Tag: consumers
On March 3, 2021, Bravo Packing, Inc. of Carneys Point, NJ is recalling all Ground Beef and Performance Dog, a frozen raw pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes.
Bravo is recalling...
Pier 1 imports announced Tuesday that the retailer will most likely cease operation at all locations, including Ocala.
Blaming COVID-19, Wayfair, and Amazon, and with more than 500 stores in U.S and Canada, Pier 1 said they tried everything to...
AmeriGas customers say they feel taken advantage of after they were forced to have propane tanks installed at their homes. Previously, propane was delivered to customers via underground gas lines. Customers were billed monthly according to meter readings.
Many of...
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburger, located at 3558 SW College Road, was immediately shut down after it was inspected following a consumer complaint.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation visited the establishment on October 11. The fast-food restaurant was...
Ocean Buffet, located at 3425 SW College Road, was inspected following a consumer complaint.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation visited the establishment on October 9.
The violations are as follows:
Accumulation of debris inside the ware washing machine.
Bowl...
According to a survey by Harris Poll, Taco Bell has been voted the best Mexican-style restaurant.
You read right. Taco Bell, a fast-food joint known for late night "runs" was voted America's best Mexican-style restaurant over several other choices.
The poll...
An Ocala woman says she is disgusted with the way Bank of America (BOA) treats its elderly customers.
The woman told Ocala Post that she has been making deposits into her father's checking account for years.
The father is legally blind...
Duke Energy Florida customers could soon see a significant increase in their power bills if a rate hike request is approved by the Florida Public Service Commission.
Duke Energy has already applied for a request with the Florida Public Service...
Hundreds of Verizon customers turned to social media Tuesday to express their frustration with Verizon's rate increases. Many vowing to "dump" Verizon as their mobile carrier.
Verizon says customers should not be upset.
Verizon said the company is raising the price...
Ocala, Florida -- An Ocala man awoke Thursday morning to find his bank account had been targeted by thieves. He said he knew right away he had been scammed by a fraudulent company.
The company, listed as U Travel Guide/Global...
As part of its settlement with DeVry University, starting on July 5, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) will mail 173,000 refund checks worth more than $49 million to some students who attended the school between 2008 and 2015. Checks...
Ocala, Florida -- A SunTrust Bank employee is accused of stealing funds from bank customers, and identify theft.
Ocala Police Department Detective Wayne Greene arrested Connie Moorman Willis, 52, on September 26, 2016, after an investigation revealed that Willis had...
Ocala, Florida – Wells Pharmacy Network (WPN) has recalled all sterile human and veterinary products prepared between February 22, 2016, and September 14, 2016.
Also on the list (below), are products that remain within expiry, but are being recalled due...
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Florida -- Once again, Walt Disney World has raised its prices, making it more difficult for the average family to visit the theme park.
For many, the "Happiest Place on Earth," has become the most expensive place.
According to Disney,...
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T-Mobile was notified by Experian, a vendor that processes their credit applications, that they experienced a massive data breach.
According to officials, the hacker(s) acquired the records of approximately 15 million people, including new applicants requiring a credit...
When you receive the Winn-Dixie sale paper do you rush out to take advantage of the BOGO sales?
Well, you may want to think twice before you reach your hand into your wallet.
Ocala Post was contacted by a Winn-Dixie employee...
It is often said that one day computers will be the ruin of civilization with so much of the world being run by computers.
From the TV’s you watch, to the cars you drive, hackers are always looking for new...