Chad Chronister, Sheriff


To Protect and Serve

The mission of the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is to serve, protect, and defend the community while preserving the rights and dignity of all.

It's our duty to make Hillsborough County, Florida a safer place. We do this by working together with the community. It's one of our greatest strengths.



Latest News & Events



Death Investigation in Brandon
Death Investigation in Brandon
Jun 18, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is on the scene of a death investigation in Brandon.

On June 18, 2026, at approximately...

APOLLO BEACH MAN ARRESTED ON 100 COUNTS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
APOLLO BEACH MAN ARRESTED ON 100 COUNTS OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHARGES
Jun 18, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man after an investigation led detectives to discover more than 100 files of child sexual...

Dog Dies After Being Left Outside in Extreme Heat
Dog Dies After Being Left Outside in Extreme Heat
Jun 17, 2026

On June 16, 2026, deputies responded to an apartment on Palm Crossing Drive in Tampa after a concerned citizen reported a Cane Corso had been left...

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