Tag: Halloween

Jacob OglesDecember 19, 2018
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Florida merchants remain on track for a very merry Christmas and happy holiday season. The Florida Retail Federation predicts a 4.5 percent increase in holiday spending and says sales so far bolster that predication. “With so many positive economic indicators driving Florida’s economy, particularly our 10-year low unemployment rate, we expected this holiday shopping season […]

Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2018
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It’s that time of year to be frightened — not by ghosts or goblins, but by Florida’s tax rules on candy. Every year, Florida TaxWatch, the nonpartisan government watchdog, uses Halloween to demonstrate the state’s boggling rules on what gets taxed and what doesn’t. “Groceries are generally exempt from Florida sales tax, but candy can get confusing,” the […]

Drew WilsonOctober 29, 2018
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Environmental group Sierra Club is getting ready for Halloween with a new quiz inviting Floridians to face their “most rational worst fears” when it comes to Gov. Rick Scott’s environmental policy. “Halloween is right around the corner, and, tbh, there’s some super scary stuff going on this year. Bomb threats, white nationalism, embattled midterm elections, […]

Janelle Irwin TaylorOctober 26, 2018
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The conservative, pro-environment group RepublicEN snuck a Halloween theme into its weekly newsletter Friday. The letter cautions readers not to be scared of “climate hoaxers” and offers up a classic Halloween song to get folks in the spooky mood — the “Monster Mash.” RepublicEN supports taking action to combat climate change through free market solutions and […]

Drew WilsonOctober 22, 2018
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Florida Retailers are expecting their tills to be flush, not hexed, when Halloween rolls around later this month. According to a survey by the National Retail Federation, an affiliate of the Florida Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend some frighteningly large sums celebrating the eve of All-Hallows — nearly enough to crack the all-time […]

Staff ReportsOctober 31, 2017
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2min345
It’s that time of year to be frightened – not by ghosts or goblins, but by Florida’s tax rules on candy. Every year, Florida TaxWatch, the nonpartisan government watchdog, uses Halloween to demonstrate the state’s boggling rules on what gets taxed and what doesn’t. “Groceries are generally exempt from Florida sales tax, but candy can get confusing,” it says. […]


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