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Construction eyesores Video included

Do you have an unsightly, unfinished home in your neighborhood? TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson finds out if you can do anything about it. More>>

Lee County

LCEC equity payments on the way? Video included

If you're an LCEC customer, you could finally see some extra money real soon. Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson explains. More>>

UPDATE: Sign business bummer Video included

The owner of a company is speaking out, days after Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson exposed how his business took money from customers and never delivered. Now there may be relief for customers. More>>

Tainted fuel at SW Florida gas station Video included

Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson finds out why car after car broke down after filling up at a Fort Myers gas station. More>>

Sign business bummer Video included

Some customers claim a sign company took their cash and never delivered. Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson tries to get answers. More>>

Prostitution sting in Fort Myers Video included

Fox 4 exposed what some neighbors call a prostitution problem. Now we go undercover with police as they try to clean up the streets. More>>

Construction Recovery Fund Fix Video included

4 In Your Corner's Marisa Mendelson helped expose the problem with Florida's Construction Recovery Fund. Now there could be hope for homeowners who were stiffed by builders. More>>

Peacock stuck in tree? Video included

People in a Fort Myers neighborhood claim a peacock is stuck in a tree and they can't get anyone to help. More>>

Salesman strife Video included

A Southwest Florida family says a vacuum salesperson sucked up all their cash and won't give it back. TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson tackles the case. More>>

Unemployment anguish Video included

Punished for going to school? A woman says she may have to pay back the state because she was collecting unemployment while going to college. Fox 4's Marisa Mendelson finds out why. More>>

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Dock drama Video included

A Cape Coral man says his dock builder is dragging his feet. Find out the lesson you can learn from his experience. More>>

Foreclosure help for Navy family

Unexpected help for a serviceman facing foreclosure. More>>

Paycheck problem solved

TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson helps resolve a paycheck problem for a Southwest Florida teenager. More>>

Paycheck problems Video included

TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson finds out how you can fight back if your boss doesn't pay up. More>>

Dog dilemma Video included

A man contacts Fox 4 after his dog goes missing. Fox 4 TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson tackles the case. More>>

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Pay problems

Lifeguards at a pool say they weren't paid so the TroubleShooter dives in to help. More>>

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Weapons for sale Video included

Military weapons being sold on Craigslist? Fox 4 finds out what's allowed and what isn't. More>>

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Window woes rescue

Window company wipe out. A local business got away with thousands of dollars but then other companies came to a family's rescue. More>>

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Pick-up problems update

Three weeks ago, parents complained about pick-up problems at a Lee County elementary school. 4 In Your Corner finds out if things have improved. More>>

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Foreclosure fiasco

Why some say banks are adding to the foreclosure mess. Find out where it's happening and how it's hurting owners who do pay on time. More>>

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Construction recovery fund

Your chances of getting money back if a contractor rips you off just got worse. More>>

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Holey houses

4 In Your Corner helps get action for homeowners who are surrounded by holes in their Collier County neighborhood. More>>

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Pick-up problems

Some parents are fed up with the long line they need to wait in to pick up their kids from school. More>>

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Shipping insurance

Insurance doesn't always ensure you get what you pay for and sometimes you can even rip yourself off if you don't know the value of what you're insuring. More>>

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Garage sale gripe

A local company said it would sell people's goods. Now it's MIA and so are people's belongings. More>>

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Recovery fund fix

4 In Your Corner goes straight to lawmakers to find out how to fix Florida's Construction Recovery Fund. More>>

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LCEC equity collection

If your electric company owes you equity, it could take 7 years to collect. We find out what it would take to change that. More>>

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LCEC equity program

Your electric company could owe you money and you may not even know it. Here's how to find out. More>>

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Could LCEC owe you money?

