New permanent, year-round sales tax exemptions have just gone into effect that are expected to save Florida consumers more than $160 million a year on products ranging from batteries to bicycle ...

This year's annual Back-to-School "Sales Tax Holiday," which started Aug. 1, continues through Sunday, Aug. 31. Parents will get a break from the state's sales tax, representing significant savings ...

Federal authorities announced another group of illegal aliens has been convicted in the Panhandle for reentering the country without proper permission or approval.

Bay County Sheriff’s deputies are mourning the loss of one of their own. Retired K-9 deputy “Reagan” died on Monday. Reagan’s main duties ...

Tropical Storm Dexter formed off the coast of North Carolina Aug. 3. National Hurricane Center monitoring two other systems.

The overall rate driving the $2.87 billion annual budget will remain at 3.7623 mils, or just more than $3.76 for every $1,000 of taxable property value.

Florida is observing tax-free shopping days on back-to-school supplies until August 31. This means there won’t be sales tax on learning aids that are $30 or less and computers that are $1,500 or less.