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Grandmother charged for bogus check posted on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 - 7:47pm KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, Fla. -- Margaret Beck, 74, has heard of phony check scams, but never imagined she would be a victim. "I had nothing to do with nothing," said Beck, "but I am the victim on this... read more...
Beware of online dating schemes or romance scams posted on Thursday, February 14, 2013 - 8:05pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Studies support online dating; 20 percent of heterosexual couples meet online; 60 percent of same-sex couples meet on the internet. Glamour magazine reports that... read more...
Lender won't let homeowner pay off mortgage of $2,200 posted on Friday, December 14, 2012 - 9:10pm GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- Diane Ham is done with Ocwen, her mortgage servicing company. "I cannot get them to even understand," she said. Ham, who lost her law enforcement job three years ago... read more...
Family of woman convicted for adoption fraud speaks out posted on Thursday, November 15, 2012 - 9:18pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Alfredia Murray has yet to accept the fact that her daughter has been sentenced to three years in state prison. "She changed her mind," said Murray, "There's nothing saying you... read more...
Lake Asbury association and residents in fight over $50 fee posted on Friday, September 21, 2012 - 7:20pm LAKE ASBURY, Fla. -- A Homeowner's Association (HOA) serves a purpose, but when it clashes with property owners, the only resolution appears to be in court. Such is the case with some owners in Clay... read more...
Access denied to community amenity center posted on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 - 7:03pm GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- When residents moved into Magnolia West, a main attraction was the $2 million amenity center. Amanda Connelly bought a home in 2010 and was surprised to find her card key... read more...
Businessman loses $25,000 dump truck posted on Monday, July 30, 2012 - 7:26pm GREEN COVE SPRINGS, Fla. -- William Hutchings is in the land clearing business, but he's unable to work because the big wheels needed for his business are missing. "I have no business anymore... read more...
Is there a glitch in the child support system? posted on Monday, July 9, 2012 - 7:33pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Trucking is Donnie Connolly's livelihood; losing his driver license will put him in the unemployment line. He said the thought of it happening terrifies him. "It... 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...