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FBI releases report about increased cases of domestic violence

This month, the FBI reported that from 2020 to 2024, aggravated assault was the violent crime most likely to involve someone the victim knew in a domestic relationship.

Two invasive subterranean termites are spreading across Florida

Leah Burdick reports on where the termites have been found and what homeowners can do now to protect their properties.

Hillsborough County’s “Street Legal” program brings the public defender’s office to neighborhoods

The “Street Legal” program includes tables with lawyers from the public defender’s office, social workers, investigators, and community service groups.

The Board of Education approves changes to the controversial School of Hope law

The School of Hope law allows certain charter schools to co-locate at under-capacity public schools, and allows districts to charge charter school operators for added costs.

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