Florida Power and Light
Coverage of Florida Power and Light in the Nexus archive.
- Liberty City family left with damaged home and no power after tree falls into roof following fierce storms
A family in Liberty City, South Florida, suffered severe roof damage to their home when a tree fell during fierce storms. The incident left them without power, with 27 customers affected by the outage. The family is concerned about further damage from upcoming rain.
- Cost of new Miami-Dade incinerator balloons to eye-popping $3.16 billion, mayor says
Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava reports the cost of a new incinerator has risen to $3.16 billion, exceeding prior estimates. The project, needed after a 2023 fire destroyed the existing facility, faces delays due to site disputes and federal regulatory challenges linked to a nearby Trump golf club. The county continues transporting waste out of state as landfills reach capacity.
- MDFR, Florida Forest Service battle 3-alarm brush fire reported in West Miami-Dade
Fire crews are battling a three-alarm brush fire in West Miami-Dade near Northwest 137th Avenue and 25th Street. Miami-Dade Fire Rescue and Florida Forest Service are working to contain the blaze, which has burned 200 acres with 0% containment. No injuries have been reported.