Florida begins back-to-school tax holiday

ORLANDO, Fla. — Channel 9 is helping local families get ready to head back to school.

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Most school districts, including Orange, Osceola, and Seminole counties, go back to school in just two weeks.

This means many families in Central Florida have some back-to-school shopping to do.

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Starting Monday, shoppers can save some cash while getting students ready for the new school year.

The tax-free holiday includes savings on school supplies that cost $50 or less, clothes and shoes that cost $100 or less, and personal computers that cost $1,500 or less.

Managers at local stores are expecting big crowds.

“The sooner, the better. A lot of things do run out as you get closer to back-to-school,” said Mark Benitez, store director for Target. Right now is a great opportunity to come in and get all of your school needs.”

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The sales-tax holiday runs through Sunday, Aug. 11.

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