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⭐FPL Rate Hikes, Daytona/Ormond Showdown, Texting At Red Lights?
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⚡ FPL Rate Hike to Hit Millions in 2026
Hold onto your thermostats — Florida Power & Light (FPL) has received the green light to raise rates beginning in 2026, in what’s being described as one of the largest utility rate increases in state history. Approved by the Florida Public Service Commission on Nov. 20, the new rates are set to impact an estimated 12 million customers statewide.
A typical monthly bill will rise by $2.50 next year, eventually reaching as high as $150 per month by 2029. FPL justifies the hike by pointing to Florida’s rapid population growth and vulnerability to hurricanes — both of which strain the state’s power grid.
The rate change, however, is not without controversy. Consumer advocates argue the settlement unfairly favors corporate interests, and grassroots organizations are calling on lawmakers to introduce legislation for more affordable energy options.
If you're looking to cut costs, experts recommend small energy-saving adjustments: unplug devices, use power strips, lower your water heater temperature, and set your thermostat conservatively.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
⚖️ Utility Showdown: Daytona & Ormond Beach Head to Court
The clock is ticking as Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach brace for a legal showdown over Avalon Park’s utility service rights — and the potential price tag could be steep. Daytona Beach has offered Ormond $2.3 million to settle the dispute before it goes to trial on Dec. 8, a figure that would essentially buy out Ormond’s rights to provide water and wastewater services to the sprawling Avalon Park development.
But there’s a snag: Ormond Beach hasn’t even discussed the offer. At their last commission meeting on Nov. 18, the proposal wasn’t on the agenda, and no private legal meeting was held to review it. Meanwhile, Daytona Beach is gearing up for significant trial preparation costs now that a judge has denied a motion to delay proceedings — a move intended to keep pressure on all sides to reach a settlement.
The outcome will determine who controls vital utility infrastructure for a project that could add nearly 8,000 homes within Daytona’s city limits, directly impacting neighboring Ormond’s infrastructure.
Source: Ormond Observer
🚦 Can You Text at a Red Light in Florida?
It’s a common question among drivers: Is it illegal to check your phone while stopped at a red light in Florida? The short answer — no, it’s not.
Under Florida law, using your phone for texting or entering data while actively driving is prohibited, but when your vehicle is stopped at a red light, you’re in the clear. The statute defines “operation” as active motion, so if you’re stationary at a light, technically, you're not violating the texting law.
However, using your phone while driving — even hands-free — is limited. Talking is allowed only through hands-free devices like Bluetooth or speakerphone. In school and work zones, handheld phone use is entirely banned and can result in fines and license points.
A first-time offense for texting while driving brings a $30 fine (before fees) and no points. A second offense within five years could cost you $60 and three points on your license.
So go ahead and check that text at a red light — just make sure you’re parked, not rolling.
Source: Daytona News-Journal
This Day In World Events
380 – Theodosius I makes his formal entry into Constantinople, solidifying his power as the Eastern Roman Emperor. Wikipedia+2On This Day+2
1221 – Genghis Khan defeats the Khwarazmian prince Jalal al‑Din Mangburni at the Battle of the Indus, completing the Mongol conquest of Central Asia. Wikipedia+1
1542 – Battle of Solway Moss: An English army defeats a much larger Scottish force near the River Esk. Wikipedia+1
1859 – On the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin is published in London, introducing the theory of evolution by natural selection. Jagranjosh.com+2Wikipedia+2
1863 – During the Battle of Lookout Mountain near Chattanooga, Union troops capture Lookout Mountain, beginning to break the Confederate siege of the city. HISTORY+1
1944 – The US Army Air Forces launch the first strategic bombing raid on Tokyo from the Mariana Islands, sending 111 B‑29 Superfortresses toward the Musashino aircraft plant. Wikipedia+1
1963 – Lee Harvey Oswald, accused of assassinating U.S. President John F. Kennedy, is shot and killed by nightclub owner Jack Ruby on live television. All That's Interesting+1
1966 – TABSO Flight 101 crash: The Bulgarian airliner crashes near Bratislava, killing all 82 people on board. Wikipedia
1974 – The 3.2‑million‑year‑old hominid skeleton nicknamed “Lucy” is discovered in Ethiopia’s Afar Depression, providing major insights into human evolution. AP News+1
1989 – As mass protests surge in the Velvet Revolution, the entire Politburo of the Czechoslovak Communist Party resigns, effectively ending Communist rule in Czechoslovakia. Wikipedia
1995 – Ireland ends its constitutional ban on divorce when the referendum passes by a narrow margin. The Fact Site
2012 – A fire erupts at a clothing factory in Dhaka, Bangladesh, killing at least 112 people and highlighting issues in global garment‑industry safety. Wikipedia+1
2015 – A terrorist attack on a mosque in Al‑Rawda, North Sinai, Egypt kills at least 311 people and injures more than 120 in one of the country’s deadliest attacks. Wikipedia
2022 – Anwar Ibrahim is officially sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia, ending nearly 24 years out of power. Wikipedia
2000 – A large solar flare on November 24 triggers the first ground‑detection of solar neutrons during solar cycle 23, marking a milestone in space weather observation. arxiv.org
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