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

A permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items was approved in the Florida 2025-2026 budget.

There were 347 tropical cyclone forecasts made by the NHC in 2024 and the mean track errors at every forecast interval broke records for accuracy ...

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

Here's a list of sandbag locations open in St. Pete, New Port Richey, North Port, Venice and Sarasota, Florida, as potential tropical development threatens July 4th.

Everything you need to know before Hurricane season hits, as well as the supplies you need to keep you safe at home.

WESH 2's Jason Guy and registered dietitian, Jennifer Beery, discuss wholesome emergency foods to keep store in storm supply ...

Instead, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed in to law a new, permanent, year-round tax exempt rule for many items that families would ...

TAMPA, Fla. — If you missed the first two-week hurricane supply sales tax holiday at the beginning of June, now is the time to stock up on supplies. A second sales tax holiday started Saturday ...

The UK Government has updated its guidance on preparing for emergencies, urging people to put together emergency kits with ...