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Need to restock your hurricane supplies? Here's when you can get some of them tax free in Florida
Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.
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July 4 horror after 3 struck by lightning on Florida beach as Tropical Storm Chantal brews
A tropical depression has formed off the coast of Florida and is set to impact the Sunshine State over the July Fourth ...
Tropical Storm Chantal path shows state most at risk for direct impact
The greatest risk with this storm will be heavy rainfall. The heaviest rain will occur offshore, according to AccuWeather's ...
Florida’s year-round sales tax exemption on essential hurricane supplies now in effect
Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.
Republican donors, Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ quickly
The first detainees arrived July 3 at the facility, which will cost $450 million to operate and consists of tents and ...
Bryan Norcross: System forming off North Florida could briefly become Tropical Storm Chantal
Radar and satellite show a circulation trying to spin up offshore of North Florida. An old cold front has sagged into the ...
Republican donors and Florida’s hurricane know-how helped build ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ so quickly
Florida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator ...
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Florida storm threat surges as chilling map shows exact spot tropical depression could unleash chaos
The chance of a tropical or subtropical depression forming over Florida has surged to 60% as forecasters warn the Fourth of ...