utility companies

Utility profit margins are one reason why electricity bills are rising, the report says. Advocates say low-income communities are hardest-hit by the costs.

The Florida House has passed legislation that would reverse a decision by Gainesville residents' to keep local control of their local public utility provider.

The Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers in utility issues, filed a notice that it was appealing regulators' approval of the increases, as did the groups Florida Rising and LULAC Florida.

Representatives of utility companies and municipalities told environmental regulators this week they are concerned that a proposed pollution...