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Flags at Half-Staff

11/8/2018

11/8/18 @ 3:45 p.m. - In accordance with President Donald Trump's national directive, Governor Rick Scott has issued a Memorandum ordering all flags in the State to be lowered to half-staff in honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed in Thousand Oaks, California on November 8, 2018. Flags will remain at half-staff through sunset on Saturday, November 10, 2018.

To view Governor Scott's memorandum, or the Proclamation issued by President Trump, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags to be Flown at Half-Staff on Sunday, October 7th

10/5/2018

10/5/18 @ 4:40 p.m. - Governor Rick Scott has ordered all flags in the State to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sunday, October 7, 2018, in observance of National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Day.

To read this order, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Mobile Hours of the Office of Senator Marco Rubio

9/28/2018

9/28/18 @ 3:50 p.m. - The Office of Senator Marco Rubio will host mobile office hours to allow constituents to meet staff and inquire about various issues including but not limited to:

Immigration
Military/VA
Medicare
Social Security
IRS/Banking
Legislative Issues

WHAT: MOBILE OFFICE HOURS FOR THE OFFICE OF SENATOR MARCO RUBIO
WHEN: WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2018 FROM 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
WHERE: HILLIARD LIBRARY, 15821 COUNTY ROAD 108, HILLIARD, FL 32046

For more information, please call the North Florida Regional Office at (904) 354-4300.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor and Remembrance of Patriot Day

9/11/2018

9/11/18 @ 9:40 a.m. - In honor and remembrance of those who tragically lost their lives on September 11, 2001, Governor Rick Scott has issued the attached Proclamation declaring today as Patriot Day, and the attached Memorandum ordering all flags in the State of Florida to be flown as half-staff until sunset today.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags at Half-Staff

8/27/2018

8/27/18 @ 11:25 a.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued the attached Memorandum at the directive of President Trump, ordering all flags in the State of Florida to be flown at half-staff as a mark of respect for the memory of Senator John McCain. Flags will remain lowered through sunset on the day of interment.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Tax Free Holiday Weekend is August 3- August 5, 2018

7/26/2018

7/26/18 @ 2:10 p.m. - Florida's 2018 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday will take place beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, August 3rd and ending at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 5th. During this sales tax holiday period, Florida law directs that no sale or local option tax will be collected on purchases of:

Clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item
Certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item

This sales tax does not apply to:

Any item of clothing selling for more than $60
Any school supply item selling for more than $15
Books that are not otherwise tax exempt
Rental or lease of eligible items
Repairs or alterations of any eligible items
Sale of any eligible items in a theme park, entertainment complex, public lodging establishment or airport.

Please click here for a complete list of tax exempt clothing, accessories, and supplies.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags at Half-Staff Today

7/3/2018

7/3/18 @ 2:00 p.m. - In accordance with President Trump's national directive, Governor Rick Scott issued the attached memorandum mandating that all flags in the State of Florida be flown at half-staff through sunset tonight in honor and remembrance of the victims of the act of violence committed at the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland on June 28, 2018.

To see the Proclamation issued by President Trump, please click here.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Florida Tax Free Week for Hurricane Preparedness

5/30/2018

5/30/18 @ 4:30 p.m. - Florida's hurricane tax free week is June 1 through June 7, 2018. Examples of tax free items include batteries, flashlights, weather radios, lanterns, reusable ice packs, portable generators (valued at $750 or less), and more.

Please see the attached document for a complete list of qualifying items.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags at Half-Staff for 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day

5/25/2018

5/25/18 @ 4:40 p.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued a memorandum ordering all flags to be flown at half-staff on Monday, May 28, 2018, from sunrise to noon, in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of Memorial Day.

In addition, all residents of Florida are asked to pause for a moment of silence at 3:00 p.m. to remember all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to our Nation.

Please click here to view the Memorandum.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office

Flags at Half Staff for Peace Officers Memorial Day

5/14/2018

5/15/18 @ 9:00 a.m. - Governor Rick Scott has issued a Memorandum directing all flags in the State of Florida to be lowered to half-staff from sunrise to sunset today in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day, and as a mark of respect and appreciation for Law Enforcement.

-Sabrina Robertson
County Manager's Office