Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.

Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.

And in Florida, sales tax is already waived on most grocery items that are meant to be consumed at home, including staples ...

Hurricane Katrina is the deadliest flood event in the U.S. in the past 25 years. The storm crashed into the Gulf Coast and ...

In the past, Florida residents have been able to take advantage of a tax break on essential household items needed to prepare ...

“Many people wait until we’re in the forecast cone before assessing their hurricane supplies and making a shopping list,” ...

BRINGING YOU A HEALTH ALERT. OKAY. WE KNOW WE’RE ABOUT A MONTH INTO THIS HURRICANE SEASON. AND LISTEN TO THIS. 151 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL THE OFFICIAL END. WE’VE GOT THAT NUMBER ON SCREEN THERE. SO ...

Batteries, portable generators, tarps, and other hurricane supplies are now permanently exempt from Florida state sales tax. The exemption is part of a broader tax relief package signed into law ...

What goes in a hurricane preparedness kit? How to prep for 2025 storm season, which is expected to be one of the most active on record.

During hurricane season, it's important to make sure you have everything you need in case a storm comes our way. Here's a list for your hurricane kit.

With hurricane season finally here and summer thunderstorms picking up, it never hurts to be prepared. From flashlights to bandages and even a wrench to help shut off utilities when bad weather ...