Dent in the Problem?
Tonight, a warning for car owners wanting to avoid a dent in their repair bills. If a person in a parking lot promises to fix your dings on the cheap, drive away. Fast. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
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Tax Exemptions for the Dead
You've probably heard of dead people voting, but dead people getting tax exemptions? It turns out, that's been going on here in South Florida for decades. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
Police Investigation
7 News has learned the Opa Locka Police Department is being investigated by the state among the allegations officers trading sex to set suspected criminals free. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has the story.
Courthouse Beating
Did the legal system fail a young mother who was brutally beaten in a Broward County courtroom? Five months before the attack, she had asked for protection from her former husband, the man who is now accused in the attack. 7 News has uncovered some disturbing information. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Getting Burned
Two high-ranking Broward fire officials are in hot water tonight after an internal affairs investigation. As 7 News first revealed, it's all about an expensive firefighting system for Port Everglades. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Raped and Forgotten
Tonight a young sexual assault victim and her family are going public hoping someone will come forward to help them find the man behind their nightmare. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero Is on the Case.
Probation Sweep
Keeping track of the thousands of people on probation here in South Florida is no easy task, so authorities rely on surprise searches to make sure the rules are being followed. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with an exclusive look at what a recent sweep turned up.
Pushed to the Edge?
Tonight, the story of one man who tried to take his own life following a property dispute with Miami-Dade County. This comes as a local leader calls for a task force to look into the larger land battle. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Criminal Contact
It is a nightmarish scenario for a young sexual assault victim. Her attacker got off probation early and is now trying to contact her family. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Faux Service Dogs
It's common knowledge that federal law allows people with disabilities to bring their service dogs into hotels and restaurants, but some pet owners are taking advantage by buying bogus ID's to get their pets into places they otherwise would not be allowed. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case of theses faux service dogs.
Heart Stick Worker Follow-Up
Tonight, the governor is being asked to assign a special prosecutor to look into Miami-Dade's Animal Services Department. It follows a 7 News investigation into a worker using a painful method of euthanasia. Carmel Cafiero is on the case with the latest developments.
Ring and a Prayer
With gold and other precious metals commanding sky high prices these days, crooks are targeting jewelry at every opportunity, and for one young military couple that kind of greed appears to have cost them dearly. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with their story in a special assignment report Ring and a Prayer.
Elderly Victims
An elderly South Florida couple is wondering tonight if anyone cares about them. A man who tricked them out of a lot of money got a big break in a Broward courtroom. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Seidlin Will
A court battle is brewing in Fort Lauderdale. At issue two different wills and a wealthy widow's estate. The wife of former Broward County Judge Larry Seidlin now saying she should get some of the woman's money. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Death Threats
When authorities busted South Florida pain clinics last week, the biggest fish caught in the crackdown was Vincent Colangelo. But 7 News has learned he's made death threats. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Broward official's son arrested in pill mill raid
The son of a prominent medical examiner has been arrested in connection with the crackdown on pill mills in South Florida.
Predators On The Prowl
Sexual predators are known for trolling the internet on a hunt for children, but their sickening search may soon get a whole lot easier according to those who work to stop them. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is On the Case.
Getting Burned
Two high ranking members of the Broward County Fire Rescue Department have been disciplined the action comes after an investigation into the purchase of a million dollar fire hose at Port Everglades. Problems with the hose system were first exposed by 7 News, and now Carmel Cafiero is On the Case with the latest.
Badge Behavior Follow-Up
A Fort Lauderdale Police officer has resigned after being caught on camera having a relationship while on duty. The romance was first exposed by 7 News. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with the latest.
Heartstick Follow Up
A Seven News investigation has lead to calls for action against the director of Miami-Dade Animal Services. The report revealed cats had been killed at the facility using a controversial method of euthanasia. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with the latest, but a warning first, this report may not be suitable for young children.