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Eligible Duke Energy Florida customers can earn a $7.50 monthly bill credit by charging their electric vehicles during designated off-peak hours. The program requires a Level 2 charger and allows customers to enroll up to two EVs per account.
Duke Energy offers monthly bill credits for charging EVs during off-peak hours
Eligible Duke Energy Florida customers can earn a $7.50 monthly bill credit by charging their electric vehicles during designated off-peak hours. The program requires a Level 2 charger and allows customers to enroll up to two EVs per account. more
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A University of Florida study found the primary mosquito species capable of transmitting dengue was more common than researchers expected in residential yards in Indian River County. Participants frequently reported bites while gardening and walking dogs, highlighting how everyday activities close to home can bring people into contact with mosquitoes.
UF study finds dengue-transmitting mosquito species common in residential yards
A University of Florida study found the primary mosquito species capable of transmitting dengue was more common than researchers expected in residential yards in Indian River County. Participants frequently reported bites while gardening and walking dogs, highlighting how everyday activities close to home can bring people into contact with mosquitoes. more
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Residents urged the Apopka City Commission to reconsider its use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising concerns about privacy, data handling, and tracking people’s movements.
Flock camera debate puts privacy concerns before city commission
Residents urged the Apopka City Commission to reconsider its use of Flock license plate reader cameras, raising concerns about privacy, data handling, and tracking people’s movements. more
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Flock cameras have popped up across Florida, especially in metro areas.
Florida’s Flock camera restrictions leave privacy questions for Apopka drivers
Florida’s restrictions on automated license plate readers along state highways have brought new attention to how the technology is used in Apopka. While APD says the cameras help solve crimes and locate missing or wanted people, questions remain about data retention, outside access and oversight. more
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Flock cameras capture a vehicle’s license plate, location, and distinguishing marks, down to dents or a bumper sticker. Buena Vista Images/Getty Images
The trouble with Flock cameras is the surveillance system’s architecture, not just some of its users
Reports of misuse of Flock license plate cameras have raised questions about how police access and share vehicle movement records. Arizona State University professor Henry F. Fradella argues that the system’s design requires stronger safeguards beyond internal policies and audit logs. more
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Senior citizens are valuable and vulnerable targets for cybercriminals.
Last year, Floridians over 60 lost nearly $710M to cybercrime – here’s what to do if you or a loved one has been scammed
Florida residents aged 60 and older reported nearly $710 million in cybercrime losses in 2025, highlighting the financial toll of scams targeting older adults. A University of Tampa cybersecurity educator outlines six steps victims and their families can take after a scam. more
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A license plate recognition camera is seen in Boulder. Colo., on March 5, 2026.
How the American revolt against Flock cameras mirrors the Boston Tea Party of 1773
A growing bipartisan backlash against automated license plate readers has prompted communities to cancel contracts and some opponents to damage the cameras. A historian argues that the movement echoes colonial resistance to British surveillance and government intrusion before the American Revolution. more
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Florida regulators are considering Duke Energy Florida’s proposed tariff for large data centers and other high-demand customers under a new state law intended to protect residential ratepayers. Consumer advocates say the proposal falls short of the law, while Duke says its requirements would prevent costs from shifting to existing customers.
Duke tariff tests Florida data center ratepayer protections
Florida regulators are considering Duke Energy Florida’s proposed tariff for large data centers and other high-demand customers under a new state law intended to protect residential ratepayers. Consumer advocates say the proposal falls short of the law, while Duke says its requirements would prevent costs from shifting to existing customers. more
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Florida law enforcement officials say AI-powered Flock cameras have helped investigators solve violent crimes, locate missing people and reduce gun violence. The agencies are defending the technology’s benefits while acknowledging concerns about privacy and potential misuse of its searchable vehicle database.
Florida law enforcement agencies point to Flock cameras’ role in solving crimes
Florida law enforcement officials say AI-powered Flock cameras have helped investigators solve violent crimes, locate missing people and reduce gun violence. The agencies are defending the technology’s benefits while acknowledging concerns about privacy and potential misuse of its searchable vehicle database. more
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Florida’s growing network of Flock license plate readers has intensified concerns about government surveillance and potential misuse. Yet smartphones collect a deeper trail of location and behavioral data, often with far less public debate.
Flock cameras fuel privacy debate across Florida
Florida’s growing network of Flock license plate readers has intensified concerns about government surveillance and potential misuse. Yet smartphones collect a deeper trail of location and behavioral data, often with far less public debate. more
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Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Sarasota counties have adopted temporary moratoriums on new AI data centers and other communities are considering similar pauses, according to the Florida Independent.
