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A man who was distraught and threatened to jump off an overpass on Florida's Turnpike near Palm City is now in a good place, says Martin County Sheriff's Office.
Nearly 38,000 children in Florida were detained for involuntary psychiatric exams in 2018-2019. A new report from Florida Weekly states that's an increase of more than 150% in 18 years. Advocates hope two proposals in front of the state legislature will provide better protections.
Polk County Sheriff s detectives say John Smith stomped to death fellow inmate Shaun Seaman at the Polk County Jail on May 13. Both were on suicide watch in the mental health unit.