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Deputies searching for 59-year-old man in Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is searching for 59-year-old Wendell Jackson, who was last seen at his home Sunday morning. Authorities said Jackson was last seen at 3680 NE 41st Street around 7:30 a.m. Sunday morning. Jackson weighs around 150 pounds, is six feet and two inches and has salt and pepper short hair. Deputies ask if you have information on Jackson to contact law enforcement immediately. AT 3680 NE 41ST ST AT AROUND 7:30 AM T

Missing 14-year-old Apopka girl found safe

UPDATE: A missing 14-year-old Apopka girl has been found safe, according to police. ORIGINAL STORY: Zaraya Marie Manderville, 14, is missing from Apopka and was least seen Sunday evening. According to police, Manderville was last seen at the Borga Court in the Country Address Subdivision. Manderville has long black hair that could be in a pony tail and was last seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, according to police. If you have information on her, please contact the Apopka Police Department at 407-703-1771 or CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-TIPS (8477).

Body of missing Texas woman found off Florida coast

KEY WEST, Fla. – The body of a Texas woman who went missing while scuba diving in the Florida Keys was found Wednesday near the wreck she was exploring, officials said. Divers found Jordan Jay Fisher of Rockport, Texas, on the bottom of the sea floor near the Vandenberg wreckage off of Key West around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. She had gone missing on Tuesday as she was diving with her husband and several other people, Monroe County Sheriff's officials said. Sheriff's officials say foul play is not suspected. The dive master told investigators he made several searches around the wreck until he was short on air.

‘May be suspicious:’ Orange County deputies say man hasn’t been seen in months

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies are investigating the disappearance of a man who hasn’t been seen in months, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said Tuesday that Derrick Harris, 39, was reported missing late last year and his family hasn’t been able to make contact with him since then. Texas EquuSearch, an organization out of Texas that provides volunteer horse-mounted search and recovery for lost and missing persons, has also posted about Harris’ disappearance online. The sheriff’s office said the case is still active and that detectives are following any and all possible leads. Anyone with information about Harris’ disappearance or whereabouts is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-836-4357.

Orange County deputies find missing woman with Alzheimer’s, dementia

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Norma Colon was found safe Monday evening. Original story below:Deputies are searching for a 69-year-old woman who suffers from Alzheimer’s and dementia, according to a tweet from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to Orange County deputies, Norma Colon was last seen in the area of Bending Branch Court around 7:30 a.m. Monday. MISSING: This morning at 7:30 AM, Norma Colon, 69, was last seen in the area of Bending Branch Ct. If you see her, please call 911. pic.twitter.com/ha1asXHcws — Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) February 22, 2021Use the form below to sign up for the ClickOrlando.com 4pm Trending newsletter, sent every weekday.

Orange County deputies search for missing man suffering from mental illness

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County deputies are searching for a 31-year-old man who hasn’t been seen in nearly a week, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. According to a tweet from the sheriff’s office, Justin Jamal Dillardstrothers was last seen Saturday at 5 p.m. near Allspice Ave in Orlando. [TRENDING: Florida women dress as grannies to get vaccinated | NASA sticks landing on Mars | Puppy schemes rise during pandemic]Deputies said at the time, Dillardstrothers was wearing burgundy sweatpants and a black hoodie, according to the tweet. AdAuthorities said in the tweet, which was published on Friday, they are especially concerned about Dillardstrothers’ disappearance because he suffers from mental illness. Anyone who sees him is asked to call 407-836-4357.

Missing teen from Flagler County found safe and sound

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – ***9:23 p.m. 2/12/21 UPDATE***Mikaylah Grace Laurelli has been found safe and sound, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office. ***ORIGINAL***Flagler County deputies are asking for the community’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old girl. Deputies said on Friday that Mikaylah Grace Laurelli was last seen wearing sweatpants and a gray hoodie with lettering on it. MISSING PERSON: HAVE YOU SEEN... Posted by Flagler County Sheriff's Office on Friday, February 12, 2021She has long, straight blonde hair, blue eyes and has a thin build, weighing about 95 pounds and standing about 5 feet, 2 inches tall, according to the sheriff’s office’s description. Anyone with information on Laurelli’s whereabouts is asked to call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911.

