Problems with sex in public parks continue to be a concern for residents and law enforcement here in South Florida. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero first exposed problems in Broward. Now she's got more with what's happening in Miami-Dade. It's all in her special assignment report, Sintral Parks.
We've all seen undercover busts on national TV of online predators. They use the internet to find underage victims. But is that happening in South Florida? Just one station was there for a Broward Sheriff's Office bust of accused predators on the prowl. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero exposes South Florida men who, police say, have been trolling for teens online.
Last fall's E. coli outbreak forced salad lovers to toss their bagged spinach into the trash. But once told it was safe to eat, many of us went back to buying bags of pre-washed salads. Tonight, Seven News investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero looks at how safe our greens really are. "Lettuce" Warn You, the results are surprising.
Hurricane Katrina continues to take a toll on the people of Louisiana. In one community outside of New Orleans, the struggle for recovery includes a heartbreaking mystery. Who executed dozens of dogs left in schools for safekeeping? Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this special assignment report, Massacre Mystery.
Maybe you've heard the stories about alligators living in the sewers but never believed it. Well, we've got the pictures to prove it's really happening. South Florida's aging sewer system is the focus of Carmel Cafiero's special assignment report, What Lies Beneath.
It's no secret that there are some very rude drivers here in South Florida. But rudeness is reaching a new low. Drivers are installing train horns. That's right -- extremely loud train horns on their personal vehicles with "startling" results. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
It doesn't take much for a good time to end badly if you're making so much noise that you disturb your neighbors. And, in two South Florida cities, noise complaints that started out minor have ended up causing major trouble. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
Dr. Feelgood -- you've probably heard the term before. It's used to describe doctors who give prescriptions for addictive medications to people who "want" them instead of really need them, sometimes with deadly results. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
With the new year, many of us say this year we'll spend less and save more. But, when it comes to government, that rarely seems to happen. Tonight investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On a Case of government spending that even has workers wondering why.
A man who once described himself as a "sophisticated real estate investor" is being called something much less flattering tonight -- a criminal. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero first exposed him years ago, and tonight she is back On the Case.
Nothing takes the ho-ho-ho out of the holidays like an unexpected big bill. Combine that with airport parking, and you've got a recipe for aggravation. It's happening to hundreds of travelers at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
We all know the internet can be used for education and entertainment. But increasingly more people are using the net to torment each other. One such case here in South Florida even has a mother of small children fearing her family is in danger. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
There could be a lot of broken-hearted children Christmas morning. Just in time for the holidays, internet scammers have come up with a new way to separate consumers from their cash. The latest twist involves paying for puppies overseas. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
A 7 News investigation first showed you the X-rated behavior going on in a South Florida park. At the time, the police chief said it would not be tolerated -- and now he's followed up with an undercover sting. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero with the latest at "Sin-tral park." And we warn you this story involves adult subject matter.
It's about as far as you can get from play days and picnics -- a South Florida park that has become "Sin-tral Park." In tonight's special assignment report, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero shows us how behavior there clearly violates the law. It's a story, we warn you, that contains graphic images and adult subject matter.
For most South Floridians, it's a pet peeve. We like our animals to look attractive. But before you send your best friend to the groomers, you need to know what could happen while you're gone. In tonight's special assignment report, 7's Carmel Cafiero shows us why some dogs are in danger.
We've all heard there are two things for certain -- death and taxes. But while you can't avoid death, we found some people will go to great lengths not to pay property taxes. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero has more on this Disabled Deception.
Imagine having to give away your dog or cat to a stranger. Tonight, families nationwide are being sued over their best friend. But these aren't ordinary animals. They actually once belonged to Hurricane Katrina victims who lost their pets in last year's flood. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has more in tonight's Special Assignment Report -- Dog Gone.
Tonight, parents are carefully watching their kids go door-to-door. But what happens behind closed doors should never be scary. That's why parents can now monitor their children at home from any location. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
We all know police fight crime, but Miami-Dade officers are also fighting trash. Well, actually, they are fighting the people who dump the trash illegally. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case with an inside look at this dirty crime.