Missing Autistic Boy Sparks System Review | Jacksonville News

A seven-year-old boy with autism vanished from his Jacksonville home, wearing a white tank top, black Super Mario shorts, and blue Crocs — his non-verbal condition adding urgency to the search. Authorities warn that autistic children often wander and are drawn to water, heightening drowning risks. Though Florida’s new Spectrum Alert system was not activated — officials opting for a local emergency alert instead — lawmakers including State Rep. Daryl Campbell vow to review the incident to improve response protocols. Meanwhile, agencies like R.E.V.A.M.P. continue supporting searches for vulnerable individuals, emphasizing the need for better coordination and faster action in future cases. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a42f4e3acb30e55b