After son's death, Highlands County mother spearheads Purple Alerts for those with cognitive disabilities

Florida has AMBER alerts, Blue Alerts, Silver Alerts and Sex Offender Alerts, but starting July 1, you can now receive Purple Alerts. These notifications go out when an adult, suffering from mental, cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities is missing, but does not meet criteria for a Silver Alert.

Florida Missing Child Alert issued for Fort Myers baby, 2-year-old

Fort Myers police say 2-month-old Genesis Barrios and 2-year-old Yazmin Barrios have been missing since Monday. They may be with two adults, traveling in a 2013 gray Dodge Dart with the Florida tag, QFGB59.

South Florida boy found safe following missing child alert

A Boynton Beach 12-year-old has been safely located following a Florida Missing Child Alert. No additional details were provided.  

$16,000 reward offered after Manatee County mother goes missing

A $16,000 reward is being offered for information leading to a missing Manatee County mother. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is currently looking into leads on Stephanie Shenefield, 38, who was last seen in a residential area in the 5300 block of 16th Street East.

Murdered Eckerd College student's mom on mission to catch the killer

A mother in search of answers is hitting the road to find her daughter's killer. Brittany Phillips – a student at Eckerd College – was murdered in 2004 and 18 years later her case remains unsolved. 

Missing Tampa man last seen in Ybor City found dead, police say

The body of missing 24-year-old John Larson has been located more than a month after he disappeared while on the way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Missing Tampa man’s ID found at DeSoto Park

Family and friends of John Larson continue to search for the 24-year-old more than a month after he disappeared while on his way to meet friends in Ybor City. 

Winter Haven man disappears following family dispute

Police in Winter Haven continue to search for Jose Orlando Morales Soto, 36, who was last seen on May 20 at his home on Cambridge Drive. 

Amber Alert canceled for 1-year-old Orlando boy

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement canceled its Amber Alert for a missing 1-year-old baby boy. 

Missing Florida teen found safe

A Florida teenager who disappeared after leaving for school on Friday has been safely located, according to her family. No additional details were provided.