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Need to restock your hurricane supplies? Here's when you can get some of them tax free in Florida
Florida's new, permanent sales tax exemptions on specific hurricane supplies won't go into effect until Aug. 1, 2025.
Inside the science and circumstances behind shark attacks in Florida
A new National Geographic series, "Investigation Shark Attack," takes a closer look at one alarming spate of encounters off the shores of Florida.
Hoover man, Calera woman fatally struck while crossing Florida roadway
The Florida Highway Patrol does not release the names of victims, but said a Hoover man, 20, and Calera woman, also 20, were ...
Tropical Storm Chantal strengthens. Florida rain, storms, South Carolina landfall expected
Tropical Depression 3 strengthened into Tropical Storm Chantal on Saturday, July 5, according to the latest update from the ...
200 Marines head to Florida in support of ICE as military takes stronger stance on immigration
Marines from North Carolina are heading to Florida as part of a 700-personnel deployment requested by DHS to support ICE ...
Jabil to open manufacturing facility in North Carolina, not Florida
St. Petersburg-based Jabil announced it plans to build a $500 million manufacturing plant in North Carolina. The electronics ...
Florida Cyclone Update as Chances of Storm Keep Growing
As of the NHC's latest update, issued early Thursday morning, the agency said there was now a 50 percent chance of cyclone ...
Florida city commissioner 'shocked' to stand alone as colleagues defy Trump immigration crackdown
Florida attorney general warns Key West commissioners of possible removal after voting to end police cooperation with ...
The Florida law student who wrote a paper with white nationalist views has Jewish ancestry
Preston Damsky, who has spouted antisemitic rhetoric on social media, said his family lineage doesn't have an impact on his ...
What Florida Condo Owners Need To Know as Reform Bill Takes Effect on July 1
Florida’s sweeping new condo and HOA reform law offers financial relief, tighter oversight, and greater transparency for ...
SharkFest 2025 on Nat Geo: Why this Central Florida county is ‘Bite Capital of the World’
Researchers have for years been trying to figure out why there are so many human-shark interactions near this small space of ...