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A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.
For those heading to any of Florida's theme parks over Fourth of July weekend, don't be surprised by the weather. See ...
Floridians looking to add last-minute items to their Fourth of July gatherings today will have plenty of options. See which ...
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TROPICS Whether it becomes a named storm or not, this system is expected to tap into deep tropical moisture — and that means ...
TAX-HOLIDAY CHANGESThe new budget axes the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year.
The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County has issued a Water Advisory for Mashes Sands Beach ahead of the Fourth of ...
Florida sales-tax holidays for disaster supplies goes away. In prior years, Florida residents took advantage of one or two, two-week sales tax holidays to save money on hurricane supplies ...
Although fireworks are still planned, Fort Myers Beach canceled the parade for Fourth of July morning. Similarly, Sanibel has ...