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CONSUMER NEWS


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Consumer Reports offers tips to help you keep cool, safe throughout summer

Beating the heat is not only essential for your own comfort but also for your health. Consumer Reports has some important tips to help you keep cool and safe all summer.

5 hours ago

New Publix 20 years in the making finally opens in East San Marco

A long-awaited Publix opened its doors in San Marco Thursday morning after being in the works for 20 years.

7 hours ago

Try these small steps to save money every day

A recent survey revealed 48% of people think about rising prices all the time. What stresses them out the most? Gas prices, followed by rent, mortgage, food cost and medical costs.

3 days ago

Florida gas prices down more than $1 since June, AAA says

Florida gas prices fell for the eighth week in a row, AAA said Monday.

See the dramatic decrease in gas prices near you

Time will tell if the trend will continue as school starts and the fall approaches.

Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday ends Sunday

Sales-tax exemptions on school-related purchases will run through Aug. 7.

Florida’s CFO warns of ‘pig butchering’ cryptocurrency scam

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis on Wednesday warned of a cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering” or ”pig slaughtering.”

Satisfy your smoked whitefish craving at these 5 top spots

The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.

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August deals: The items you can save on this month

If you’re looking for something lighter, you can find a great deal on a tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 now costs $565 on Amazon.

Boost brainpower and stay sharp: What really works?

But what really works to preserve—and even enhance—thinking skills? Consumer Reports digs into the latest research on how to stay sharp.

Safe summer outdoor chores: Dodge danger while working outside

Consumer Reports has some safety tips to help you dodge danger while working outside.

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Should you be fearful inflation will ruin your retirement?

A recent survey found that 71% of retirees are fearful that inflation will ruin their retirement.

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How the Florida summer heat affects dogs

Florida temperatures can cause serious problems for dogs, which is why owners need to be vigilant in order to keep their four-legged friends safe — and cool!

Mega Millions fever at the office? Do’s & Don’ts of organizing a lottery pool.

With Mega Millions fever sweeping the country, lottery pools are flooding offices nationwide. But before you either chip in or organize an office pool, here are some do's and don'ts to consider.

JEA to suspend electric, water disconnections, starting in August

JEA customers having trouble with higher bills during the summer months won't have to worry about their services being disconnected because of late payments, the utility announced Tuesday.

The ABCs of sunscreen and sun safety

Scan a sunscreen bottle and your head may spin from all the different labels: “SPF,” “sport,” and “reef safe,” are among the more common terms you’ll see. But what do they all mean?

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Shake Look Touch books recalled due to choking hazard

FDA warns against use of baby neck floats after child dies

2 children’s pajamas sold on Amazon recalled due to burn risks

Toyota recalls electric car for faulty wheel that may detach

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STORIES FROM CONSUMER REPORTS


14 minutes ago

Consumer Reports offers tips to help you keep cool, safe throughout summer

Beating the heat is not only essential for your own comfort but also for your health. Consumer Reports has some important tips to help you keep cool and safe all summer.

August deals: The items you can save on this month

If you’re looking for something lighter, you can find a great deal on a tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 now costs $565 on Amazon.

Boost brainpower and stay sharp: What really works?

But what really works to preserve—and even enhance—thinking skills? Consumer Reports digs into the latest research on how to stay sharp.

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Importance of sunglass safety: 3.2M people go blind every year from UV exposure

Too much sunlight can wreak havoc on your eyes if you don’t protect them. It’s a scary fact, but 3.2 million people go blind every year due to prolonged UV exposure.

A vehicle is stolen every 43.8 seconds; don’t be the next target

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration encourages people to stay alert to avoid becoming the next target.

FTC has warning for military service members looking to buy car

The Federal Trade Commission warns that U.S. service members and their families who are looking to buy a new car or truck are often targets of fraudulent car dealers.

Food for Fido: How to make healthy choices for a long fur-life

Does your pup prefer canned or dry? Store-bought or homemade? There seem to be as many types of dog foods as there are dogs. How do you choose which food is a fit for your fido?

