Daniela Molina
Investigative Producer
Miami, Florida

Daniela Molina is a bilingual investigative journalist who has great interest in trafficking and health care stories. Throughout her time at InvestigateTV she has uncovered nursing home abuse, desecration of Black cemeteries, lack of updated emergency medical kits on airlines and has exposed secrecy in military medical malpractice. Daniela Molina also has a Spanish financial consumer segment called “Cuidando Su Billetera” that airs on Gray Media Group's Telemundo stations.
Education
Updated: Jun. 29, 2026 at 1:19 PM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa and Scotty Smith
Growing complaints that rental car companies are using AI-powered scanners in ways that can stick drivers with surprise repair bills and damage disputes they don’t understand or agree with.
Updated: May 4, 2026 at 11:37 AM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina, Scotty Smith and Abigail Roedersheimer
Students seeking better jobs turn to for-profit colleges, often taking out federal loans only to discover many programs misled them with degrees that can be essentially worthless.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2026 at 11:55 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa and Daniel Heffner
As deepfake technology and AI-generated content become increasingly sophisticated and harder to detect, one organization is trying to help expose how easy it is to create a deep fake and use it as a tool to weaponize and spread misinformation, manipulate public opinion, and identity.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:05 PM EDT
|By Caresse Jackman, Daniela Molina and Rod Curry
Ohio Rep. Shontel Brown is pushing the “Health Hair Act” to ban formaldehyde in hair straightening products after repeated FDA delays. She says the toxic chemicals endanger salon workers and disproportionately harm Black and Latina women.
Updated: Apr. 6, 2026 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina and Scotty Smith
Conflict in Iran threatens American troops abroad, but whistleblowers tell InvestigateTV the real danger may come from within. Military medical personnel lack critical surgical experience due to declining volume at stateside hospitals, sources say, a readiness gap that could turn survivable battlefield injuries into preventable deaths.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2026 at 9:12 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina and Chris Nakamoto
Death is a taboo topic for many Americans, but lack of planning can cost families time and money in probate.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2026 at 3:26 PM EST
|By Anna Werner, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey and Scotty Smith
Silicosis is a public health problem unfolding for engineered stone fabricators across America, and questions are mounting about who is ultimately responsible if workers get sick
Updated: Feb. 23, 2026 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina, Scotty Smith and Abigial Roedersheimer
Pediatric hospitals across the country, by and large, don't provide any information about health care quality measures or how often the hospital does surgery procedures.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2026 at 2:29 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina, Caresse Jackman, Jamie Grey and Owen Hornstein
Hairstylists across the country are reporting adverse reactions ranging from burns to cancers connected to hair care products.
Updated: Feb. 16, 2026 at 2:20 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina, Caresse Jackman, Jamie Grey and Owen Hornstein
Hair relaxers and treatments commonly used in salons and even available in beauty stores contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-releasing chemicals.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2026 at 3:32 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Every year, about 250,000 homes in the U.S. suffer damage from frozen and burst water pipes, according to NerdWallet.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM EST
|By Anna Werner, Daniela Molina, Jamie Grey and Scotty Smith
Engineered stone countertops are found in kitchens nationwide, but some workers who cut them are facing a silent health crisis with a deadly toll.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2025 at 8:01 AM EST
|By Daniela Molina and Chris Nakamoto
Death is taboo for many Americans, but lack of planning can cost families time and money in probate. InvestigateTV explains why.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa and Daniel Heffner
From the store to the kitchen, grocery shopping is part of everyone’s experience. Now, artificial intelligence could become part of that routine for shoppers.
Updated: Nov. 10, 2025 at 10:16 AM EST
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina, Scotty Smith and Abigail Roedersheimer
Is your local fire department trained to deal with derailments involving hazardous materials?
Updated: Nov. 3, 2025 at 1:59 PM EST
|By Caresse Jackman and Daniela Molina
Debt collector calls can be very stressful, overwhelming and even intimidating. InvestigateTV examines what rights consumers have to fight potential scammers.
Updated: Oct. 27, 2025 at 11:30 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa and Daniel Heffner
State departments of motor vehicles are providing consumer data to a host of entities. InvestigateTV reveals just how much states are making and if consumers can opt out.
Updated: Oct. 23, 2025 at 11:21 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
More teens are obtaining vapes illegally, purchasing them online and through social media. InvestigateTV uncovers loopholes retailers are exploiting.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2025 at 11:26 AM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina, Jill Riepenhoff, Jamie Grey and Scotty Smith
After assisting our reporting behind the scenes for months and supplying medical records, a military physician turned whistleblower goes on the record with InvestigateTV, opening up about his experience working in DHA facilities from coast to coast.
Updated: Oct. 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
New analysis shows ChatGPT, Gemini, and other platforms give incomplete or incorrect answers to loan forgiveness questions
Updated: Sep. 30, 2025 at 11:38 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
A debt relief attorney says early shopping gives you time to budget, plan, and stick to your list before holiday pressure sets in
Updated: Sep. 29, 2025 at 3:22 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
With holiday costs climbing, experts recommend starting now to spread out expenses and avoid financial stress
Updated: Aug. 19, 2025 at 10:38 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
As automobiles grow more advanced, privacy concerns arise over whether car makers use your vehicle’s data to for third-party sales
Updated: Jul. 4, 2025 at 8:29 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa, Brandon Wissbaum and Geneva Smith
Cardiac arrest is the top cause of death among young athletes in the U.S. However InvestigateTV found that not all schools across the country don't carry automated external defibrillators.
