Important Contacts
The Observer News has organized this directory of often-needed contact information with South County in mind. Keep it handy throughout the year.
Emergency numbers
- Any emergency — call 911 first911
- Community resource line — food, shelter, counseling, suicide prevention & all social issues. Answered 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.211
- Road conditions — Florida's Traveler Information System511
- tip411 — the Sheriff's anonymous tip app. Search “HCSOSHERIFF” on your phone; tips transmit 24/7.App
Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office
www.hcso.tampa.fl.us- Non-emergency813-247-8200
- District IV South County Station, Ruskin813-247-0455
- Gibsonton Community Station813-671-7716
- Riverview Community Station813-672-7822
- Sun City Center Community Station813-242-5515
- Wimauma Community Station813-672-7439
- Winthrop Community Station813-635-8129
Law enforcement
- Florida Highway Patrol (*FHP)813-632-6859
- Crime Stoppers800-873-8477
Sun City Center Emergency Squad
- Medical emergencies & accidents813-634-3800
- Other services & general information813-633-1411
Sun City Center Security Patrol
www.sccpatrol.org- Security Patrol813-642-2020
Human trafficking
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger- National Hotline — 24/7, confidential & anonymous888-373-7888
Domestic violence
Call 911 if you are in immediate danger- Mary & Martha House — shelter & transitional housing for homeless or abused women & their children813-641-7027
Suicide hotline
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — call or text988
- National Suicide Hotline (TALK)800-273-8255