EXHIBIT 23




       INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT




We consent to the incorporation by reference in Post-Effective
Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement No. 33-33215 on Form S-8
of our report dated June 20, 1997 on the financial statements of the
Employee Thrift and Retirement Savings Plan for Bargaining Unit
Employees of Florida Power & Light Company for the year ended
December 31, 1996 appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of
FPL Group, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 1996.




DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Miami, Florida
June 26, 1997