Mother of 10-year-old girl who died by suicide turns grief into a warning
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech shows nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts.
Watch CBS News
A new study from researchers at Virginia Tech shows nighttime screen use and easy access to over-the-counter medicines are linked to teen suicide attempts.
Sergio Pino died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in July 2023 as FBI agents raided his Coral Gables mansion and prepared to arrest him.
The widow of a Miami-Dade firefighter is sounding the alarm about how the job's emotional toll is driving some responders to suicide.
Lt. Andrew Masters opens up about his mental health journey to help break the stigma.
Mental health support groups are seeing a growing network of peers ready to serve people through an underused resource.
The Pentagon expects to spend about $250 million on suicide prevention in 2025, the largest amount of funds the Defense Department has ever invested.
Megan Garcia says her son was in a monthslong virtual emotional and sexual relationship with a chatbot. Garcia claims the Character.AI bot encouraged her son to take his own life.
More than half of all U.S. gun deaths are suicides — and suicide by gun is even more frequent among veterans.
Father Manny Manny Alvarez has a new title: Chaplain of the City of Miami Fire Department.
Father Manny, Chaplain of the City of Miami Fire Department, discusses his thoughts on suicide and the Catholic faith.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The officer's body was found next to a patrol vehicle
A senior law enforcement source told CBS News Miami's Jim DeFede that the body found in Homestead Tuesday morning is that of a BSO deputy and it appears to be a suicide. The sheriff's office has not publicly confirmed this information.
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
They call it Okap, home to Haiti's kings, emancipated slaves and revolutionaries.
Aryna Sabalenka says her "heart is broken" by the death of Konstantin Koltsov, asking for privacy for herself and the family of the former Belarusian hockey player she had dated.
Shirlene Alcime is accused of child neglect. The children were found unresponsive inside her SUV.
In the weeks since the beloved star Matthew Perry died, new scrutiny has been given to Ketamine, which was found in his system.
Ketamine, an anesthetic with hallucinogenic properties has gained traction in South Florida for people struggling with depression and other mental health issues.
From October 2021 through March 2023, the FBI tracked roughly 12,600 sextortion victims — all of them minors.
A Broward jail employee is on paid leave after a mentally ill inmate died by suicide.
A Broward jail employee is on paid leave after a mentally ill inmate died by suicide.
Jim DeFede focused on staffing concerns in Florida with the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
In July 2022, the 988 system was unveiled across the country so that anyone thinking about suicide or having a mental health problem could call a simple three-digit number for help.
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.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
Mario Martinez allegedly exploited a longtime customer after she received an inheritance, opening unauthorized joint accounts and siphoning funds, according to Miami-Dade investigators.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
Many businesses adjust their hours on Christmas Eve, so it's best to plan ahead if you need to do any last-minute shopping.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
Toronto improved to 18-13 and topped .500 at Christmas for the first time since 2019-20. Miami fell to .500 after its ninth loss in 11 games.
Mario Martinez allegedly exploited a longtime customer after she received an inheritance, opening unauthorized joint accounts and siphoning funds, according to Miami-Dade investigators.
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.
President Trump has overhauled parts of the White House at a sprinter's pace with virtually no oversight, and it appears there is little standing in his way.
The declaration issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services called treatments like puberty blockers, hormone therapy and surgeries unsafe and ineffective for children and adolescents experiencing gender dysphoria.
The Education Department signaled earlier this year that it would move to resume wage garnishment, among other forms of involuntary collection, for those in default.
The Federal Communications Commission says it's banning new foreign-made drones, a move that will keep new Chinese-made drones out of the U.S. market.
ICE has filed more than 8,000 requests to toss out asylum claims in immigration court, asking judges to send immigrants to third-party countries.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Guest host Lauren Pastrana is joined by Ron Book, chairman of the Miami-Dade Homeless Trust.
Guest host Laura Pastrana talks with one of the big winners from Tuesday's runoff elections, Miami Beach Commissioner-elect Monica Matteo-Salinas.
Jim Defede goes in-depth on the second vote by the Miami Dade College Trustees to donate land for the proposed Trump Presidential Library.
Jim DeFede investigates the millions of dollars in state funding cuts for meal programs across South Florida.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
A California digital health company and a Florida medical practice have been indicted in an alleged $100 million scheme to illegally distribute Adderall over the internet to patients across the country who didn't need it, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Physicians and educators spoke out against the proposed repeal of vaccination requirements for diseases such as chickenpox during a Department of Health workshop in Panama City Beach, while vaccine critics applauded Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration for advancing the plan.
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami, The Ohio State University, University of Michigan and other institutions coauthored the study.
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.
Feeding America's CEO said the organization is "incredibly grateful" for Taylor Swift's large donation.
It's a heartwarming tale that captures the essence of the holiday spirit. Through a mesmerizing journey of dance, the Miami City Ballet breathes life into George Balanchine's timeless masterpiece, The Nutcracker.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Albert Brooks said he's still in shock over the death of his friend Rob Reiner, whom he met at 14 years old.