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Crews extinguished a fire at an unoccupied second-floor apartment in a Hollywood building on Funston Street. Firefighters responded to the one-alarm blaze around 5 a.m. Wednesday and contained the flames without injuries. A fire inspector is investigating the cause, and Florida Power & Light is involved.

A lightning strike ignited electrical wiring on a fence in Fort Lauderdale's Lake Ridge neighborhood, causing a fire and knocking down a live power line. The incident, which occurred at Villa Medici Townhomes, sparked explosive sparks and flames, alarming residents and requiring emergency crews to wait for Florida Power & Light to shut off the power. The homeowner’s association is coordinating repairs with an insurance company, while officials investigate the cause.

Three public works trucks caught fire in Southwest Miami-Dade after a crane came into contact with power lines, causing a blaze. One adult was hospitalized at HCA Florida Kendall Hospital but was not declared a trauma alert. Fire crews extinguished the flames, and Florida Power & Light is investigating the incident.

Ashley Vanegas-Fonseca, a student at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College in Miami, received a $5,000 scholarship from Florida Power & Light to support her studies in electrical engineering. The scholarship is part of FPL's initiative to promote STEM education.

NextEra Energy Inc. reported second-quarter profit of $3.14 billion with adjusted earnings per share of $1.15, exceeding Wall Street expectations. However, revenue of $7.53 billion fell short of forecasts. The company is the parent of Florida Power & Light Co.

A pedestrian bridge project in South Beach, part of a developer's agreement for the Five Park condo, has stalled due to unresolved issues with locating underground power lines. Miami Beach Commissioner David Suarez criticized Florida Power & Light (FPL) for inaccurate utility markings, which have caused drilling delays and raised concerns about potential power outages. The developer may abandon the project if complications persist.

A manhole fire ignited an electrical vault near 230 Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, causing an explosion that injured three people and led to street closures. Firefighters contained the blaze, and Florida Power & Light Company shut off power to the area. Three individuals were hospitalized with minor injuries.

Florida Power & Light partnered with the Little Havana Activities and Nutrition Center to distribute hurricane meal kits to seniors in Miami who may be unable to leave their homes during storms. The kits include three days of food, water, and snacks.

Florida gubernatorial candidates Byron Donalds and David Jolly clashed over proposals to cap electric utility returns on investment. Jolly supports capping ROI to the national average, while Donalds argues against it, claiming it would degrade service. The debate follows a $6.9 billion rate hike approved for Florida Power & Light.

Florida's attorneys general have not intervened in recent utility rate cases despite significant increases by Florida Power & Light and other utilities. In contrast, attorneys general in Arizona, Michigan, and North Carolina have taken action to challenge rate hikes. Florida's Public Service Commission, tasked with regulating utilities, has faced criticism for being ineffective in controlling rising energy costs.

NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy plan to merge, creating the world's largest regulated electric utility business by market capitalization, serving 10 million customers and owning 110 gigawatts of generation. The deal would expand NextEra's presence in the PJM grid region and create a leader in renewables and battery storage. The companies expect the merger to increase scale and efficiency, benefiting customers.