Carmel on the Case: Archived Reports - Page 18 of 24

  • Check Casanova

    Check Casanova

    It's one thing to be conned. It's another to be conned by somebody you know and love. But tonight, one South Florida woman says her boyfriend stole all her money -- and she's not alone. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 10/03/06
  • Suspicious Spending

    Suspicious Spending

    Many of us wonder exactly how our tax dollars are being spent. Well, in the town of Davie, some suspicious spending has become highly debatable. Now for the first time, we have gone through records documenting charges for everything from fine dining to donuts. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 09/26/06
  • Sold Out

    Sold Out

    These are difficult days for residents of mobile home parks. With rising property values, land is literally being sold out from under them. But now, in Coconut Creek, one woman says her city is making her feel like a second class citizen because of its hurricane policy. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 09/19/06
  • Fake Licenses

    Fake Licenses

    It may be the biggest license scam Miami-Dade has ever seen. County employees accused of selling hundreds of fake licenses to contractors. Now, homeowners say they're the ones being held responsible. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 09/12/06
  • Impact Rule

    Impact Rule

    It's a little known law for most Floridians, but tonight, one woman argues it's not fair that she cannot sue for emotional trauma simply because of where she lives. It's called the Impact Rule, and investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 09/06/06
  • DCF Lawsuit

    DCF Lawsuit

    The Florida Department of Children and Families is often criticized for not taking enough action to protect children. But now, the state agency is being sued for taking too much action. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 08/22/06
  • Condo Mess Follow-up

    Condo Mess Follow-up

    While Wilma and Katrina may seem like a distant memory, some senior citizens in Broward County are still suffering from last year's storms. But what they don't know is the government has set aside millions of dollars to help them; it just doesn't know how to distribute the funds. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is - On The Case.

    Posted on 08/15/06
  • Condo Mess

    Condo Mess

    All of us know firsthand how devastating a hurricane can be. But for some seniors, the memory is still fresh in their minds. They have not been able to move into their homes for over nine months and nobody will tell them why. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is - On The Case.

    Posted on 08/08/06
  • Mold Law

    Mold Law

    Mold contamination is all too common in South Florida. But depending on who you hire, getting your home clean is a crap shoot. In tonight's Carmel On The Case, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero shows us why the state may finally require remediation companies to get a license.

    Posted on 08/01/06
  • Tax Trouble

    Tax Trouble

    We've all heard there are only two guarantees in life - death and taxes. Well some South Florida property owners know they can't avoid death. But they're doing their best to avoid taxes. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero shows us how they're getting caught in tonight's Carmel On The Case.

    Posted on 07/25/06
  • Contractor Confusion

    Contractor Confusion

    After all we've been through since Katrina and Wilma, most of us know not to hire an unlicensed contractor. But now, a new trick is being used to confuse homeowners. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is "on the case".

    Posted on 07/19/06
  • Shutter Woes

    Shutter Woes

    Since last hurricane season, there have been countless stories of contractors leaving repairs undone. But in tonight's Carmel On The Case, we finally caught up with the owner of one company who left customers unhappy and the attorney general unconvinced.

    Posted on 07/04/06
  • Medicare

    Medicare

    South Florida has the dubious distinction of being a hotbed of health care fraud. But now - for the first time - federal authorities are concentrating on smaller con artists who by stealing less used to attract less attention. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 06/27/06
  • Gangs Online

    Gangs Online

    It used to be police had to patrol the streets relying on sources to stop gang activity. But now, they have a new tool. Agents are using the internet to not only find out who gangs are targeting but who they're recruiting. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is - On The Case.

    Posted on 06/20/06
  • Turnpike

    Turnpike

    When it comes to the Florida Turnpike - you might think the only thing "wild" is the way some people drive. But there are also thousands of animals co-existing with the cars and trucks in neighboring wetlands. In tonight's Carmel On The Case, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero shows why the animals living in one section of South Florida are in danger.

    Posted on 06/13/06
  • Jury Scam

    Jury Scam

    Just when you thought you've seen and heard it all, con men have come up with a new way to scam your identity. This time, they're calling South Floridians about missing jury duty. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has more in tonight's Carmel On The Case.

    Posted on 06/06/06
  • Parks Follow-up

    Parks Follow-up

    A South Florida park is being given a relatively clean bill of health. This follows a Seven News investigation that revealed high levels of arsenic on some of its picnic tables. But despite the government's report, not everybody who works there is convinced it's still a safe place to play. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 05/30/06
  • Closure

    Closure

    It's no secret - having a house in South Florida can be costly. But if you can't pay the mortgage, be careful who's offering to help. In tonight's Carmel On The Case, Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero found if you don't read the fine print, some local investors will soon own your home.

    Posted on 04/25/06
  • School Board

    School Board

    We've all heard of bullies on the playground. But a local family feels it's being bullied by the miami-dade school board... All because they defended their disabled child. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.

    Posted on 04/18/06
  • Animal Services

    Animal Services

    There's a major change ahead for Miami-Dade's Animal Shelter. It will soon start releasing animals to rescue groups so they can get medical treatment. The decision follows months of harsh criticism. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is - On The Case.

    Posted on 04/11/06

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