A brush fire near an ammonium nitrate and fertilizer storage company has pretty much burned out at this point, with just a bit of smoldering left, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue spokesman Ray Yeakley said. ...more

February 10, 2009

Homeowner Michael Martin says a 25 percent increase in his Progress Energy bills will hit him hard. He says the electricity bill for his 1,500-square-foot home could increase $75 to $150 a month, depending on how much he uses. ...more

February 5, 2009

Russell Peck got to utter the words he'd hoped to say at Progress Energy's open house on the proposed new transmission lines Wednesday evening. ...more

January 16, 2009

Some Progress Energy customers are without power this morning in parts of the city, New Port Richey police said. ...more

December 3, 2008

An energy center, featuring a wood-burning power plant and other working exhibits, is planned for Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry. ...more

December 2, 2008

An energy center, featuring a wood-burning power plant and other working exhibits, is planned for Tampa's Museum of Science & Industry. ...more

December 1, 2008

In an unexpected move, a divided city council has turned down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. ...more

November 8, 2008

TAMPA In an unexpected move, a divided city council Thursday night voted down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. The vote was 4 to 2 on a motion by Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena to reject the voluminous 25-year agreement. Council President Tom Scott and Councilman Charlie Miranda cast the dissenting votes. ...more

November 7, 2008

A top official of the Federal Emergency Management Agency admits that the agency was sluggish in its response to Texans affected by Hurricane Ike's devastation, according to a published report. ...more

November 2, 2008

A major player in America's effort to use more alternative energy has targeted Tampa for its next big project. ...more

October 27, 2008