Tag: HCSO

Man pulled from water near Ruskin dock, HCSO investigating

RUSKIN, Fla. (WFLA) — A man was pulled from the water near a dock in Ruskin on Saturday evening, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. Around 6:37 p.m., deputies responded to the 500 block of Bahia Beach Boulevard after receiving reports about a possible shooting. 5 shot, including 3 minors, at a gathering in […]

4 arrested after street racing causes ‘chaotic scene’ in Tampa, HCSO says

TAMPA, Fla. – Four people were arrested after traveling from Lee County to participate in an organized street racing event in Tampa, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. According to law enforcement, deputies responded to the Cragmont Drive and Princess Palm Avenue area just before 1 a.m. on Sunday. READ: FHP looking for driver […]

HCSO wraps up Operation Ball Drop, numbers slightly lower than years before

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla., (WFLA) — Driving under the influence is not just a problem during the holidays, it’s a problem law enforcement sees regularly. Operation Ball Drop focuses on getting impaired drivers off the streets. The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, Tampa Police Department, and Florida Highway Patrol partner together during the New Year’s holiday to […]