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Service restored after ‘unusual event’ knocks out power for New Smyrna Beach Utilities customers
Read full article: Service restored after ‘unusual event’ knocks out power for New Smyrna Beach Utilities customersMany New Smyrna Beach Utilities customers woke up to a third day without power after an "unusual event" impacted underground electric lines, causing an outage in the beachside area, according to the provider.
Duke Energy equipment failure blew appliances in an Orlando home. Why the company says it’s not liable
Read full article: Duke Energy equipment failure blew appliances in an Orlando home. Why the company says it’s not liableAn Orlando couple says an equipment failure in their neighborhood sent a surge of electricity into their home and fried many of their appliances. The company that handles claims for Duke Energy admitted Duke had an equipment failure, but the company says Duke is not liable for the losses.
Precautionary boil water notice lifted for some Marion County residents
Read full article: Precautionary boil water notice lifted for some Marion County residentsMarion County utilities on Wednesday lifted a precautionary boil water notice that was in place for some residents due to an emergency repair to a water main.
Winter Springs considering 5-year plan with 11% annual price hike for water bills
Read full article: Winter Springs considering 5-year plan with 11% annual price hike for water billsNews 6 has confirmed the city of Winter Springs is internally discussing a huge utility rate hike to pay for its aging wastewater system which could cost as much as $100 million to replace.
These Florida electric companies are raising rates in January
Read full article: These Florida electric companies are raising rates in JanuaryState regulators Tuesday approved utility costs that will translate to higher electric bills in January for homeowners and businesses — and the pain won’t end there.