In 1845, Florida was granted statehood. At that time, Hillsborough County was a sprawling area that included what is now Pinellas, Polk, Manatee, Sarasota, Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee and Highlands Counties, most of Glades County, and part of Lee County. Are there alligators in Lake Thonotosassa? Although less so now thanRead More →

Hillsborough County School students will return to school Tuesday, Aug. 10, 2021. Parents have until Monday, Aug. 9, 2021, to enroll their children in Hillsborough Virtual K-12, a digital platform for students to learn. Is Hillsborough Tampa Safe? Hillsborough County is a safe county with great schools, (public and private).Read More →