If you have a live Christmas tree, you might want to consider recycling it. There are several ways to do it. ...more

December 30, 2009

If you have a live Christmas tree, you might want to consider recycling it. There are several ways to do it. After you remove all the decorations, you can take the whole tree to the landfill at 350 Falkenburg Road if you are a Hillsborough County waste residential customer. Bring your current tax bill and identification and be prepared to unload the tree yourself. Your Christmas trees will be recycled into mulch and other environmentally beneficial byproducts. Artificial trees are not accepted. For information, call (813) 744-5591. ...more

December 30, 2009

The state Public Service Commission agreed today to delay voting on major rate increases sought by Florida's two biggest power companies, allowing both of Gov. Charlie Crist's two new appointees to take part in those decisions. ...more

October 27, 2009

Starting next month, customers of Peoples Gas, Florida's largest natural gas utility, will see their bills rise about 7 percent. ...more

May 20, 2009

One of the city water department's best customers has a problem with his bill. ...more

May 8, 2009

The Tampa City Council this month will consider a drought surcharge that could double or even triple the bills of big water users. ...more

May 6, 2009

State regulators on Tuesday granted Progress Energy's request to cut electric bills by 11 percent, or $400 million, this year. ...more

March 18, 2009

$104 million Annual rate increase approved by regulators Tuesday $228 million Rate increase requested by TECO ...more

March 18, 2009

A proposal to raise rates for customers of Peoples Gas is about $21 million too high, according to the Office of Public Counsel, which represents Florida consumers. ...more

January 15, 2009

A proposal to raise rates for customers of Peoples Gas is about $21 million too high, according to the Office of Public Counsel, which represents Florida consumers. ...more

January 14, 2009