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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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
National Hurricane Center tracking 4 tropical waves. Will storm develop in early August?
The next named storm of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will be Dexter. The fourth named storm in the Atlantic basin typically arrives Aug. 15, with the average first hurricane forming Aug. 11.
Saharan dust, AI forecasting dominate topics during hurricane season Q&A with Bryan Norcross
FOX Weather Hurricane Specialist Bryan Norcross tackled hurricane season questions in a recent livestream, addressing Saharan ...
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 ...
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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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.
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 ...