Hurricane preparation could soon get a little cheaper for Floridians all year long. A permanent sales tax break on emergency supplies like batteries, generators and tarps is set to replace the ...

The year-round tax break on hurricane supplies was passed as part of Florida’s fiscal 2025-2026 budget, signed Monday by Gov. DeSantis.

The state designated one week for these items to be available tax-free around the beginning of the June, and one in August, right before the peak of hurricane season.

Some hurricane preparation items will be tax-exempt year-round.

Forecasters are expecting another unusually busy season for the Atlantic, with predictions calling for six to 10 hurricanes, with up to half reaching major status.

Florida’s 2025 budget replaces two hurricane tax holidays with year-round tax-free items for disaster supplies. Learn about the changes and what’s included.

We desperately need investigation of and strong support for real hurricane preparation. For more, watch my video, “The New Hurricane Threat for Hawaii,” on YouTube.

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Read more: Nearly 150 new Florida laws went into effect July 1. Here's the list, what each one means "Florida has permanently eliminated sales tax on essential hurricane preparedness items ...

Miami — Hurricane Flossie strengthened to a Category 2 cyclone Tuesday morning off the Pacific coast of Mexico, forecasters said.

Advocates say with a few extra steps now, families of dementia patients can be better prepared to weather any storms.