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Now permanent under House Bill 7031, the exemption covers clothing at $100 or less, school supplies at $50 or less, learning aids at $30 or less and computers at $1,500 or less through Thursday, Aug. 20.
Governor Ron DeSantis returned from a weeklong international business development mission to the United Kingdom with a set of agreements and corporate commitments the governor's office says will expand Florida's aerospac
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have signed a project partnership agreement to advance construction of key Everglades restoration projects in South Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis has scheduled dual executions for July 28, marking a historic moment in Florida's capital punishment history.
Gov. Ron DeSantis named a dozen judges to circuit and county courts around the state, filling vacancies opened by retirements, resignations and elevations.
Only Tropical Storm Arthur has formed in 2026 and forecasters expect no development for at least two weeks, though the season's peak does not arrive until September.
Regulators approved a statewide average cut of about 8.8 percent on multiperil Citizens policies and 5.5 percent wind-only, applying to existing policies at renewal.
Gov. Ron DeSantis presided over the signing of a new agreement linking the University of Florida with the University of St. Andrews for joint research and academic exchange during the state's U.K. trade mission.
Florida's month-long back-to-school sales tax holiday runs July 20 through August 20, 2026, covering clothing, school supplies, learning aids and computers.
Florida's State Board of Education has released a first-in-the-nation Resiliency Educator Endorsement, an optional credential letting teachers specialize in helping students build life skills to overcome challenges.
The State Board of Education voted unanimously to make Dr. Henry Mack Florida's next education commissioner, completing the appointment Governor DeSantis recommended.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky met with insurance and reinsurance leaders in London on July 22 during the state’s business-development mission to the United Kingdom.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Relativity Space has committed to expanding its operations on Florida’s Space Coast, with the project expected to bring capital investment and thousands of high-skill jobs. The announcement did not specify a total inv
Tampa led Florida at No. 37 in the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index of the nation's 100 largest cities. Jacksonville, the closest major city to Nocatee, ranked 84th.
Florida is among 42 states sharing in an $18 million settlement with 23andMe over the 2023 breach that exposed 6.9 million customers' genetic data. The deal also imposes new data-security requirements on the company's new custodian.
Governor Ron DeSantis on Friday recommended Dr. Henry Mack, a former Florida education division head and current U.S. Labor Department official, to serve as the state's next Commissioner of Education.
A new study finds rising homeowners insurance costs are making Florida voters more likely to cast ballots in the 2026 midterms, putting affordability at the center of the campaign.
Florida executed 74-year-old Dennis Sochor on Tuesday for the 1985 kidnapping and murder of Patty Gifford, making him the oldest inmate the state has put to death in the modern era.
Palm Beach International Airport was officially renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, following legislation signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in March. The FAA location identifier changed from PBI to DJT, though the IATA code used for ticketing switches on Aug. 18, and airli
The Florida Supreme Court lifted its stay of execution for James Duckett, a former police officer who has spent decades on death row, clearing the way for a new execution date.
8/2-8/9 Nocatee Real Estate Report: 471 Listings, Sale Price Down 0.5%
August 9, 2026
One Luxury Home Remains in Nocatee's Seabrook Village
August 8, 2026
8/1-8/8 Nocatee Real Estate Report: 471 Listings, Sale Price Down 0.5%
August 8, 2026
St. Johns commissioners question lobbyist after SB 686 becomes law
August 6, 2026
PGA Tour Announces Championship Series Additions, Woods Money Record Looms
July 28, 2026
PGA Tour confirms Travelers Championship for top tier in 2028 overhaul
July 28, 2026
Sompo to Sponsor PGA Tour Championship Series Event Starting in 2027
July 28, 2026
Rocket Classic ends in 2026; Detroit PGA Tour return uncertain
July 28, 2026
Heat Advisory in Effect for Nocatee as Feels-Like Temps Hit 108F - Aug 12, 12 PM
August 12, 2026
Heat Advisory in Effect for Nocatee as Humidity and Heat Intensify - Aug 11, 9 PM
August 12, 2026
Heat Advisory in Effect for Nocatee as Feels-Like Temps Hit 108F - Aug 11, 6 PM
August 11, 2026
Heat Advisory in Effect for Nocatee as Temperatures Soar - Aug 11, 2 PM
August 11, 2026