If you're an LCEC customer, you're eligible to receive equity depending on how much electricity you use. But you can't cash in right away. The TroubleShooter investigates. More>>

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Transmission trouble

We find out why a Cape Coral man says a car shop wouldn't honor his warranty. More>>

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Mirage Pools update

Delayed justice for a pool builder who was the subject of a TroubleShooter investigation. More>>

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Moldy condo concerns

For months now, Fort Myers Code Enforcement officers have been aware of problems at a local condo community. So why can't they do something about it? More>>

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Mold: Six months later

A Southwest Florida condo complex is being taken over by mold. 4 In Your Corner finds out what's being done. More>>

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You got no mail

You move and submit your address change but still, no mail. What you need to know before you make a move. More>>

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Home repair woes

A lesson for everyone from one family's horror story. What you need to know before buying a home. More>>

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The odd couple

It's an amazing story of survival. Now this odd couple needs your help. More>>

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Gator gripe

Trapped at home with a gator in the backyard. The TroubleShooter dives in to find out what gives. More>>

H20 2 HH0 Follow-up

H20 2 HHO promised to give a customer a refund but that customer says he's still hanging. More>>

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Condo kid concern

A Southwest Florida family says their condo association wants to kick them out for having kids. 4 In Your Corner finds out why. More>>

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Window woes

A Southwest Florida family says a window company took off with thousands of dollars. More>>

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H20 2 HHO

It's supposed to save money but it could cost the buyers big bucks. Can you really turn water into fuel? The TroubleShooter digs for answers. More>>

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Pitbull problem?

Pitbulls terrorizing a Lee County neighborhood. Why Animal Services says its hands are tied. More>>

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Tile trouble

It's a common problem: Ground settlement that leaves tiles in your home cracked beyond repair. What can you do if you can't turn to your builder for help? More>>

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Hiring a wedding photographer

Wedding photographer nightmares. What you need to know before hiring one. More>>

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TroubleShooter follow-ups

Finally, we have resolutions to a lot of unanswered TroubleShooter questions. More>>

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Wedding picture problem

A Southwest Florida couple's wedding aftermath was anything but picture perfect when their wedding photos went missing. 4 In Your Corner jumps into the picture. More>>

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Tree trouble

If you bought a Christmas tree for the holidays, you should check your credit card statement. You may have been billed twice. More>>

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Moving madness

A Fort Myers family says movers are holding their belongings hostage. We'll tell you what you need to know before you make a move. More>>

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Paver problem

Say you take someone to court and win. What happens if you never get paid? 4 In Your Corner jumps on the case. More>>

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Porn problem

A Cape Coral woman called 4 In Your Corner after she got a thousand-dollar bill for adult films she says she didn't order. More>>

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Handyman follow-up 2

Handyman horror. Several Southwest Florida businesses step up to help families who say they were ripped off by a handyman. We have the results. More>>

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Parking problem

What if someone told you that you couldn't park in your own parking lot? A Southwest Florida man contacted Fox 4 after her says his condo association banned him from parking his truck. More>>

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Handyman horror follow-up

Several Southwest Florida families say they were ripped off by a door to door handyman but 4 In Your Corner has a happy ending to this handyman horror story. More>>

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More unemployment anguish

4 In Your Corner continues to get complaints about the unemployment system. More>>

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Unemployment anguish

The 4 In Your Corner TroubleShooter hotline is lighting up with calls from people who say they haven't gotten their unemployment checks. 4 In Your Corner has some advice. More>>

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Second hand safety

The owner of a second hand store says a new law may shut it down but lawmakers think the law will help make your kids safer. More>>

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Hiring a handyman

Several Southwest Florida families hired a handyman who they say took their money and didn't finish the job. Find out how to make sure you don't become the next victim. More>>

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Tower of trash follow-up

Earlier this week we told you about dumpsters in a residential community that were overflowing with garbage. 4 In Your Corner shows you what happened after our cameras showed up. More>>

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Tower of trash

4 In Your Corner is talking trash. We find out why dumpsters in a residential community are overflowing with garbage. More>>

Top TroubleShooter stories

The top TroubleShooter stories of the the year. 4 In Your Corner counts them down. More>>

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Stinky house

Say your neighbor's home flat out smells. People in one Southwest Florida neighborhood are putting up a stink over what they call a stinky neighbor. More>>

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Bad hair day

Imagine going to a salon for a service and you end up losing most of your hair. One Southwest Florida woman left her salon nearly hairless. More>>

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Moldy mess - Part 3

The former owner of a contaminated condo speaks out and tells 4 In Your Corner how he says his old unit turned into a moldy mess. More>>

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Moldy mess - Part 2

Mold in abandoned homes. You could be living next to it. 4 In Your Corner finds out if there's a health risk. More>>

