Florida officials approve $131K Cybertruck for city's emergency service agency: 'We went with the best'

Florida officials approve $131K Cybertruck for city's emergency service agency: 'We went with the best'

A fire department in central Florida is defending its decision to purchase a Tesla Cybertruck as part of its work to combat wildfires.  As reported by WTSP, city officials in Lake Alfred have approved the fire department's purchase of a $131,000 Cybertruck from Unplugged Performance, a company that specializes in premium performance upgrades for Tesla vehicles. In a December 2025 city commission meeting, City Manager Ryan Leavengood delivered a …