Missing 84-year-old Winter Park man found safe

Charles Alston was last seen Feb. 8 at 7:45 a.m. in Winter Park. (Image: Winter Park police)WINTER PARK, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing 84-year-old Winter Park man has been found safe, police tweeted Tuesday morning. Winter Park police said Charles Alston was found “in good health.”ORIGINAL STORY: Winter Park police are asking for the public’s help finding an 84-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing Monday morning. Police said Charles Alston was last seen in the 700 block of English Court around 7:45 a.m. Anyone with information on Alston’s whereabouts is asked to call the Winter Park Police Department at 407-644-1313.

Missing 12-year-old Orlando girl found safe

ORLANDO, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing 12-year-old girl has been found safe, police announced Monday. Trenity Amayah King was reported missing last week but was “located in good health,” according to Orlando police. GOOD NEWS: We are happy to inform our residents that Trenity was located in good health. — Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 25, 2021ORIGINAL STORY:The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 12-year-old girl. Trenity Amayah King was last seen around 3 p.m. Sunday in the 5100 block of Rosamond Drive at the Village Springs apartment complex.

Orange County man with dementia reported missing

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – Orange County authorities are asking for the public to be on the look out for a 66-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing Monday. According to the sheriff’s office, Guillermo Vega, who also goes by “Junior,” was last seen driving a silver 2014 Nissan Sentra near 44th Street and Orange Blossom Trail. He was spotted around 3 p.m. and hasn’t been seen since. [TRENDING: $600 direct payments could be coming soon | Cookies made from python eggs | Motive sought in Nashville bombing]Deputies said Vega suffers from dementia and left home without his medication. Anyone who sees Vega or his car with the Florida tag KRYD06 is asked to call 911.

Brevard County deputies search for missing woman last seen more than 1 year ago

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – Brevard County deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating a missing 38-year-old woman who hasn’t been seen since last year. Officials with the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office said Monday that Tara Coppola was last seen Sept. 12, 2019 with an unknown man at the Kaival Liquor Store at 3330 W. New Haven Ave. in West Melbourne. Coppola is about 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs about 115 pounds, according to the Sheriff’s Office. When asked why the public was not made aware of her disappearance sooner, Brevard Sheriff’s Office officials said Coppola was only recently reported missing. “She was reported missing to us recently and the preliminary investigation has not uncovered information in reference to her whereabouts,” officials told News 6.

Missing man last seen at Orlando bus station months ago, police say

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando police are searching for a 30-year-old man who hasn’t been seen in months, according to the police department. According to a tweet put out by the Orlando Police Department on Monday, Stanford Knight’s family is concerned after Knight was never seen again after he was dropped off at a Greyhound bus station on John Young Parkway in August. [TRENDING: Man found clinging to boat 86 miles off Fla. | US may see ‘surge upon surge’ of COVID-19 | Mom of slain teen shot at burial service]Knight was carrying a black backpack at the time and his hair may have been in braids, according to police. Anyone who sees him or has information on his whereabouts that could help reunite him with his loved ones is asked to call 321-235-5300.

Missing Winter Haven man’s Porsche 911 last seen fleeing traffic stop, police say

WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Winter Haven police are searching for a 51-year-old man whose Porsche 911 was last seen fleeing a traffic stop although it’s unclear if he was behind the wheel, according to authorities. Police said Todd Locke Johnson, of Winter Haven, was last seen in the Orlando area on Nov. 6 at a friend’s home. He left around 9:45 p.m. in his white Porsche 911 with Florida tag KYL139. Authorities said it’s unclear if Johnson was driving the car and he left his phone at his friend’s home in Orlando. Anyone who has information about Johnson’s whereabouts is asked to call Winter Haven Detective Wierzba at 863-221-3652.

Deputies: 42-year-old Sumter County woman reported missing

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – A 42-year-old Sumter County woman was reported missing and endangered Thursday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Jamie Pettit was last seen driving a black and red color golf cart. She is known to frequent the areas of The Villages, Lady Lake and Summerfield, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Pettit has blond hair, blue eyes and 5 feet 9 inches tall. If anyone knows Pettit’s whereabouts they are asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 352-793-2621.

