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.

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

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 ...

A hospital patient who was charged with attempted murder of a nurse in Florida made his first court appearance this week.

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 ...

As artificial intelligence chatbots gain popularity among users seeking companionship online, youth advocacy groups are ...

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

The children of Leelama Lal, 67, of Royal Palm Beach faulted the lack of security they say led to the beating and may leave ...

After nurse attacked by patient, Palms West CEO said 'more must be done' to keep health care employees safer and called on Congress to act.