The leader of Florida’s primary electric company, which has been embroiled in controversy over allegations that it backed sham election candidates and spied on a journalist, will be stepping down next month, it was announced Wednesday.

Hurricane Ian may be long gone from Florida, but the job of restoring power and searching for anyone still inside flooded or damaged homes presses on.

Electricity costs for Florida Power and Light customers could go up by nearly 20% over the next four years if approved by the Public Service Commission.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. Construction is underway on five new solar projects across Northeast Florida. These projects are expected to bring not only clean energy but jobs at a time when unemployment has hit record highs during the pandemic. The solar projects are part of the power companys 30-by-30 plan to install 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030. Construction of the solar projects in Northeast Florida is expected to wrap up by the end of the year. Getting these projects underway during the COVID-19 pandemic has created some unique challenges.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The potential sale of JEA is still raising concerns among customers and city council members. JEA and the city council have been told by lawyers to keep quiet about the possible sale while negotiations are underway. On Monday, companies are expected to submit bids for the possible sale of Jacksonvilles public utility. JEA staff isnt talking and city council has been advised to keep mum. Rest assured, if and when a recapitalization event is presented to the Jacksonville City Council, we will ensure public participation, he said.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Lengthy and widespread power outages are in the forecast after Hurricane Dorian impacts Florida. Thousands of workers from companies like Florida Power & Light and Duke Energy Florida, as well as some out-of-state companies, are positioned to respond to potential widespread outages. Over 18,000 men and women from various power companies across the country are in Lake City preparing for Hurricane Dorian. "There will be power outages from the storm," Silagy said after giving Gov. It has secured about 16,000 employees and workers from other companies, "with plans for thousands more" for the anticipated restoration effort, Silagy said.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - City leaders might be tight-lipped about privatizing JEA, but already one potential suitor has emerged. Florida Power & Light, the states largest utility company, is not ruling out a bid to buy the publicly-owned utility, FPL President and CEO Eric Silagy told the Jacksonville Daily Record on Friday. Were going through the qualifications, Silagy said after speaking at a St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Read the complete story on the Daily Record. Jacksonville Daily Record