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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The mother of a mentally ill Broward jail inmate is demanding justice after her son died from a brutal beating.
Janard Geffrard won't live to see his 30th birthday after a brutal beating at the Broward jail.
Dr. Kelly McKinell, psychiatrist from the Cleveland Clinic of Florida, offers tips to reach mental health goals.
Clinical social worker Jameelah Trimble offers tips on how to deal with holiday grief.
Jim DeFede focused on staffing concerns in Florida with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
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.
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.
Persian Gulf War veteran says surgeries he underwent at the Veterans Hospital left him in pain.
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.
Dr. Jameelah Trimble talks about stress factors to consider during the Thanksgiving Holiday.
CBS News Miami's documentary, Warehoused, getting attention from Tallahassee lawmakers.
Jim DeFede and the State Senator discuss mental health and the criminal justice system.
For the first time, CBS News Miami hears from the judge who sentenced Tristin Murphy to state prison.
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.
The VA reports that veterans who fought in operations "Iraqi Freedom" and "Enduring Freedom" were on the higher end with 29% experiencing PTSD.
Dr. Delvena Thomas talks about the mental struggles some veterans are facing.
Social disconnection has previously been linked to poor immune function and cardiovascular issues
Depression is a mental health condition that affects millions of Americans. Here's what experts say about causes, treatment and more.
Jim DeFede speaks with Judge Steve Leifman in a bonus clip from "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.
Susan Racher and her son, Matthew, spoke to CBS News Miami about the experiences families can go through when a family member is having a mental health crisis.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence 1 in 4 women and 1 in 10 men are subjected to some form of domestic violence. The FDLE reports in 2020 Broward saw 5,589 cases. In Miami-Dade, that number was 7,570.
Dozens of US states are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people's mental health
After a man was killed in Homestead on Sunday, his mother tells CBS News Miami he struggled with mental health issues. Daniel Allen Kempf battled depression and even attempted suicide in the past according to his mother Yaneitsy Rosete.
After a man was killed in Homestead on Sunday, his mother tells CBS News Miami he struggled with mental health issues. Daniel Allen Kempf battled depression and even attempted suicide in the past according to his mother Yaneitsy Rosete.
Philadelphia rallies with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
AAA predicts a record-breaking travel season with most Americans driving to their destinations, while airports like Miami International report smooth operations despite the holiday crowds.
Philadelphia rallies with two goals in the final minute. Florida is short-handed but encouraged by Tkachuk's progress.
Tyler Herro leads Miami with 29 points in 106‑103 victory; Bucks drop sixth straight.
Realtors and deputies say burglars are targeting vacant houses for sale, stealing ovens, fridges, and more.
Here are the four finalists for the CBS Miami Nat Moore Trophy for this year.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A 29-year-old Afghan national named Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been identified as the suspected shooter in the ambush that wounded two National Guard troops in D.C., officials say.
The Trump administration plans to deploy another 500 members of the National Guard to the streets of Washington, D.C., Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced, hours after two service members were shot.
President Trump attacked a New York Times reporter as "third rate" and "ugly, both inside and out."
The expiration of TPS policy for Haitian immigrants would make them eligible for deportation, unless they have other legal means to stay in the U.S.
The number of immigration detainees without criminal records held in detention after getting arrested by ICE has increased by over 2,000% since the start of the second Trump administration.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Jim DeFede interviews Florida Lt. Governor Jay Collins, who is mulling a run for governor in 2026.
Jim DeFede talks with Randi Weingarten about the warning bell she rings in her new book, "Why Fascists Fear Teachers."
Jim DeFede talks with Bryan Calvo, the newly elected mayor of Hialeah.
Jim DeFede interviews Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings, who just announced he's running for governor in 2026.
Louisiana Surgeon General Ralph Abraham, a critic of government vaccine mandates, has been quietly appointed to one of the CDC's top positions.
Consumers with the imported pans should throw them away due to the severe health risks posed by lead, the agency warns.
ByHeart said it can't rule out that all of its baby formula across all product lots could be contaminated, citing recent test results.
Health experts reveal that many Americans indulge in a staggering 4,500 calories during this festive meal.
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries called GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene an ally during the shutdown for joining Democrats in demanding that Congress address high health care costs.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
For that authentic grilling experience, you can't beat a charcoal grill. We've rounded up the best grill options.
Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back corporate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The man, Johnson Wen, was sent back to Australia and "has been barred from re-entering Singapore," the city-state's immigration authority said in a statement quoted by broadcaster CNA.
The rapper testified at a federal court in Miami on Thursday as part of a defamation lawsuit against a social media commentator who allegedly distributed an AI-generated sexually explicit video of the rapper.
Many fans of Taylor Swift showed parasocial relationships with the pop star after her engagement to Travis Kelce.