Disaster preparedness items are now tax exempt year round. The Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday runs through Aug. 31.
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State of emergency declared
54 out of 67 counties are now under a state of emergency.
Governor: ‘Lots of work to do’
Although Hurricane Ian made landfall yesterday afternoon, impacts from the storm are still being felt across the state.
Vaccine eligibility age lowers to 50 Monday
Florida residents 50 years and older can get a COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 22.
Florida sees lower virus cases today
Florida sees lowest daily increase of cases since mid-October.
Virus numbers rise in north county
North Okaloosa County communities added more virus numbers to their totals today.
A long shot pays off
Holt Fire District gets $813,000 to build a new fire station in the Holt Park area.
Baker’s virus number continue to inch upwards
Baker's COVID-19 number climb to seven.
Bars close as virus cases rise
The state of Florida closed bars June 26 as COVID-19 numbers continue to climb.
Essential services during COVID-19
So, what exactly is considered "essential services" during Florida's 30-day stay-at-home order? Here's a list provided by the Dept. of Homeland Security.