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Student Arrested for Bringing a Weapon Onto School Campus
Student Arrested for Bringing a Weapon Onto School Campus
Apr 11, 2025

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has arrested a student at Shields Middle School in Ruskin for bringing a knife onto school grounds....

Retail Theft Arrest Leads to Recovery of Over $15K in Stolen Goods
Retail Theft Arrest Leads to Recovery of Over $15K in Stolen Goods
Apr 09, 2025

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has recovered more than $15,000 in stolen merchandise during a proactive retail theft operation in...

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Update: Homicide Investigation in Riverview
Apr 09, 2025

UPDATE: April 9, 2025

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim in the Riverview homicide. ...

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