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The Scoop: Mon. April 28, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Heydi Sanchez Tejeda, Clearwater Boat Crash, TECO rate increases, cultivated meat
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Florida’s PSC staff approves TECO rate hikes

The Florida Public Service Commission should stand behind its decision to approve base-rate increases for Tampa Electric Company.
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TECO rate hikes face a second challenge

The Office of Public Counsel is appealing the Florida Public Service Commission’s approval of TECO rate increases.

The Scoop: Tues. March. 04, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including TECO rates, school time changes, Tamiami Trail rename, and Florida legislative session.
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A TECO rate increase draws legal challenges

2 consumer groups filed notice that they will ask the Florida Supreme Court to review Florida regulators’ approval of TECO's rate increase.
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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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