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Florida, hurricane and Alligator Alcatraz

Florida releases heavily blacked out Alligator Alcatraz hurricane plan

The Everglades facility has faced a barrage of questions about how detainees would be kept safe in the hurricane-prone area.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Hurricane pan for Florida's Alligator Alcatraz heavily redacted, raising concerns

The draft, titled South Florida Detention Facility Continuity of Operations Plan, was issued by the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Yahoo · 13h

Alligator Alcatraz and hurricanes: Here’s what would put the site at particular risk

As Florida enters peak hurricane season, questions persist about the safety of the detainees as well as staff housed at Alligator Alcatraz, the tent city quickly erected to hold migrants in the middle of the Everglades.

Florida, hurricane and tax-free

Hoodline · 1d

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, 2025, to promote preparedness for hurricanes.

News4JAX · 1d

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 safe. A new, permanent sales tax exemption on key hurricane supplies has replaced the state’s traditional short-term sales tax holidays.

USA TODAY · 23h

When are hurricane supplies tax-free in Florida? Check out what qualifies as tax-free

Bottled water, first aid kits, and many food items purchased at the grocery store are already tax-free. Bicycle helmets will also be tax-free. Previously, only youth bicycle helmets were exempt from sales tax. Beginning Aug. 1, all bicycle helmets will be exempt.

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 ...

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 ...

How much does homeowner’s insurance cost in Florida and can I get it in hurricane season?

Here's how much home insurance in Florida costs on average and what to know about shopping for a policy during hurricane ...

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Hurricane Milton Headed Toward Florida As A Category 4: What To Know

Hurricane Milton is expected to bring 5 to 12 inches of rain, with localized totals up to 18 inches, across parts of the Florida Peninsula and the Keys through Wednesday night, which could cause ...

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When is hurricane season in Florida? Here's how to prepare

When is Florida's hurricane preparedness week in 2025? Florida hasn't announced its 2025 sales tax holidays just yet, but history tells us we can expect it to coincide with the start of ...

August brings ominous hurricane season news. Is another Helene on the way?

August brings skyrocketing hurricane risk and new warnings. But forecasters don't yet know what the 2025 season holds.

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National Hurricane Center monitoring potential disturbance near Carolinas

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring an area of the Atlantic Ocean off the North Carolina coast for potential tropical ...

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