Americans face power shutoffs and mounting debt as energy costs surge
Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
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Past-due balances are becoming a reality for many U.S. households as they struggle to keep up with costlier utility bills.
The new filing appeared to put down a marker for what could be a contentious hearing in October at the Florida Public Service Commission in a rate case involving billions of dollars.
The developments late Friday afternoon added uncertainty to a closely watched case that has involved FPL seeking rate increases that would lead to customers paying billions of dollars in the coming years.
The Solar for All program provided funding to grant recipients that planned to create or expand solar programs for low-income communities.
Florida Power & Light is proposing a nearly $10 billion rate hike for electricity over the next four years.
Experts share tips on how to reduce your electricity bill.
High temperatures and rising electricity costs could boost home energy bills by 6% this summer, a new report says.
The base-rate proposal, filed at the Florida Public Service Commission, would lead to increases of $1.545 billion in 2026 and $927 million in 2027.
Virtually all of Puerto Rico spent New Year's Eve without electricity as a power outage hit the U.S. territory, but the lights are slowly coming back on for 2025.
Florida Power & Light said the increase is needed for growth and expansion.
Justices declined to take up dispute stemming from allegations that the utility did not meet obligations in 2017.
Florida Public Service Commission unanimously approved a $1.2 billion interim recovery package.
The Public Service Commission is scheduled to take up FPL's request during a Dec. 3 meeting.
The plan approved in 2022 included Florida Power & Light.
Florida Power & Light customers likely will face increased monthly bills in 2025.
The Cuban people have been left in the dark after their nation's electrical grid collapsed Friday.
As Hurricane Milton made landfall in Central Florida, Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is ramping up preparations and urging residents to brace for prolonged power outages.
Many South Floridians are discovering that adding attic insulation can lower their electric bills.
U.S. energy infrastructure has proven to be problematic as-is, and threats to its reliability are growing. Experts say there's a solution.
Get serious money back from the government for installing a battery backup system in your home.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
Florida Power & Light is working to put powerlines underground to keep the power flowing during a storm.
Top Florida utility officials said Tuesday increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult - and expensive.
Lower than expected fuel costs are the reason behind the reduction proposal
Two rate decreases will cut the average customer's bill by $14.50 a month
The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
Demolition clears the way for a new garage as attorneys recall mold, asbestos, and famous trials.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
Minimum wages are set to rise in 22 U.S. states and 66 cities and counties next year, even as the federal baseline wage remains at $7.25.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The 16‑year‑old brother, now considered a suspect, is living with other relatives away from his siblings.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
Demolition clears the way for a new garage as attorneys recall mold, asbestos, and famous trials.
Miami Art Week 2025 delivers a full slate of installations, exhibitions and events across Miami, Miami Beach, Wynwood and beyond.
Two Florida Memorial University football players were arrested after police say they were involved in a dorm room home invasion where a student was beaten and robbed.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Florida's Republican-dominated congressional delegation is urging the Trump administration to drop a plan that would allow new oil drilling off the state's coast.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
A federal judge granted a Justice Department request to unseal grand jury transcripts from a federal investigation in Florida into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
A U.S. District Court decision to end the deployment of National Guard members to Washington, D.C., is now on hold.
Investigations released by the Navy into accidents involving the Truman Carrier Strike Group recommended ensuring processes are followed even when faced with adversity.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Experts say the original warnings from more than 20 years ago were based on outdated information and were "overly broad."
Kian Sadeghi, the 25-year-old founder and CEO at Nucleus Genomics, tells "CBS Mornings" that parents have every right to select the qualities and traits they desire in their child.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.