Across Florida, coverage here takes in electric, gas, water, and phone and internet services. Reporting centers on how residents and businesses access power, water and connectivity.
The Florida Public Service Commission voted to deny Duke Energy Florida's proposed rate terms for customers with large electricity demands.
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November 3, 2026
FPL Launches $200 Credit for Low-Income HouseholdsFlorida Power & Light's new Saving Steps program offers a one-time bill credit to eligible low-income residential customers.
October 30, 2026
Florida Power & Light to Propose 2027 Rate AdjustmentsThe utility plans a lower base rate for 2027 while introducing a surcharge to recover costs from Hurricane Isaias.
October 30, 2026
Florida Utilities Use AI for Storm Damage AssessmentThe Florida Municipal Power Agency adopts new software to streamline recovery efforts following October storm damage.
October 30, 2026
Duke Energy Completes Bailey Mill Solar FarmThe 74.9-MW project in Jefferson County increases the utility's solar capacity to power thousands of Florida homes.
October 28, 2026
Florida Awards $100 Million for Water ProjectsGovernor Ron DeSantis announced new funding to support 45 water resource restoration and expansion efforts across the state.
October 26, 2026
Florida Sues First Street Over Climate Risk ScoresThe state claims the company provides alarmist flood ratings that contradict federal data.
October 15, 2026
FMPA Deploys AI Platform for Florida Utility MappingThe program provides 32 municipal utilities access to automated infrastructure data collection tools.
October 9, 2026
Florida Energy Bills Rose 70 Percent Over DecadeMajor investor-owned utilities in Florida saw profits exceed $6 billion during the last year.
October 8, 2026
Florida Power & Light Launched New Assistance CenterThe utility company debuted an online portal to provide customers with bill relief programs and community support.
October 4, 2026
Florida Observed National Public Power WeekThe state marks the week by highlighting local utility services that save residents money.
Regular subjects here include utility rate requests, infrastructure hardening, grid reliability during weather events and the transition to new energy sources. Coverage spans the state, from the capital to the rural counties where access remains a focus. Florida faces unique challenges due to the frequency of severe storms that test the resilience of distribution systems. Reliability and affordability remain the primary factors that drive public interest and government oversight of these essential services.