Flagler deputies locate missing 30-year-old man in Georgia

FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – ***UPDATE***The Flagler County Sheriff’s Office received credible information Friday, that Jamal Bell, was in East Point, Georgia. “We’re pleased to learn that Mr. Bell is safe and is no longer missing,” Sheriff Rick Staly said. “Our detectives did a great job in following this case and we thank the East Point Police Department in helping to locate him.”***ORIGINAL STORY***Flagler County deputies are searching for a 30-year-old man who has been missing since Thursday, according to the Sheriff’s Office. Deputies tweeted a photo of Jamal Bell on Friday, saying he was last seen leaving Empire Lane in Palm Coast around 8:30 a.m. on Thursday. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office at 386-313-4911.

Family of missing Belle Isle mother need more volunteers for search

BELLE ISLE, Fla. – Chad Chitwood said they are doing everything they can to find his missing sister, Stephanie Hollingsworth. The mother of three from Belle Isle was last seen at the Walmart on South Goldenrod Road in Orange County on Sept. 25. Belle Isle Police released new footage of Hollingsworth inside the Walmart. On Tuesday, Chitwood said they are in need of more volunteers for their search and those who can volunteer drones to search from above. The Belle Isle Police Department is now offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to answers in the case.

Volunteer search underway for missing Belle Isle woman

BELLE ISLE, Fla. – Volunteers began their search Friday morning for Stephanie Hollingsworth, a Belle Isle mother of three, who was reported missing last week. Belle Isle police said Stephanie Chitwood Hollingsworth, 50, was last seen Sept. 25 at her home on Monet Avenue. Belle Isle Police are putting emphasis on the vehicle she was last seen driving, a 2000 silver Chevrolet Tahoe with Florida license plate number Y50XUR. 2000 Silver Chevrolet Tahoe Stephanie Hollingsworth was driving before she was reported missing near Belle Isle. Anyone with information about her whereabouts is asked to call the Belle Isle Police Department via the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch line at 407-836-4357 or call 911.

UPDATE: Missing, endangered man last seen in Cocoa found safe

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Brevard deputies said on Friday that Fletcher Grosskreutz was safely located. Original story below:Brevard County deputies are searching for a missing 47-year-old man who may be in danger, according to the sheriff’s office. Family members told deputies Fletcher Grosskreutz, who was reported missing on Tuesday, was last seen on Nicklaus Circle in Cocoa around 11 p.m. Monday. He was last seen wearing a gray tank top, white shorts, black flip flops and a black hat, according to the description provided by the sheriff’s office. Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Grosskreutz is asked to call the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office North Precinct General Crimes Unit at 321-264-5208 or the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 321-633-7162.

Seminole County deputies search for missing woman with autism

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. – Officials in Seminole County are searching for a missing woman who they say suffers from autism. According to the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office, Saira Walsh, 23, was last seen wearing a sleeveless black and burgundy shirt with flowers on it, black shorts and black sandals. Investigators haven’t said where Walsh was last seen. [TRENDING: What La Nina could mean for rest of hurricane season | Bars allowed to open in Florida | Gator ambushes, attacks Florida woman]Deputies say Walsh is unable to care for herself. If you see her or know of her whereabouts, call 911.

Missing Palm Bay man with dementia found safe, police say

PALM BAY, Fla. – Palm Bay police have found a missing man with dementia who believes he is in Connecticut. Authorities said he was found in Florida and is safe and will be reunited with his family. A silver alert was issued Sunday for Francis White, 74, who was last seen in Palm Bay around 10:30 p.m. Saturday wearing a black T-shirt and khaki shorts, according to police. White has brown eyes and wears silver glasses, police said. Police said there is also a partially open aluminum tool box and fifth wheel hookup in the truck bed.

Missing Orange County man found safe in Tampa

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: A missing Orange County man has been found safe, deputies said Monday morning. Dooley was located in Tampa unharmed and has been reunited with his family, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. ORIGINAL STORY: Orange County deputies are searching for a missing man who recently showed signs of dementia before he disappeared. He was last seen riding a green bicycle in a blue/green checkered button up shirt in the East Orlando area. If you see him please call: (407)-836-HELP (4357) pic.twitter.com/1EXnOJTmsv — Orange County Sheriff's Office (@OrangeCoSheriff) July 19, 2020Authorities did not say how long it had been since Dooley was last seen.

