Mayor Pam Iorio has proposed creating a citizens task force to study green policies and work on implementing a citywide energy conservation initiative. The mayor's pitch comes one week ahead of a vote by the Tampa City Council on renewal of a franchise agreement with Tampa Electric Co. and amid criticism from environmental groups over her administration's reluctance to push for "green" concessions from the utility. ...more

November 26, 2008

Six Jefferson High School graduates were inducted Nov. 7 into the alumni association's Hall of Fame at a ceremony at TECO Plaza. ...more

November 19, 2008

Some council members wanted to push green policies, a renewable energy program, even the burying of power lines. ...more

November 15, 2008

Some council members wanted to push green policies, a renewable energy program, even the burying of power lines. ...more

November 14, 2008

Residents and businesses in the Tampa Bay area soon will be paying a lot more for electricity. ...more

November 13, 2008

TAMPA - Residents and businesses in the Tampa Bay area soon will be paying a lot more for electricity. Customers of Tampa Electric Co. and Progress Energy will see a double-digit percentage increase in their electric bills beginning next year under plans approved today by state regulators. ...more

November 12, 2008

TAMPA State regulators are expected to decide today whether Tampa Electric Co. and Progress Energy can raise electric bills next year to cover higher costs for oil, natural gas and other fuels used to generate electricity. Under TECO's proposal, bills would increase about 12 percent beginning in January. The cost of 1,000 kilowatt-hours would rise from $114.38 to $128.44. ...more

November 12, 2008

In an unexpected move, a divided city council has turned down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. ...more

November 8, 2008

TAMPA In an unexpected move, a divided city council Thursday night voted down a proposed franchise agreement with Tampa Electric, forcing Mayor Pam Iorio's administration back to the negotiating table with the private regional energy company. The vote was 4 to 2 on a motion by Councilwoman Linda Saul-Sena to reject the voluminous 25-year agreement. Council President Tom Scott and Councilman Charlie Miranda cast the dissenting votes. ...more

November 7, 2008

In the closest county race, Bob White got his wish Tuesday as Pasco voters re-elected him, making him the first sheriff in decades to clinch a third term. ...more

November 5, 2008