Here’s everything you need to know about the Sunshine State’s upcoming 2023 hurricane sales tax holiday

Aisles full of supplies at Home Depot – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by QualityHD Starting now, you can purchase home items with no sales tax for the next 12 days in preparation for this year’s hurricane season. May 27th through June 9th is the first of Florida’s two Disaster Preparedness sales tax holidays, and August

DeSantis under pressure after campaign launch goes wrong

Governor Ron DeSantis Speaks — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Hunter Crenian The start of Ron DeSantis’ campaign has flopped just like one of Elon Musk’s earlier rocket designs. The governor of Florida has been planning to run for president for months, but his official campaign launch committed a grave political error by giving his rivals, particularly

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announces he is entering the 2024 U.S. presidential race 

Ron DeSantis addresses a crowd while President Donald Trump watches at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on July 31, 2018 – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by jctabb On Wednesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis formally entered the 2024 presidential race through a Twitter event with tech billionaire Elon Musk where he anticipated making his candidacy known

After Disney amended their lawsuit to chastise Governor DeSantis, he signed legislation aimed at the Monorail

A family heads to the entrance of the Disney Monorail — Courtesy: Shutterstock — James Kirkikis The conflict between Walt Disney World and the state of Florida is far from over, and it shows no signs of abating. This week, Walt Disney World changed its lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and other major political

Here’s how expanded abortion access may end up on Florida’s ballot in 2024

Abortion Protest at Supreme Court – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Wild 2 Free Following Governor Ron DeSantis’ signing of legislation prohibiting most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy, a coalition is organizing a push to get the issue of abortion on Florida’s 2024 ballot. Floridians Protecting Freedom is a group that is proposing a

Florida roads will be built with radioactive material after bill passes

Radioactive material to be used in road building in Florida – Machinery for road construction in use on freeways – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Timothy OLeary Orlando, FL. – Governor DeSantis is being urged by environmental organizations all across the Southeast of the United States to veto a law that would permit the use

Why are flags at half-staff this Sunday in Florida?

American flags lowered to half mast in bright blue sky – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by lazyllama On Sunday in Florida, flags will be flown at half-staff in remembrance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day. Flags were ordered to be lowered for the 42nd commemoration of the yearly day of memorial by Florida Governor Ron

Avoid these 5 Florida Lottery tickets

Florida Lottery – Scratch-off ticket counter — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Image by: The Toidi Do you feel lucky? Reconsider your position. None of these Florida Lottery scratch-off games will likely result in a grand prize winner, so don’t hold your breath. Although there are a few chances to win $1 million, time may be running

Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation has received one of its largest financial gifts yet

Florida Wildlife Corridor – Aerial View of Florida Everglades at Sunset Hour – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by ocudrone One of its largest financial gifts was disclosed by the Florida Wildlife Corridor Foundation. “It’s significant because it is helping us to be able to accelerate the pace of conservation and continue to advocate for the

Florida House backs lowering the age to purchase guns

Guns – Permitless Carry – Protestors rallying for gun control – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Heidi Besen In a vote to undo a controversial move made following the deadly shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, in 2018, the Florida House approved a bill on Friday that would lower the legal