Gov. DeSantis grants $7.5M to Lee County for hurricane season

Author: Annette Montgomery Writer: Nicholas Karsen
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Credit: WINK News

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $7.5 million to upgrade the shrimp docks in San Carlos Park for the upcoming hurricane season.

During a news conference held at the Home Depot located at 16972 Three Oaks Marketplace Drive near South Fort Myers, DeSantis stated that the money would be used to fund the dock as an emergency operation site and a place for shrimp boats to dock.

The governor mentioned that the funding stemmed from the job growth grant fund.

On top of the funding, DeSantis urged Floridians to prep now as predictions forecast a very active hurricane season.

He then reminded residents of the hurricane sales tax holiday, which is currently active.

Right now, through June 14, the first of two Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holidays is happening, which means many disaster preparation items can be purchased tax-free, including:

  • Water
  • Shelf-stable canned food
  • Batteries
  • Flashlights
  • Reusable ice
  • Pet items
  • Toys
  • Portable power banks and more

Other important items that are tax-free include:

  • Portable generators
  • Tarps or other waterproof sheeting
  • Smoke detectors and alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Carbon monoxide detectors
  • Portable radios less than $50

Another sales tax holiday is scheduled for Aug. 24 through Sept. 6.

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