NewsWFLA News TampaAugust 20, 2026Hillsborough
Search Underway for Missing Teen in Highlands County
Authorities are searching for 17-year-old Anthony Maxwell Gonzalez, who was last seen on an Amtrak train on Wednesday, August 19. Officials believe he may have accidentally exited the train at the wrong stop while traveling to Sebring.
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Community awareness is critical to helping law enforcement locate a missing minor who may be lost or in danger.
Key Facts
- Anthony Maxwell Gonzalez, 17, was last seen on an Amtrak train on Wednesday, Aug. 19.
- The teen was traveling to Sebring when he potentially got off at the wrong stop.
- The Highlands County Sheriff's Office is leading the search efforts.