There are more than 130 new Florida laws and changes taking effect on July 1, and some of them have been controversial.

Florida has permanently eliminated sales tax on essential hurricane supplies and introduced two major tax holidays for back-to-school gear and outdoor equipment to help families save year-round.

Our Friday begins on a warm and dry note across Central Florida, and we'll keep it that way through lunchtime. It's around noon today where we begin to see showers and storms begin to light up the ...