Ken Amaro

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Ending the 'R' word in Florida posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 - 6:57pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Mora Rossi, 25, has down syndrome and hates the 'R' word. "People get pushed around a lot because they're different," she said. Rossi, who completed high school and a... read more...
Don't get burned buying a used car posted on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 - 9:48pm ORANGE PARK, Fla. -- Buying a used car can save you money, but it can also cost you money. Last October, Stoonie Powell bought a used car. He paid $4,000. "It was a very good car," said Powell. "... read more...
Tech gifts that make great stocking stuffers posted on Monday, December 10, 2012 - 8:33pm JACKSONVILLE,Fla. -- Smart accessories like game pieces and fitness devices are gadgets that can connect and communicate with your phone or tablet. "We have gaming consoles," said Gretchen... read more...
New customer questions JEA customer service posted on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 - 7:28pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Tackett family now has running water. A few days ago they did not. "We had to fill water jugs at the gas station to flush the toilets," said Amanda Tackett. On December 1st... read more...
Mandarin couple survives fire; pet did not posted on Wednesday, November 21, 2012 - 10:29pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It was a normal day on Mandarin's Toucan Drive until Harley Mimbs and his wife, Jane, came running from their home. "I threw a shirt on and saw Harley and my mom... read more...
Local business seeing effect of embassy attacks posted on Friday, September 14, 2012 - 1:23pm FRUIT COVE, Fla. -- Mike Smock's travel agency, Cruise Hot Deals, is more than 7,000 miles from Yemen, but he said the Middle East turmoil is already affecting his... read more...
Retired diplomat speaks of danger, importance of job posted on Thursday, September 13, 2012 - 7:15pm ORANGEDALE, Fla. -- Joe Wagner retired from the U.S. Diplomatic Corp after 23 years. He is disturbed by the attacks on U.S. embassies. "I think we need to seek them out and turn them over... read more...
Pricing Strategy That Could Take A Bite Out Of Your Wallet posted on Wednesday, May 9, 2012 - 6:23am JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- It is the price you pay for being thrifty. The cost of being deliberate. It is a widely used system that will drive you crazy and it is rooted in the airline industry... read more...
Customers Complain: "Can't Use TurboTax Prepaid Cards" posted on Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 7:19pm JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Intuit, the company that makes TurboTax software says Jacksonville is in the top 20 cities of last-minute filers. Ironically, some of its customers who filed a return and... read more...