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At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands
Read full article: At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expandsA food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states.
Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated
Read full article: Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigatedMcDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.
Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
Read full article: Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald'sA Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
Deep discounts may benefit shoppers but may not help the economy, financial expert says
Read full article: Deep discounts may benefit shoppers but may not help the economy, financial expert saysA Jacksonville financial expert said corporations slashing prices for inflation may help shoppers, but it isn’t guaranteed to be good for the economy.
Addressing the rising cost of fast food prices, how does a $5 meal sound?
Read full article: Addressing the rising cost of fast food prices, how does a $5 meal sound?Prices have jumped up on nearly everything -- from gas, to clothing and even to fast food. People are fed up with these prices and are taking to social media to sound off about how much they’re paying.
McDonald’s promises more affordable menu items after backlash on social media
Read full article: McDonald’s promises more affordable menu items after backlash on social mediaMcDonald’s CEO promised more affordable menu items after backlash on social media caught his attention amid the outrage over inflation.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800,000 in damages
Read full article: Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800,000 in damagesA South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fight
Read full article: Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fightA top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.
McDonald’s expects to hire more than 2,000 new employees across North Florida this summer
Read full article: McDonald’s expects to hire more than 2,000 new employees across North Florida this summerMcDonald’s is making a special pledge exclusively to its employees in Jacksonville and North Florida: The job comes with sizzling perks.
Dollar store myths and truths: Best strategies for saving money when you shop
Read full article: Dollar store myths and truths: Best strategies for saving money when you shopWhen compared with nearby grocery stores, dollar stores were indeed cheapest for an entire purchase for each of our shoppers. But even though you might save more money at a dollar store, your options for items could be pretty limited.
Second annual McDonald’s Drive-Thru Challenge kicks off
Read full article: Second annual McDonald’s Drive-Thru Challenge kicks offThe second annual McDonald’s Drive-Thru Challenge has kicked off! Now through Dec. 12, McDonald’s restaurants across North Florida and South Georgia are raising money through the drive-thru benefiting local Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) and families in need.
Accused Times Square shooter speaks from Bradford County jail
Read full article: Accused Times Square shooter speaks from Bradford County jailThe man accused of shooting two women and a 4-year-old girl in Times Square over the weekend has seven days to consult with a public defender before he faces extradition to New York to face attempted murder charges against him, a Bradford County judge said Thursday after Farrakhan Muhammad’s first appearance in court.
Man in 60s stabbed at Jacksonville McDonald’s dies at hospital
Read full article: Man in 60s stabbed at Jacksonville McDonald’s dies at hospitalJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A man described as approximately 60 years old died after he was stabbed “several times” Thursday afternoon at a McDonald’s on Old St. Augustine Road, according to the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office. Blinn, with the Sheriff’s Office, said officers were called to the scene at about 3:30 p.m. He said the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department, who was also called to the scene, transported the man to a hospital where he died from his injuries. A suspect, who was described as a man between 30 and 40 years old, was taken into custody. They were inside of the restaurant and at some point an altercation ensued, and the suspect stabbed the victim several times,” Blinn said.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales
Read full article: Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's salesMcDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald's exceeded most projections for the third quarter. McDonald’s same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 4.6% in the U.S. Mason Smoot, McDonald's chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald's sales in its top markets, and the vast majority of new restaurants McDonald's is building will have drive-thru windows. McDonald's cut menu items, including all-day breakfast, to make it easier and faster to fill orders during the pandemic.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s genius
Read full article: Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s geniusBut alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!
Ponte Vedra McDonald’s targeted by scammer pretending to be U.S. Marshal
Read full article: Ponte Vedra McDonald’s targeted by scammer pretending to be U.S. MarshalPONTE VEDRA, Fla. – A McDonald’s in Ponte Vedra was the target of a scammer who appears to have made other calls around St. Johns County. News4Jax crime and safety expert Ken Jefferson says law enforcement officers will never call a business and tell its employees that it’s under investigation, especially a U.S. Investigators said he even gave the restaurant manager the general information phone number to the U.S. St. Johns County deputies said the fake marshal threatened to shut down the restaurant if the manager didn’t comply with the investigation. “A law enforcement agency is not going to tell you take money and drop it off somewhere or bring it somewhere," Jefferson said.
National Cheeseburger Day: Here are local deals, freebies on Friday
Read full article: National Cheeseburger Day: Here are local deals, freebies on FridayJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – It’s National Cheeseburger Day on Friday. BurgerFiTo celebrate National Cheeseburger Day, BurgerFi is offering a special deal for app users. Burger KingBurger King has multiple cheeseburger deals through their app. Use Promo Code: BOGO”Steak 'n ShakeSteak 'n Shake is offering 50% off the Double 'n Cheese Steakburger from September 18 through September 24. If you hear of any additional National Cheeseburger Day offers, please post them in the comments section.