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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.
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 ...
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Hurricane supplies will now be tax-free in Florida
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Hurricane forecasters warn of stormy weather near Florida as tropical cyclone brews
A slow-developing weather system is trying to get its act together over the Southeast U.S. this Fourth of July.
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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Hurricane preparation now tax-free in Florida
In the past, Florida residents have been able to take advantage of a tax break on essential household items needed to prepare ...
Why Florida should be worried as 2025 Hurricane season has an unusual start
Atlantic hurricane season is off to a rapid and intense start, with three named storms already formed. Record-breaking sea ...
Atlantic hurricane season could get its 3rd named storm just in time for July 4 weekend
Repeated rounds of stormy weather loitering off the Southeast coast could do more than just dampen fireworks celebrations in ...