Sanford residents could soon see their utility bills climb significantly as city leaders weigh a proposal to raise water and sewer rates by double-digit percentages over the next five years.

Imagine finding a hangtag on your door with a water bill for more than $4,400—for just one month. That’s the reality Annika Martin is facing in Wedgefield, a community in East Orange County.

Two decades ago, the City of Winter Park made a move few communities dare to try: taking control of its own electric utility. What began as a heated legal battle with Progress Energy has turned into a national example of how municipal ownership can work.

A boil water advisory that was issued Monday for Orange County Utilities customers in the S. Apopka Vineland Road area will last through Sunday, according to the county.

The two-megawatt ground-mounted solar array consists of over 4,000 panels covering more than ten acres, generating up to 60% of the plant’s power.

Duke Energy customers will start to see higher bills in March, and now is the time home and business owners might want to rethink their energy goals

For Duke residential customers who use 1,000 kilowatt hours, the storm costs represent a $32.40 increase on monthly bills, according to a commission staff recommendation. But commissioners pointed to other upcoming changes in Duke bills, with the utility saying the net increase in March on a 1,000-kilowatt-hour residential bill will be $22.62.

A large portion of Puerto Rico is without power and could be in the dark for 24 to 48 hours, according to power company LUMA and the island’s governor.

Pointing to issues such as growth and a need to continue expanding its system, Florida Power & Light on Monday said it will propose a four-year plan to raise base electric rates.

The plan, which introduces a new demand-based pricing model, could add $5 to $15 to customers’ monthly bills based on their energy usage during peak hours.

Marion County Utilities issued a precautionary boil water notice to all customers Monday morning due to a loss of power at the water plant.

Many New Smyrna Beach Utilities customers woke up to a third day without power after an "unusual event" impacted underground electric lines, causing an outage in the beachside area, according to the provider.

An Orlando couple says an equipment failure in their neighborhood sent a surge of electricity into their home and fried many of their appliances. The company that handles claims for Duke Energy admitted Duke had an equipment failure, but the company says Duke is not liable for the losses.

Mount Dora Electric Utility customers can now apply to have some or all of their power be solar-generated.

Marion County utilities on Wednesday lifted a precautionary boil water notice that was in place for some residents due to an emergency repair to a water main.

News 6 has confirmed the city of Winter Springs is internally discussing a huge utility rate hike to pay for its aging wastewater system which could cost as much as $100 million to replace.

Florida House members Tuesday raised the possibility of giving state regulators more oversight of municipal utilities.

State 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.

Electric rates keep rising in Leesburg, and some homeowners said they can't afford any more hikes.

Florida residents and businesses likely will get hit with higher electric bills in 2023 as utilities continue to struggle with increased costs of natural gas.

Kissimmee Utility Authority is warning its customer to watch out for bar code scams targeting residents, officials said in a statement on Tuesday.

The Maitland city commission discussed the results of a study Monday evening to determine whether to raising water and sewage rates for residents.

If you are an Orlando Utilities Commission customer, be prepared to see an increase in your July energy bill.

The boil water notice issued for some Marion County residents Sunday was canceled Tuesday morning, according to an official news release.