suicide

Jeff Godbey is remembered for his compassion, dedication to his profession and community and a rollicking sense of humor.

Leon County Sheriff Walt McNeil says he believes 25-year-old Germaine Lane took his life while inside his cell late Wednesday night.

One person dies by suicide every two hours in Florida on average, according to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Suicide is the eighth leading cause of death in Florida overall.

Mental health is on the minds of Florida lawmakers. Proposals tackling suicide prevention, psychosis treatment, and insurance are pending before the…

Last year, an investigative series by the Miami Herald brought wealthy financier and convicted pedophile Jeffery Epstein back into the spotlight.…

The head of Florida’s child welfare system says it will most likely be about a month before he will have a preliminary report ready for state lawmakers…

Improving Florida’s data collection of suicidal behaviors is one of the main goals of a statewide task force looking at youth suicide and prevention…

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among Florida’s youth, and a newly signed law aims to promote youth suicide prevention training in schools.The…

Despite stalling in the legislature, a number of bills still managed to stay alive on the last day of session and were sent to Governor Rick Scott. That…

A couple of state lawmakers as well as some suicide prevention advocates are hoping to cut down on suicides, mainly among Florida youth.Jim…