In Italy this week, the captain of the Costa Concordia began pre-trial hearings he hopes will convince a judge that the deadly shipwreck was an accident and not a crime. Earlier this year, investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero traveled to Italy for an exclusive interview with Captain Schettino and now has a special assignment report on what he will be telling the court.
Every day, politicians talk about taxes, spending, money, money, money. They control your money, but guess what: They apparently don't even know they have money just waiting for the government to claim. Lots and lots and money. But as Patrick Fraser reports, they just aren't cashing in.
Now an update to a 7News investigation that had pet owners fired up. It follows numerous FDA warnings about potentially dangerous dog treats.
If you love the Florida Keys you might be seeing some changes and in one way they will not be good. More than a dozen business say they will be forced to close and they are blaming the county. As Patrick Fraser reports, they are telling us Something Stinks.
It sounds like a great deal buying a property in foreclosure that is worth 10 times what you pay. But there is a problem, a problem that will wipe all your money out. And as Patrick Fraser has discovered, many people are saying they spent their Money for Nothing.
Do you believe in miracles? A lot of people do especially after praying to an icon of the Virgin Mary. It's a story Patrick Fraser first told us about six years ago. Diseases being cured, babies being born, now the parishioners say the biggest miracle of all has happened to the small Catholic church in Pahokee and Patrick was there.
Local school boards have been struggling with money for years. But a 7News investigation has found school districts across South Florida have thousands of dollars sitting in state accounts just waiting to be claimed. Here's 7's Patrick Fraser with more on how our schools could be cashing in.
After a shooting like the one at the movie theater in Colorado, you can't help but wonder: Would you know how to survive? 7's Mike Marza has the story.
An update to an exclusive 7News Investigation. Officials showing up, and cleaning out piles of trash from a North Miami Beach condo. It all began when a neighbor called 7News raising more than a stink. Tonight he and others will soon be able to breathe a little easier, and hopefully the people who lived in that condo will be able to get the help they need. 7s Patrick Fraser has the update.
Authorities says a Broward man has been scamming out-of-town escorts by falsely claiming he's with a big-time band, and there is concern someone might get hurt if he isn't caught soon. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this special assignment report: "Escorted into Trouble."
7 News first brought the problem to light almost two years ago. What's known as "fake pot" is being sold in stores and online as herbal incense. The trend is now taking hold in Florida, and teenagers are seeing dangerous results. 7's Patrick Fraser shows us these young lives going 'Up in Smoke.'
Domestic disputes are never easy to solve, but one case that resulted in the arrest of a young woman raised eyebrows because of an undercover video. Now, there's been a big development, and investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case.
Break-ups are never easy. But one South Florida couple's parting has one claiming injury and the other one landing in jail. How did it happen? Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has the exclusive.
It's a prescription drug prescribed to hundreds of thousands of Americans. It's highly addictive and one South Florida woman slowly realized it can also be dangerous, when misused, or mixed with alcohol or other drugs. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has more on the potential prescription for danger.
Most of us would be delighted to have a police officer living nearby. But one South Florida family says that's not the case in their neighborhood and authorities are investigating. The Nightteam's Carmel Cafiero has the exclusive.
Would you like a strip club in your neighborhood? Some people would say yes, others no. But now, one small city in Miami-Dade County may be getting one, even though a former mayor says no residents want it. 7's Patrick Fraser has the story.
When you think of moisture problems at home, mold is probably the first thing that comes to mind. But there's another intruder that may be even more sickening, and now some homeowners are suing. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero with this exclusive report "Dust Mite Misery."
Many of us skip beef for chicken thinking it's healthier to eat, but you may be playing chicken with poison. 7's Craig Stevens shows us why there might be too much of a good thing in tonight's Special Report.
Our hidden cameras opened a lot of eyes. Now tonight, one mayor wants these wild parties shut down. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero has the follow-up from Pompano Beach.