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Illustration for the news story: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Ends Tonight

Business

Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Ends Tonight

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday ends at midnight, giving Panhandle-area shoppers a last chance to buy clothing, school supplies and electronics tax-free.

Aug 21, 2026 Escambia County

Illustration for the news story: A Sorority Chapter Threw a ‘Teacher Shower’ for a New Huxford Elementary Teacher Instead of Making Her Buy Her Own Classroom Supplies

Atmore

A Sorority Chapter Threw a ‘Teacher Shower’ for a New Huxford Elementary Teacher Instead of Making Her Buy Her Own Classroom Supplies

Jul 15, 2026

Illustration for the news story: The State Drops Its 4% Sales Tax This Weekend — Here’s Every Price Cap Shoppers Need to Know Before Friday

Mobile

The State Drops Its 4% Sales Tax This Weekend — Here’s Every Price Cap Shoppers Need to Know Before Friday

Jul 13, 2026

Illustration for the news story: Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns Aug. 1-3

Mobile

Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns Aug. 1-3

Jul 17, 2014 Saraland