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FMEA Holds 25th Annual Florida Lineman Competition this Saturday in Tallahassee
FMEA Holds 25th Annual Florida Lineman Competition this Saturday in Tallahassee

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

Date posted03/12/2026


House Waters Down, Passes Bill Restricting Data Centers
House Waters Down, Passes Bill Restricting Data Centers

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

Date posted03/12/2026


Key Accounts Manager - KUA
Key Accounts Manager - KUA

General Definition of Work Serve as liaison to KUA’s key commercial accounts and strategic stakeholders providing recommendations and coordinating all energy-related service. Establish and maintain personalized external and internal relationships to support account issues, provide... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/11/2026


Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility in Partnership with Lakeland Electric
Williams Breaks Ground on 74.8 MW Solar Facility in Partnership with Lakeland Electric

Williams joined with Lakeland Electric and City of Lakeland leaders to break ground on a new 74.8‑megawatt solar facility that will significantly expand renewable power capacity for the growing Lakeland region. Under a long-term agreement, Williams, an energy infrastructure leader, will design... Continue Reading

Date posted03/5/2026


Best in Florida Public Power Industry Headed to Tallahassee
Best in Florida Public Power Industry Headed to Tallahassee

Community Invited to Attend 2026 Florida Lineman Competition March 13-14 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 13-14 at Apalachee... Continue Reading

Date posted03/4/2026


Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I or II - KUA
Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I or II - KUA

General Definition of Work Instrument Controls & Electrical Technician I Performs difficult skilled and technical work involving the repair, inspection, maintenance and calibrating of electrical equipment, process controllers, analog and digital process indicators, distributed control... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/4/2026


FMEA Associate Member of the Month, March: Tallman Equipment Co., Inc.
FMEA Associate Member of the Month, March: Tallman Equipment Co., Inc.

FMEA’s Associate Member of the Month for March is Tallman Equipment Co., Inc. At Tallman Equipment, their priority is to set the standard in the electrical transmission and distribution industry with an all-inclusive approach to serving their customers. Their vision to deliver a trio of... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted03/1/2026


Key Account Specialist - OUC
Key Account Specialist - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, an industry leader and the second largest municipal utility in Florida committed to serving the community and the environment, is presently seeking a Key Account Specialist to join the Customer Experience & Sales division. We are looking for a customer-focused,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2026


Technician (WPRO) - OUC
Technician (WPRO) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Technician (WPRO) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a professional who has... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2026


Production Assistant (Water Production) - OUC
Production Assistant (Water Production) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Production Assistant to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for a detail-oriented,... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2026


Water System Operator (SH) - OUC
Water System Operator (SH) - OUC

OUC - The Reliable One, is presently seeking a Water System Operator (SH) to join the Electric & Water Production division. At OUC, we don’t just work – we’re building a bright future of innovation and transformation for future generations. We are looking for an operator... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2026


Town Manager - Town of Havana
Town Manager - Town of Havana

The Town of Havana is in the north central portion of Florida about 12 miles north of Tallahassee and in the Tallahassee Metropolitan Statistical Area. Tallahassee is home to the Florida State University and Florida A&M. When the Town was established in 1906, it was named after Havana, Cuba... Continue Reading

Postedby Joanna White
Date posted02/27/2026