The Baker Act allows a person to be involuntarily detained and examined if they are believed to be having a mental health ...

The first of the four, the TGH Behavioral Health Hospital, officially opened Tuesday in downtown Tampa.

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Two Northwest Florida law enforcement agencies are trying to address the issue. Plus, an attorney presents a solution he say ...

The man was taken to a mental health facility where he was involuntarily committed for evaluation after the Feb. 21 incident, ...

The legislation, Senate Bill 168, also known as the Tristin Murphy Act​, was named after the 37-year-old father of two who killed himself in prison with a chainsaw.

Solomon told police the voices in his head told him to go find someone at Publix, but did not say to hurt anyone. Police say ...

Investigative Reporter Katie LaGrone uncovers new concerns in how VA hospitals in Florida report how often patients are ...

WPTV asked Palms West for a copy of its policies on handling Baker Act patients, after a patient is alleged to have attacked ...

The lawsuit asked a court to rule part of a 52-year-old law unconstitutional, a move that could end so-called 504 plans for ...

A judge to consider if Steven Scantlebury will remain in custody in the jail or if he will be moved elsewhere to receive ...

Although they have questions, Scantlebury's attorneys say they are not at this time condemning the hospital or justifying the ...