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

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 family of a Florida nurse who was brutally beaten by a Baker Act patient at a hospital wants to see more security at ...

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.

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

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

A Florida nurse suffered life-altering injuries after an unprovoked attack by a psychiatric patient, prompting renewed ...

Legislative Session begins March 4, following a special session that passed sweeping immigration reform. With critical bills ...

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 ...

The attorneys for a man accused in the brutal attack of a Palm Beach County nurse said their client is a "hardworking, loving ...