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Hurricane center tracking tropical disturbance off coast of North Carolina
Will it rain today? Atlantic hurricane season is June 1 to Nov. 30, 2025, with most tropical storm activity between August ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
When are hurricane supplies tax-free in Florida? Check out what qualifies as tax-free
Bottled water, first aid kits, and many food items purchased at the grocery store are already tax-free. Bicycle helmets will also be tax-free. Previously, only youth bicycle helmets were exempt from ...
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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 ...
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Hurricane supplies are permanently tax-free in Florida beginning August 1
TAMPA, Fla. - Many items that should be in a hurricane supply kit will be tax-free starting August 1, 2025.
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 ...
A key sign of hurricane activity has flipped into high gear
Forecasters closely watch a region of the ocean where many hurricanes are born. Warm water temperatures signal trouble.