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Florida regulators pass along $1.55 billion increase in utility rates to customers after costs from 2024 hurricanes

Customers of Tampa Electric and Duke will see higher bills in March as the companies recover money spent on hurricane prep and recovery.

The Public Service Commission Favors Profits Over People

The FL Public Service Commission voted to hike electricity rates despite sustained opposition from the public and against the recommendation of its own staff.

Tampa ranks #18 of 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills

Listen: A new report shows Tampa ranks 18th out of the 50 largest U.S. cities for household bills- and a recent move from Tampa Electric Company will only push bills higher. The average household in Tampa...

The Scoop: Wed. Dec. 4, 2024, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Chronister withdraws as Trump’s pick to head the DEA President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to run the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Hillsborough County Sheriff, Chad Chronister, withdrew his name from consideration last night according to AP....
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Florida PSC approves a TECO rate increase that’s more than the recommendation of its staff

Brooke Ward, senior Florida organizer of Food & Water Watch, called the increase “a gut punch to struggling community members."
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Tampa Electric spent hundreds of millions to restore power after hurricanes & wants customers to pay for it

TECO could seek to recover up to $55 million related to Hurricane Helene and up to $370 million related to Hurricane Milton.

Residents call for cleaner, cheaper energy during community workshop

Listen: Several Tampa residents gathered at a Hillsborough County library to discuss Tampa Electric’s proposed rate increases.   Around 80 people gathered to share the impacts of electric bills they say are already too high.  Community...
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Hillsborough small businesses ask for ‘affordable energy plan’ amid proposed rate hikes

Listen: Thirty-four businesses in Hillsborough County signed a letter sent to the County Commission Wednesday. The companies want to see the passage of an Affordable Energy & Climate Plan.  This comes as Tampa Electric seeks...
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The rate case for Duke Energy Florida is put on hold

State regulators have paused a case that could lead to Duke Energy Florida raising base electric rates.

The Scoop: Fri. June 14th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Today is Flag Day. Some TECO customers protest a rate increase. Meanwhile, St. Pete council members voice concerns over the new stadium.

TECO customers criticize proposed rate increase

Listen: The Florida Public Service Commission held a public hearing on a proposed rate hike for Tampa Electric customers.  A rally before the meeting drew advocates fighting to stop the increase. Demonstrators waved signs and...

The Scoop: Fri. May 24th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

The National Ocean Atmospheric Association reported as many as 25 named storms for this year's storm season.
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