In South Florida, a Crackdown on Overdue Electricity Bills Coincides With Peak Summer Heat, ICE Enforcement

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By By Erin DouglasSep 3, 2026, 4:55 am117 ptsTrending
Household electricity bill debt has piled up after years of energy inflation and COVID-era policies that held off disconnections. By Erin Douglas HOMESTEAD, Fla.—It was too hot to sleep.

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