Have you seen me?
MARIA GONZALAZ
On August 19, 2025, Maria Gonzalaz's son reported his mother missing. Deputies learned that Maria was last seen around 10:30 p.m. at her home located at 4741 NW Gainesville Road in Ocala. They were informed that Maria suffers from several health conditions and was without her medications. During their efforts to locate her, deputies learned that Maria was known to frequent the Interfaith Soup Kitchen and the surrounding areas.
Major Crimes detectives interviewed individuals at the Interfaith Soup Kitchen, who informed them that Maria would sometimes stay in nearby homeless camps. Detectives also learned that Maria was known to use illegal substances and would occasionally go without communication for short periods of time. Extensive searches of the area were conducted, and detectives spoke with individuals at these camps, all of whom stated they had not seen Maria.
If you have any information regarding Maria's whereabouts, please contact our Major Crimes Unit at 352-732-9111. You may hold the missing piece that helps bring Maria home.
