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The rising cost of power in Florida — and the system that allows it
Over the past several months, WUSF has researched what's behind rising electricity costs and what — if anything — can be done about them.
Fossil fuels vs. solar: Which should power Florida to lower energy bills?
Solar hasn’t necessarily been replacing Florida utilities’ fossil fuel use, the state’s consumer advocate says — it’s actually been used in some cases to bring more fuel online, expanding the grid and your electricity bills.
What’s behind the high electricity bills crushing Floridians?
Rising electricity prices are part of a statewide trend driven by consecutive rate hikes, high energy consumption, and a system that lets investor-owned utilities pass on costs to customers.
Bucs struggle in 23-17 setback to Vikings, fall to 0-3 and lose Mayfield to injury
Tampa Bay remained winless after three games for the first time in 12 years. To make matters worse, Baker Mayfield left late in the game after dislocating the thumb on his throwing hand.
The death of a star: How climate change and light pollution are changing astronomy
The search for favorable astrophotography conditions has only gotten harder due to changing atmospheric conditions, ash and dust from wildfires and light pollution.
Drought-dried springs already suffered from low flow, scientists say
The gushing groundwater that fills crystalline swimming holes in North Central Florida temporarily stopped flowing at nine springs this year. Humans are partly to blame.
USF overcomes lifeless start, stays undefeated with 14-6 win over Bowling Green
The Bulls, who trailed 6-0 as the fourth quarter began, scored 14 unanswered points while their defense kept the lid on the Falcons' offense, which has struggled all season.
Changes could be coming to the Big Bend oyster harvest
FWC hosted workshops this month to gather feedback on proposed changes as a response to declining oyster populations in the Gulf.
Head Start overhaul could reshape services for Sarasota families
A proposal wouldn’t directly cut funding to Head Start, but it would eliminate many of its federal regulations. Sarasota County providers worry the change could ultimately reduce funding and make it more difficult to maintain support for families.
Voting rights group accuses DeSantis administration of voter intimidation ahead of midterm elections
A Florida voting rights advocacy group has strongly criticized Governor Ron DeSantis and state officials following new voter fraud charges against 20 individuals, calling the move a deliberate effort to intimidate minority voters ahead of upcoming elections.
WMNF 88.5
Published September 25Tropical Storm Gonzalo forms as the historic Atlantic hurricane drought continues
Gonzalo will stay closer to Africa than the United States, and perhaps more notably, will stay below hurricane strength.
Tampa Magazine
Published September 25My Trip: Vancouver Island
Join along as Terry Ward shares her tips and tricks from her trip to Vancouver Island.