ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida customers are benefiting from the Tampa Bay Rays winning season. For each Rays win, the Duke Energy Foundation donated $1,000 to the company's Share the Light Fund, which distributes funds to social service agencies that provide energy bill payment assistance for customers. On Friday, Sept. 18, the Foundation presented $93,000 to 14 agencies serving communities across the state. Â
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