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Sacrine Douglas says the work the Rebuild Florida program completed did more hurt than help.

Aftermath (Part 4): Sacrine Douglas

Updated: Dec. 5, 2023 at 6:45 PM CST
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By Caroline Gerhart
After Hurricane Michael damaged their home, the Douglas' applied for Rebuild Florida. They fear the program brought more hurt than help.

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When guardrails are not installed correctly, experts say they can turn from life-saving...

Failure to Protect: roadside guardrails turn dangerous when not properly installed

Updated: Dec. 4, 2023 at 11:45 AM CST
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By Kristin Crowley
People are severely injured or even killed by barriers meant to protect you during a car crash. We examine the danger of improperly installed guardrails.

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Expert resume advice to help you land the job

Expert resume advice to help you land the job

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 1:53 PM CST
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By Rachel DePompa
A quality resume can be the difference between a call back and disappointment. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa spoke with Top Employers Institute about how to make your resume stand out from the crowd.

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We reveal the legal loophole that keeps some car salespeople from disclosing dangerous recalls.

Danger For Sale: Millions of vehicles with known safety risks remain on the road

Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 9:42 AM CST
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By Kristin Crowley and Wade Smith
Learn more about a legal loophole allowing some dealers not to disclose dangerous recalls

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John Daniel Moore allegedly scammed several women in both Dothan and Navarre, FL

Accused con-artist accused of cheating old woman won’t be tried in November

Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 7:05 AM CST
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By Ken Curtis
John Daniel Moore faces 29 Houston County theft and elderly exploitation charges

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Teen justice system neglect cost her daughter’s life, mother claims

Updated: Nov. 10, 2023 at 8:18 AM CST
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By Ken Curtis
A Barbour County woman believes her 15-year-old daughter would still be alive had an agency that oversees troubled children done the job it promised.

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Most workers commute to work as vehicle costs increase, study finds

Most workers commute to work as vehicle costs increase, study finds

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 2:01 PM CST
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By Rachel DePompa
More than three quarters of Americans drove or carpooled to work in 2022, nearing pre-pandemic levels. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa spoke to NerdWallet about ways to cut down on your vehicle costs.

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Dothan City Commissioner Gantt Pierce (D-5) talks about $15 million offenders owe in fine and...

Dothan owed $15 million. How did this happen?

Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 11:42 AM CST
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By Ken Curtis
Year after year, those appearing in municipal court ignore orders to pay traffic citations, other fines, and costs.

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Jennifer Ulman and Paulette Spaay say they fear for their health if they were to move back...

Aftermath (Part 3): Jennifer Ulman and Paulette Spaay

Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 7:14 PM CST
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By Caroline Gerhart
The duo applied to the Rebuild Florida program, but they say they were hesitant to not get too hopeful.

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FAFSA opens later this year

What you need to know about changes to the FAFSA process

Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 1:56 PM CST
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By Rachel DePompa
The new version of the free application for Federal Student Aid is expected to open in December. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa tells us why it was delayed this year and shares expert advice from The College Investor.
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Extreme weather costing Americans

Expert advice to combat extreme weather’s impact on your wallet

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:52 PM CST
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By Rachel DePompa
It doesn’t take a natural disaster to set your budget back. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to an expert from Bankrate about how you can prepare for strains on your budget caused by the forecast.

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Dentists caught breaking the rules are often allowed to voluntarily hand over their license...

Troubled dentists often allowed to surrender licenses to avoid severe discipline

Updated: Nov. 6, 2023 at 1:07 PM CST
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By Joce Sterman and Daniela Molina
A months-long InvestigateTV examination of dental board records from across the nation found that rather than facing serious consequences in egregious situations, some dentists are given a pass

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More than half of engaged couples disagree with partner on financial goals, survey finds

More than half of engaged couples disagree with partner on financial goals, survey finds

Updated: Nov. 2, 2023 at 2:00 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
Weddings are expensive, and a new study shows more than half of engaged Americans don’t agree with their partner on financial goals. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa speaks to NerdWallet about ways couples can make smart money decisions.

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Federal Warranty Law

How federal warranty law can protect you against defective products

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 1:58 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
Most new cars are covered by at least one kind of warranty but how familiar are you with what’s covered? Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman has tips on how the federal warranty law could work for you.

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Clark, 48, of Dothan faces Rape and Sodomy charges

Dothan businessman charged with rape to be released from jail

Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 9:50 AM CDT
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By Ken Curtis
Clark, the franchisee of two Dothan Smoothie Kings, faces charges that he raped and sodomized a young female adult.

News4 Fact Finders

Leeshanta and Granville Harvey have repaired the damage to their home by hand and out of their...

Aftermath (Part 2): The Harvey Family

Updated: Oct. 31, 2023 at 6:07 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
“We waited and we didn’t hear anything back from them for months and months

News4 Fact Finders

Hours before our report exposed potential failures by the program, Rebuild Florida is closing...

Aftermath (Part 1.5): An update on the Harris Family

Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 6:43 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
Rebuild Florida officials seemingly paid a company to move the Harris’ household furnishings out of storage.

News4 Fact Finders

Many families were left with homes beyond recognition or no home at all after Hurricane...

Aftermath (Part 1): The Harris Family

Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 6:33 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
Five years ago, Hurricane Michael ravaged the Florida panhandle and Georgia, leaving catastrophic destruction. Many families were left with homes beyond recognition or no home at all—enter Rebuild Florida.

News4 Fact Finders

Imagine: Water rising, building up every day on your property with no way to stop it. That is...

News4 Investigates: City well causes concern among Daleville residents

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 7:28 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
A local expert reveals the ADEM violation that could cause erosion on the land.

News4 Fact Finders

Dothan Housing Authority just closed another round of voucher applications, but what do those...

DHA: Myths associated with Housing Choice Voucher

Updated: Aug. 10, 2023 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
This program, formerly known as Section 8, has one goal—to help renters afford housing of their choosing, but as Leah Gunn with the Dothan Housing Authority explains, there are myths associated with the program.

News4 Fact Finders

Holidays like the 4th of July and New Year's Eve are dreaded in the Harris household.

Family implores Dothan Police to enforce fireworks ordinance

Updated: Jun. 30, 2023 at 5:45 PM CDT
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By Caroline Gerhart
DPD explains policy on priority holiday calls
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