Police search for New Smyrna Beach man last seen weeks ago

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – Authorities are asking for the community’s help locating a New Smyrna Beach man who hasn’t been seen in nearly six weeks. According to New Smyrna Beach police, a family member contacted authorities on June 24 saying she hadn’t seen or heard from Kevin Eugene Payne, 47, since May 28, when he was seen leaving his home in the 2600 block of Brookline Avenue. Investigators said Payne may be in the area of Daytona Beach Boardwalk and International Speedway Boulevard but they have not been able to confirm that. He has brown hair and blue eyes and was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, blue shorts and a black baseball hat. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call 386-424-2248 or email Detective Diffin at ndiffin@cityofnsb.com.

UPDATE: Missing 92-year-old man found safe and sound

ORLANDO, Fla. – ***10:49 p.m. June 7, 2020 Update***The missing 92-year-old man has been found safe and sound. ***ORIGINAL***A silver alert has been activated for a missing 92-year-old man who suffers from dementia, according to the Orlando Police Department. Henrique Nogueira was last seen Tuesday around 7 p.m. on Blue Shadow Court in Orlando wearing a red striped shirt and blue shorts. He’s believed to be driving a black 2009 Volkswagen Passat bearing Florida license plate number IN96T. He does not have his medication or a cellphone with him, according to a news release.

Marion County deputies concerned for missing woman’s safety after unknown person answers her phone

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – Deputies are searching for a missing and endangered Belleview woman who was last seen earlier in the week, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Sandra Gordon, 35, left her home in the late evening hours Sunday or the early morning hours Monday, and has not been heard from since. Officials said Gordon is driving a 2010 dark blue Chevrolet Traverse with a possible Tennessee tag, CCW041. Gordon is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighing 126 pounds, with hazel eyes and red hair. Anyone who sees Gordon or may know where she may be is urged to immediately call 911.

Police ask for public’s help in finding missing New Smyrna Beach man

NEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. – The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man that has not been seen in weeks. According to a news release, Kevin Payne, 47, was reported missing Wednesday after those close to him had not spoken to him in six weeks. Investigators said Payne’s neighbors had not seen him in at least two weeks. Payne was living along Brookline Avenue prior to going missing. Investigators said Payne’s cell phone is off and credit and debit cards were left at his home.

Police search for missing Winter Springs man, $5,000 reward offered for information in case

WINTER SPRINGS, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a missing Winter Springs man who hasn’t been seen in nearly a week, according to police. Winter Springs police said 32-year-old Nebojsa Spiric was last seen leaving his home around 3:40 p.m. on Saturday, when he said he was going to a friend’s house. Spiric is 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has brown balding hair and brown eyes, according to police. Police said Spiric is typically in good health and is known as a “working family man.”Anyone with information on Spiric’s whereabouts is asked to call the Winter Springs Police Department at 407-327-1000. Crime Line is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to Spiric’s whereabouts.

29-year-old man missing from Ocala found safe

A 29-year-old man is missing and was last seen at a residence in Ocala, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Andrew Steven Bryant was last seen May 21 in Ocala, according to authorities. The Sheriff’s Office said Bryant left on foot and took no belongings with him. They also said it is unknown what Bryant was wearing when he went missing. Anyone with information on Bryant’s location are asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office.

Sumter County deputies search for missing man

SUMTER COUNTY, Fla. – UPDATE: Jeremy Bennett was found dead. There will be a presence of Sumter County officials in the area of Lake Panasoffkee as search and rescue efforts increase to find a missing person. According to deputies, Jeremy Bennett was last seen on Sunday around 5 a.m.Deputies said Bennett is 5′ 10″, approximately 120 lbs with brown shoulder-length hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, black sweat pants and no shoes. Anyone with information on Bennett’s location is asked to contact the Sumter County Sheriff’s Office by calling (352) 793-2621.