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'Don't get mad': Jacksonville consumer reporter Ken Amaro is leaving First Coast News after 42 years

First Coast News consumer reporter/anchor Ken Amara with anchor Jeannie Blaylock.
Bob Self
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Florida Times-Union
First Coast News consumer reporter/anchor Ken Amara with anchor Jeannie Blaylock.

After more than 40 years at First Coast News, Jacksonville TV news consumer reporter Ken Amaro is set to retire at the end of this month.

Known for his signature bow ties and trademark sign-off, "Don’t get mad, just say ‘I’m telling Ken!’,” Amaro has served as First Coast News’ On Your Side Consumer Reporter since 1989.

But his time at the news station stretches back to 1979, when he began his career at then-12 News while still in school, according to an online biography.

Read the rest of this story at WJCT News partner The Florida Times-Union.