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Jacksonville Couple Scammed; Buyer Wrote Counterfeit Check

Jacksonville Couple Scammed; Buyer Wrote Counterfeit Check

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a way to get rid of unused household furnishings, but now police are calling it a crime. A First Coast couple was trying to sell a few items stored in their garage and now they are out of their furniture and the money in what the couple calls a scam. 

Family's New Big Screen Television In Pieces

Family's New Big Screen Television In Pieces

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Everyone wants to watch televisions biggest football game on a big screen television. But a First Coast family's Super Bowl plans are shattered because their 50 inch widescreen television they purchased is in pieces. 
 

Tax Brain Leaves Jacksonville Taxpayer Upset

Tax Brain Leaves Jacksonville Taxpayer Upset

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Many First Coast taxpayers used California- based Tax Brain to prepare their tax return, and now they regret it. The online tax service made what appears to be a significant mistake that has delayed their much needed tax refund checks.

 
 

Cold Weather Causes Spike in Gas Bills on First Coast

Cold Weather Causes Spike in Gas Bills on First Coast

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- While Jacksonville Electric Authority customers are reeling from high electric bills, gas users are also feeling the impact of those unusually cold days in January. The owner of the only minority owned propane gas company said the the high prices have caused him some customers.  

JEA Offers Help With High Bills

JEA Offers Help With High Bills

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Last month the Jacksonville Electric Authority warned customers that their February bills would be high. Now those bills are hitting the mailbox and customers are in shock with the amount they must pay. But JEA said it can help customers ease the hardship.

 

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Amaro's Army Investigates the College Job Market

Amaro's Army Investigates the College Job Market

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL -- This month Flagler College graduated several hundred students, and many of them walked across the stage and stepped into a world of uncertainty.

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Amaro's Army is a group of Flagler College students fighting for truth, justice and the occasional bargain. While most of us talk about high gas prices and the shrinking dollar, Flagler College's award-winning Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE) team decided to do something about it. SIFE is worldwide organization where students develop projects that solve real world problems.

Flagler College SIFE approached Ken Amaro and volunteered their services to help him get his viewers more bang for their buck. Amaro dubbed his band of consumer crusaders, Amaro's Army. Their mission is to help Ken in his battle to save viewers money.

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