Tax exemption “Second chance” before the storm season
OLDSMAR, Fla. – It’s been a few weeks since Debby was felt in several parts of the state, and residents can now prepare for the rest of the storm season by stocking up on supplies and preparing emergency kits. On…
Sales tax holidays provide an opportunity to prepare for hurricanes
ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida residents who need more time to prepare for hurricane season can get a sales tax exemption from Aug. 24 through Sept. 6. What you need to know The second VAT-free day for disaster preparedness in 2024…
Ernesto continues to impact US beaches with rip currents
(AP) — Although the storm was hundreds of miles offshore, Hurricane Ernesto was still being felt along much of the U.S. East Coast Saturday, with dangerous surf rip currents forcing public beaches to close on one of the last busy…
Storms of the Debby category cause tornadoes, flood roads and tear down trees
Debby brought tornadoes, flooding, downed trees and significant storm damage to parts of North Carolina this week, and the threat remains for many people. One person died when a suspected tornado damaged a home in Wilson County early Thursday morning….
Some areas near the Myakka River will experience high water levels
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. – Sarasota County says residents should expect high levels of flooding Thursday through Saturday along the Myakka River in areas north of Clark Road, near I-75 and US-41. Previously, Tropical Storm Debby had dumped around 530 millimeters…
