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Mother demands justice in killing of son at Broward Jail
The mother of a mentally ill Broward jail inmate is demanding justice after her son died from a brutal beating.
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Improving mental health atop of New Year's resolutions
Dr. Kelly McKinell, psychiatrist from the Cleveland Clinic of Florida, offers tips to reach mental health goals.
Mental Health Matters: Dealing with holiday grief
Clinical social worker Jameelah Trimble offers tips on how to deal with holiday grief.
Mental Health Matters: How stressful can the Thanksgiving Holiday be?
Dr. Jameelah Trimble talks about stress factors to consider during the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Warehoused gets attention from lawmakers
CBS News Miami's documentary, Warehoused, getting attention from Tallahassee lawmakers.
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Broward jail employee on leave after mentally ill inmate dies by suicide
A Broward jail employee is on paid leave after a mentally ill inmate died by suicide.
Family of beaten, mentally ill Broward Jail inmate seeks answers after deadly jail attack
Janard Geffrard won't live to see his 30th birthday after a brutal beating at the Broward jail.
Facing South Florida for Dec. 10: The 988 Staffing Shortage
Jim DeFede focused on staffing concerns in Florida with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Eliminating the stigma surrounding suicide
On average, a staggering 132 Americans kill themselves every single day. Experts say addressing this major public health crisis requires ending the shame that can be attached to talking about mental health struggles, which prevents those suffering from finding help.
South Florida yogi shares life story, tips on how to destress
Miami is one of the most stressful cities in America — so what can be done about it? An expert with ties to the CBS News family has answers.
Gulf War veteran says "botched surgeries" at Miami Veterans Hospital left him in constant pain
Persian Gulf War veteran says surgeries he underwent at the Veterans Hospital left him in pain.
Suicide deaths hit record high, but declined for youth, CDC finds
While the number of suicide deaths reached a record high last year, the provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed a hopeful decrease in younger age groups.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: One-on-One with State Sen. Jennifer Bradley
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
Facing South Florida for Nov. 19: 'Warehoused' Judge Speaks Out
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
Judge speaks out on Tristin Murphy case
The judge who sentenced a 37-year-old man to prison on a littering charge – two months before he killed himself with a chainsaw on a work detail at a state prison – is urging the Florida Legislature to take action to address the growing crisis of needlessly placing people with mental illnesses in the criminal justice system.
Veterans Mental Health: Is there an alternative treatment?
The VA reports that veterans who fought in operations "Iraqi Freedom" and "Enduring Freedom" were on the higher end with 29% experiencing PTSD.
People who don't socialize with family, friends may be at greater risk for dying early
Social disconnection has previously been linked to poor immune function and cardiovascular issues
Facing South Florida for Oct. 29: One-on-One with Judge Steve Leifman
Jim DeFede speaks with Judge Steve Leifman in a bonus clip from "Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy."
Mental health experts react to 'Warehoused: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy'
Jim DeFede gets reaction from a number of mental health experts who watched his one-hour-long documentary.
'Warehoused' examines how state penal system responds to those with mental health needs
WAREHOUSED: The Life and Death of Tristin Murphy" is an hourlong documentary exploring the treatment of the mentally ill in the Florida criminal justice system
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Rumors of 'shadow aliens' at Bayside Marketplace go viral
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South Florida woman honors mom's memory by sending her ashes to space
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Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
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U.S. Supreme Court to discuss social media law
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Florida tourism numbers dip in second quarter
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Gov. DeSantis: State has 'moved on' amid Disney fight
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Miami-Dade County Public Schools to offer new, free food options
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Florida school board reverses decision nixing access to children's book about male penguins
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Supreme Court agrees to hear Colorado case over Trump's 2024 ballot eligibility
Former President Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court review a landmark decision in a case from Colorado finding he should be kept off the state's primary ballot.
Trump should be barred from New York real estate industry, New York AG says
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Proposal would lower gun buying age in Florida
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Biden focuses on Trump in speech near Valley Forge: "Democracy is on the ballot"
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BPA, phthalates "widespread" in supermarket foods, CR report finds
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Voters Decide: The Iowa Caucuses
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Facing South Florida for Dec. 10: Florida Condo Owners
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Jim DeFede focused on staffing concerns in Florida with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
Facing South Florida for Dec. 10: One-on-One with Rep. Jared Moskowitz
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Facing South Florida for Dec. 3: The Florida HOA Crisis
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FDA gives Florida green light to import drugs in bulk from Canada
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Japanese steel company purchasing Pittsburgh-based U.S. Steel in deal worth nearly $15 billion
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Thousands of syringes containing "vaginal tightening gel" seized at MSP Airport, CBP says
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Ford recalls over 238,000 Explorers to replace axle bolts that can fail after US opens investigation
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David Soul, who played Hutch in TV's "Starsky and Hutch," dies at age 80
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Jimmy Kimmel rips Aaron Rodgers after claim about Jeffrey Epstein link
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Early Mickey Mouse to star in at least 2 horror flicks
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Notable works entering the public domain in 2024
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The year in review: 2023's most popular movies, music, books and Google searches
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