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History
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/about-hillsborough/history
Learn more about Hillsborough County's founding and its growth through the decades.
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Learn How to Start Your Own Business or Enhance Your Career at the Library in December
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/media-center/press-releases/2023/12/04/learn-how-to-start-your-own-business-or-enhance-your-career-at-the-library-in-december
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2023) - Join the Hillsborough County Public Library Cooperative for interesting, entertaining, and informative free programs for the entire family in December. The events listed below are only a sampling of the many scheduled. Find more listings under the...
2,000 Years Later, Traces Remain of Indigenous People in Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/11/21/2000-years-later-traces-remain-of-indigenous-people-in-upper-tampa-bay-conservation-park
For thousands of years the area now known as Upper Tampa Bay Conservation Park was the site of prosperous Native American communities. Recent archeological findings suggest that early residents used their discarded shells and other refuse to manipulate the estuarine waters they fished...
Firefighter Fan Rescues a Favorite DJ
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/11/14/firefighter-fan-rescues-a-favorite-dj
Rick Castro was a firefighter for Hillsborough County for 31 years before retiring in 2016. His career with Fire Rescue began in 1985 when he earned $5.43 an hour at Station 13. Over the decades, Castro responded to thousands of emergencies and assisted with saving many lives. One of his most...
Running Toward the Smoke
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/11/01/50-for-50-station-14-running-toward-the-smoke
Capt. Sean VanAtter is neither arrogant nor humble about the save that made him famous enough to get his image on the side of a Firehouse Subs cup. He's matter-of-fact about it. In addition to the distinct honor of having his story told on drink cups, VanAtter also was invited to Washington, D.C.,...
Business Impact Estimates
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/government/codes-and-ordinances/business-impact-estimates
In accordance with Section 125.66(3)(a), F.S., a Business Impact Estimate (BIE) is required to be: 1) prepared before enacting certain ordinances and 2) posted on Hillsborough County’s website no later than the date the notice proposed enactment/notice of intent to consider the proposed...
The Long Road to a Rescue Reunion
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/09/27/50-for-50-station-40-the-long-road-to-a-rescue-reunion
Once she could walk again, Carly Morgan began looking for the people who saved her life. Morgan's life changed forever late one night in November 2012. It was then, while driving home from work in North Tampa, that a Ford F-150 truck slammed Morgan's Volkswagen Jetta head on. The truck's driver...
A Rescue in 90 Seconds
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/09/20/50-for-50-station-11-90-seconds-to-save-a-resident
Seconds count in fire rescue, and there's no more perfect example than the night of Memorial Day 2019, when a Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Engine crew saved a woman who had run back into her burning home to retrieve her medicine. This story is part of Hillsborough County’s 50-for-50...
Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Chief Dennis Jones Named Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/08/24/hillsborough-county-fire-rescue-chief-dennis-jones-named-florida-career-fire-chief-of-the-year
Surrounded by family, colleagues, and County leaders, Hillsborough County Fire Rescue Fire Chief Dennis Jones received an honor that speaks volumes about his character and his 45-year career serving Hillsborough County residents. Chief Jones was named the Florida Career Fire Chief of the Year by...
Historical Markers of Hillsborough Bayshore Seawall
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/07/24/historical-markers-of-hillsborough-bayshore-seawall
Bayshore Boulevard - there's no other place like it in Hillsborough County or, perhaps, the world. The street features picturesque views of the sparkling Hillsborough Bay on one side. The other side is lined with historic and modern homes showcasing a variety of architectural styles, some dating as...
Athletic FAQs
Visit: https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/residents/recreation-and-culture/sports-and-athletics/athletic-faqs
General Information How can I reach someone in the Athletics' Division? You can call their main telephone number (813) 635-3500. Or you can email them at PRK-Fields@HCFLGov.net How many athletic fields does Hillsborough County’s Parks and Recreation...