Sasha Jones

Florida

Consumer Investigative Reporter at WTVJ-TV (Miami, FL)

NBC 6

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NBC6 Responds finds banned skin-lightening products for sale online and in local stores

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Some skin care products containing harmful ingredients are for sale online and in South Florida stores. Many local beauty supply stores have aisles filled with products advertised to "lighten," "fade," or "brighten" your skin. Many of these products are safe to use, but some have been reported to have dangerous ingredients. Back in 2019, we found skin care products listing elevated levels of mercury on their labels for sale in some South Florida stores.
Local water departments prepare as a fluoride ban nears

3 weeks ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

A ban on fluoride use in the local supply is on its way, and local water departments are working to adjust. In South Florida, where you live determines how your water is filtered and treated. The Miami-Dade County's Water and Sewer Department provides drinking water for about 2.3 million people. In Broward County, there are more than 20 city and private water utilities.
How to update your Florida driver's license as REAL ID deadline arrives

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

The REAL ID deadline is here, and starting Wednesday, U.S. travelers will need to have it if they plan to use a driver's license when flying domestically and want to avoid delays. Florida started issuing REAL IDs back in 2010, but many people were still rushing to update their IDs before the looming deadline. You will also need a REAL ID if you want to visit a military base or visit a secure federal facility.
Looking for Formula 1 tickets last minute? Take these steps to avoid getting scammed

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Tickets are still on sale for the Miami Formula 1 Grand Prix, but there are things to look out for before you click buy. Anytime there are last-minute ticket sales, it opens the door for scammers to try to lure in unsuspecting victims. "When people are acting fast, they have less time to do research. They have less time to do their homework," said Daniel Diaz, the senior communications manager for USAA Bank.
NBC6 Responds helps woman get medical claim approved

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

A denied medical insurance claim can leave you without the critical care you need. For Danielle Barcilon, it led to months of fighting to get reimbursed for thousands she spent on surgery and therapy. Barcilon was hit by a car while biking in 2021. "The impact of the accident ripped the cartilage in my hip that holds my leg to my torso," Barcilon told NBC6. After she was treated for her injuries, Barcilon says she found herself still in pain that wouldn't go away.
Why the tariffs could make home improvements more expensive

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Tariffs on goods and materials are going to have an impact on your budget. Starting in May, safeguarding your home from severe weather could start costing you more. NBC6 Responds spoke with the owners of Synergy Windows and More, an impact window company bracing for increases. Owner Jason Cignoni said starting May 1, they will start paying 25% for each impact window and door - a cost that will then be passed on to the consumer. The materials at the center of the price hike are steel and aluminum.
See how catastrophe modeling impacts property insurance rates

1 month ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Florida homeowners pay some of the highest property insurance rates in the country, but have you ever wondered how the price you pay is calculated? In Florida, the state takes into consideration what's known as a catastrophe model. It's mapping that puts historical disaster data into complex mathematical models. The outcome is a risk prediction for your home.
Tax Day is looming. Here's what you need to know before April 15

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Time is running out to pay your taxes and to qualify for a pandemic-era stimulus check. The IRS says over a million people are still eligible to claim a stimulus check, but the deadline is April 15. If you didn't file a federal return in 2021 or left the field for the recovery rebate credit blank, you can still qualify for the $1,400 payment. In order to get the payment, you will need to find out if you qualify and file your 2021 tax return. Stimulus checks aren't the only thing due on April 15.
NBC6 Responds takes you inside FBI's crypto scam stopping operation

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

Crypto scams are difficult to spot and stop, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation's latest operation is targeting crypto scams before they start. "Operation Level Up" helps to identify ongoing cryptocurrency investment fraud, according to the FBI. Zacharia Baldwin, a supervisory special agent, says the operation works to notify potential cryptocurrency scam victims before they lose money.
Residents at Miami condo protest upcoming assessment

2 months ago | nbcmiami.com | Sasha Jones

A group of residents at a Miami condo took to the streets in protest after they found out they were being asked to pay hundreds more a month for a special assessment. Consumer investigator Sasha Jones is digging into why the condo board says the assessment is needed. There were honks of support for protesters outside of the Terra Nova Condominiums as some residents took to the streets in protest Thursday evening. The problem, they said, is an upcoming assessment of $1.8 million.