State regulators have paused a case that could lead to Duke Energy Florida raising base electric rates, as the utility and consumer representatives try to nail down a settlement. Florida Public Service Commission member Gabriella Passidomo, who is overseeing issues in the case, signed an order Thursday that suspended a procedural schedule. That came three days after Duke and the state Office of Public Counsel, which represents consumers, filed a joint motion asking for such a suspension. MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/money/duke-energy-rate-increase-florida-electric-bills/67-faf1151f-62d7-4533-af74-35413b787060