Carmel on the Case: Archived Reports - Page 12 of 24

  • Katrina Dog Gone

    Katrina Dog Gone

    If you haven't made plans yet for your pets in the event of a hurricane, consider the sad story of a Louisiana woman. She lost her dog during hurricane Katrina, and then lost her will to live. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 08/04/09
  • Water Woes

    Water Woes

    Water bill disputes are common across South Florida and most water companies admit sometimes they have to just guess what homeowners owe. That's why some cities are giving water meters a makeover, but this new system could be coming at a hefty price to your pocketbook and your privacy. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 07/28/09
  • Locksmith

    Locksmith

    Locksmiths literally hold the key to our homes and vehicles and businesses, so it's important they can be trusted, but since Florida has no law regulating the industry, getting a good locksmith can be risky business. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 07/21/09
  • County Newsletters

    County Newsletters

    Miami-Dade County commissioners are looking at a budget shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars. In deciding where to cut, some critics think they should start by looking at their own spending, including their million-dollar office budgets. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with a look at how some of that money is being spent.

    Posted on 07/07/09
  • Ethanol

    Ethanol

    Some of the country's biggest oil companies are being sued by Florida boaters. They claim ethanol in the gas they buy is damaging their boats' gas tanks and engines. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 06/30/09
  • Elder Abuse

    Elder Abuse

    She was paid to protect an elderly woman, but that health care worker is now charged with stealing from her patient. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 06/23/09
  • Prescription for Trouble

    Prescription for Trouble

    Florida's state medical board is coming down hard on doctors who give out large numbers of addictive pain pills. Seven News first exposed the Pill Mills, and now investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has the latest.

    Posted on 06/18/09
  • Mulch Mystery

    Mulch Mystery

    We may be at the beginning of hurricane season, but believe it or not authorities are still dealing with problems from storms that hit years ago. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.

    Posted on 06/09/09
  • Ship Wrecked

    Ship Wrecked

    They're polluting our waters and costing taxpayers hundreds of thousands of dollars. We're talking about wrecked and abandoned boats and owners who can't or won't take care of them. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.

    Posted on 06/02/09
  • Power Play

    Power Play

    A warning from state investigators tonight after an elderly woman was allegedly tricked out of nearly $4,000. Investigators say a local company may have claimed to be FPL as a way to gain her trust. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this special assignment report: Power Play.

    Posted on 05/26/09
  • Pill Mill Law

    Pill Mill Law

    The state legislature has passed a bill that will for the first time track the sale of prescription pain pills in Florida. Law enforcement says it will put the brakes on pain clinics that are popping up all over South Florida. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero who first exposed Pill Mills, says it appears they're feeling the pressure.

    Posted on 05/08/09
  • Sour Note

    Sour Note

    The City of Aventura is spending almost seven million dollars on a new performing arts center, and it could end up costing tax payers for years. Will it leave them with a sour note? Seven's Carmel Cafiero investigates.

    Posted on 04/23/09
  • Trashed Follow Up

    Trashed Follow Up

    Tonight, a Seven News investigation gets the attention of state leaders in Tallahassee. We first told you about usable furniture being trashed by a state agency last month. It shocked a senator who doesn't want to see it happen again. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.

    Posted on 04/21/09
  • Clerk of Courts

    Clerk of Courts

    The Broward Clerk of Courts office made a pricey mistake and released money to the wrong person. It could have cost a Pompano Beach businessman his livelihood. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the Case.

    Posted on 04/14/09
  • Guardian

    Guardian

    Imagine having your whole life put into the hands of a stranger who can take away your freedom to choose from where you live to how you spend your money, and if you disagree on how they're handling things, you have no outside agency to complain to. Seven's investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the Case.

    Posted on 04/06/09
  • Trashed

    Trashed

    A lot of state agencies are having to do more with less money in today's troubled economy, so why then would usable furniture be destroyed? Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with "Trashed," a special assignment report.

    Posted on 03/27/09
  • Probation

    Probation

    On any given day there are more than thirty thousand people on probation in Miami-Dade and Broward. It's a second chance for them to live on the right side of the law, but during a recent police sweep many were found breaking the law and sent back to jail, Seven's investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.

    Posted on 03/24/09
  • Drywall

    Drywall

    New details following a Seven News Investigation. Florida's Health Department is weighing in on what some homeowners are calling dangerous drywall, which is being blamed for some health issues. Seven's Carmel Cafiero has the latest.

    Posted on 03/23/09
  • To Catch a Thief

    To Catch a Thief

    People are fed up these days with everything from government bailouts to burglaries, so, when one man found his stolen property for sale on the Internet, he set out to catch a thief. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has this special assignment report, which we warn you contains some violent scenes.

    Posted on 03/23/09
  • Dog Gone

    Dog Gone

    People aren't the only ones losing their homes during these difficult times so are their pets, but beware, offer your pet free to a good home and it could vanish. Police are investigating several missing dogs, which were all given to the same man. Carmel Cafiero is here with this special assignment report, Dog Gone.

    Posted on 03/18/09

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