Pedestrian Safety Grant Awarded To Hillsborough Sheriff's Office

Law enforcement officials plan to increase safety awareness at some of the county's most dangerous areas through a seven-month project.

27 Unlicensed Contractors Accused Of Fraud: Hillsborough Sheriff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said a high-risk sexual offender was among those arrested in a crackdown on home remodel scams.

29 Residents Lose Homes In Brandon Apartment Fire: Rescue

Sixteen units at a Brandon apartment building were damaged by a fire, and families who lived there are displaced, said officials.

Road Rage Incident Leads To Shooting In Ruskin & Wimauma: HCSO

Two men face multiple charges after deputies accused them of shooting at the same victim on two different days in two locations.

1993 Cold Case Of Mom And Baby Last Seen In Brandon: HCSO Podcast

The sheriff's office reviews clues about an 18-year-old mom and her baby last seen in Brandon in 1993 on Episode 7 of its weekly podcast.

21-Year-Old Seffner Man Charged With DUI Manslaughter: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol said the driver of a sedan died on U.S. Highway 92 in Brandon after a drunk driver crashed into him.

Drugs Found In A Crashed Car On Brandon Road: FHP

A 21-year-old Jacksonville man faces multiple drug charges after police found drugs in a car he wrecked on State Road 60, said deputies

Hart Driver Fears For Safety As Passenger Makes Threats

A 36-year-old man faces multiple charges after he threatened a public transportation driver's life, police said.

Driver Buys $3,000 Worth Of Diesel With False Accounts: HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help locating a truck driver who used compromised accounts, police say.

Video Shows Suspects Robbing Victim At Gunpoint

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for two suspects following an armed robbery of a Sun City Center victim.

61 Drivers Charged With DUI Over Labor Day Weekend: Sheriff

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested dozens of drunk drivers over the holiday weekend, officials said.

Man Accused Of Threatening To Shoot Teachers At Seffner School

A 31-year-old Brandon man has been charged with written threat to conduct a mass shooting or act of terrorism, authorities say.

Missing Children Found Safe: Sheriff's Office

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has safely located two siblings that went missing from Valrico.

17-Year-Old Girl Hit And Killed On I-75 In Sun City Center: FHP

The Florida Highway Patrol is investigating a hit-and-run crash that took the life of a teenager when she walked in the travel lanes of I-75

South Carolina Man Attempts Hostage Situation In Lutz: Police

A man traveled to Lutz from South Carolina police say to hold a homeowner hostage he was obsessed with on social media.

Brandon Woman Shoots And Kills Apartment Intruder: Police

An intruder shot a man at a Brandon apartment, and the woman who lived there then fatally shot the intruder, police say.

Suspect Dies After Police-Involved Shooting In Dover: Police

A 51-year-old man has died police say after he was shot by deputies who returned gunfire at him when he shot at them in an attempted arrest.

3 Men Stole More Than $13,000 Worth Of Tools, Cash: Police

The Hillsborough County Office has arrested three men who they say stole items from multiple Brandon businesses and a residence.

Victim Paralyzed After Gas Station Shooting, Robbery: Police

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office made one arrest in a Brandon gas station shooting but are still searching for two other suspects.

Missing Toddler And Mother Found Safe: Police

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says a missing toddler and his mom who are from the Ruskin area have been found.

Missing Toddler And Missing Mom Last Seen In Ruskin: Police

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a toddler and his mother, and are asking for the public's help.

Multiple Felony Littering Arrests For Illegal Dumping: Police

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three men they say dumped a combined 680 cubic feet of trash in Seffner and Wimauma.

Video Shows Man Breaking Church Glass With Brick: Police

Police are searching for a suspect who broke into a Seffner church after he threw a brick at its front door and shattered the glass.

Man Arrested For Car Break-Ins Dies In Police Custody In Seffner

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement is investigating the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office after a man died in custody.

3 Men Arrested After Shots Fired In Residential Area: Police

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested three men on multiple charges after shots were fired at a Brandon complex.

Brandon Man Ejected From Truck Dies In I-4 Crash: FHP

A 33-year-old man lost control of his truck on Interstate-4 in the Hillsborough County area, which resulted in it flipping over.

Man Claimed He Kidnapped Sam's Club Employees, Demanded Cash

A Polk County man is behind bars after being accused of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Sam's Club in Brandon.

Convicted Felon Arrested For Attempted Murder In Dover

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a convicted felon accused of shooting another man on San Diego Lane in Dover.

Man Sends Pornographic Videos To 14-Year-Old Girl: Police

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 47-year-old man in a sting operation. He thought he was talking to a child, said police.

Man Arrested In Brandon Shootout, Police Search For Suspects

Deputies arrested a six-time convicted felon for firing a gun in a Brandon apartment complex, and are searching for additional suspects.

One Man Found Dead, 2 People Hurt In Brandon Home: Police

Three people were at a Brandon home when gunfire between at least two acquaintances killed one and left two injured, authorities said.

Missing Brandon Man Found: Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Juan Villanueva was last seen in Brandon near South Kings Avenue and West Lumsden Road, said authorities. He has been reported missing.

Driver Hits Officer's Car Head On In Valrico

A driver jumped the median near Church Street and Highway 60 in Valrico, and crashed into an unmarked deputy's vehicle.

Teenager Arrested In Multiple Car Brandon Area Burglaries: Police

More than a dozen vehicles were burglarized during a two-day span in Brandon and Carrollwood, according to authorities.

Homicide Victim Left On Side Of Road 15 Hours Before 911 Called

The sheriff's office is investigating a fatal shooting that took place some time Saturday night but wasn't reported until 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Dover Man Accused Of Hit-And-Run That Killed Motorcyclist

A 29-year-old Tampa man has died after his motorcycle was struck by a hit-and-run driver Tuesday night.

Man Accused Of Homicide After Jail Release To Reduce Coronavirus

A Tampa man has been accused in a fatal shooting the day after being released from jail to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

Seffner Man Charged With Accidentally Shooting Child

A 28-year-old Seffner man has been arrested after deputies said he accidentally discharged a gun and shot a child in his care.

Man Sought In Brandon Stabbing Arrested

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man accused of stabbing one person, cutting another and then fleeing the scene.

Right-Wing Litigator Defends Pastor Who Defied Coronavirus Order

“The Hillsborough County administrative order has so many exceptions it looks like Swiss cheese," said the founder of The Liberty Counsel.