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Today, City Manager Reese Goad announced his resignation after more than 31 years of public service, including a 26-year tenure with the City of Tallahassee. Goad joined the City of Tallahassee in 2000 and worked in a variety of roles prior to stepping in as City Manager in 2017. “It has... Continue Reading

OUC - The Reliable One is presently seeking a Senior Combined Cycle Power Generation Engineer to join the Engineering & Operations team. We are looking for a technically strong, results-driven professional to provide engineering and project management support for Power Plant Operations and... Continue Reading

JEA received recognition from national and state organizations for its vegetation management program and its work balancing the delivery of reliable electricity with the preservation of urban forests throughout JEA’s 905 square miles of service territory.  The Arbor Day Foundation named... Continue Reading

Article reposted with permission from The News Service of Florida. Power companies and cooperatives in Florida continue to brace facilities and engage in mock storm training events in preparation for hurricane season, despite some forecasts of a “below normal” period with relatively... Continue Reading

The City of Tallahassee will celebrate this Earth Day, April 22, with the opening of its first zero-emission electric vehicle fast-charging station. Equipped with Level 3 DC fast-chargers, this uniquely designed canopied station features the fastest and most powerful commercially available EV... Continue Reading

Kissimmee Utility Authority staff members will take part in a mock disaster drill on Thursday, April 9 to test the readiness of the utility for this year’s hurricane season. The Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 and ends November 30. The four-hour drill will involve a wide range of... Continue Reading

The City of Leesburg will celebrate Arbor Day this year with a tree giveaway. In partnership with Cherrylake, Inc. and Leesburg in Bloom, the city will distribute 250 1-gallon bald cypress trees to residents. The event will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Ski Beach Park, 201 Lake Harris... Continue Reading

Lakeland Electric has earned a Reliable Public Power Provider (RP3)® designation from the American Public Power Association for providing reliable and safe electric service to the Lakeland, Polk City and Polk County community. The RP3 designation, which lasts for three years, recognizes... Continue Reading

This past weekend, Florida public power participants again brought home half of the awards, including first- and second-place overall apprentices and third-place journeyman team, presented at the American Public Power Association’s 24th annual Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo, held March... 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

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