As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season approaches, Florida has eliminated its annual temporary tax holiday on disaster supplies and replaced it with a permanent sales tax exemption. Residents are being urged to assess their individual risk, which can vary widely and include storm surge, inland flooding, high winds, and tornadoes. The Gainesville Sun is also tracking the countdown to the June 1 season start.
Sources: WUFT News · The Gainesville Sun
Attorney General Pam Bondi’s deputy Jeanine Pirro has stated that a federal agent was shot by the suspect linked to a shooting at a Washington DC press dinner. The claim adds new detail to an ongoing investigation into the incident. No further specifics about the agent’s condition or the suspect’s identity are available from the headline alone.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun
Spirit Airlines has canceled its entire flight schedule, leaving passengers scrambling to secure refunds or find alternative travel arrangements. The Gainesville Sun outlines steps travelers can take to obtain refunds, rebook on other carriers, or find so-called rescue fares offered by competing airlines.
Sources: The Gainesville Sun
Florida is seeing a rise in preventable illnesses even as state Republicans, led by Gov. DeSantis, push to limit or ban vaccine mandates. The trend reflects ongoing resistance to vaccination across the state despite public health concerns.
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Sources: The Gainesville Sun
