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Florida city pushes sixth straight utility hike as leaders clash over who should pay
3+ week, 1+ day ago (523+ words) Any increase in essential monthly bills can add strain for households already juggling tight budgets. A new jump in utility costs may be on the way for St. Petersburg, Florida, households, with officials weighing what would be the city's sixth…...
Florida city advances 7% utility hike as residents warn families 'are having a hard enough time"
3+ week, 3+ day ago (482+ words) "He'll pay it, but he'll raise my rent in order to pay it." A proposed utility rate hike in St. Petersburg, Florida, is moving closer to reality, raising new concerns for residents already stretched thin by housing, food, and other…...
Florida city weighs 7% utility hike to keep current services and projects on track
4+ week, 1+ day ago (526+ words) "We feel it, and we feel like we're more than making up for a lack of investment in the past." A proposed utility increase in St. Petersburg, Florida, would lift the typical household bill by about 7%, with city officials saying…...