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Florida's Historic Child Rescue: 120 Missing Kids Found

11/18/2025

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Florida officials announced recovery of over 120 missing children during Operation Home for the Holidays.
Attorney General James Uthmeier (Florida) described it as the largest child rescue mission in history.
The recovered children ranged from 23 months to 17 years and were found in Tampa, Orlando, and nine states, including Mexico and Guatemala.
Six adults were arrested on charges from lewd conduct to sexual battery, and more arrests are anticipated.

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Florida officials announced recovery of over 120 missing children during Operation Home for the Holidays.
Attorney General James Uthmeier (Florida) described it as the largest child rescue mission in history.
The recovered children ranged from 23 months to 17 years and were found in Tampa, Orlando, and nine states, including Mexico and Guatemala.
Six adults were arrested on charges from lewd conduct to sexual battery, and more arrests are anticipated.