Florida's data center boom sparks bipartisan backlash
Florida’s gubernatorial candidates are staking out sharply different positions on large artificial intelligence data centers as communities raise concerns about water use, energy demand, noise and development. more
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FPL announces 13 scholarships, including new workforce development awards
Florida Power & Light Company announced 13 scholarships for students pursuing higher education or technical training. The expanded program includes three new workforce development scholarships aimed at strengthening Florida’s skilled labor pipeline. … more
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Looking for a New Library Experience? There’s an App For That! 
The Orange County Library System has launched a new, free mobile app designed to bring library services directly to users’ fingertips. With features like digital checkout, account management, event registration, and e-book access, the OCLS app makes connecting with your library easier and more convenient than ever. more
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Free speech or social media moderation? Moore faces backlash over hidden comments
Two Apopka-area residents say their comments were deleted, and they were blocked from Orange County Commissioner Christine Moore’s official District 2 Facebook page. The dispute has sparked questions about First Amendment rights, public records law, and how elected officials manage digital public forums. more
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Fighting Elder Fraud: Senior Resource Alliance donating cybersecurity app downloads
SCAM ALERT: The FBI says that in 2023, people lost more than $3.4 billion to elder fraud, costing the average victim nearly $34,000! more
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The Social Security data breach compromised 'billions' of accounts. Here's how to protect yourself.
The breach is concerning not only because of its possible scope but also because of the information compromised, which includes Social Security numbers. more
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MIAMI, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 26: In this photo illustration, social media apps are displayed on an iPad on February 26, 2024, in Miami, Florida. The US Supreme Court is hearing a case on whether to give Texas and Florida significantly more control over social media platforms and their content. (Photo illustration by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Social media experts are skeptical about the power of new state laws
More states hope to rein in the harm that social media can do to teens’ mental health and privacy by approving laws that require age verification or parental consent, prohibit “addictive feeds,” or ban the apps for minors. more
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A host of space missions are planned to launch in 2025.
From new commercial Moon landers to asteroid investigations, expect a slate of exciting space missions in 2025
Space agencies worldwide are gearing up for even more ambitious goals. Here’s a look at the most exciting missions planned for the coming year, which will expand humanity’s horizons even further, from the Moon and Mars to asteroids and beyond. more
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Apopka High hosting STEM contest this weekend
More than 60 schools will compete for titles in 14 different events. Over 1,000 students will showcase their science, technology, engineering, and math expertise at the annual OCPS Super STEM Saturday event at Apopka High School. more
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Flooded cars in Clearwater after the arrival of Hurricane Milton on Oct. 10th, 2024.
Saltwater flooding is a serious fire threat for EVs and other devices with lithium-ion batteries
According to one tally, 11 electric cars and 48 lithium-ion batteries caught fire after exposure to salty floodwater from Helene. In some cases, these fires spread to homes. more
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UF/IFAS receives $1 million grant to explore automation in nursery industry
“The big goal is to effect change. We want growers to adopt these different automation practices so they become more profitable and more sustainable, and it helps the industry as a whole." - Chris Marble, associate professor of ornamental and landscape weed management at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. more
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Getting outside – without your phone – is one way to disconnect.
How to overcome your device dependency and manage a successful digital detox
More than 70% of American adults are concerned about how technology affects their mental health and personal relationships. more
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The Computer & Communications Industry Association and NetChoice filed a lawsuit in federal court against Attorney General Ashley Moody to stop the enforcement of HB 3.
Tech associations sue over Florida’s social media restrictions for kids under 16
Under the law, 14- and 15-year-olds would need their parents’ permission to create accounts on platforms that use “addictive features” such as infinite scrolling and push notifications. more
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The Turkey Point Nuclear Generating Plant is located near Homestead.
Florida regulators conduct workshop on potential nuclear power development
The Florida Public Service Commission is analyzing House Bill 1645, which includes evaluating the technical and economic feasibility of using advanced nuclear power technologies to meet Florida's electricity needs. more
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An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered airship could someday play a role in providing internet access to rural areas or disaster zones.
A third of the world’s population lacks internet connectivity − airborne communications stations could change that
Telecommunications equipment positioned high in the air, on uncrewed balloons, airships, gliders and airplanes, could increase social and economic equality by filling internet connectivity gaps. This could allow more people to participate fully in the digital age. An experimental aircraft like this solar-powered … more
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