Substitute Teacher Caught Masturbating In FL Classroom: Sheriff

The teacher was arrested and charged after being caught masturbating in a Riverview classroom in May, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Student Made Social Media Threat Against School: Hillsborough Sheriff

A 15-year-old used Snapchat to threaten a shooting at Bloomingdale High School, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

13-Year-Old Girl Hit By Truck, Dies In Apollo Beach: FL Highway Patrol

A 13-year-old girl died after being hit by a truck in Apollo Beach Saturday night, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

2 Men Stole Motorcycle During Hurricane Debby: Hillsborough Sheriff

The two men stole a motorcycle in Riverview during a FL state of emergency, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Coach, Teacher Accused Of Sex With A Minor: Hillsborough Sheriff

A teacher and coach at Riverview High School had sexual interactions with a juvenile, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

FL Woman Made Death Threats Against Gov. DeSantis: Sheriff

A FL woman sent a message to Gov. Ron DeSantis through his website and threatened his life, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Teen Tried To Kidnap Home Depot Customer: Hillsborough County Sheriff

The 16-year-old used a saw blade to try to kidnap a customer at the Home Depot in Riverview, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said.

Fatal I-75 Crash Leaves Passenger Dead After Driver Loses Control: FHP

A Sun City man was killed in a Tuesday night crash on Interstate 75, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Tampa Motorcyclist Killed In Crash On Gibsonton Drive

A 29-year-old Tampa man has died following a crash in Gibsonton Sunday morning.

Man Shot At Deputies During 10-Hour Standoff: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man was arrested after taking his mother hostage in Riverview and a 10-hour standoff with deputies, the Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Burglary Suspect Tried To Run Over Deputies: Hillsborough Sheriff

A man and a woman face multiple charges after trying to run over deputies while fleeing from them Tuesday, the Hillsborough sheriff said.

Brush Fire Rekindles At Riverview Mosaic Plant: Reports

One person was injured when a fire at Mosaic’s phosphate plant in Riverview rekindled Tuesday, reports said.

FL Man Guilty Of COVID Relief Fraud: U.S. DOJ

A Riverview man was found guilty of charges related to COVID-19 relief fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice said.

FL After-School Teacher Sent Sexual TikTok Messages To Teen: Sheriff

A former after-school teacher in Riverview was arrested for sending inappropriate messages to a student, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Mother Left 4-Month-Old Alone In Car For Hours: Hillsborough Sheriff

The woman, who had “childcare issues,” left the infant in her car with the engine off while she worked, Hillsborough County sheriff said.

Man Shot At Students Near High School: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A man faces multiple charges after shooting at students near a Riverview high school after a fight broke out, Hillsborough sheriff said.

Cellular Tower Climber Arrested In Hillsborough County: Watch

The man live-streamed a video of himself climbing a cell tower in Riverview Saturday night, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

New Murder Charge Filed In Jan. 26 FL Road-Rage Shooting: Sheriff

A man was arrested in Brevard County and charged with murder for a Jan. 26 road-rage shooting in Riverview, Hillsborough Sheriff said.

Fatal Road-Rage Shooting Leaves 1 Dead: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A Riverview man faces charges in a fatal shooting connected to a Tuesday afternoon road-rage incident, Hillsborough County Sheriff said.

Semi-Trailers Catch Fire At Riverview Scrapyard: Hillsborough County

Fire crews battled a blaze at a Riverview scrapyard Tuesday afternoon, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue said.

Man Stabbed Family Member To Death: Hillsborough County Sheriff

A Ruskin man was charged with murder after stabbing a family member during an argument, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said.

Riverview Man Killed In I-75 Crash: FL Highway Patrol

A Riverview man died after losing control of his pick-up truck Friday morning on I-75, Florida Highway Patrol said.

Riverview Teen Dies In Motorcycle Crash On U.S. 301

A 17-year-old boy from Riverview is dead following a crash Sunday morning on U.S. 301 in Riverview.

Missing Autistic 9-Year-Old Found In Ruskin In Minutes With SafetyNet

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said the child's SafetyNet bracelet allowed deputies to quickly find the child.

Armed Methamphetamine Dealer From Ruskin Sentenced To Federal Prison

Johnathan Anton Williams, 39, was convicted following a bench trial on April 20.

Tractor-Trailer Truck Crash Spills Fuel, Closes I-75 Near Gibsonton

The crash resulted in a significant fuel leak and all northbound lanes are closed.

Driver Charged With DUI After Striking Hillsborough Deputy With Car

A deputy working a construction zone on I-75 in Ruskin was struck by a car. The driver was charged with DUI.

2 12-Year-Olds Arrested After Shooting BB Guns At Hillsborough Deputy

One BB bullet shattered the window of the sheriff's cruiser. The deputy and a recruit riding with him were not injured.

5 Killed In Crash On SR 675: Florida Highway Patrol

SR 674 reopened at about 2 p.m. Sunday, the Florida Highway Patrol said.

Possession Of Child Porn Indictment Handed Down Against Wimauma Man

James Falzone is accused of possessing photos of children being sexually abused, according to a federal court judge.

Riverview Woman Killed After Striking Utility Pole Off Interstate 75

A 37-year-old woman was killed Friday after losing control of her car on Interstate 75 Friday and crashing into a utility pole.

Detectives Seek Tips On Apollo Beach Business Burglar

Sheriff's detectives are asking for the public's help in identifying a man who stole from several businesses in Apollo Beach.

Hillsborough Sheriff Releases Video Of Riverview Teen's Arrest

A 14-year-old boy was charged in the fatal shooting of woman and nonfatal shooting of man in Riverview on Saturday.

Latin Kings Member Fatally Shot After Opening Fire On U.S. Marshals

Don Robert Astor, the primary suspect in a 2009 homicide out of New York, was shot while marshals were serving a warrant in Riverview.

80-Year-Old Man With Dementia Rescued From Riverview Marsh

An 80-year-old man with dementia is safe thanks to the collaboration of HCSO's aviation unit and patrol deputies.

Injured Mountain Biker Lifted Out Of Alafia State Park By Helicopter

A mountain biker who injured his leg while biking in Alafia River State Park had to be airlifted by helicopter due to the remote location.

Felon Tries To Hide Under Boat In Alafia River: Sheriff

After a convicted felon fled from Hillsborough County sheriff's patrol units, he took to the waters of the Alafia River to try to hide.

Sheriff's Helicopter Pilot Helps Catch Accused Armed Kidnapper: Video

Sheriff Chad Chronister credits the helicopter pilot with the aviation unit with helping to apprehend a man accused of armed kidnapping.

Rescue of 4-Year-Old From Pond Seen On Hillsborough Deputies' Video

Body-worn camera footage by two Hillsborough County sheriff's deputies documented the search for and rescue of a 4-year-old autistic boy.

Wimauma Motorcyclist Dies After Being Struck By Pickup Truck On SR 674

A motorcyclist was killed when a truck turned into its path and struck the motorcycle.