7's Top 7: Earthquake/BP Oil Spill
2010 was a year marked by two major disasters: one natural, one manmade, both devastating. 7's Craig Stevens has the story.
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7's Top 7: Entertainment
When it comes to celebs and stars, there's never a dull moment and 2010 was no exception. From breakups to meltdowns, 7's Louis Aguirre has 7's Top 7: the celebrities making headlines in 2010.
7's Top 7: Obituaries
In 2010, we lost many memorable stars and public figures, including the actors who played TV characters many of us grew up watching. Craig Stevens looks back at the Top 7 Obituaries.
7's Top 7: Local/State
When it comes to big stories, Florida never fails to deliver. This year was marked by brutal violence, but also remarkable courage, and never to be out-done in the strange news category, even a tiger on the loose! 7's Craig Stevens with Seven's Top Seven the top local and state stories of 2010.
7's Top 7: National
Big debates in Congress led to big upsets in congressional elections. Natural disasters and man-made messes: all made national headlines this year. 7's Craig Stevens takes a look.
7's Top 7: International
From wars in the Middle East, weddings across the pond, to labor riots throughout the continent. In tonight's 7's Top 7, Craig Stevens takes a look at the top international stories.
VIP Raid
A Broward County pain clinic shut down because of neighborhood complaints has opened again in the same neighborhood, but now its future is in question after a raid by law enforcement. Investigative reporter Carmel Cafiero is on the case with this exclusive report.
Storm of Trouble
Hurricane season 2010 has come to a close with no storms affecting us here in South Florida, but some South Florida residents hoping for hurricane protection, fear they are facing a storm of trouble, 7's Patrick Fraser has more.
Pill Mills
It's a major drug problem exposed first on 7 News in South Florida. Now, it is getting more national attention. We're talking about South Florida pain clinics, the focus of legislators in Tallahassee now. Lawmakers had planned on cracking down at the end of this month on these clinics, but now a stall has reopened a gaping hole in the problem.
Modification Mess
So many South Floridians cannot afford to pay their mortgages anymore. Many walk away from their homes, many have them taken away and others try to take advantage of a new government program that lets them modify their mortgage, in other words, get their monthly payments lowered, but does the program work for South Floridians? Here is Patrick Fraser with his special report, Modification Mess.
A Sister's Sorrow
Tonight, the state is investigating a local hospital in connection with the death of a former patient. His family thinks he should not have been discharged. The hospital says it was following the law. Investigative Reporter Carmel Cafiero has this special assignment report: "A Sister's Sorrow."
No Justice For All
The court system is set up to protect the crime victim. The State Attorney's Office is there to prosecute the criminals, to insure the victims get justice most of the time, but one South Florida family is stunned by the deal an assistant state attorney made behind the victims' backs, the judge's back, even his bosses back. Here is Patrick Fraser with his exclusive we call, no justice for all.
Pet Cemetery
Its not something you think about every day, but eventually many people get around to dealing with it. Deciding where you want to be buried and near whom one man decided that, then was dumbfounded when he found out he might be spending eternity next to a dog. What can he do about it. Here is Patrick Fraser with the report we call Pet Cemetary.
Chief Concern
He is currently under investigation for leaving his loaded service revolver on a playground, where it was found by a 10-year-old boy. Earlier this year he was accused of letting a convicted felon go because he was a friend. He is the police chief of Florida City, a tough town to patrol. But former officers told us their chief concern is the chief.
Out of Bounds?
He's one of the country's most famous football players, and he's from South Florida: rich, famous and popular. One woman trusted him so much, she says she loaned him money, but she says Ocho Cinco wouldn't repay it. His reason? Here is 7's Patrick Fraser with the story we call "Out of Bounds."
Deadly Dose?
A local teen dies after overdosing on over-the-counter cold medicine. Doctors say it's a growing problem in South Florida, because the drugs are easy to get. 7's Lynn Martinez shows us how this boy's family is now trying to prevent another child from getting a "Deadly Dose."
Fashion Prodigy
His glamorous gowns and over-the-top shoes would make Carrie on "Sex and the City" jealous. But we're not talking about Gucci or Jimmy Choo. We're talking about a 10-year-old boy growing up here in South Florida. 7's Lynn Martinez takes us into the world of this tiny fashion prodigy.
Facebook Freebies
Facebook is the place to be to reconnect with old friends or share pictures of your latest vacation, but we found Facebook has another benefit, freebies. 7s Lynn Martinez shows us just how much swag you can snag.
Dangerous Dogs
One man has pictures of his neighbors dogs killing his cat. Another neighbor has another picture and another. A total of 20 cats killed in one Miami-Dade neighborhood by the same two dogs, and tonight the neighbors are being told there is nothing they can do about the dogs. Here is Patrick Fraser with our special report Dangerous Dogs.