Jane Velez-Mitchell

More information is surfacing about the relationship George Zimmerman had with the Sanford Police Department.

In a newly released audio recording, Zimmerman slammed the police department. The comments happened at a City Hall meeting in January of 2011. Zimmerman said he went on a ride along with police and was “disgusted” by the behavior of the officer.

Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and it’s the time of year when everyone starts heading outside to enjoy the fresh air and the warm weather. With that in mind, Jane Velez-Mitchell is proud to focus the entire hour of her show on Memorial Day on improving and maintaining one of our most precious resources: the environment. Jane will be joined by our very special guest, Philippe Cousteau Jr., as we highlight ways average people have been able to make a big difference.

From a Massachusetts grandmother who took on her town’s business community and won, to a father of two who risked all he had to make his dream of a recyclable sneaker come true, Jane wants to prove that every single one of us CAN make a difference.

Jane is on an adventure to a healthier lifestyle. She is joining a team of experts to find easy ways that we can all live healthier and happier lives. 

In Session's Jim Moret stopped by to show Jane how he has changed his life. Jim has lost more than 30 pounds and dropped 5 pant sizes in the last few months. 

Editor’s Note: Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and it’s the time of year when everyone starts heading outside to enjoy the fresh air and the warm weather. With that in mind, Jane Velez-Mitchell is proud to focus the entire hour of her show on Memorial Day on improving and maintaining one of our most precious resources: the environment.  Jane will be joined by our very special guest, Philippe Cousteau Jr., as we highlight ways average people have been able to make a big difference.

Los Angeles has become the largest U.S. city to ban the use of plastic bags at supermarkets. The city will phase out the use of plastic bags over the next 16 months. Los Angeles joins other California cities like San Francisco and San Jose -- and the entire state of Hawaii -- in banning plastic bags.

College student Michaela “Mickey” Shunick vanished after leaving her friend’s house late Friday night in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mickey left her friend’s house and started to ride her bike home but what happened then is still a mystery. Authorities are not sure which route she took or where she ended up.  But there has been no sign of her or her bike since then.

Police have now told the family they have definite leads but they would not give any details. Jane Velez-Mitchell spoke with Mickey’s friend Brettly,Wilson who was the last person to see Mickey.

Superstar singer Usher is in the middle of a contentious custody battle. The fight is over the two young sons he has with ex-wife Tameka Foster.  The two currently share custody of the children but now Tameka wants full custody.

Usher took to the stand today and broke down in tears as he testified to an altercation he had with his ex-wife.

There is a desperate search for missing college co-ed Michaela “Mickey” Shunick in Lafayette, Louisiana. Mickey was last seen at a friends house late Friday night. She left her friend’s home around 2 a.m. and rode her bike towards her house about 4 miles away.

Jane Velez-Mitchell spoke to Mickey’s mother and sister with her mother telling Jane, “Somebody took her, somebody knows. We want her returned alive.”

Jane Velez-Mitchell is trying to live a healthier lifestyle and she wants you to join her on her journey.  Jane is joining up with a team of experts to show us how small steps can lead to big changes and a healthier and happier life. 

Kathy Freston is a wellness expert who has appeared on shows like Oprah and Ellen.  Now she is bringing her philosophy outlined in her new book "The Lean" to Jane Velez-Mitchell.  "The Lean" focuses on small changes that lead to big results.  We have already talked about eating an apple a day and drinking  eight glasses of water.  Today Kathy talks about the importance of breakfast. 

Is there a new lead in the search for Baby Lisa? Deborah and Jeremy Irwin said on the Today Show that their debit card was stolen and charged by a “name changing” website, which lets people change someone’s name online. They say they told the police about this back in December but today was the first time they mentioned it in public.

Ten-month-old Lisa vanished in October. Jane Velez-Mitchell examines these new details with private investigator Ron Rugen, who has been following this case closely.

The horrifying abuse of the TN walking horses captured on new undercover video obtained by the Humane Society of the United was stomach churning. The video was taken undercover by an investigator posing as a stablehand at Whitter Stables of Collierville, Tennessee.  The scenes played out on this video are sickening. They show horses beaten with sticks, whipped, even receiving electrical shocks to their heads. To see these beautiful creatures being tortured is absolutely stomach churning. The Humane Society says the substance being poured on their hooves is a harsh chemical. All to make them prance higher.

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