Deal of the Day: Back-to-school shopping

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – Friday, August 7 kicks off Florida’s 10 day tax-free holiday on school supplies.

The sales tax holiday will go through August 16. During that time, you will not be charged Florida sales tax on clothes, shoes, school supplies and on the first $750 of the sales price for computers and computer-related accessories.

For more information on the sales tax exemption, head to the state’s Department of Revenue site by clicking here.

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