NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 14, 2026Hillsborough County
Hillsborough Juvenile Detention Center to Close
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The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is closing the Hillsborough Regional Juvenile Detention Center as part of a planned transition to a new facility. Youth currently held at the center will be transferred to detention centers in nearby counties.
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The closure will require families and legal representatives to travel further to visit or meet with youth currently held at the facility.
Key Facts
- The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice has not yet announced a specific date for the closure.
- Youth will be relocated to detention centers in surrounding counties.
- The closure is part of a long-term plan to transition to a new facility and repurpose the current property.