The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved cost recovery for Duke Energy Florida, LLC’s (DEF) new Citrus County power plant, one of the largest industry projects of its kind. The 1,640-megawatt (MW) natural gas facility will provide enough energy to power approximately 110,000 residential homes. [Read more…] about PSC Allows Duke’s New Citrus County Plant to Begin Service
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FDLE arrests Lady Lake man on 10 counts of child pornography
Agents with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement arrested Sergio Guerrero, 41, of 37402 Hobby Way, Lady Lake, on 10 counts of possession of child pornography. [Read more…] about FDLE arrests Lady Lake man on 10 counts of child pornography
Florida PSC Refunds FPL Customers for Hurricane Matthew Costs
Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) customers will soon see a one-time refund, plus interest, on their monthly bill. [Read more…] about Florida PSC Refunds FPL Customers for Hurricane Matthew Costs
Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
Governor Rick Scott announced the appointments of Terrance Freeman and Ju’Coby Pittman to the Jacksonville City Council. Freeman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Reginald Brown and Pittman will serve during the suspension of City Council Member Katrina Brown, both beginning July 10, 2018. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Appoints Two to Jacksonville City Council
PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
Florida’s Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved a reduced annual budget for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI), keeping the monthly surcharge—applied to landline customer bills—at its current 10 cents. [Read more…] about PSC Sets Florida Relay System Annual Budget
University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations
The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity recently partnered with the Florida Department of State and election officials across Florida to provide training for supervisors of elections and key personnel to enhance cybersecurity resiliency ahead of the 2018 elections. [Read more…] about University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations
PSC Adds 689 Area Code to Central Florida
With new Central Florida phone numbers in high demand, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today implemented a 689 area code to overlay the existing 407 area code. [Read more…] about PSC Adds 689 Area Code to Central Florida
MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million
The MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot has been rolling since May 8, resulting in an estimated $306 million jackpot for the Tuesday, July 10, drawing. Florida players have the chance to become the state’s third MEGA MILLIONS jackpot winner by purchasing a $2 ticket at any of the more than 13,000 Lottery retailers across the state. [Read more…] about MEGA MILLIONS® jackpot climbs to $3 million
Multiple Traffic Pacing Operations on Eastbound S.R. 408 Scheduled for July 10
Multiple traffic pacing operations are scheduled to occur on eastbound State Road (S.R.) 408 between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Tuesday, July 10. [Read more…] about Multiple Traffic Pacing Operations on Eastbound S.R. 408 Scheduled for July 10
Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
Governor Rick Scott today issued an emergency order in Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties to help combat algal blooms caused by Lake Okeechobee water discharges from the Army Corps of Engineers. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Issues Emergency Order to Combat Algal Blooms in South Florida
