The City of Tallahassee has once again received the Government Finance Officers Association’s (GFOA's) Distinguished Budget Presentation, marking the 41st consecutive year earning this recognition. This award reflects the City’s commitment to upholding the highest principles of... Continue Reading
FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for February 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $24.82 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. Overall, out of fifteen ranked categories,... Continue Reading
Leesburg Electric was among 17 Florida public power utilities to receive a 2025 Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), which recognizes utilities’ commitment to safety. The award was presented at the Florida Lineman Competition Awards Banquet in Tallahassee this... Continue Reading
The City of Tallahassee Electric Utility’s commitment to worker safety earned it a 2025 Safety Award from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA). Linework is listed as one of the top 10 most dangerous jobs. To provide reliable power, Florida lineworkers and power crews are... Continue Reading
This past Saturday, at the Florida Lineman Competition Awards Banquet, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) announced the winners of the 2025 Safety Awards. The recipients were honored for their continued commitment to safe work practices during the past year. FMEA recognizes and... Continue Reading
Seagulls drift overhead as Kyle Jenkins reapplies sunscreen, eyes sweeping the Atlantic for signs of trouble. Fourteen years later, those same eyes look down from utility poles, restoring light to the very people he once watched over from the shore. At the City of Lake Worth Beach Electric... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) recognized Ocala Electric Utility (OEU) with a 2025 Safety Award during the Florida Lineman Competition Awards Banquet held in Tallahassee this past weekend. The award highlights the utility’s strong commitment to maintaining safe work... Continue Reading
Kissimmee Utility Authority is seeking individuals interested in appointment to the utility’s board of directors. Members of the Kissimmee Utility Authority’s Board of Directors are non-paid officials who serve as policymakers for the utility. This is a five-year term beginning... Continue Reading
Yesterday in Tallahassee, the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) held the 25th annual Florida Lineman Competition, which brings together electric lineworkers from all over the state to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Competitors took on various... Continue Reading
Community Invited to Attend 2026 Florida Lineman Competition March 14 The best of the best of Florida’s public power companies will showcase their skills in Tallahassee at the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) 2026 Florida Lineman Competition on March 14 at Apalachee Regional... Continue Reading
The Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA) will hold the 25th annual Florida Lineman Competition this Saturday, March 14, in Tallahassee. Electric lineworkers from all over the state will come together to demonstrate their skill and knowledge in the craft of line work. Hosted by the City... Continue Reading
Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. A key part of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ effort to put restraints on artificial intelligence continues to have a spark of life as the legislative session approaches its end. The House on Wednesday approved the bill (SB 484) that... Continue Reading
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