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Higher Fees OK'd For Harbor Pilots

A state panel on Thursday agreed to 3 percent increases in fees the next two years for harbor pilots who guide big ships into the Port of Tampa. ...more

November 21, 2008

Deal Would Raise Port Fees To Raise Harbor Pilots' Pay

A state panel agreed today to 3 percent increases in fees the next two years for harbor pilots who guide big ships into the Port of Tampa. ...more

November 20, 2008

Electric Rates Rile Residents

A jump in Progress Energy Florida electric rates of nearly 25 percent is generating some protests among Pasco officials and residents. ...more

November 20, 2008

Withlacoochee River Electric - Friend Or Foe?

In a Nov. 14 Hernando Today front-page article regarding electric utility rates, David Lambert, manager of public relations for Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc., lays questionable groundwork for justifying a suggested 4 to 7 percent rate increase. He says, and I quote: "We know everyone is feeling the pain," and adds that Withlacoochee, and its procurer, Seminole Electric Cooperative Inc., are feeling the pain, too. ...more

November 19, 2008

Electric Rate Hike Shocks Pasco Leaders

A jump in Progress Energy Florida electric rates of nearly 25 percent is generating some protests among Pasco officials and residents. ...more

November 15, 2008

Progress Energy Rate Hike Generates Protests

A 25 percent jump in Progress Energy electric rates is generating some protests among Pasco officials and residents. ...more

November 13, 2008

Electric Regulator Feels Current Of Uncertainty A Look At The Current Environment

Florida's Public Service Commission is torn by conflicting goals. The appointed board is trying to keep electric rates as low as possible during a year of rising fuel costs, yet it also wants the utilities it regulates to begin switching to renewable sources of energy, which at this point is more expensive than coal and natural gas. ...more

November 1, 2008

Pinellas Will Have A Say In 5 Florida House Races

Voters in much of Pinellas County will cast ballots for their representatives in the Florida House of Representatives this November. Five district races are being contested. One features a write-in slot, and in another, a challenger has withdrawn even though her name remains on the ballot. ...more

October 27, 2008