There won't be one or two Florida sales tax holidays to help residents save money on disaster supplies. Instead, there will be a permanent sales tax exemption on specific disaster preparedness items.

Florida communities impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton will benefit from $1.45 billion in federal disaster recovery ...

Maxwell: Florida’s new education chief got booed after trashing public schools while ignoring failures and even school ...

Florida typically holds a two-week sales tax holiday on hurricane and other disaster-related supplies in tandem with the start of hurricane season. But when the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season started ...

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Hurricane Ian left a trail of damage throughout Cuba and Florida, with thousands of residents now scrambling to recover. Organizations are already mobilizing to assist in the ...

Florida's long-term care centers are recognized for their high standards in disaster preparedness and response. The Florida Health Care Association coordinates with state agencies and utility ...

A nonprofit smart growth advocacy organization, 1000 Friends of Florida, is the latest entity calling for the Florida Legislature to repeal portions of a new law designed to expedite post-disaster ...

Florida's vulnerability to natural disasters necessitates advanced preparation and response strategies. AI can significantly improve disaster prediction and response by analyzing weather data and ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Several new laws have taken effect in Florida, including Trooper’s Law, which makes it a felony to abandon a dog during a natural disaster. In addition to Trooper’s Law, House Bill ...

When you think it’s peace and safety, it’s sudden destruction …” – Jamaican Proverb, derived from 1 Thessalonians 5:3 ...