ORLANDO — Motorists exiting eastbound State Road 408 at Mills Avenue often skip turn signals, leaving drivers on Anderson Street guessing whether they’re merging right or swinging left onto Bumby Avenue. “I’m happy to give people space when they use their turn signals, but if they don’t, how am I to know what they’re trying to do?” one frustrated local wrote in a popular venting forum.

Signs urging 408 drivers to signal before the exit could solve the problem, the complaint continued. Most vehicles still equip turn signals, the writer noted dryly, suggesting drivers might just need a reminder on their location and purpose. The intersection ranks high among traffic gripes in the Orlando Sentinel’s “Ticked Off!” column, where locals unload on daily annoyances.

Grocery runs draw similar ire. Shoppers at Publix stores complain of receipts stretching over a foot long even for a handful of items. The barcode needed for returns or exchanges sits at the very bottom, forcing customers to save the entire wasteful strip. “You can’t simply tear the receipt in half,” one vented. “You have to keep all that excess paper. Not cool.”

In Seminole County, a deep dip at the Circle K entrance on East Lake Brantley Drive and State Road 434 poses a bigger hazard. Vehicles bottom out regularly, risking damage as drivers enter or exit. “I wish Seminole County would fix” the pothole, a complainant urged, pointing to constant trouble at the site.

Not every submission sours the mood. Positive notes break through the gripes. Madeline at the Wendy’s on East Curry Ford Road earned praise for her warm greeting on arrival and cheerful “have a nice day” sendoff. “She has a great smile, is very polite and provided excellent customer service,” the fan wrote.

The column invites more input at [email protected] or [email protected]. Similar vents have spotlighted issues from reckless driving to retail quirks across Central Florida for years. Traffic engineers with the Florida Department of Transportation did not immediately respond to queries about signage at the 408-Mills exit. Publix spokespeople have previously defended long receipts as necessary for detailed transaction records and returns processing, according to past coverage.

Seminole County Public Works acknowledged the Circle K dip in prior complaints but listed no immediate repair timeline. Such reader rants often prompt local action; a 2023 pothole barrage led to fixes on several Orange County roads after column publicity. Drivers and shoppers alike keep the submissions flowing, turning personal beefs into public calls for change.