Floridians can save on school-related items like supplies, clothing, and computers. Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the change alongside state education and family services officials. PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla.

Praised by retailers, derided as a gimmick by critics, Florida on Friday will start a month-long sales-tax "holiday" for back-to-school shoppers, along with eliminating sales taxes on other types of items.