Residents across Central Florida are stressed as they try to figure out how to pay their electric bill.

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For just about every home across Central Florida, the cost is expected to go up next month at a time when people are paying more for just about everything.

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One parent said at this point she has to choose between paying for utilities and other things her family needs.

See her story in the video above.

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