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NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 7, 2026Hillsborough

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recovers body of missing 5-year-old from retention pond

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office recovered the body of a 5-year-old boy from a retention pond near his home on Friday. The discovery occurred hours after the child was reported missing.

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Why It Matters

This incident involves the death of a minor and the subsequent law enforcement response in Hillsborough County.

Key Facts

  • A 5-year-old boy was reported missing from his home on Friday morning.
  • The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office initiated an intensive search for the child.
  • The child's body was found in a retention pond at a neighboring apartment complex.
  • The recovery took place a few hours after the initial missing person report.

Who's Mentioned

organizationHillsborough County Sheriff's Office“The law enforcement agency conducting the search and recovery.”locationCypress Mulch Circle and Northgreen Avenue“The intersection near where the child was last seen.”locationTampa“The city where the incident occurred.”locationNorthgreen at Carrollwood“The apartment complex where the child resided.”