Sophia Valentina Hernandez, 17, was reported missing from Milton, Florida after being last seen on May 4, 2026. She is Hispanic/Latino, five feet two inches tall, about 110 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time she was last seen she wore a white hoodie, black sweatpants and white tennis shoes.

Reports say Sophia left home with all her personal belongings and took her dog, which prompted authorities to describe the departure as appearing planned though the reasons are unknown. The Milton Police Department were notified the same day and opened an investigation; her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. No specific destination or travel plans have been reported and investigators have had limited leads.

If anyone in Milton or the surrounding area saw Sophia after May 4, 2026, or has information about where she or her dog might be, please contact the Milton Police Department.