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Florida regulators approve base rate hike for Duke Energy customers
(The Center Square) — Nearly 2 million Florida electricity customers will pay a higher base rate after Duke Energy Florida's increase petition was approved by state regulators. The Florida Public Service Commission approved the highly contested rate hike Wednesday after negotiations between Duke Energy, groups representing residential customers — including the Sierra Club and the League of United Latin American Citizens — industrial customers and environmentalists reached a mutual agreement. ...
We Are in the Hightower Era
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – We are now in the "Niara Hightower Era" with Bethune-Cookman Volleyball. Phylecia Armstrong, Faith Landreneaux, Rakaya Neely and Alleah Dallas had their runs at controlling middle blocker position for the Wildcats in recent years. Now it's Hightower's time after a breakout season in 2023. Hightower...
Amazon to Build Nearly $20M Expansion at Space Coast Satellite Facility
Amazon plans on expanding its footprint on the Space Coast with another $19.5 million facility in its efforts to launch thousands of internet-providing satellites for Project Kuiper, the company’s competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink. To date, only two test satellites from Project Kuiper have flown when they took to...
Bethune-Cookman 2024 Cross Country Schedule: Key Dates & Meets
Bethune-Cookman University has announced a competitive 2024 Wildcats Cross Country schedule, featuring six meets designed to prepare athletes for championship competitions. Coach Garon Jackson aims for the lineup to challenge student-athletes as they prepare for the season, beginning on August 30 with the UCF Cross Country Invitational. The schedule includes events across Florida, culminating in the NCAA Championships in Madison, Wisconsin, if the team qualifies.
'It's not something new:' Cybersecurity experts in Florida stress proactive measures
PENSACOLA, Fla. -- Cyberattacks are happening more often and are getting more expensive. In 2023, 343-million people became victims of some sort of cyberattack. That's according to a report from the Identity Theft Resource Center. These attacks are happening everywhere, including right here in Florida. Last month, the Florida Department...
Marion County Jail is exceptional, has impressive food, brilliant correctional officers
I have experience from Marion County Jail that was exceptional. I really don’t take credit for going in with a good attitude, I have mental health issues. I did learn quickly that what I projected is what I received. My correctional officers were brilliant. Their professional training kept me and most safe while being overworked and understaffed. I personally could not imagine trying to keep large counts of women from not fighting.
Popular Roller Coaster Loses Wheels Mid-Ride, Terrified Guests Sent Flying off the Rails
A theme park is being sued after its popular roller coaster lost its roller coaster and derailed mid-ride. There’s a reason roller coaster accidents always make the headlines—they’re so rare that they’re worth talking about. Whether it’s Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios, or any other theme park, every location builds its attractions to strict codes designed to ensure the safety of all.
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