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A crane lifts a Cessna out out Biscayne Bay. (Source: CBS4/Natalia Zea)

Small Plane Makes Emergency Landing In Bay Near Turkey Point

A scary ride for four people aboard a small plane after it went down Sunday in Biscayne Bay.

2013/02/24

A new transformer, which came from Austria, has arrived at Turkey Point, after a long journey. The new transformer sits on the transport truck and the Unit#3 and Unit #4 Containment Buildings can be seen in the background at FPL's Turkey Point facility. (EMILY MICHOT / MIAMI HERALD STAFF)

Turkey Point Gets New Transformer

As part of a billion dollar makeover of Florida Power and Light’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant, a new “extra high voltage” transformer arrived on Monday.

CBS4–2012/07/03

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FPL Predicts Smaller Rate Increase For 2013

The news is good, sort of, for customers of Florida Power and Light. Rates are still expected to increase in 2013, according to filings by the utility with the Public Service Commission, but according to FPL’s calculations, not by as much as first expected.

2012/04/28

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FPL Fined For Safety Violations At Turkey Point

Florida Power and Light has received a slap on the wrist from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission over safety violations at its Turkey Point nuclear plant south of Miami.

CBS4–2012/04/10

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Turkey Point Makeover Gives Boost To Local Economy

Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point nuclear power plant near Homestead is in the midst of a one billion dollar upgrade. On Wednesday, Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez stopped by the facility to take a tour and spoke about its economic importance to the county.

CBS4–2012/01/18

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Crocs Make Comeback At S. Fla. Power Plant

South Florida’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant has indirectly helped the American crocodile to be removed from the endangered species list.

CBS4–2011/12/06

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Turkey Point To Get $1 Billion Upgrade

There is a major improvement project being planned for Florida Power & Light’s Turkey Point nuclear power plant.

CBS4–2011/11/21

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Ros-Lehtinen, Diaz-Balart Tour Turkey Point

Alarm bells and lights sounded at the Turkey Point nuclear power plant in South Miami-Dade Monday afternoon, a hurricane had knocked out power to the plant. But, it was all pretend.

CBS4–2011/04/18

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FEMA: Fla. Nuclear Plant Emergency Exercise A Success

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has given Florida high marks for a nuclear power plant emergency exercise conducted in South Florida.

CBS4–2011/03/26

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Neighbors Say Turkey Point Is Safe

As Japan teeters on the verge of a nuclear nightmare, there have been fears about U.S. nuclear plants, including the one in Turkey Point. But, FPL said the fears are overstated.

CBS4–2011/03/15

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