Monday, April 1, is April Fools Day, widely known for pranks. But a threat against a school is not funny, and law enforcement agencies have been trying to develop a long-term, widespread solution.

The city administrator in Volga, S.D., shown here on June 26, 2024, said his city has had success using an independent code enforcement firm to help keep properties up to code.

TAMPA, Fla. — Caught up in red tape – about a half dozen people showed up at Thursday's Tampa City Council meeting to urge them to check into how code enforcement is handling complaints at ...