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Two people found dead in Plant City; HCSO investigating

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating the deaths of an adult man and woman found Wednesday at a residence on James Melvin Drive in Plant City. Detectives say there is no known threat to the public as the investigation continues.

Leah Burdick
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HCSO is investigating the deaths of an adult man and women in Plant City. Photo courtesy HCSO

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) is investigating the deaths of two people in Plant City.

According to HCSO, deputies responded to a call at approximately 11:37 a.m. on June 3 in the 2900 block of James Melvin Drive.

When deputies arrived, they discovered an adult male and an adult female deceased at the scene.

Detectives remain on-site as they work to determine the circumstances surrounding the deaths.

Investigators said they believe all individuals involved have been identified and accounted for, and there is currently no known threat to the public.

The investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

Last updated: 6:23 p.m., June 3, 2026.

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Leah Burdick
Leah Burdick

Leah Burdick is a reporter at the Tampa Bay Observer covering local news, business, and community stories across Tampa Bay. Previously: Plant City Observer, Tampa Beacon, WMNF 88.5 FM, WFLA-TV.