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FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2B
Read full article: FPL seeks approval to offset storm costs, looks to collect $1.2BFlorida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025 after the utility Tuesday requested approval to collect nearly $1.2 billion to cover costs of restoring power after hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton and to replenish a storm reserve fund.
‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies say
Read full article: ‘FPL made me do that:’ Frustrated Florida man shoots, kills his own dog, deputies sayA 72-year-old man faces charges after deputies said he shot and killed his dog while frustrated at Florida Power & Light for not getting his power back on after Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton leading to large evacuation in Florida
Read full article: Hurricane Milton leading to large evacuation in FloridaHurricane Milton strengthened into a Category 5 storm Monday, as Florida officials implored Gulf Coast residents to follow evacuation orders and utilities prepared for widespread power outages.
Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake one
Read full article: Florida's major power company prepares for this year's hurricanes by dealing with a fake oneFlorida's largest power company is preparing for this year's hurricane season by pretending a major storm already hit.
What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explains
Read full article: What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explainsAs the summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, you may be tempted to drop the temperature on your thermostat.
Fuel costs could give Florida utility customers break
Read full article: Fuel costs could give Florida utility customers breakState regulators Tuesday approved a plan that will trim Florida Power & Light customers’ monthly bills because of lower-than-expected natural gas costs, while Duke Energy Florida and Tampa Electric Co. said they will seek similar reductions.
Power back on for hundreds in Seminole County after construction crew hit power line in Sanford
Read full article: Power back on for hundreds in Seminole County after construction crew hit power line in SanfordHundreds of residents in the Sanford area were temporarily without power on Wednesday after a construction incident, according to Seminole County officials.
What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explains
Read full article: What is the best temperature to keep your home in Florida? An energy expert explainsAs the summer approaches and temperatures continue to climb, you may be tempted to drop the temperature on your thermostat.
Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding ends
Read full article: Florida sees fewer manatee starvation deaths as feeding endsThe effort to feed thousands of pounds of lettuce to starving manatees in Florida manatees has officially ended for the winter season, as deaths of the marine mammals appear to be slowing despite the long-term threat of pollution to their main food source, seagrass.
Silagy to step down as FPL chairman, CEO
Read full article: Silagy to step down as FPL chairman, CEOEric Silagy, chairman, president and CEO of Florida Power & Light and a prominent figure in state political and business circles, will step down next month as head of the utility, the company announced Wednesday.
Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern
Read full article: Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concernManatee deaths dropped in 2022 from a record high the year before, but Florida wildlife officials said Wednesday that chronic starvation caused by water pollution remains a major concern.
Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concern
Read full article: Florida manatee deaths drop but starvation still a concernManatee deaths dropped in 2022 from a record high the year before, but Florida wildlife officials say chronic starvation caused by water pollution remains a major concern.
These Florida electric companies are raising rates in January
Read full article: These Florida electric companies are raising rates in JanuaryState regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.
Florida seeks to protect manatees near power plant
Read full article: Florida seeks to protect manatees near power plantHoping to protect manatees as they congregate this winter, state wildlife officials issued an emergency rule that will temporarily prevent boating in an area of the Indian River Lagoon near a Florida Power & Light power plant.
Florida to harden electric grid statewide in wake of Hurricane Ian
Read full article: Florida to harden electric grid statewide in wake of Hurricane IanLess than a week after Hurricane Ian knocked out power to large swaths of Florida, state regulators Tuesday approved utilities’ long-term plans to try to bolster the electric system.
Prosecutors drop some charges in Florida nursing home deaths
Read full article: Prosecutors drop some charges in Florida nursing home deathsProsecutors have dropped manslaughter charges against three nurses who were present when 12 Florida nursing home patients suffered fatal overheating five years ago after Hurricane Irma.
Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manatees
Read full article: Officials: Starvation threat not over for Florida manateesFewer manatee deaths have been recorded so far this year in Florida compared to 2021 but wildlife officials caution that chronic starvation remains a dire and ongoing threat to the marine mammals.
Celtics co-owner donates $2M to protect Florida manatees
Read full article: Celtics co-owner donates $2M to protect Florida manateesA co-owner of the Boston Celtics is donating $2 million toward protecting the Florida manatees and their habitat following two seasons of record-breaking manatee mortalities in the state.
Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issue
Read full article: Florida manatee feeding plan ends, starvation still an issueThe unprecedented, experimental program to feed starving manatees in Florida is ending but the greater issue is the polluted water that causes the marine mammals to run out of their natural seagrass forage.
Officials: Florida manatees eat 'every scrap' in food trial
Read full article: Officials: Florida manatees eat 'every scrap' in food trialOne thing wildlife officials have learned during the winter experimental feeding program to help manatees avoid starvation is that if you feed them, they will come.
MANATEE WATCH: Volusia County seeks volunteers to help spot sea cows
Read full article: MANATEE WATCH: Volusia County seeks volunteers to help spot sea cowsWildlife officials in Volusia County said Friday they are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to participate in upcoming Manatee Watch events in February.
Power outage during Super Bowl likely caused by man joyriding excavator in Florida neighborhood
Read full article: Power outage during Super Bowl likely caused by man joyriding excavator in Florida neighborhoodFORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Some people in South Florida had to get creative to watch the Super Bowl Sunday when a neighborhood suddenly lost power, and it seems this may have been intentional. “About 30 to 40 minutes before the Super Bowl started, it just went all the way out,” Bubba James told News 6 partner Local 10 News. [TRENDING: Speedway worker dies following altercation | Teacher accused of sex with student | Tom Brady wins Super Bowl No. Crews from Florida Power & Light worked well into the night after the outage knocked out power to several homes near Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. But it’s how that power outage took place that has some neighbors scratching their heads.
Volusia County Sheriff’s Office partners with healthcare nonprofit to help people in crisis
Read full article: Volusia County Sheriff’s Office partners with healthcare nonprofit to help people in crisisVOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. – The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office has partnered with SMA Healthcare, a private nonprofit, that specializes in behavioral healthcare and substance abuse, to launch a program that will connect mental healthcare professionals with people in crisis. On Thursday, Florida Power & Light presented a $10,000 check that will provide 12 iPads to supervisors in the sheriff’s office that will make that connection happen. The iPads will allow sheriff’s office staff to help a person in crisis speak with a healthcare professional over a video call immediately. “We’re dealing more and more with people who are in a mental crisis,” said Sheriff Mike Chitwood. Chitwood said the program will start next year in Deltona and if successful, it will be implemented throughout the county.
Duke Energy admits mistakes, apologizes for Hurricane Irma outages
Read full article: Duke Energy admits mistakes, apologizes for Hurricane Irma outagesCENTRAL FLORIDA – Last week, both Duke Energy and Florida Power & Light promised repeatedly that most customers would have their electricity restored by Sunday night. "We've been waiting on Duke Energy to get here and we haven't seen any sign of hope or any kind of workers maybe but once. Monday afternoon, Duke Energy spokesman Jeff Brooks apologized for the missed deadline. This is the largest storm to ever hit the Duke Energy service area. As News 6 was leaving Sandy Shores, several Duke Energy line workers pulled up and began removing a tree that ripped down a powerline.