Latest News
 ­ HCSO UPGRADES CASE TO MISSING AND ENDANGERED
­ HCSO UPGRADES CASE TO MISSING AND ENDANGERED
Apr 23, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has elevated the status of the two missing USF students to endangered.

HCSO ARRESTS TEEN IN SMOKE SHOP BURGLARY
HCSO ARRESTS TEEN IN SMOKE SHOP BURGLARY
Apr 22, 2026

On April 17, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., #teamHCSO responded to a burglary at a smoke shop on West Hillsborough Avenue.

STUDENT ARRESTED FOR BRINGING FIREARM TO SCHOOL
STUDENT ARRESTED FOR BRINGING FIREARM TO SCHOOL
Apr 22, 2026

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Plant City High School student for bringing a firearm onto campus.

Follow HCSO on Social Media

The HCSO Public Affairs Office is one of the busiest law enforcement public information offices in the state of Florida. The Public Affairs Office disseminates information to the public and media on a wide variety of subjects, including agency facts, policies and procedures, breaking news stories and interviews with Sheriff's Office personnel.