Flooded Cars Could Resurface in Our Marketplace
Florida has some consumer protections, but there are loopholes. So, it’s buyer beware when it comes to ensuring the car you buy hasn’t met Hurricane
Reducing Injuries from Rear-end Collisions
Rear-end collisions happen in Jacksonville every day. You could be sitting in your car at a red light, looking into your rearview mirror as a
Voting: Having Your Votes on Your Ballot Counted
Election Day, November 6th, is just around the corner. You have 3 ways to cast your vote: Early Voting, at your precinct on Election Day, and, if
Consumers Can Fight Back Against Unwanted Sales Calls
Perhaps you have noticed an increase in unwanted calls attempting to sell you something or a service. Have you registered your phone number with the
FDA Gets Tough on E-cigarettes
The recent announcement by the FDA that it is cracking down on e-cigarettes and the popular Juul vaping devices is good news. E-cigarette use poses
Asbestos in Schools
Considering the fact that in 1971 Occupational Safety and Health Administration began regulating asbestos and exposure because it contains tiny fibers that can cause lung
Child Passenger Safety Week – Car Seat Safety
Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children ages 1 to 13. Many times, deaths and injuries can be prevented by proper use
Back to School Safety
While it’s technically still summer, school has begun and related activities are starting! Some kiddos will return to their previous school, others will attend a
Jury Orders Makers of Roundup to Pay $289 Million in Cancer Trial
On Friday a California jury found Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, responsible for a school groundskeeper’s cancer and ordered it to pay $289 million in
Just Say No to Asbestos
The Trump Administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has lost its way. The environmental protection the agency is supposed to provide is in question. In June the
Hope and History Mural Project
Wayne Hogan is proud to help support the Hope And History Mural Project. The Mural Project is helping young leaders grow and learn about leadership
Honoring the Important Work of Crossing Guards
School starts next week in Duval County and today I was honored to attend the 25th Annual School Crossing Guard & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. Crossing
Woman Injured in Go-Kart Crash Reaches Confidential Settlement
One mother’s trip to a go-kart track with her son for some summer fun ended after she was rammed from behind by a young driver.
Why Does My Back or Neck Hurt After an Accident?
Most accidents are minor, or at least they may seem minor at first. Post-accident, adrenaline is high and one may not experience the immediate onset
It’s Never Ok To Leave a Child in the Car
We live in a fast-paced world. The country is full of examples of people in haste, running into the store and leaving children in the
Asbestos and Talcum Powder Lawsuits
It has come to light in the last several years that talcum powder use can cause cancer because of asbestos contamination. Women developed ovarian cancer
Don’t Rely Solely on Backup Cameras to Avoid Accidents
Backup cameras in vehicles have become a helpful tool. However, they shouldn’t be a driver’s only tool when backing up. Blind spots can hinder a
Wayne Hogan on First Coast Connect: Georgia’s New Hands-free Law
With a record 46 million expected to take to the highways for the July 4th holiday, Wayne Hogan appeared on First Coast Connect on July
Furniture Tip-Over Deaths – Help Keep Your Family Safe
According to information provided to Consumer Reports by the Consumer Product Safety Commission, every 17 minutes, a piece of furniture, TV or appliance tips over causes
Dangers of Keyless Ignitions
A new report by the New York Times is reminding users of the dangers of keyless car ignitions after more than 24 people died and at