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Florida House proposal scuttles tax ‘holidays.’ Here’s what to know

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For the first time in 16 years, the state wouldn’t offer sales-tax “holidays” under a House proposal that calls for an overall cut in sales taxes.

‘So very grateful:’ Orange County Public Schools celebrates approval of half-cent sales tax

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Leaders with Orange County Public Schools are celebrating after voters approved an extension of a half-cent sales tax to fund the district’s construction and renovation needs for the next 10 years.

‘No rarely means no forever:’ Demings asks commissioners to consider putting transportation sales tax back on ballot

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Mayor Jerry Demings is asking commissioners in Orange County to consider putting a transportation sales tax back on the ballot in 2024.

Orange County’s mayor renews his transportation sales tax push. Here’s why

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is renewing a push to explore a penny sales tax.

Getting a look at hurricane supplies ahead of Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday

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The Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday starts May 28 and goes through June 10.

Sales tax holidays coming to Florida. Business owner talks potential savings for consumers

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Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on what he calls the largest tax relief package in state history Friday.

‘If not now, then when?’ Demings pitches Orange transportation sales tax amid high fuel prices

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Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is relaunching his transportation initiative, working to gain support for his one-cent sales tax hike proposal.

Florida adds Freedom Week for tax free shopping on sporting good items, museum tickets

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The new tax-free period during the first week of July eliminate sales tax on things like museum tickets, fishing and camping gear, bicycles, kayaks and surfboards.