortfall, public funds, news, local, Incoming, CEO, under, criminal
- Source: FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth — https://fox4news.com/news/incoming-dart-ceo-under-criminal-investigation-over-spending-previous-job
- Author: Lori Brown
- Published: 2026-10-07T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nathaniel ford, dart, jacksonville transportation authority, florida attorney general, budget shortfall, public funds, news, local
## Incoming DART CEO under investigation
Nathaniel Ford, set to become Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO, is named in Florida criminal investigation into past spending.
## Florida probe into JTA spending
Florida's Attorney General opened criminal investigation into Jacksonville Transportation Authority's $39 million budget shortfall.
## Spending under Ford's leadership
Investigation focuses on luxury hotel stays, tuition reimbursements, and executive education costs during Ford's tenure.
## Tuition reimbursement policy review
Florida AG reviews JTA's tuition reimbursement policy for potential IRS code violations.
## Specific spending examples
JTA spent $4,264.51 on London hotel, $1,606.50 on Madrid hotel, and $9,000 on Valencia hotel for two executives.
## Ford's resignation and new role
Ford resigned from JTA earlier this year and will assume DART CEO role later this month.
## Key takeaway

Nathaniel Ford, set to become Dallas Area Rapid Transit CEO, is under Florida criminal investigation for alleged misuse of public funds during his previous role as Jacksonville Transportation Authority CEO.