Island weekly claims County received “sympathetic” hearing from justices – Miami Herald reporter saw it differently

 

Miami Herald: Florida Supreme Court tries to untangle utility dispute

“While justices questioned attorneys on both sides Thursday, they appeared to express more skepticism about the county’s arguments.”

NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA

In a case being watched by local governments and utilities, the Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a dispute about who should provide electric service in unincorporated areas of Indian River County.

The dispute between Indian River County and the city of Vero Beach centers on whether unincorporated areas will continue to receive electricity from a city-run utility after what is known as a “franchise” agreement runs out in 2017. The county wants to cut ties with the city utility, but the Florida Public Service Commission sided with Vero Beach this year. Continue reading…

 

VeroNews.com: Vero electric issue goes before Florida Supreme Court

LISA ZAHNER

TALLAHASSEE — Indian River County residents who pay Vero electric rates got their appeal heard Thursday by an engaged and sympathetic panel of jurists on the Florida Supreme Court. Continue reading…