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4 days ago
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'Private' street lights create issues for safe streets after hurricane vacancies
The Brief Some residents in South Tampa are dealing with dark streets because vacant homes no longer pay for attached streetlights. TECO said homeowners can take over the billing for these "area lights" — but some refuse, saying it's an unfair cost. Homeowners want the city to step in and pay for these streetlights, but we have not heard from officials. TAMPA, Fla. - After last year's brutal hurricanes, many Tampa Bay area neighborhoods remain half-vacant as people move back in or sell. Residents in Westshore have noticed their streets aren't just quieter — they're darker. What we know That's because some streetlights, once powered by homeowners, are now off when those homes sit empty. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Elizabeth McCoy, a Tampa resident, told FOX 13, "After the hurricane, many of our neighbors left. They couldn't come back. So they disconnected their utilities. I realized the streetlight was not working, so I just reported it to TECO." Why you should care Streetlights in some parts of Tampa are not publicly funded — they're "area lights" attached to private homes. TECO explained to McCoy in an email, "The reported light is currently out of service because we do not have a customer for billing purposes. You can request to have this light turned on and added to your account for a monthly fee." But McCoy said with already high utility costs, that's not something she's willing to do. READ: Multi-year infrastructure improvement project complete in 4 Tampa neighborhoods "I think this is concerning that homeowners have to pay for streetlights when the streetlight is for safety and for the community, not only for one person, especially since we're already paying high taxes here," she said. What we don't know We didn't get specific details from TECO on how much these area lights cost a homeowner per month. We also reached out to the city to see if they plan to take over responsibility for lights that face public streets — but we have not heard back yet. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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4 days ago
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TECO boosts storm response for active hurricane season
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Last hurricane season, the Tampa Bay area was hit hard with streets under water, homes damaged, and lives forever changed. In addition to the damage, many people were dealing with power outages. After Hurricane Milton, nearly 600,000 TECO customers were without power, and most of the outages lasted for days. 'We get tons of calls during storms last year with the storms that we had. We were overwhelmed for two storms in a row with like 20 straight days of work with only two days off, 16-hour days,' said Donnie Newman, TECO, skills training center. Now, with another hurricane season just days away, Tampa Electric Company says it's ready for any storm. From lessons learned, TECO is investing in system upgrades and storm hardening strategies, from underground power lines to strengthening infrastructure and using technology to reduce outages and speed up availability and response time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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6 days ago
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Mother osprey released days after being rescued from hook, fishing line
The Brief Symphony, the female osprey trapped in a fishing line, is now free days after her rescue. The Raptor Center of Tampa Bay says TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the osprey by providing a bucket truck. The organization says Symphony, her mate and their two babies are doing well. APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - A female osprey named Symphony is free again after TECO workers helped volunteers rescue the bird, which had gotten tangled in a fishing line in Apollo Beach. The backstory According to the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay, the osprey got tangled in one of the six fishing lines a homeowner in Apollo Beach left out more than a week ago. The same people then cut the line when she got tangled. That's when she flew back to the nest with the hook and line still attached to her. TECO workers took quick action, providing a bucket truck to help volunteers retrieve the osprey, then safely remove the fishing line and the hook. PREVIOUS: TECO truck helps rescue mother osprey hooked, tangled in fishing line in Apollo Beach In the days following the rescue, Raptor Center of Tampa Bay President Nancy Murrah told FOX 13 that Symphony has a "very good mate" who took care of their babies while the female osprey recovered. On Monday night, the Raptor Center shared an update on social media saying Symphony has been freed. What they're saying The Raptor Center's post read, in part: "She took off, made one squawk at her children and kept on flying and flying and flying. I think she was just so happy to be free again. We thank the people who found her and got her out of the water and TECO for getting her down. We were glad we were able to have a quick turnaround. One of the neighbors reported to us this afternoon that mom, dad and both babies were all in the nest." Follow FOX 13 on YouTube The Source This story was written using information from the Raptor Center of Tampa Bay and previous FOX 13 News reports. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app: Apple | Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
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22-05-2025
- Business
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TECO Named in S&P Sustainability Yearbook for 5th Time, Ranks in Global Top 1%
