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Local Woman Says VA Left Dead Husband at Funeral Home for 2 Weeks

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:42:24 GMT

JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. -- A�local woman said she has been waiting two weeks for the Veterans Adminstration to issue a death certificate so she can bury her husband.

Local Woman Upset with Blue Hippo

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:47:10 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Blue Hippo sells computers on a pay as you go plan, a plan that has generated a lot of consumer complaints.

Device Stops Texting While Driving

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:39:25 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It is dangerous, yet drivers still do it: texting while driving.

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Local Man's Water-Sewer Bill Skyrockets

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 23:42:58 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Everyone complains about their water-sewer bill, but a First Coast man feels his complaint is legit.

Kia Closing Has Customers Looking for Their Cars

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 02:56:22 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A court order forced the sudden closing of the Jacksonville Premier Kia dealership on Atlantic Boulevard. Some consumers whose cars were in the shop for repairs were left asking, "Where is my car?" The problem is the customers' cars were not part of the dealer's assets and they don't know who to contact.

Renting Home Might Be Violation of Mortgage

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:06:03 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- When buying a home, there's an explanation of the legal requirements at the closing. But the owner/occupied clause, which is sometimes overlooked, prevents renting out a home. And violating that clause could put your mortgage loan in default.

Southside Residents Upset, Expanding Pothole Still Not Repaired

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 22:25:44 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Residents living near Happy Vale Road are still waiting for the expanding pothole to be repaired. They were told a month ago it would be fixed in two weeks.

Garbage Trucks Damage Residential Road

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 23:12:33 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- It's an older neighborhood with a nice cul de sac that has an island in the middle. The problem is it was designed in 1957, long before the new garbage trucks were on the road and now those trucks are causing a problem for this Southside community.

Phone App Helps You Shop

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 02:48:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Most cell phones are basically mobile computers, and a local man has developed a cell phone application that takes the guesswork out of shopping for the best deal.

Missing Puppy Papers: Seller Says it's a Courtesy to Provide Them

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:05:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A local woman buys a dog and is told he is AKC registered, but when she requests the paperwork, the seller says they aren't required to show it.

Local Man Says Beware of Construction Liens

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 22:59:16 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- When you pay once for services, you don't expect to pay twice for the same thing, but it can happen under Florida's Construction Lien law.

Local Charity Not Fully Paid for Work, Needs the Money

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 22:24:32 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- First Coast No More Homeless Pets is driven by its compassion and its dedication to the community, but now the non-profit is dealing with disappointment.

Huge Emergency Room Bill

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:17:04 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- One of the biggest fears among the unemployed and uninsured is getting sick. A visit to the hospital can lead to high medical bills. A First Coast woman who lost her job and her insurance coverage says her visit to a hospital emergency room cost a lot more than she expected.

New Funeral Consumer Alliance Board

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:07:45 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The death of a loved one is often the worst time to prepare for that person's burial. Choosing the right service provider at the right price can be overwhelming. A consumer board promises to remove the guesswork and ease the pain. It is called the Funeral Consumers Alliance.

Failed Alarm Signals Consumer Concern

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:48:47 GMT

JACKSONVILE, FL -- A small business owner found out the hard way that the alarm monitoring service isn't responsible for the failure of an already installed system.

Locals Want the City to Maintain Its Properties

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 22:50:02 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- One Jacksonville resident wants to know why some city properties go months without maintenance.

Toyota Recalls 3.8 Million Vehicles for Floor Mat Problem

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 20:55:55 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) -- Toyota says it will recall 3.8 million vehicles in the United States to address problems with a removable floor mat that could interfere with the vehicle's accelerator and cause a crash.

Local Woman Wants Builder to Fix Soil Washout Problem

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 22:04:31 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- When you buy a new home it comes with a Builder's Warranty, but that one year warranty doesn't cover everything.

Debt Collector Complaints Increase

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 22:47:48 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- The economic downturn has sparked an increase in debt collections and a surge of complaints. The Northeast Florida Better Business Bureau is reporting a 15 percent increase in complaints about aggressive and illegal debt collection tactics.

Southside Pothole Becoming a Sinkhole?

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:38:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, FL -- Potholes are a common taxpayer complaint, but Jacksonville Southside residents say the pothole in their community is growing, and the city is not reacting to their concern.