Your Power Bill Is About to Surge - Here’s Why
What FPL’s multibillion-dollar plan means for your wallet.
Beginning in January 2026, Boynton residents should prepare for higher utility bills. The Florida Public Service Commission has approved a major Florida Power & Light rate increase totaling $6.9 billion - one of the largest in state history. The increase begins with $945 million in 2026, $705 million in 2027, and the remaining funds spread through 2028–2029 for solar and battery storage projects.
Approved on November 20th, the hike affects about 12 million customers statewide, including nearly all 83,000 Boynton Beach residents and numerous small businesses. For households already struggling with tight budgets, the higher bills will add financial strain. FPL argues the increase is essential to maintain grid reliability and expand renewable energy infrastructure.
However, there has been pushback. Dozens of lawmakers and consumer groups warned the plan would impact seniors, disabled residents, and small businesses the hardest. The Office of Public Counsel offered a $5.2 billion alternative, but it wasn’t considered. With the rate hike now official, several consumer groups plan to bring the fight to the Florida Supreme Court. Be prepared for higher energy costs starting in January and for the foreseeable future.
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🎉This Week’s Featured Events
Palm Beach Zoo transforms into a winter wonderland from November 21st through January 4th on select nights, 5:30 - 9:30 pm. Take a stroll on twinkling pathways, sip hot cocoa, and witness the spectacular 24-foot animated holiday tree with music choreographed to seasonal classics. The zoo is located at 1301 Summit Blvd, West Palm Beach. Visit palmbeachzoo.org for dates and tickets.
The Sunshine Cinema: Florida in Film, presented by the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, runs daily from November 14th through May 30th, 10:00 am–4:00 pm. Held at 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, the exhibit features original artifacts, displays, and film footage highlighting Florida’s long history as a prime movie-location since the early 1900s. Guests can explore key milestones in film history and enjoy a drive-in–style experience. For details and tickets, visit pbchistory.org.
Express your creativity through square dancing, ceramics, line dancing, chair fitness, Haitian dance, drawing, and open studio sessions - all offered by the City of Boynton Beach and the Arts and Cultural Center. Each class or event occurs on different days and select times, and pre-registration is required. To see what is offered and get the details for your specific interests, go to boynton-beach.org and look at adult classes.
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Long before settlers arrived, the Boynton Beach area was home to the Jaega and Tequesta tribes, who lived along the coast and the Lake Worth Lagoon. However, by the time Boynton was founded in the late 1800s, these tribes were long gone, so early residents never shared Thanksgiving celebrations with Native Americans.
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