As we head into fall, AARP Florida remains deeply engaged in protecting the interests of older Floridians, especially when it comes to the rising cost of utilities. Over the past year, our team has been at the forefront of the Florida Power & Light (FPL) rate case, advocating for transparency, fairness, and affordability in the face of unprecedented proposed rate hikes. This builds on our longstanding efforts to oppose similar rate increase proposals from Duke Energy and TECO, the other electric utility companies regulated by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC), where we fought to protect consumers from unjustified utility costs.
AARP Florida is expressing strong concerns about Florida Power & Light’s (FPL) newly filed settlement agreement, noting that it prioritizes corporate and business interests over the needs of residential customers.
As the 2025 hurricane season ramps up in Florida, older adults and family caregivers face a critical responsibility: ensuring safety for themselves and their loved ones.
Experienced advocate Zayne Smith was promoted to Director of Advocacy and
former assistant Statewide Prosecutor Karen Murillo joins the state office team
Florida's specialized team of elder advocates are problem-solvers, trained in state and federal law and regulations, and they have a passion for what they do.
Florida’s database was the first of its kind, an innovation that seniors and their families should know about – especially as they prepare for hurricane season
Florida is widely considered ground zero for all types of fraud. Learn what kinds of fraud are most common and how to protect yourself. We will focus on pro tips for keeping and shredding personal documents.