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A two-year-old child reported missing from Broward County, Florida, was found safe in Hudson, after a nationwide search that ended on Sunday (March 23). Authorities launched the investigation after being contacted by ChildNet, Inc., a care provider for the Florida Department of Children and Families, who suspected the child and their parent were residing in Hudson.
According to the MidHudsonNews.com, the child was first reported missing on January 21, 2026. Hudson Police, together with New York State Police and the Columbia County Department of Social Services—Child Protective Services Unit, conducted multiple welfare checks throughout the city after receiving a request for assistance on Monday (March 18). On Sunday (March 23), both the missing child and the parent were found unharmed and were taken into protective custody.
The child was placed with the Columbia County Department of Social Services before being transferred back to Florida authorities. As reported by NEWS10 ABC, a family member now faces charges of obstructing governmental administration. Due to the sensitive nature of the case and the child’s age, authorities have not released further identifying information.
The search and recovery involved coordination across state lines, with local, state, and federal agencies contributing to the safe outcome.
The case remains under review by the Columbia County District Attorney’s Office, and legal proceedings for the family member charged are expected to move forward.