What to do if you’re getting spammed with marketing texts

Do you feel like you're getting more and more random texts from companies instead of calls or emails? You're not wrong: text marketing is on the rise.

Gas prices drop below $4 a gallon at some stations in Jacksonville

Gas prices are steadily declining, with several gas stations around Jacksonville below the $4-per-gallon mark — a sight Floridians have waited all summer to see.

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5 things to know about home generators

The peace of mind that is gained with a dependable backup power solution for the entire house that a generator provides is immeasurable.

Have you been the victim of an online real estate rip-off?

With the real estate market the way it is, it’s not surprising scammers are trying to take advantage of buyers and renters who are just looking for a place to live. And sometimes of unsuspecting property owners.

Cash-strapped and in debt: Money tips for college grads

The average student walks away with a diploma and $40,000 of debt. The average college grad will have a starting salary of around $55,000. So how do you balance paying off loans and living your new post-college life?

Gas prices are still relatively high: Here’s how to save on that road trip

Whether you’re trying to plan a safe and affordable road trip before the school year starts or just looking for ways to cool your car without wasting fuel -- we found out everything you need to know from the auto experts at Consumer Reports.

How much has milk gone up around the country?

Inflation has risen to 9.1% over the past year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.

How much have food costs gone up in Florida?

Inflation has risen to 9.1% over the past year, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics.

5 things to remember to protect your credit card at the pump

As Americans do everything they can to keep costs down, one area where there continues to be a threat is the gas pump. And we’re not talking about the price of gas — but rather the possibility of identity theft.

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5 things you can do to get your child ready for school next month

With summer flying by, getting a head start on back to school stuff is important.

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You’ve ordered your online deals. Now here’s how to avoid the porch pirates.

With Amazon Prime Days and other online deals this week, there are sure to be packages hitting your porch soon.

BBB: Online scams often target military, veterans, their families

According to a report from the Better Business Bureau, online scams are often directed at members of the military, their families and military veterans.

Here’s how to protect peer-to-peer app payments

Consumer Reports warns you have to take one very important step to protect yourself in case something goes wrong – like getting scammed.

Federal agencies helping Florida investigate listeria outbreak linked to ice cream

The Food and Drug Administration, along with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is helping the Florida Department of Health and Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services investigate a listeria outbreak linked to ice cream, the FDA said Tuesday.

AAA: Florida gas prices drop 15 cents from last week

Florida drivers have been getting a pleasant surprise at the pump over the past few weeks.

Cherry bacon spread? Cherryaki Sauce? Chain of stores has cherries in just about EVERYTHING

Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.

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Production resumes at troubled Abbott baby formula factory

Abbott Nutrition says baby formula production has resumed at the Michigan plant whose February shutdown over contamination contributed to a national shortage.

Park outdoors: Ford expands recall for possible engine fires

Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignition switches are off.

Shake Look Touch books recalled due to choking hazard

Parents with young children should check their child's playroom to see if they have a book that was recalled due to a choking hazard.

What you should know when you agree to an arbitration clause

Often in the tiny legalese of contracts is something called an arbitration clause, which can have sweeping implications on what you can and can’t do if something goes wrong.

Final Day of Freedom Week: Last chance to save during this sales tax holiday in Florida

Thursday is the final day for the Freedom Week sales tax holiday in Florida, so if want to save big on things like concert tickets and outdoor sporting equipment, you'll need to act fast because time is running out.

From gas to groceries: Inflation-proof tips to save money

Consumers are feeling the pinch and experts say things may only get worse during the summer. But there are ways to cut costs during this time.

Florida gas prices decline for 3rd straight week, AAA says

Gas prices in Florida declined over the Fourth of July weekend, AAA said Wednesday.

CDC: Florida ice cream possible source of listeria outbreak

The estate of an Illinois woman who died earlier this year from a listeria infection has filed a federal lawsuit against a Florida ice cream company that health officials have connected to a multistate outbreak.

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