Florida Silver Alert Issued for Missing 83-Year-Old Woman

Joan Carls was last seen in Lady Lake, Lake County

Apr. 19, 2026 at 4:35am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a silver bracelet or necklace against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A Silver Alert highlights the urgency to locate a missing elderly person, as their safety and wellbeing are of the utmost concern.Lady Lake Today

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement has issued a Silver Alert for an 83-year-old woman named Joan Carls who was reported missing from Lady Lake in Lake County. Carls is described as a white female with gray hair and brown eyes, standing 5'3" and weighing 200 pounds. The public is asked to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office with any information about her whereabouts.

Why it matters

Silver Alerts are a critical tool for locating missing older adults who may be in danger due to their age, health conditions, or other vulnerabilities. The public's awareness and swift reporting of any information can greatly assist law enforcement in safely recovering missing persons.

The details

According to the FDLE alert, Joan Carls was last seen in the Lady Lake area of Lake County, Florida. Local law enforcement is leading the investigation and follow-up efforts to find Carls. The public is urged to contact the Lake County Sheriff's Office at 352-343-2101 Ext. 4 or call 911 if they have any information about Carls' location or disappearance.

  • The Silver Alert was issued on April 19, 2026.

The players

Joan Carls

An 83-year-old white female reported missing from Lady Lake, Florida.

Lake County Sheriff's Office

The local law enforcement agency leading the investigation into Joan Carls' disappearance.

Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE)

The state agency that issued the Silver Alert for the missing 83-year-old woman.

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What’s next

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating Carls' disappearance and urges the public to report any information that could help locate her.

The takeaway

Silver Alerts are an important tool for quickly mobilizing the public to assist in finding missing older adults who may be in danger. By being aware of the alert and reporting any relevant information to law enforcement, community members can play a vital role in these critical search efforts.