No images? Click here You're about to pay 11% more 💡Tampa Electric has been feeling the heat of rising costs, especially when it comes to natural gas. So, unfortunately, your TECO bill is about to go up by 11% — approximately $14.09 per month. This first adjustment will begin in January before another expected price increase later in 2023. The Deeper Dive: Will closing vents save some money on heating?🌫️Believe it or not, we do turn on the heat during the winter months here in Florida. It's a common belief that completely closing heating vents in unused rooms will save you money on the electric bill. But, experts say that's a myth. Completely closing heating vents can actually increase heating costs and cause damage to your system. 1. Ongoing effort to get Siesta Key incorporation on ballot continues: Dozens of people living in the Siesta Key area want a shot at making the island community its own town, separate from Sarasota. 🏖️ 2. Names of family onboard small plane from St. Pete that crashed off Venice Beach released: The search for the father is still ongoing, but assets have been "pulled back." 🙏 3. Judge accepts Tampa man's guilty pleas in 2003 killings: Steven Lorenzo for years denied killing Jason Galehouse and Michael Wachholtz but recently requested to plead guilty and be sentenced to death. ⏪ 4. Judge sets trial dates for accused Seminole Heights serial killer: Howell Donaldson III is accused of killing Benjamin Mitchell, Monica Hoffa, Anthony Naiboa and Ronald Felton in October and November 2017. ⚖️ 5. Polk County commissioners slam brakes on proposed private racetrack: The Polk County Planning Commission had narrowly approved the plan in October by a 4-3 vote, but people living in the area appealed their decision. 🏁 FROM GRANT GILMOREOur Wednesday will be just like the last few days, with temperatures out the door generally in the low-middle 60s. A few areas of patchy fog will be possible, but any spots will clear quickly and give way to plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Temperatures this afternoon will remain above normal with highs in the low 80s. WATCHTonight on 10 Tampa Bay 8 p.m. Survivor 9 p.m. The Amazing Race 10 p.m. East New York 11 p.m. 10 Tampa Bay Nightside |