FLORIDA — A Florida Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 96-year-old man last known to be in Ocala, according to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
FDLE said the alert is for James Huff, 96, from Ocala in Marion County. He is described as a white male with white hair and brown eyes. FDLE listed his height as 5 feet, 8 inches and his weight as 145 pounds.
The last known area provided in the FDLE alert is Ocala, Marion County.
Silver Alerts are used to help locate missing older adults, and they rely on quick public awareness. For South Florida residents, it’s a reminder that statewide alerts can cross county lines fast, and that tips from outside the immediate area can matter if someone travels or is transported.
Authority for the case sits with the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, which is the agency FDLE directed the public to contact with information.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-8181 or call 911.
FDLE’s official flyer for this Silver Alert is posted online at http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/MCICSearch/Flyer.asp?ID=517256.
What happens next is driven by incoming tips and law enforcement follow-up. Residents should watch for updates to the Silver Alert and report information directly to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office or 911.
