EXHIBIT 23




INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' CONSENT

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 333-87869 of FPL Group, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 26, 2003, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of the FPL Group Employee Thrift Plan for the year ended December 31, 2002.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Miami, Florida
June 26, 2003