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Missing Child Alert Issued in Florida; Safe Recovery in Missouri

12/5/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Itzayana Castellano Gonzalez in DeLand, Florida.
Authorities believe she may be with the parents who are allegedly evading a custody order.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is collaborating with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to locate the child.
In Columbia, Missouri, a four-year-old missing for several hours was found safe after a search involving multiple agencies.

History

Historical Context

The Missing Children's Assistance Act of 1984 established the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) to enhance law enforcement's response to child abductions. With over 800,000 children reported missing annually in the U.S., ongoing cases, like that of Itzayana Castellano Gonzalez in Florida, highlight the need for inter-agency collaboration and swift action to address child custody disputes and parental abductions.

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Story summary

A Missing Child Alert has been issued for 1-year-old Itzayana Castellano Gonzalez in DeLand, Florida.
Authorities believe she may be with the parents who are allegedly evading a custody order.
The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is collaborating with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to locate the child.
In Columbia, Missouri, a four-year-old missing for several hours was found safe after a search involving multiple agencies.

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