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Company sells man an electric bike with dead battery posted on Tuesday, April 23, 2013 - 6:16pm LAKE CITY, Fla. -- Richard Cox, 71, wanted a vehicle to get around. He has a disability and can't drive. "I have eye problems and can't get a driver's license, so I have to have something to get... read more...
Update: Lost engagement ring found posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 12:11am UPDATE: Marjorie Snyder called First Coast News on Thursday night and said a manager at Old Navy found her lost engagement ring in a stack of clothes. Earlier story: JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Everyone... read more...
Florida has money for first-time home buyers posted on Friday, January 25, 2013 - 8:38am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi announced that money is available to first-time home buyers for help with down payments. Another $25 million will go toward housing... read more...
BBB issues Irish Travelers Scam warning posted on Friday, December 7, 2012 - 7:02pm ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. -- 92-year-old Janice Germain is still trying to come to grips with the fact that she is the victim of a scam. "I just figured I was there at the right... read more...
Ken's Top 5 ways to avoid travel troubles posted on Tuesday, November 13, 2012 - 8:38pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Heading into the busy travel season, many will turn to internet sites to book their travel plans. The reasons are obvious: to save money and to do it themselves. But before you... read more...
Is it illegal for stores to sell food with expired labels? posted on Thursday, October 25, 2012 - 7:04pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- On any given day, you will find customers making their way to a St. Augustine Discount Grocery store where the products have expired or outdated labels. Don't raise your... read more...
Suspicious phone bills cause business owner to worry posted on Friday, June 8, 2012 - 6:57pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Joe Martin is a small business owner. Martin said his Sprint cell phone is his lifeline to the company and future clients. But now, Martin is concerned about the... read more...
Ken's Top 10 Ways To Complain Effectively posted on Monday, June 4, 2012 - 12:42pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Nobody likes a complainer, as the old saying goes. But you work hard for your money and sometimes the service or product you purchase is not to your satisfaction. Companies know... read more...
Adoption Privacy Rules Hamper Obtaining A Florida ID posted on Friday, May 11, 2012 - 11:59am Editor's Note: After Ken's report Walker was able to obtain a license. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- 21 year old Jessie Walker said she's persona non grata. "I've never had a driver license or state... read more...