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Florida Contractor Scams Homeowner Out of $9K | Gainesville News
A Florida contractor named John Howell, 46, is behind bars after scamming a woman out of $9,200—$5,000 to clear trees and $4,200 for a fence—without ever doing the work. He vanished after getting paid, had no license, and his business wasn’t registered. Facing grand theft and probation violations, this case exposes how easily trust in home improvement contractors can be shattered—and why due diligence matters before handing over cash. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level…
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