Coverage dated October 9, 2026

Missing Spring Hill teen sparks statewide Spectrum Alert

Headline from FOX 13 Tampa

Authorities have issued a Florida Missing Child - Spectrum Alert for 14-year-old Lucas Maresca, who went missing in Spring Hill. Spring Hill missing child Lucas Maresca, who has nonverbal autism, is described as a white male, 14 years old, 5 feet tall and 126 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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  1. WFLA

    Spectrum Alert issued for 14-year-old last seen in Spring Hill (opens WFLA)

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    WFLA's feed description

    SPRING HILL, Fla. (WFLA)— A Spectrum Alert has been issued for a 14-year-old boy last seen in Spring Hill. Lucas Maresca is 5 feet tall and weighs 126 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Lucas was last seen wearing a gray-and-white T-shirt, neon-orange shorts, and black shoes with neon-green sho…

  2. FOX 13 Tampa

    Missing Spring Hill teen sparks statewide Spectrum Alert (opens FOX 13 Tampa)

    Published

    FOX 13 Tampa's feed description

    Authorities have issued a Florida Missing Child - Spectrum Alert for 14-year-old Lucas Maresca, who went missing in Spring Hill. Spring Hill missing child Lucas Maresca, who has nonverbal autism, is described as a white male, 14 years old, 5 feet tall and 126 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

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