Backers tout Amendment 1 on the November ballot as a consumer protection measure, but critics and editorial boards malign the effort as an attempt to hinder the development of alternative fuels.
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North Central Florida counties are taking measures to prepare for Hurricane Matthew as it heads toward the U.S. from the Caribbean.
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Florida's proposed Amendment 1 on the ballot this November may cause Floridians using solar panels to see higher utility charges.
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Thousands without power across the state as Floridians begin to clean up after Hurricane Hermine.
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As of 6 a.m., these are the approximate power outage totals: GRU: 18,000 Duke: 85,000 Clay: 33,283 If you have experienced a power outage, call your electric company to report it. Gainesville Regional Utility: To report power outages and to report a downed power line call 352-334-2871 To report natural …
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After voters cast their ballot for a solar initiative on Tuesday, supporters and opponents clarify differences with another solar proposal on November ballot.
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Residents filled sandbags, schools closed early and graduation ceremonies were postponed as Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency.
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The plant will replace two 1960s-era coal-fired plants and will start putting out energy to customers in 2018.
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The light is fading for one of two solar-energy initiatives trying to get on Florida's 2016 ballot. The "Floridians for Solar Choice" coalition, remains about 400,000 petitions short of qualifying for the 2016 ballot and is in the midst of a contract dispute with a petition-gathering firm.
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Alachua County is encouraging residents to donate or recycle old or broken holiday lights in an effort to divert them from the landfill.
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