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Hurricane victims fight for 8 months over money to pay for repairs after flood

Hurricane Idalia's storm surge last August sent several feet of water into homes along Crystal River. One family said denied claims and delayed payments cost them their savings. ....

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Hurricane victims speak out after arrest of unlicensed contractor

Some of the 38 Hurricane Ian victims who say they paid Justin Hoover to repair their homes are speaking out after his arrest in Sarasota. ....

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Exploding oven doors plagued more than 900 consumers across the country

Florida consumers and about 900 others nationwide reported glass oven doors shattering into thousands of pieces without warning. ....

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Imposter steals $14K from small business owner after spoofing as Chase Bank

Dr. Shawna Green, a Pinellas County veterinarian, says an imposter stole $14,000 from her business account by spoofing her Chase Bank s fraud department phone number. ....

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Man arrested for stealing more than $100,000 from Hurricane Ian victims

The 45 year old went on the run last year after I-team investigator Jackie Callaway exposed allegations that he took money from dozens of Hurricane Ian victims for work that was never done. ....

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