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Florida’s year-round sales tax exemption on essential hurricane supplies now in effect
Hurricane preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and tarps are permanently exempt from state sales tax.
Scattered storms across South Florida, more widespread rain expected this week
Scattered showers and storms will be around throughout the day. The chance of rain is highest from late afternoon into the ...
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Hurricane supplies will now be tax-free in Florida
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National Hurricane Center tracks disturbance over Florida. Will it impact Fourth of July?
Forecasters say development chances are low but they're watching a potential system that could develop off the coasts of ...
Could a tropical storm impact your Florida Fourth of July plans? Forecast, possible scenarios
While water temperatures are warm enough in the Gulf to support tropical development, Saharan dust and wind shear could keep ...
Scattered storms across South Florida with seasonable afternoon high temperatures
Tuesday morning, a few showers moved across parts of South Florida. Throughout the day scattered storms will be possible as ...
Tropical or subtropical depression may form near Florida over 4th of July weekend, NHC says
A potential low-pressure system could bring significant rainfall to Florida during the July 4th weekend. What to expect: ...
Is Atlantic hurricane season behind schedule? Here’s what’s really going on
The Atlantic hurricane season’s first storms of the year have been short-lived rainmakers. Current conditions suggest July ...