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Florida makes hurricane prep more affordable with year-round tax exemptions
As Florida enters the heart of hurricane season, residents are getting a financial break on the essentials they need to stay ...
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Florida Enacts Permanent Sales Tax Exemption on Hurricane Preparedness Supplies
Florida has established a permanent sales tax exemption on disaster supplies like batteries and generators, starting August 1 ...
Hurricane Center watching quiet tropics, but for how long? See what Florida can expect
"Dangerous heat" is forecast Monday, July 28, across parts of Florida, with a heat index expected across Northeast Florida ...
Florida’s tax-free holiday on hurricane supplies begin
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started 2 months ago, with the peak time still ahead of us. If you don’t already have your storm preparedness kit ready, ...
These hurricane prep items will soon be permanently tax-free in Florida
TAX-FREE SUPPLIESThe new budget axed the hurricane tax holidays, but some items will remain tax-exempt all year. Here are ...
Are you liable if a tree falls on your neighbor’s property? Here’s what Florida law says
Florida doesn’t automatically hold tree owners liable when their trees fall on neighbors’ property. Here’s what to know this ...
Heading from Ohio to Florida in August? Hurricane season warning signs are piling up
Ohioans, do you plan to head to Florida in August for a getaway before school starts? Then you might want to take a look at ...
How much does homeowner’s insurance cost in Florida and can I get it in hurricane season?
Here's how much home insurance in Florida costs on average and what to know about shopping for a policy during hurricane season.
Drought persists deep into South Florida's rainy season as the Bermuda High sends rain inland
As of July 31, West Palm Beach was down 12.19 inches of rain for the year as measured at Palm Beach International Airport, ranking 2025 the 14th driest year in 126 years of records, according to the ...