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No one should deny that domestic abuse is a significant problem here in Florida, as it is in the rest of the United States. Approximately 3 million cases of domestic abuse are reported annually — but that is just the tip of the iceberg, as countless more incidents are never reported. Without trivializing anyone’s claims,…

Modern homes are increasingly wired for control through smartphone apps and voice-controlled systems like Siri and Alexa. Lights, television sets, air conditioners, thermostats, security systems and even the locks on the door are all possibly connected. As a result, domestic violence experts say there’s been a distinct uptick in the number of victims who have…

Physical abuse is only part of the complex formula of domestic violence. Domestic abusers are largely concerned with maintaining control over their victims — and they may not stop trying to hold onto that control from jail. That’s been the experience of detectives with the Domestic Violence Unit run by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office…