Duke Energy Fights Citrus County Over Property Tax
In 2012, Duke Energy had a problem with the property tax assessed on its Crystal River coal power plants. When they received notice that they owed $36 million in property tax, they only paid about $19 million. They decided to take Citrus County to court over the rest.
Commission Defers Duke Energy Cost Recovery Decision
The Florida Public Service Commission has voted to postpone a decision on whether Duke Energy Florida can recover its investment in the abandoned Crystal River nuclear power plant project. The Public Service Commission’s decision gives Duke Energy the authority to recover costs for upgrades on the Tampa-area plant…for now.
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New Veterans' Memorial Unveiled Downtown
In the dedication ceremony, tearful family members placed roses at the base of the wall after the names of their loved ones were read aloud. Leon County Superintendent Jackie Pons spoke during the ceremony.