Between the internet and cable TV, protecting our children from pornography is no easy task. But now, parents have another reason to be concerned. Adult entertainment is going mobile. Kids can download images by dialing-up x-rated photos on their cell phones. The nighteam's Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
TV shows make home improvements and repairs look easy. But if you don't hire the right people to do the job.. what happens to your house could be difficult to watch. Tonight, Carmel Cafiero is on the case with a licensing loophole homeowners need to know about.
Most of us have grown so accustomed to seeing iguanas, we don't even think twice. But iguanas are not native to South Florida. And in many cases, these reptiles can be reckless to people and the enviroment. Here's 7's Carmel Cafiero on the pet turned pest case.
If you own a cell phone, you have reason to be concerned. A new directory could infringe on your privacy. The public listing would allow anyone and everyone to know your number. 7's Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Most of us thought the do not call list would be the end of telemarketers. But if you're still getting a sales pitch on the phone, you're not alone. The difference is this time some frustrated people are starting to fight back. 7's Carmel Cafiero is On The Case to show us how.
All of us have been approached by beggars on the streets. But how often have you wondered what they really intend to do with your money. Tonight, members of one community are raising questions about two young girls who have been soliciting motorists for months. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is - on the case.
Tonight students at a Broward elementary school are being warned -- wear a certain kind of bracelet next Fall and expect to get expelled. It may sound a bit bizarre but its all about a fashion accessory with a possible hidden meaning. Carmel cafiero is "on the case."
There A New Twist To Teen Drug Abuse. It Inolves A Prescription Medicine That's Being Used By Kids Who Want A Competitive Edge. 7-News Carmel Cafiero Is On The Case With A Look At These So Called High Achievers.
For as many ways as there are to use phones these days - there are just as many ways to get scammed using the phone. Among them lotteries. And would-be winners are finding out the "expensive" way - they can loose money - by the minute. Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
E-mail... Voicemail... ATM's... Many of us would be lost without them. But without even knowing it, you may also be making it easy for someone to crack your personal code. The problem: All the PINs and passwords we're required to remember make us targets for identity theft. Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
Owning your own home is the American dream. Construction projects involving that dream house - can become a nightmare. But Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero says there is some financial help available -- if you know where to look.
This afternoon was much more than just a game for the Florida Marlins and their fans. With the start of the new baseball season, one has to wonder how many more opening days will be played at Pro Player Stadium. The team is looking for a new field of dreams. But not everybody is convinced it's the right strategy for Miami-Dade County. Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
From disappearing dogs to unsanitary conditions, Miami-Dade's animal shelter has been the target of multiple investigations. But soon, the shelter will get a top to bottom inspection from a national organization. This comes as multiple complaints - from the inside and the outside - continue to surface. Here's the latest in tonight's Carmel On The Case.
From plastic surgery to liposuction, it seems the older we get, the more we want to change our appearance. But tonight police have a mystery on their hands. It involves he near death of a senior citizen who was determined to improve her look. 7's investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
At one major marina, pelicans are dying at an exceptionally high rate... But they don't have to. Some people claim a simple solution has been ignored. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is On The Case.
In Broward County, millions of dollars are being spent to clean up mold in public schools. But Seven News has learned there's new mold growing in one classroom that was just rebuilt. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is - On The Case.
So many people install smoke detectors thinking they will warn us in an emergency. But would you hear the alarm in your sleep? Would your children here the alarm? Don't bet your life on it. Here's investigative reporter carmel cafiero with our special assignment report - cause for alarm.
The internet has become a playground for pedophiles. And while law enforcement is aggressively targeting online perverts, so is a group of vigilantes. Tonight, in this special assignment report, Carmel Cafiero exposes some of the targets and techniques in this "High-Tech Hunt."
It's no surprise that many kids start experimenting with sex even before they can drive. But what most youngsters don't know is that sex under sixteen is illegal, and they can be labeled as sex offenders. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero has more in tonight's Special Assignment Report - "Crime and Consent".
There's a major brou-ha-ha brewing in the normally laid back Florida Keys. It's all about manatees and property values and access to open water. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is - "On The Case."