It was supposed to be routine—but within seconds, five workers were dead and one critically injured. Tampa Electric’s molten slag explosion wasn’t just tragic—it was preventable.

Tampa Electric Co. has outlined hundreds of millions of dollars in costs that it could seek to recover from customers because of power-restoration efforts after hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Dark Records The Molten Slag Accident Posted: November 11, 2024 | Last updated: December 9, 2024 The in-depth story of the Tampa Electric Molten Slag Accident: “Mom, help me. I’m burning ...

SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. (CBS12) — A tip from Tampa electric workers led to the arrest of a man accused of stealing a generator that powered a traffic light. According to the Hillsborough County ...

As part of the utilities' hurricane response plans, nearly 700 mangroves were planted along the coast in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Business Facilities is a leading full-service media ...

Restoration is a critical part of Duke Energy Florida’s and Tampa Electric’s everyday work and hurricane response plans, but the restoration project is the first time the two local utilities ...

The proposed increases from Duke Energy and Tampa Electric — two investor-owned utilities that service areas in Central Florida and along the state's west coast — are remarkable in their own ...

Tampa Electric’s bid to raise rates next year would put more of the burden on residents, lessening the impact on big businesses, according to filings reviewed by the Tampa Bay Times. If their ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa residents will soon notice a decrease in their bills from Tampa Electric (TECO). For the second time this year, TECO will be reducing their rates, the company announced Tuesday.

TALLAHASSEE — Saying it is trying to meet the needs of a growing number of customers, Tampa Electric Co. will ask state regulators to approve a plan that would raise base electric rates over the next ...

APOLLO BEACH, Fla. — More manatees than ever before have gathered at Tampa Electric's Manatee Viewing Center. A record-setting 1,100 manatees came together at a single time this season ...