Updated: Jun. 26, 2025 at 11:29 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Your home may have weathered the storm, but your insurance bill might not.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Buy Now, Pay Later might feel painless at first, but the bills can pile up. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa reveals the hidden risks.
Updated: Jun. 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
They want you to buy with just one click, but that convenience could be costing you big.
Updated: May 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
A recent Bankrate survey revealed that just 46% of Americans plan to travel this summer, with cost cited as the biggest barrier.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2025 at 11:56 AM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina and Brandon Wissbaum
From a nurse who stole pain medications intended for hundreds of women to an anesthesiologist operating a years-long, multi-million-dollar pill mill, diversion is a pervasive issue with few barriers to prevent it.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Making your money work for you in a savings account is now more possible than ever, especially if you get a high-yield savings account.
Updated: Apr. 3, 2025 at 7:48 AM EDT
|By Rachel DePompa, Caresse Jackman, Daniela Molina and Wade Smith
InvestigateTV Consumer Investigative Reporters Rachel DePompa and Caresse Jackman detail a number of tax season topics to help you before and after filing in 2025.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina and Jamie Grey
InvestigateTV discovered this industry is operating in a medical gray area, with numerous questions being raised about treatments, sanitation and oversight.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM EST
|By Joce Sterman and Daniela Molina
The Supreme Court decides on a military malpractice case, preventing medical malpractice lawsuits from being processed.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM EST
|By Joce Sterman and Daniela Molina
Legislation introduced in 2023 could help overrule a decades-old court decision that barred active-duty military from suing the government
Updated: Feb. 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM EST
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
More Americans are pulling their consumer disclosure reports to learn what their car might be collecting about them.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2025 at 12:24 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
Counterfeit auto parts are a growing and dangerous issue in the automotive industry, with serious consequences for vehicle safety.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
Legislators and Data Privacy Experts are voicing growing concerns about the amount of data that car manufacturers and insurance companies can access and use.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2025 at 1:31 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
A new Bankrate survey reveals a troubling disparity: fewer women than men are saving for retirement.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2025 at 1:04 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
Amid high interest rates and economic uncertainty, many Americans are finding value in enhancing their current homes instead of moving.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2025 at 12:48 PM EST
|By Rachel DePompa and Daniela Molina
If you overspent during the holidays, you're not alone. A recent survey by NerdWallet found that 28% of credit card users are still paying off 2023 holiday debt
Updated: Dec. 2, 2024 at 11:28 AM EST
|By Caresse Jackman and Daniela Molina
Water systems across the country were required to meet an October 16 deadline to turn their lead service line inventories.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2024 at 8:21 PM EDT
|By Joce Sterman and Daniela Molina
Chief medical officer says the Defense Health Agency has been transparent about doctors who caused harm while still shielding their names
Updated: Jun. 24, 2024 at 11:09 AM EDT
|By Joce Sterman and Daniela Molina
The fight for transparency continues for military families concerned about problematic medical providers.
Updated: May 20, 2024 at 11:37 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa, Jill Riepenhoff and Geneva Smith
All-Terrain Vehicles and Side by Sides send about 100,000 Americans to the emergency room every year. Children under the age of 16 riding ATVs have the highest risk for death.
Updated: May 3, 2024 at 4:12 PM EDT
|By Caresse Jackman and Daniela Molina
The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature
Updated: Apr. 22, 2024 at 11:58 AM EDT
|By Caresse Jackman, Daniela Molina and Owen Hornstein
States worry that the proposed rule to remove lead-tainted water pipes by October 16 is unrealistic.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2024 at 5:09 PM EDT
|By Joce Sterman, Daniela Molina and Jill Riepenhoff
The DOD paid out nearly $1 billion in claims, but providers often show clean public disciplinary record
Updated: Mar. 11, 2024 at 11:08 AM EDT
|By Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa and Daniel Heffner
The solar eclipse of 2024 is quickly approaching. April 8th is the day to look up to experience a solar eclipse or partial eclipse, depending on where you live. But to do that NASA says you need special glasses to protect your eyes. And Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa found out, you also need to be very careful about what you buy and where you buy those solar glasses to avoid being duped right before the event.
Updated: Feb. 29, 2024 at 11:23 AM EST
|By Caresse Jackman and Daniela Molina
Congress has not given any money to support a law passed to protect, fund and preserve African American burial grounds
Updated: Jan. 8, 2024 at 12:12 PM EST
|By Daniela Molina and Rachel DePompa
At least 54 million U.S. adults have been in credit card debt for the last year according to a new study, and some might still be paying off debt they accumulated during the holidays last year. Credit card balances are increasing faster than any other type of debt – putting consumers in vulnerable positions. But government agencies are warning of a new scam with credit debt relief programs convincing consumers that they can fix their problem by just paying a small “fee”.



























































