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The Scoop: Tues. April 1, 2025, Florida and Tampa Bay headlines by WMNF

Round up of WMNF news headlines including Sherriff's Office Deputy-involved shooting, public utility, DeSantis' call for tax relief, and THC regulations.

City Council member considers a public utility for St. Petersburg’s next power contract

Last month state regulators approved a proposal by Duke Energy to recover from customers more than a billion dollars for the cost to restore power when three hurricanes hit Florida in 2024. Now, some city...

The Scoop: Mon. Feb. 24, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Hillsborough Co. Politics, National Parks layoffs, Florida Insurance, Duke Energy, Byron Donalds.
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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.

Duke Energy faces backlash after asking Donald Trump’s EPA pick to halt environmental protections

Listen: Watch: Duke Energy is one of ten energy companies calling on the Trump administration to halt pollution regulations.  The energy company, which serves over 2 million Floridians, is facing backlash from environmental groups.  The...
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Florida PSC staff recommends that customers pay Duke and TECO $1.55 billion for hurricane costs

In all, Duke Energy Florida would collect about $1.09 billion, while Tampa Electric is seeking to recover $463.6 million.
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Duke Energy Florida plans to ask that customers pay its hurricane costs of $1.1-1.3 billion

Duke plans to ask the Florida Public Service Commission to pass along its storm-related costs to customers as soon as March.
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Cleanup information and tips after Hurricane Helene

Information about county cleanup and tips for residents after Hurricane Helene. Recovery efforts such as debris collection are in motion.

Duke Energy gets approval for a multiyear rate agreement

Duke Energy of Florida will increase base rates by 2%, but will drop other payment fees that will lower the total electric bill.
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Florida Public Service Commission approves a settlement to increase Duke Energy’s base electric rates

The settlement that will increase Duke Energy Florida’s base electric rates and help lead to building more solar-energy facilities.
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A settlement is reached over Duke Energy Florida base electric rate increases

The settlement would increase Duke Energy Florida's base rates by $203 million in 2025 and $59 million in 2026.
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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.
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