Florida's NextEra Energy to acquire Dominion, creating a utility giant NextEra Energy, one of the largest power companies in the United States, on Monday announced plans to acquire Dominion Energy, in an all-stock deal that could transform the power industry as it races to supply electricity needed to fuel the booming growth of artificial intelligence. The all-stock transaction will create the "largest regulated electric utility" in the world. More from CBS News, the New York Times, and Reuters. Florida gas prices decline as millions prepare for Memorial Day travel Florida gas prices fell 20 cents last week. As of Sunday, the state average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel went from $4.43 per gallon to $4.23 per gallon, according to AAA. Those prices are still higher than the $3.06 per gallon consumers paid about this time last year. The most expensive metro market remains West Palm Beach-Boca Raton at $4.42. More from the South Florida Sun Sentinel. California defense company targets Central Florida expansion A California-based company is part of a wave of new local investment and growth from the aerospace and defense sector. The Orlando City Council approved May 11 $150,000 from its Strategic Targeted Recruitment Incentive for Valued Employment (STRIVE) Orlando Program for Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc. The $67 million investment will create more than 100 jobs by 2032, according to city documents. More from the Orlando Business Journal. Jacksonville officials silent on status of Holon manufacturing plant After plans for an April groundbreaking came and went for Holon’s Northwest Jacksonville manufacturing facility, officials for the autonomous transportation company and Jacksonville’s city government have shared no details on what could come next. Holon, a German-based autonomous vehicle manufacturer, committed to make a $100 million capital investment into the facility planned at Eastport Exchange in North