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Celebrate Independence Day with these Florida Public Utilities-sponsored fireworks displays!

Fireworks

We can’t think of anything better than celebrating with family and friends while watching an extraordinary show of lights in the sky. Below is a list of spectacular fireworks shows sponsored by Florida Public Utilities. July 3 City of Marianna Independence Day Celebration MERE Sports Complex, 3625 Caverns Rd.– Event begins at 5 p.m. – […]

Florida Public Utilities Reminds Customers to Call 811 Prior to Digging

Man digging with shovel.

Know What’s Below and Above – August 11 is a Reminder for Customers to Call 811 Prior to Digging And always be aware of overhead electric lines when working. DOVER, DE – With August 11 quickly approaching, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) wants this date on the calendar, 8/11, to serve as a reminder to […]

Florida Public Utilities shows support at the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Luncheon

Florida Public Utilities was proud to support the American Heart Association’s 2017 Southern Delaware Go Red for Women Luncheon last year. Together, Chesapeake employees from Delaware, Florida, Maryland and Ohio raised $220,000, which helped fund innovative research, advocacy, and patient support for heart disease and stroke amongst women.

Florida Public Utilities’ Linemen Mobilizing In Anticipation Of Hurricane Florence

Fernandina Beach, FL (September 13, 2018) – As Hurricane Florence approaches, FPU’s linemen and crew leaders from the Northwest and Northeast Florida division are poised to respond to anticipated restoration efforts as coordinated through the efforts of the Mutual Assistance Committee of the Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE). “We take very seriously our responsibility to restore […]

FPU Honored with the 2017 Industry Excellence Award

Jeff Householder, Kevin Webber, Mark Cutshaw, Bill Grant, Buddy Shelley, Warren DiNapoli, Barry Kennedy and Aleida Socarras were honored with 2017’s Industry Excellence Award, in the Production Category, at the Southeastern Electric Exchange (SEE) Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Warren DiNapoli, Electric Division Operations Manager, and Mark Cutshaw, Director Business Development and Generation, accepted the award […]

Lynwood Tanner former Operations Manager-Northwest becomes Manager of Governmental Relations at FPU

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Marianna, FL- January 31, 2017) Lynwood Tanner has been promoted to Manager of Governmental Relations at Florida Public Utilities. In a career spanning more than 42 years, Tanner is continuing his commitment to both FPU and the area that he has called home for most of his life as he assumes this […]

Happy New Year, Fernandina Beach!

2016 NYE Shrimp Drop

The second annual New Year’s Eve “Shrimp Drop” was held in downtown Fernandina Beach on December 31, 2016 at the riverfront. Fernandina Beach has long been known for the fresh caught daily shrimp by local Amelia Island shrimpers. The event was organized and orchestrated by Ramiro Sicre, FPU Manager, Governmental Relations, in conjunction with the […]

Rotary Donates Defibrillators to Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Contact: Jodi Henson [email protected] 770-605-1817 or Vicki Beaudry 904-277-5292 [email protected] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Rotary Donates Defibrillators to Wolfson Children’s Hospital to Help Nassau County Children Last March the Rotary Club of Amelia Island Sunrise held an International Wine Tasting event to raise funds for Wolfson Children’s Hospital, a non-profit organization. Recognized year after year as […]

FPU To Co-Sponsor This Year’s Battle Of Okeechobee Reenactment

Okeechobee, FL (February 11, 2014)—FPU is pleased to announce that it will join Florida State Park Service, Williamson Cattle Company and the various other organizations set to co-sponsor the 2014 Battle Of Okeechobee Reenactment. Marking the Second Seminole War Battle Reenactment, the upcoming three-day event will take place Friday, February 21 through Sunday, February 23 […]

FPU Proudly Sponsors Entertainment At This Year’s Heritage Festival

FPU Proudly Sponsors Entertainment At This Year’s Heritage Festival

Fort Meade, FL (January 20, 2014)—FPU has signed on to be the Entertainment Sponsor at the upcoming Battle of Bowlegs Creek Heritage Festival. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Battle, 2014’s three-day event will take place Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2 at the Fort Meade Outdoor Recreation Area on U.S. 98. As in […]