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Missing Jacksonville 15-year-old found after family’s public plea

Missing person found safe (News4JAX)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 15-year-old Jacksonville girl, who had been reported missing, has been found, according to her parents and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office.

The girl’s father had previously spoken with News4JAX, pleading for anyone with information on his daughter’s whereabouts to come forward.

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Her mother also reached out to the Jacksonville community, urging residents to share her daughter’s image widely.

After an emotional news conference pleading for her safe return, law enforcement confirmed the teen was home and safe.

Further details surrounding the circumstances of her recovery were not immediately available.

NOTE: News4JAX has removed the teen’s name and photo from this article because she is no longer missing.