Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins as Vernon Carey’s foundation helps students shop for new school year

Florida's back-to-school sales tax holiday, offering tax-free purchases on school supplies and clothing through August 20, coincides with a shopping spree hosted by the Carey Family Foundation for 23 students. Vernon Carey and the foundation provided $300 each to children in the Summer Reading Program at Carver Ranches Boys & Girls Club to buy school essentials.