Snouts are already popping up in the waters near Tampa Electric Co.'s Manatee Observation Center as winter approaches. ...more

November 25, 2009

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a reported gas leak on the Tampa Electric property at 5103 Santa Fe Road near Denver Road early this morning. The call said that gas was shooting straight up into the air in two locations. Crews responding to the call were able to stop the immediate release. ...more

November 13, 2009

The county has expanded its waste-to-energy plant on Falkenburg Road by 50 percent. ...more

November 11, 2009

TALLAHASSEE (AP) - The Florida Public Service Commission has cut rates for three power companies due to such factors as declining fuel prices. ...more

November 3, 2009

Residents working to save a Seffner forest and the eagles that inhabit it have gotten a two-year reprieve from Tampa Electric Co. ...more

October 28, 2009

A group of fifth-grade students from across the county recently had the opportunity to learn about economics and the free enterprise system at Biz Town, a miniature "city." Twenty public and private enterprises were represented, including University Community Hospital, Tampa Electric Co. and The Tampa Tribune. ...more

October 28, 2009

Lithia Pinecrest Road at Orangewalk Drive, just south of Lumsden Road, is closed in both directions as Tampa Electric Co. removes a power pole and electric lines knocked to the ground, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said. ...more

October 19, 2009

The County Center has been closed because of a power outage. Willie Puz, spokesman for Hillsborough County, said all 1,500 employees were sent home at noon today and that the problem is being investigated. Rick Morera, spokesman for Tampa Electric Co., said it appears there is internal problem with the building. ...more

September 24, 2009

Tampa Electric Co. has launched an online map that shows the location and other information about power failures. ...more

September 13, 2009

The Fourth of July brought old-fashioned fun to the Pasco County Fairgrounds. The annual Sparklebration included apple pie and hot dog eating contests, balloon artists, clowns and more, and parachutists from Skydive City in Zephyrhills dropped in with flags. Major sponsors were Medical Clinic and Dade City Business Center. Other sponsors included The Tampa Tribune; Pasco County Tourist Development Council; CenterState Bank; West Florida, N.A.; State Farm Insurance, Baldy Boyd, agent; Growers Fertilizer Corp.; Tampa Electric Co.; San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union; Withlacoochee River Electric Cooperative Inc.; First National Bank of Pasco; Jarrett Ford; Pasco Regional Medical Center; Smile Design; and Bank of America. ...more

July 8, 2009