On Friday, November 29, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office received a call about a body found on the 10000 block of East Bay Road in Gibsonton. This week, sheriffs deputies arrested Edgar Martinez, 32, and charged him with First Degree Murder. On December 06, 2019, Martinez was charged with Tampering with EvidenceContinue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) is reporting a large increase in influenza activity in schools and the county, prompting a partnership with the Hillsborough County Public Schools to offer no-cost flu shots. The first flu clinic took place at Sickles High School yesterday. Future Flu clinicsContinue Reading
One premises in Hillsborough County, Florida was placed under quarantine on Dec. 3 after 4 horses began displaying clinical signs of Strangles with two confirmed test results. There are 34 horses on the property, according to a Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC) alert. The highly contagious upper respiratory disease of equids,Continue Reading
An investigation is being conducted over the death of Marcus Antonio Young, 33, an inmate at the Falkenburg Road Jail. On December 1, 2019, Young was involved in a medical incident when he collapsed while walking through the visitation area to visit a relative. Young fell forward and struck hisContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) announced the arrest of 104 people during Operation Trade Secrets II, 76 of them were men purchasing sex and only 28 were women who engaged in the sex trade. The operation was focused on the “johns”, or buyers. Like any business, the human traffickingContinue Reading
On Friday, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office announced the arrests of Wesley Gussman, 24 and Alicia Fisher, 26 for burglary and other charges. Officials between 9:00 p.m. November 13, 2019, and 5:30 a.m. November 14, 2019, at least three suspects broke into cars, taking credit cards and other personal itemsContinue Reading
Last month on October 22, 2019, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office responded to a domestic call at the home of Sonny Gyger. Prior to arrival at Gyger’s home, deputies were made aware that child porn existed on his computer. Gyger had already left his residence by the time deputies arrived.Continue Reading
The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County is reporting this week a large increase in influenza (flu) activity in schools. This is prompting health officials to call on the public to get their flu vaccine. Flu activity typically peaks between December and February, and it can last as lateContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office reported the arrest of 47-year-old Michael Augustin for Felony Littering. In early October, Augustin drove to a wooded area located near Foxworth Road and Camden Field Parkway in Riverview and illegally dumped approximately 300 cubic feet of debris. Among the debris were two boxes markedContinue Reading
Tampa General Hospital is bringing world-class care to your door with Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. Now, patients can get the medical attention they need by simply calling 1-813-844-8888 and a medical provider will travel to their home for the consultation. “There’s no need to leave theContinue Reading
The Mosquito-Borne Illness Advisory issued for Hillsborough County remains in effect. There has been an increase in West Nile virus activity observed in sentinel chickens in Hillsborough County. The Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough County (DOH-Hillsborough) reminds the public to avoid being bitten by mosquitoes and to take basicContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent murder-suicide that occurred on Friday in Wimauma. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Oct. 25, deputies received a 911 call reporting a shooting at a mobile home on the 15000 block of Carlton Lake Road. Deputies arrived to find an adult maleContinue Reading
On Thursday night, Hillsborough County Sheriff’s arrested a man responsible for an armed robbery in Brandon. According to authorities, 25-year-old Wilberto Robledo Rios entered the WaWa gas station at 1710 W Brandon Boulevard in Brandon, where he pointed a firearm at employees and demanded cash. Rios obtained nearly $1,000 before fleeingContinue Reading
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL14) recently rallied with Gonzalo Valdes from Sierra Club Florida and Yaritza Perez from Ecomadres (Green Latinos/Moms Clean Air Force) to outline the steps needed to ensure a healthier future for all as temperatures climb and risks escalate – no matter what zip code you liveContinue Reading
The Hillsborough County Health Department issued a health advisory Friday for Davis Island Beach based on the criteria for enterococci bacteria recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This should be considered a potential risk to the bathing public. Samples taken Wednesday were above threshold for enterococci bacteria. The beachContinue Reading
Hillsborough County health officials have reported 11 confirmed and probable cases of Vaping-Associated Pulmonary Illness (VAPI) as of Oct. 10. In Hillsborough County, approximately 91% of the individuals are white and non-Hispanic. Of the cases, 82% were male, 73% were under 35 years of age (average 28.5 years). The mostContinue Reading
Florida state health officials reported an additional 53 outbreak hepatitis A cases during the week ending Oct. 12. This brings the total for 2019 to 2,791 and 3,339 since the outbreak started in the beginning of 2018. 43 deaths have been reported through Sep, 30. The counties reporting the mostContinue Reading
Hillsborough County, FL health officials are reporting a confirmed local transmission of dengue fever, prompting the issuance of a mosquito-borne advisory. This follows 11 previous locally acquired cases (Miami-10 and Broward-1) this year. In addition, Florida has seen a larger number of travel-associated dengue cases this year. Through Oct. 5,Continue Reading
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office are reporting a fatal shooting incident this morning at the Carousel Mobile Home Park at 5410 N Falkenburg Roadin East Tampa. According to officials, a man dead in a common area of the mobile home park. They located another man dead inside one of theContinue Reading
The Franciscan Center is seeking fresh ideas and programming to promote well living and invites the public to share and enjoy its venue and facilities. “If you have an idea for a workshop, class or program that promotes well living, we want to hear it!” said CEO Wendy Leigh, whoContinue Reading
Liberty Counsel filed a motion for summary judgment asking a federal court to permanently block the city of Tampa’s ordinance which violates the First Amendment by prohibiting licensed counselors from providing voluntary talk therapy to minors seeking help to reduce or eliminate their unwanted same-sex attractions, behaviors, or identity. The ordinance imposes significantContinue Reading
