New Florida law to protect consumers from data center costs faces its first test
A new state law seeks to ensure that ratepayers at large aren’t handed the tab for utilities’ data…
Duke Energy holds Linemen Appreciation Day in St. Pete
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — Duke Energy is celebrating Linemen Appreciation Day after workers spent much of this…
The Scoop: Tues. Aug. 25, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
A local theater gives up a grant rather than caving to Sarasota County anti-DEI requirements The small Urbanite…
The Scoop: Mon. Aug. 24, 2026, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF
Duke Energy wants to exclude Florida Rising from data center hearings Duke is arguing that Florida Rising should…
With its Duke deal expired, a Florida city considers taking control of local electric service
After St. Petersburg’s agreement with Duke Energy lapsed on July 31, the utility asked the city to start…
Florida TaxWatch applauds Clearwater’s abandonment of Duke Energy buyout, advises St. Petersburg to do the same
‘With this decision the city of Clearwater has put the taxpayers first. It is our hope that the…
Duke Energy warns St. Pete that $23M a year in franchise fees is now ‘uncertain’
St. Petersburg’s debate over whether to break away from Duke Energy now has a more immediate complication: The…
Clearwater locks in Duke for 30 years as St. Pete weighs a different path
Clearwater has decided to stay with Duke Energy for the next 30 years, closing the chapter on the idea…
Advocates call for affordable energy reform a year after record heat
Protest in front of TECO offices on July 25, 2026. Photo Courtesy of Food and Water Watch. Advocates…
Duke Energy franchise agreement with city of St. Pete expires
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — The city of St. Pete’s franchise agreement with Duke Energy expires on Friday, but…
St. Petersburg’s 30-year Duke Energy agreement expires Friday: What it means for customers
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – One of St. Petersburg’s longest-running agreements is set to expire Friday, but residents shouldn’t…
Tampa Bay Times splits St. Pete Mayor endorsement, but snubs Ken Welch twice
Split endorsements often suggest a newspaper is hedging its bets. However, the Tampa Bay Times still delivered a…