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

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.

Search interest is up for items that offer a sense of security in uncertain times — and Americans seem to have a lot on their ...

Forecasters at the National Weather Service predict "above-normal" activity for the 2025 hurricane season. Here's what to do ...

A permanent sales tax break on emergency supplies like batteries, generators and tarps is set to replace the usual hurricane-season tax holiday in Florida.

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

Do you have everything you need in case of a hurricane or other emergency? Here are some supplies you should consider for your emergency kit.

Are you prepared for hurricane season? We have already experienced some storms that caused flash flooding in some areas, and ...

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

Before a storm forms is the time to prepare. If you wait too long, you'll be in line with other people who didn't prepare ...

St. Pete Beach Fire and Rescue hosted its 2025 Hurricane Expo June 7 at the City’s Community Center Ballroom. Those attending ...