The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office arrested a substitute teacher for showing sexual content to two students.
On August 25, 2025, detectives received a tip advising that the suspect, Tanaya Jordan, 26, a substitute teacher at Pepin Academy in Riverview, showed explicit content to two juvenile victims while at the school.
Detectives obtained a search warrant for Jordan's cell phone and confirmed the content shown to the victims was on the device.
"It is unthinkable that an individual entrusted with shaping young minds would choose to betray that trust in such a horrific way," said Sheriff Chad Chronister. "Because of the courage of the victims and the diligence of our detectives, she will be held accountable for her actions."
On September 4, 2025, Jordan was arrested and is now facing:
- Sell or Distribute Obscene Material to a Minor (x6)
- Unlawful Use of Two-Way Communications Device (x2)
This is an active investigation; any updates will come from the Public Affairs Office.