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Moldy mess

With foreclosures hitting record numbers, one Fort Myers condo community is really feeling its effects. Many abandoned units are covered in mold! More>>

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Dog adoption drama

Say you lose your dog and you go to claim it at an animal shelter but it's already adopted out. It happened to a Southwest Florida woman and now the TroubleShooter wants to know why. More>>

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Big bad buzz

If bees become your new neighbor, will anyone give you free help to get them to buzz off? More>>

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Bali Cleaners

A Southwest Florida man dropped off his drycleaning only to find the business shut down when he went back. 4 In Your Corner irons out the drycleaner dilemma. More>>

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Warranty phone calls

Ever get a call saying the warranty on your vehicle is about to expire? Fox 4 tries to find out how to get the calls to stop. More>>

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Doggie dilemma

If you dog's trip to the groomer turns into a trip to the vet, who pays? More>>

Four In Your Corner Investigation

Mirage Pools owner arrested

Months after a Four In Your Corner Investigation, the owner of Mirage Pools is behind bars. Police in Port Saint Lucie arrested David Carol. More>>

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Mirage Pools

4 In Your Corner hits the road to get answers for Mirage Pool customers with unfinished work. More>>

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Tee'd off

A local "Golden Tee" tournament winner was tee'd off when he didn't get the promised prize. He called on the TroubleShooter to take a swing at it. More>>

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All-Moto traffic school update

Former students or a Charlotte County motorcycle traffic school have to be re-tested. More>>

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Magazine madness

Knock knock. Who's There? If it's a magazine salesperson, you may not want to open the door. More>>

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Weeding Out The Problem

If you don't cut the grass on your property, you could get a fine. So, how about state owned property? More>>

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Recipe For A Rip-Off?

Gift card gripe. What you can do with the plastic after the place shuts down. More>>

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What's That Green Thing?

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's an alien? 4 In Your Corner finds out what this green thing really is. More>>

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Breastfeeding Battle

Battle over breastfeeding. A woman says a waitress tried to stop her from breastfeeding her baby. We break down the law. More>>

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Refund Worries

Getting someone to take your money: Easy. Getting them to give it back: Not so much. As the TroubleShooter shows us, if you are agreeing to buy something sight unseen, you're in for double trouble. More>>

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Garbage Gripe Update

Code Compliance told a Punta Gorda man if he didn't clean up his crap by today, he'd have to pay a hefty fine. The TroubleShooter checks it out. More>>

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Begging For Braces

Brace yourself. The TroubleShooter tackles the case of the teen who can't afford braces. More>>

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Code Compliance Cracks Down

Charlotte County is cracking down on what it calls a repeat code compliance offender. The TroubleShooter shows us what it took to get to this point. More>>

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Risky Business

A 60-thousand dollar impact fee put a Lee County store out of business. 4 In Your Corner TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson finds out what you need to do to make sure you don't get hit with the same fee. More>>

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Foreclosure Company

Foreclosures are popping up everywhere and so are companies that promise to save your home. TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson finds out if it's worth it. More>>

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Arrested For Tons Of Trash

Who's trashing Charlotte County and what does it take to get something done about it? TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson confronts the neighbor from Hell. More>>

4 In Your Corner Consumer Watch

Gift Card Gripe

If a company goes out of business and it owes you money, you expect to get that dough right? As 4 In Your Corner TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson shows us, don't count on it. More>>

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Oven Aggravation

It's the case of the unresponsive oven. Can you sell someone something that doesn't work and get away with it? Not on Marisa Mendelson's watch. More>>

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Advertising Anguish

They say it pays to advertise...unless your advertisement doesn't come out. 4 In Your Corner TroubleShooter Marisa Mendelson shows you how a good samaritan helped crack the case of the no-show advertisement. More>>

Marisa Mendelson

TroubleShooter Investigator  More>>

If you have a consumer issue and you need Marisa's help to get it resolved, you can email or call the 4 In Your Corner TroubleShooter Hotline at (239) 829-1118. More>>

4 In Your Corner Consumer

All of our Fox 4 In Your Corner Consumer stories with Amy Wegmann.  Recalls, Alerts, Tips to help you save more and spend less. More>>

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