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.
This lively USVI carnival is both the celebration of Emancipation Day (which marks the end of slavery in the Virgin Islands on July 3, 1848), as well as the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. AARP VI is looking forward to joining the celebration!
Priscilla Orpinela-Segura | AARP and the L.A. Soul Steppers Walking Group are working with nationally recognized health professional Nurse Alice Benjamin to present The Healthy Living Series—a collection of one-hour workshops designed to support your health and wellness as you age. Whether you join in-person or virtually, each session offers practical tips, engaging discussions, and expert guidance to help you take charge of your health.
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2025 Washington Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Washingtonians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
AARP New York State Director Beth Finkel released the following statement today in response to the New York City Council’s vote to adopt the Fiscal Year 2026 budget for the City of New York: