Florida Municipal Electric Association

06/19/2026

It’s officially hurricane season! Do you know the difference between many common hurricane myths versus facts? Learn more about making a family plan at www.floridadisaster.org/family-plan/.

06/18/2026

FMEA’s Electric Bill Comparison for May 2026 shows the average bills of public power utilities across Florida are among the lowest in the state, coming in at an average of $22.76 lower than the average bills of other utilities per 1,000 kWh. To read the full report, visit bit.ly/43Ghqbq.

06/17/2026

Move Over, Florida! If you can’t move over — or when on a two-lane road — slow to a speed that is 20 mph less than the posted speed limit. Slow down to 5 mph when the posted speed limit is 20 mph or less.

06/17/2026

"Throughout the year, Florida public power utilities take steps to ensure their systems are resilient and reliable and their organizations – and people – are ready to respond...While we all are hoping for another quiet hurricane season, it only takes one storm. We must always remain vigilant and prepared. Florida public power utilities are prepared, and I encourage every Floridian to do the same." Read FMEA Executive Director Amy Zubaly's full statement regarding Florida public power utilities' preparedness for hurricane season online: https://ow.ly/tskt50ZcIWG.

06/16/2026

Florida public power utilities work year-round to harden the grid and increase resiliency in their communities. In Episode 6 of the Florida Public Powercast, City of Tallahassee, FL - Government Assistant General Manager for Power Delivery Mike Crow pulls back the curtain on what utility hurricane preparedness looks like day-to-day, walking through the tabletop exercise process and why the "cone of uncertainty" demands flexibility. Tune in now: bit.ly/4qwEoe2.

This episode is sponsored by Danella Companies.

06/15/2026

Florida public power utilities, including JEA, Lakeland Electric, OUC - The Reliable One and City of Tallahassee, FL - Government, recently detailed how they are proactively taking steps to prepare for this year’s hurricane season, which began in June.

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Florida public power utilities recently detailed how they are proactively taking steps to prepare for this year’s hurricane season, which began in June.

06/15/2026

Florida Public Power Community Highlight: City of Bartow, a Florida Municipality

Florida public power utilities stand ready throughout the year to provide mutual aid when called upon to communities in need following major storms or other emergency events. A recent edition of FMEA's RELAY magazine recounted how the City of Bartow both provided and received mutual aid during the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. In case you missed it before, you can still read the article online: bit.ly/4mfnK1E.

06/14/2026

This year is the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month, an annual observance to help keep each other safe in the workplace to anyplace. Do you know the many ways you can support safety engagement at work? Test your knowledge with this interactive quiz: https://ow.ly/2JGc50Z8bQ8.

06/13/2026

Did you give your home a makeover for spring? If you moved lamps and electronics around, be sure you kept these items away from the thermostat as they could inadvertently keep your A/C running longer than necessary.

06/12/2026

Florida Public Power Community Highlight: City of Bartow, a Florida Municipality

Spessard Holland, born in 1892, was a local Bartow boy who grew up to become the 28th Governor of Florida and a prominent U.S. Senator. Holland was elected to the Florida Senate in 1932 from Polk County and served for eight years, until his election as governor. Holland, who is endearingly referred to as Bartow’s “favorite son,” was Florida’s governor during WWII and is remembered for strengthening the state's tax structure, establishing the Everglades National Park, and bringing about reforms in the public school system. He also established the Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission as an independent agency. Holland was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 1946 and subsequently was elected to four six-year terms, retiring in January 1971. One of Florida’s largest law firms was founded in 1968, with Holland merging his Bartow-based practice with another to become the global firm Holland & Knight. Holland died in Bartow on Nov. 6, 1971.