⭐ Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Tax-Free Days

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Florida’s Disaster Preparedness Tax-Free Days End June 14 Amid Calm Forecast

Graphic by Florida Dept of Revenue

As the hurricane season approaches, Florida residents are granted a brief reprieve from sales taxes on essential disaster supplies. The National Hurricane Center confirmed that no tropical cyclones are anticipated over the next week, aligning with the onset of Florida’s first disaster preparedness sales tax holiday of the year, which began on June 1 and will continue until Friday, June 14.

The state has also scheduled another tax exemption period from August 24 through September 6, aiming to encourage households to stock up on necessary items well ahead of any storm threats. During these periods, consumers can purchase disaster-related goods tax-free, a savings that extends to both human and pet necessities.

While the immediate forecast remains clear, officials and experts advise residents to take advantage of these tax holidays to prepare for the unpredictable nature of hurricane season.

Florida Parents Sue State Over Book Removal Law, Claim First Amendment Violation

VA federal lawsuit has been initiated by three Florida parents against a 2023 law that facilitates the removal of books from school libraries, alleging it infringes on their First Amendment rights by not providing a method to contest such removals. Represented by several advocacy groups, the parents argue the law unfairly favors certain parental viewpoints, effectively silencing opposition to book bans. The lawsuit underscores ongoing debates and legal challenges surrounding educational censorship in Florida. (Ormond Observer)

Thinking About Liposuction? Be Sure To Check Your Provider’s Credentials

An Orlando doctor may lose his medical license after a judge supported claims that he botched a liposuction procedure, resulting in a patient's death. Dr. Christopher Arthur Roy Walker faces allegations of incompetence and failure to meet professional standards during a 2021 "Brazilian butt lift" surgery. Judge Andrew Manko's report highlighted severe medical errors that caused fatal internal injuries to the patient. The Florida Department of Health will make the final decision on Dr. Walker's license, with possibilities ranging from revocation to heavy fines and restrictions on his practice. (Daytonatimes.com)

Potential Tropical System in Gulf Could Impact Florida with Heavy Rainfall, 5-10 inches

Meteorologists are tracking a low-pressure area moving from the Caribbean into the Gulf of Mexico, which might evolve into a tropical system next weekend. Central Florida is expected to receive significant rainfall from this system, with totals possibly reaching 5-10 inches, starting Tuesday. Although development into a tropical storm is currently unlikely due to strong wind shear, conditions could become more favorable by the weekend. The National Hurricane Center has yet to predict any development over the next week, but the situation remains under close observation. (WESH6.com)

Here's a list of 15 notable events that occurred on June 10 throughout history:

1. 1190 - Frederick Barbarossa drowns in the Saleph River while leading an army to Jerusalem during the Third Crusade.

2. 1692 - The first execution resulting from the Salem witch trials occurs; Bridget Bishop is hanged in Salem, Massachusetts.

3. 1793 - The Jardin des Plantes museum is opened in Paris, marking the founding of the first public zoo.

4. 1805 - The First Barbary War: Yusuf Karamanli signs a treaty ending hostilities between Tripolitania and the United States.

5. 1829 - The first Boat Race between the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge takes place on the Thames in London.

6. 1848 - The first Women's Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, New York, ignites the U.S. women's suffrage movement.

7. 1854 - The first class graduates from the United States Naval Academy.

8. 1909 - SOS is adopted as the international distress signal.

9. 1935 - Alcoholics Anonymous is founded in Akron, Ohio, by Bill Wilson and Dr. Bob Smith.

10. 1940 - Italy declares war on France and the United Kingdom during World War II.

11. 1942 - Nazi Germany burns the Czech village of Lidice in reprisal for the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich.

12. 1963 - The Equal Pay Act of 1963 is signed into law by President John F. Kennedy, aimed at abolishing wage disparity based on sex.

13. 1964 - The United States Senate breaks a 75-day filibuster against the Civil Rights Act of 1964, leading to the bill's passage.

14. 1977 - Apple II, one of the first personal computers, goes on sale.

15. 2003 - The Spirit Rover is launched, beginning NASA's Mars Exploration Rover mission to explore the surface of Mars.

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