The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday began August 1st and extends through August 31st. For information on what is exempt, please go to www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool. A change this year, the sales exemptions on disaster preparedness supplies is now permanent, having started August 1, 2025. This includes batteries, insect repellant, portable generators, waterproof tarps and other supplies. For a complete list, please visit https://floridarevenue.com/taxes/tips/Documents/TIP_25A01-05.pdf and helpful info at www.floridadisaster.org/kit.