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



Spoto High School Student Arrested After Firearm Found Inside Backpack
Spoto High School Student Arrested After Firearm Found Inside Backpack
Nov 09, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a 16-year-old Spoto High School student Monday morning after a firearm was discovered inside his...

HCSO ARRESTS TWO PEOPLE AFTER KIDS FOUND INSIDE U-HAUL
HCSO ARRESTS TWO PEOPLE AFTER KIDS FOUND INSIDE U-HAUL
Nov 08, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two adults after deputies found two children in a U-Haul van, with drugs and prescription...

SHERIFF CHRONISTER PROVIDES UPDATE ON SABAL CENTER HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
SHERIFF CHRONISTER PROVIDES UPDATE ON SABAL CENTER HOMICIDE INVESTIGATION
Nov 05, 2026

Sheriff Chad Chronister provided an update on the homicide investigation following a shooting at Sabal Center in Tampa on November 4, 2026.

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