Use of the program has soared since the Utility Committee lifted budget caps that led to denials.
Category: Consumer
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Electric Bills to Rise by About $10 as Fuel Charge Increases
The cost of natural gas is dictated by economic markets. Currently, demand is up and supply is down in the U.S.
Posted inConsumer
Polk Wants to Know Who Has Inadequate Internet Access
The county will apply for a grant to get more people connected. First, they need people to tell them if they are ‘underserved.’
Posted inConsumer
We Are Still ‘Springing Forward’ This Weekend
Daylight saving time begins Sunday. It will end on Nov. 3.
Posted inConsumer
Lakeland Electric Bills to Decrease by About $2 a Month
The City Commission voted to lower the fuel rate slightly for the coming quarter. The base rate is unchanged.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
Lakeland Plans to Make Customer Water Meters ‘Smarter’ Over Next Four Years
The City Commission will vote on a nearly $4 million contract on Monday.
Posted inTransportation
Lakeland Area Officials Relieved as Legislators Take the Heat Off Special Taxing Districts
Citrus Connection officials are also talking about special shuttles to Bonnet Springs Park, the airport and Spring Training games.
Posted inConsumer
Citizens Cancels Lakeland Couple’s Home Insurance, Despite $56K in Upgrades
Homeowners’ ordeal highlights the challenges many Floridians face as they struggle to replace dropped policies.
Posted inBusiness
Lakeland to Get Long-Sought Passenger Airline Service
Fast-growing, low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines hopes to begin daily passenger service from Lakeland Linder International Airport next summer.
Posted inConsumer
Local Officials Call Property-Tax-Based Home Improvement Financing ‘Predatory’
Polk County joins Palm Beach County in lawsuit against the state program known as PACE.