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12-year-old Jazz festival winner waits months for winnings
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- James Simpo Jr. lives and breathes music. His father's home has essentially become his studio."He takes a lot of pride in his music. He doesn't take it light," said Simpo, Sr. "He...
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Blocked road cause of concern for area business
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Where ever there's a road improvement project, usually a household or a business is affected. In this case it is the Hairy Glass, a family business."We can't get our suppliers or...
View ArticleHomeowner puzzled after lender changes locks to her home
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Pushpa Verma, a realtor who purchased her home in 2008 as her primary residence, has turned it into a rental to generate income after the housing market crashed."I lost my...
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First Coast News leads Sandy relief effort
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The wrath of Hurricane Sandy left behind flooded homes, fallen trees, and widespread power outages. Help is on the way.Organizations like Mission Harvest America are ramping up...
View Article80-year-old not flattered by Hooters' ID policy
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Hooters is well known for its chicken wings, and its ID policy. Anyone who asks for an alcoholic drink has to show ID or they will not be served.Charles Johnson calls the policy...
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Ken's Top 5 ways to avoid travel troubles
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...
View ArticleCar stolen from local repair shop: Who's liable?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tina Wilson has heard of the bizarre but she said her experience seems to take the cake."I have never experienced something so outrageous," she said.The car Tina Wilson is now...
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Leak damaged apartment leaves tenant soaked
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Roneisha Thomas lives in the Moncrief Village apartment complex. "I've never had a problem with leaks," said Thomas.But Monday after the Thanksgiving weekend, Thomas woke up to a...
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Keeping recalled items off your holiday shopping list
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission reports an estimated 69 percent of stores (thrift, consignment and resale) are selling at least one hazardous item. These are items that are...
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Goat farmers lose 4 goats to 2 pitbulls
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Carl Shifflett knew there was a problem at his Northside home. What he and his wife Stephanie discovered left them devastated."One laying down here," said Stephanie. "We went to...
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Painter says he's not to blame for ugly paint job
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- When Pat Reeves hired a painter to give the interior of her home a new look, what she wanted was peace of mind, what she has is a bad paint job and a headache."At the time I was...
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Church and A/C company disagree over repair bill
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.-- Larry Varnom owns a small heating and air company, a company he said he started in 1966."I've been fortunate over the years," said Varnom," I have lost very little money since I...
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Woman says she is victim of Facebook cyber stalking
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Tammy Valenzuela is a Facebook user and she said she no longer enjoys her social media."My ex-husband's wife bullies me everyday," she said.Valenzuela said she has heard of...
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Woman sues JEA over easement issue
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Eva Bowen is suing the JEA again, this time in federal court. Bowen said she wants to enjoy her property and live in peace. On January 26, 2010 Bowen purchased an acre and a half...
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JEA.com crippled by cyber attack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Unable to pay their bills online Tuesday morning, JEA customers were standing in line at its payment centers."I tried two days ago and was not successful in getting anything done...
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Cyber security expert says JEA not alone for 'Denial of Service' attack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- At the JEA downtown payment center, customers were surprised to learn the utility's website was the target of a cyber attack."I wasn't aware of that," said Lacrecia Anderson. "It...
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Missing Adult Day: A reminder of the unaccounted
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- According to the Justice Coalition, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office receives thousands of missing reports each year. While most of them are resolved, some become an open...
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JEA customers overbilled in wake of cyber attack
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- During JEA's 'Denial of Service' attack earlier this week, the utility said customers' information was never compromised. But in the wake of the cyber attack, some JEA customer...
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Stormy weather is time for an insurance checkup
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It only takes a few seconds for your home to become the target of a fallen tree. If you've never experienced it, the destruction can be devastating."I've only seen hail twice in...
View ArticleHanjin's decision disappoints port district business owners
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Parked in the shadows of a steady stream of tractor trailers in the port district are two small business owners."It is a very good location," said Gloria Cardona, "but sometimes...
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