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Florida sales tax holiday for disaster supplies goes away. Here's what replaced it
A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.
Florida will have some permanent tax-free items instead of hurricane tax holidays
TAX-HOLIDAY CHANGESThe new budget axes the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year.
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Millions heading home after July 4 holiday weekend; Sunday considered busiest travel day
The AAA recommends travelers leave early or, if possible, wait until Monday to beat traffic as a record 72 million Americans ...
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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 ...
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Water Advisory issued for Mashes Sands Beach ahead of the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
The Florida Department of Health in Wakulla County has issued a Water Advisory for Mashes Sands Beach ahead of the Fourth of ...
Is Costco, Publix open on the Fourth of July? What Florida grocery stores are closed today
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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Florida counties cancel Fourth of July plans as flooding risk hits area
Although fireworks are still planned, Fort Myers Beach canceled the parade for Fourth of July morning. Similarly, Sanibel has ...
Tropical disturbance lurks off Southeast coast. Will it impact your holiday weekend?
Hurricane forecasters have their eyes on a tropical disturbance brewing off the coast of the Southeast United States that has ...