TAIPEI, May 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook Awards Ceremony was held today (22nd) in Taipei to honor companies listed in the 2025 edition of the Yearbook. TECO Electric & Machinery Co., Ltd. (TWSE: 1504) was named to the Yearbook for the fifth consecutive year by global index and ratings agency S&P Global. TECO also earned the distinction of being ranked among the top 1% of sustainable companies worldwide, one of only 11 companies from Taiwan to receive this recognition. TECO Chairman Mr. Morris Li stated that sustainability is at the core of TECO's strategy through green innovation. The company's consistent inclusion in international sustainability rankings highlights its leadership in ESG practices. Looking ahead, TECO will continue to focus on electrification, intelligence, and green energy, working with global partners to build a resilient and sustainable industrial ecosystem. This is the first time the S&P Global awards ceremony was held in Taiwan. The trophy was presented by Robert Dornau, Head of Corporate Engagement, S&P Global Sustainable1, recognizing companies for their outstanding contributions to sustainability. TECO was represented by Director of the ESG Office, Mr. Ang-Ting Shih. The Sustainability Yearbook rankings are based on ESG scores generated through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA), which is also used in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices. The assessment evaluates a company's sustainability performance across environmental, social, and governance dimensions. In addition to the Yearbook honor, TECO has also been selected for the Dow Jones Emerging Markets Best-in-Class Index for five consecutive years and has consistently ranked first in ESG performance among electromechanical companies in emerging markets, further underscoring its leadership in global sustainability. TECO has actively embedded sustainability into its core operations, extending its practices from Taiwan across its global businesses. The company has set a goal to achieve net-zero emissions across the group by 2050. In recent years, TECO has made continuous progress in reducing factory emissions and developing renewable energy infrastructure. In 2024, it completed 5.3 MW of new solar installations in the United States and China, bringing its global total to 15.046 MW. The company is on track to meet the goal of increasing renewable energy generation capacity to as much as 30% of total electricity consumption by 2030. Additionally, TECO has implemented an internal carbon pricing mechanism at NT$1,600(approximately USD53) per ton of CO₂ and established an internal carbon fund to support low-carbon innovation and R&D. Revenue from low-carbon products now accounts for 73.8% of its total product revenue. On the social responsibility front, TECO upholds the philosophy of shared value with stakeholders. Through the TECO Technology Foundation, the company actively promotes education, talent development, and social welfare. TECO's annual 'Net Zero Tech International Contest' draws nearly 1,000 participants from around the world, further amplifying the company's global influence in sustainability. S&P Global emphasized that companies in the electrical components and equipment industry provide innovative solutions for improving industries efficiency in manufacturing and process. The industry plays a vital role in the global transition to clean energy and in modernizing energy infrastructure. In response, TECO has aligned its business with the 'B2B2S' model-Business to Business to Sustainability-deeply integrating ESG strategies across its operations, extending to customers and suppliers, and building a low-carbon value chain. The company is committed to advancing a broader societal shift toward sustainability and accelerating the transition to a net-zero future. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE TECO Electric & Machinery Co.
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21-05-2025
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TECO truck helps rescue mother osprey hooked, tangled in fishing line in Apollo Beach
The Brief A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line. The osprey got tangled in one of the six fishing lines a homeowner in Apollo Beach left out. TECO workers jumped into action, providing one of their bucket trucks, so volunteers could retrieve the bird and safely remove the fishing line and the hook. APOLLO BEACH, Fla. - A female osprey now named Symphony is doing well after a painful encounter with a hook and fishing line. "We were notified Sunday morning that there was a bird hung up on the platform, so we sent some volunteers out to look, and we did see the line," Raptor Center of Tampa Bay President Nancy Murrah said. Follow FOX 13 on YouTube Timeline In one of the photos, you can see the fishing line hanging from the nest on this platform where the female osprey, her mate and two babies were when she got tangled up in the line. Murrah said the osprey got tangled in one of the six fishing lines a homeowner in Apollo Beach left out. The same people then cut the line when she got tangled. That's when she flew back to the nest with the hook and line still attached to her. "Within 35 minutes, he had a bucket truck there. We had gotten the maintenance people. They had to move some pylons to get the truck out to where the platform was. And they sent someone up. We had a volunteer on the ground, and we got the bird down," Murrah said. TECO workers jumped into action, providing one of their bucket trucks, so volunteers could retrieve the bird and safely remove the fishing line and the hook. READ: Investigation underway after police shoot at aggressive dog in Sarasota What they're saying "It was kind of heart-wrenching when the guy got up there with the bucket, she jumped and she tried to fly. And, of course, she was caught by the lines. And that is the reason we were able to get her, because then she was very slowly lowered to the ground by that line," Murrah said. It was a team effort to save a mother osprey. Murrah said her babies should be just fine with their dad while she's rehabbed. "She has a very good mate who was this entire time not only feeding the two chicks that are in the nest, which are big, full-size osprey, but he was also feeding her," Murrah said. What's next For now, Murrah said they'll monitor Symphony and wait for her wing to heal and the puncture wound to close before she is released back into the wild and able to return to the nest. MORE:Florida cat escapes vet after procedure, travels 3 miles back home: 'I would've called an Uber' "If you're going to fish, go out there and fish responsibly, make sure to remove all your fishing line don't leave anything around take what you take out there with you and take it back in," Murrah said. What you can do If you come across a bird tangled in fishing line, never cut the line and call a rehaber. You can find local rehabbers by visiting The Source The information in this story was gathered by FO 13's Jordan Bowen. WATCH FOX 13 NEWS: STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 13 TAMPA: Download the FOX Local app for your smart TV Download FOX Local mobile app:Apple |Android Download the FOX 13 News app for breaking news alerts, latest headlines Download the SkyTower Radar app Sign up for FOX 13's daily newsletter
