Kayla Hobson was born and raised in Apopka, FL. From a young age, she was no stranger to the first responder life. Her mother is a retired Florida deputy after 30 years of service, and her father worked as an ER nurse throughout her childhood. He remains active in the medical field, serving in high-level administration roles across the nation. Kayla has two younger sisters, Jasmine and Tamara. After graduating from Apopka High School, Kayla earned her Associates of Arts in General Studies from Valencia College in Orlando. She then moved to Tampa to pursue her Bachelors degree in Mass Communications with a focus on Public Relations from the University of South Florida (Go Bulls!). Before graduating from USF, Kayla began her law enforcement career.
In 2015, Kayla Hobson was hired by a local law enforcement agency in the Tampa Bay area, marking the beginning of her law enforcement career. She started as a 911 Dispatcher and eventually became a law enforcement officer. During her time in this role, she focused primarily on patrol duties and took on proactive responsibilities within the community policing specialty unit. In 2021, while eagerly awaiting the arrival of her son Grady with her husband David, Kayla served as a Criminal Justice Instructor for Pasco County's Career and Technical Education program. Over the years, Kayla has earned numerous certifications, including Field Training Officer and most recently, becoming a Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician. Currently, Kayla Hobson remains active as an Auxiliary Law Enforcement Officer.
Kayla Hobson is now embarking on a journey to serve as your next Pasco County Sheriff! She believes in no nonsense law enforcement, the enforcement of all state statutes and ordinances, upholding the Constitution, protecting victims, and supporting deputies. This approach helps ensure that law enforcement operations are at their most efficient and highest standard. Kayla Hobson is YOUR next relatable sheriff!
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