by Brian Burgess | Dec 22, 2023
A federal judge dismissed claims against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in a lawsuit challenging the overhaul of Gainesville’s municipal utility. The lawsuit, filed by Gainesville Residents United, claimed the new law violated speech rights. But the law’s...
by Brian Burgess | Dec 11, 2023
When Governor Ron DeSantis dropped his latest budget proposal last week, Florida political observers were treated to a masterful populist public relations ploy. Amidst a stern bout of belt-tightening in which DeSantis asked lawmakers for about $4.6 billion less than...
by Brian Burgess | Nov 13, 2023
Tasty news nuggets to start your day… Power Play: FPL Lightens the Load Good news for customers of Florida Power & Light (FPL), the company has announced a decrease in storm-related costs on their bills, following the less-than-anticipated expenses incurred...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 25, 2023
At this year’s Florida Chamber Annual Meeting & Future of Florida Forum, Chairman Chas Bailes III recognized a handful of distinguished business leaders from across a range of industries. Several notable awardees were recognized: including L3Harris’s...
by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | Oct 16, 2023
Duke Energy Florida estimates storm-related costs of $91.9 million from Hurricane Idalia. The company is seeking approval to pass the costs to customers in 2024, spreading them out with earlier storm costs. Duke expects that spreading out the cost collection time...
by Brian Burgess | Oct 2, 2023
A Leon County judge ruled in favor of Florida state officials in Gainesville’s lawsuit over the transfer of utility control from the city to a governor-appointed board. The city’s claims were dismissed with the judge citing the lack of standing to sue top...
