Crime and Public Safety

By Tamas Mondovics This year’s Fourth of July celebration came and went accompanied by the traditional elements of food, parades and fireworks. One unwelcome addition,...

By Tamas Mondovics The state of Florida is easily one of the top motorcycle touring destinations in the world. Annual events like Bike Week...

Hillsborough County Emergency Operations Center Partially Activated: Media Update #1 Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 3, 2015) – At 11 a.m., Hillsborough County partially activated...

By Tamas Mondovics “This is everyone’s nightmare,” Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Public Information Officer, Larry McKinnon told reporters shortly after a two-year-old Brandon toddler, Jacob...

By Tamas Mondovics The start of the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season began with a special recognition of Hillsborough County’s emergency planners and responders as...

By Tamas Mondovics The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is now seeking new recruits to expand its Volunteer Citizen Patrol Program (VCPP) in Riverview, one...

By Tamas Mondovics While on track up the spine of Florida, Tropical Storm Erika has prompted Governor Scott to declare a state of emergency earlier...

By Tamas Mondovics Crime Stoppers Tip Recovers Firearms, Arrest & Warrant Issued The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office takes all burglaries seriously, especially those that result...

Hillsborough County, Fla. (July 24, 2015) – Hillsborough County is making sandbag materials available to the public Friday, July 24, from noon until 4 p.m.,...

By Tamas Mondovics Florida may not be leading the list of fryer fire-related accidents, injuries, or death, but according to the National Fire Protection Association,...