NewsFox 13 News (WTVT) — ConsumerAugust 10, 2026Hillsborough
Hillsborough County families face record costs for back-to-school supplies
Families in the Tampa Bay area, including Hillsborough County, are experiencing record-high expenses as students return to the classroom for the new school year.
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The rising cost of school supplies directly impacts the household budgets of families with students in the Hillsborough County school system.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationNational Retail Federation“Reported national spending projections and consumer shopping trends.”locationTampa Bay“The broader region experiencing the reported back-to-school cost trends.”organizationBullard Family Foundation“Provided 30,000 backpacks and supplies to local families.”organizationWalmart“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”locationHillsborough County“The primary location where students are returning to school and families are fac”personThaddeus Bullard“Partnered with the school district to provide 30,000 backpacks.”organizationTarget“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”organizationAmazon“Mentioned as a source for sales events.”personVan Ayres“Stated that supporting families with school supplies is a priority.”organizationPricewaterhouseCoopers“Estimated per-family spending approaching $1,000.”