Departments Of Health Encourage Residents To Celebrate 4th Of July Safely

Here are some tips for staying safe and healthy this Fourth of July.

Black Bear Spotted In Carrollwood Area, Report Wildlife Officials

A young, male bear weighing about 150 pounds has now been spotted in Clearwater, Port Richey, Safety Harbor, Oldsmar and Carrollwood.

Shots Fired At Northdale Home; Deputies Take Man Into Custody

A man is in custody following a shooting that took place in the 15000 block of Countrybrook Street in Northdale Sunday afternoon.

67-Year-Old Woman Charged With 2nd-Degree Murder With Firearm

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested Debra Pais Patton in connection with the death of a Carrollwood woman.

Input Sought For Proposed Fire Station Near Lake Magdalene

The new station will serve Avila, Nowatney, Forest Hills, Carrollwood Village and Northdale, improving response times by five minutes.

Firefighters Battle Blaze At Carrollwood Business

Hillsborough County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire in the Carrollwood area at 8:20 p.m. Friday.

Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Fire At Carrollwood Storage Facility

Five units sustained fire damage and another 15 units had smoke damage.

2 Women Die Following Crash On Dale Mabry Highway

Two Tampa women, ages 23 and 24, died following a crash on Dale Mabry Highway south of Gunn Highway Tuesday.

2 Lutz Residents Killed In Crash At Van Dyke, Dale Mabry

Two people have died following a crash early Sunday morning on Van Dyke Road and North Dale Mabry Highway.

Smash-And-Grab Cash Thief Targeting Bank Customers: Authorities

Anyone who recognizes the suspects or their vehicles is asked to contact authorities.

14-Year-Old Killed Following Dispute that Ended In Crash, Gunfire

The sheriff's office is investigating an argument that led to a deadly traffic incident and a shooting at a Carrollwood apartment complex.

Orlando Man Killed In Single-Car Crash On Florida Avenue

A 27-year-old passenger from Orlando has died following a crash Tuesday morning.

HCSO Awarded FDOT Grant For Motorcycle Safety Awareness

The grant provides $195,000 to assist with enforcement activities, distribute educational materials and purchase additional radar units.

Sheriff Seeks Women Involved In Shoplifting Spree At Mall

The sheriff's office is seeking the identities of three women who stole more than $3,000 in merchandise from Westfield Citrus Park mall.

Girl's Babysitter Accused Of Molesting Her, Taking Nude Photos

A Carrollwood man is accused of sexually battering two pre-teen girls, one of which he had been babysitting for two years.

Sheriff's Office Offers New Service To Foil Porch Pirates

Beginning Monday and running through Dec. 21, Hillsborough County residents can have their online orders shipped to the sheriff's office.

Do You Know This Guy? Sheriff Seeks Help Identifying Robber

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is trying to identify a man who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint early Sunday morning.

Man Accused Of Acts Of Bestiality, Possessing Child Porn

Detectives said they found dozens of photos and videos depicting child pornography as well as men and women involved in acts of bestiality.

Hudson Woman Dies After Losing Control Of Car, Hitting Tree

A 40-year-old woman from Hudson died after losing control of her car on the Hutchinson Road exit of the Veterans Expressway.

Video: Man Flees Pet Store With Stolen Maltese Puppy

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man who stole a puppy from a pet store in Tampa Thursday.

Oldsmar Vice Mayor Charged With Drunk Driving After 3-Car Pileup

The vice mayor of Oldsmar was charged with driving under the influence after deputies said she caused a three-car pileup.

Sheriff's Office Seeks Teens Who Stole Lacrosse Team's Equipment

Detectives are seeking the public's help to identify four teens who broke into a lacrosse team's equipment shed and then set it on fire.

Deputy Spots Burglary In Progress At Family Dollar Store

Two people are behind bars, thanks to an alert deputy who caught them in the act of burglarizing a Family Dollar Store. ​

Driver In Hit-And-Run Accident In Keystone Comes Forward

The driver of a truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run accident in Keystone has come forward and is cooperating with investigators.

Sheriff Seeks 'Armed, Dangerous' Car Thieves

Deputies are seeking help identifying two people linked to a spree of vehicle thefts and burglaries in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

Sheriff Seeks Information On Natural Farmer's Market Burglary

The sheriff wants help identifying a man who stole baskets of fruit and flowers from the Natural Farmer's Market in the Carrollwood area.

Netflix's 'Tiger King' Prompts Sheriff To Seek Tips In Cold Case

Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin said she never suspected the true intentions of the directors of the Netflix docuseries "Tiger King."

'Good Samaritans' Help Catch Jewelry Store Robbers: Sheriff

The Hillsborough sheriff said two men accused of robbing a jewelry story in Citrus Park were arrested with the help of "good Samaritans."

4 Juveniles Arrested Trying To Snatch Purses, Crashing Stolen SUV

Four juveniles are in custody after trying to snatch purses outside Citrus Park Mall and then crashing a stolen SUV while fleeing.

16-Year-Old Tampa Teen Shot In Car, In Stable Condition

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old at 9:02 a.m. Friday, March 6, in Tampa.

Sheriff's Office Seeks Man In Sexual Battery Of Child

The ​Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is seeking help to find a man accused of sexually battering a child over the course of five years.

Darth Vader's Armed Invasion Foiled By State Trooper

An armed robber wearing a Darth Vader mask learned who really has "The Force" in Hillsborough County.

Accidental Shooting Leads To Amputation Of Instructor's Leg

A convicted felon has been arrested in connection with an accidental shooting at a gun range that resulted in an employee losing a leg.

2 Leto Students Arrested For Bringing Gun On Campus

The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two students at Leto High School who were caught with a gun on campus.

'Tis The Season For Stealing; Sheriff Searches For Thieves

While greeting cards proclaim this the season of giving, law enforcement reminds residents that it's also the season for taking.

Wesley Chapel Man Dies When Car Splits In Half, Catches Fire

A 32-year-old Wesley Chapel man died over the weekend in a dramatic fiery crash on Interstate 275 that split his car half.

Couple Nabbed In String Of Storage Unit Thefts In Carrollwood

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office detectives positively identified and arrested a couple wanted for multiple burglaries and thefts.

300 Employees Evacuated Following Bomb Threat At Business

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a bomb threat that was called into a business Friday afternoon.

Hudson Man Arrested For Shooting Paint Gun Into Vehicle

The Hillsborough County sheriff has arrested a man accused of firing multiple shots from a paintball gun into a vehicle.

Infant In Critical Condition Following 4-Car Pileup In Northdale

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating a multi-vehicle crash that injured five, including an infant.