Florida justices back approval of utility hurricane plans
The plan approved in 2022 included Florida Power & Light.
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The plan approved in 2022 included Florida Power & Light.
Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025.
The Cuban people have been left in the dark after their nation's electrical grid collapsed Friday.
As Hurricane Milton made landfall in Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is ramping up preparations and urging residents to brace for prolonged power outages.
Many South Floridians are discovering that adding attic insulation can lower their electric bills.
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Florida Power & Light is working to put powerlines underground to keep the power flowing during a storm.
Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult - and expensive.
Lower than expected fuel costs are the reason behind the reduction proposal
Two rate decreases will cut the average customer's bill by $14.50 a month
Florida Power & Light said the tab for restoring electricity after Hurricane Ian and Hurricane Nicole was lower than expected
Challenges to the settlement that included the increase say it is not in the public interest
Forecasters expect residential power costs to continue rising this summer even as other energy prices drop.
State Supreme Court justices Wednesday questioned whether regulators adequately justified the approval of a settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light.
More than a year after customers started seeing higher bills, the state Supreme Court next week will hear arguments in challenges to a settlement that increased base electric rates for Florida Power & Light.
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.
The plan would trim rate increases that FPL customers will face in 2023.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning near Loxahatchee, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
Two Palm Beach County deputies died and a third is fighting for his life after they were hit by a vehicle Thursday morning near Loxahatchee, the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office said.
George Pino appeared in court for a hearing on Thursday morning, where he surrendered himself to the authorities.
According to Miami-Dade Police, the couple was involved in a verbal dispute that escalated into a physical fight.
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
A woman told police she was sexually assaulted in 2017 by Pete Hegseth, according to a detailed, newly released police report. He is now President-elect Trump's choice for defense secretary.
Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is meeting with Senate Republicans as he seeks to shore up support after Donald Trump tapped the embattled GOP firebrand as his pick for attorney general.
Florida's incoming legislative leaders have formally taken their oaths of office.
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Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
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