Consumer Protection.
It seems that a day doesn't go by without unscrupulous individuals and companies trying to take advantage of people through bad service, bait-and-switch tactics or just plain old fraud. It is therefore important to be aware of the latest consumer protection news.Below are links to some information that you may find useful in keeping one step ahead of those who are all too eager to free you from your hard-earned money.
"I don't want to tip my hand, (but) my gut reaction is to deny everybody's request"
Taped telephone calls between the daughter of State Attorney John Tanner and her jailed housemate indicate they may have lied in their grand jury testimony against the officer who arrested them, the officer's ... via St. Augustine Record
"We're trying to fill the gap in unmet needs."
Interested in being a volunteer driver? Here's what you need to know: Eligible volunteers must be between 25 and 65 years old with a valid driver's license and insurance, no more than four points on their ... via The News-Journal
"They're a fine group of men that do this every year to help bring attention to our museum and all veterans"
The cruise, started in 2001 by U.S. Navy veteran Bob Matson, sets sail annually around Veterans Day. via The Stuart News
"We really believe this could be a prototype for additional plans up and down the East Coast and possibly the West Coast, also"
Councilman Frank Meeker called the agreement to look into desalination one of the city's biggest steps in protecting its future water supply. via Daytona Beach News-Journal Online
"But there's no guarantee what the future holds"
A 70 million gallon-per-day seawater desalinization plant planned for Palm Coast could cost $1.2 billion, though that cost could be shared by several thirsty counties and cities in the region, water authorities ... via St. Augustine Record