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A key sign of hurricane activity has flipped into high gear
Forecasters closely watch a region of the ocean where many hurricanes are born. Warm water temperatures signal trouble.
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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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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.
No Pets Left Behind: How a Dog’s Hurricane Rescue Changed Florida Law
A state trooper went to the aid of a bull terrier who had been abandoned as Hurricane Milton approached. Now the dog, named ...