5 days ago
5 boaters missing off Florida coast, officials say
The Brief
The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for five missing boaters off Alligator Point, Florida.
They were last seen in a 32-foot gray boat called Unreel.
Officials are asking anyone with information to call 833-662-8724.
ALLIGATOR POINT, Fla. - The United States Coast Guard is searching for five missing boaters off the coast of Florida as of Sunday.
What we know
The group was last reported approximately 23 miles offshore near Alligator Point.
They were traveling in a 32-foot vessel named Unreel, described as gray with a black-trimmed center console.
What we don't know
It's still unknown who the missing boaters are, what their planned route was, whether they sent a distress signal, when they were last in contact, and what conditions are affecting the search.
What you can do
Anyone with information is asked to call the authorities at 833-662-8724.
STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO:
Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines
Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar
Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines
FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV
The Source
This story was written based on information shared by the Coast Guard's 8th District - Heartland on June 1, 2025.
