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UPDATE: Purple Alert canceled after Homosassa woman found safe

The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says Michelle Kouskoutis has been found safe.
Credit: Citrus County Sheriff's Office
Michelle Kouskoutis, 45, is missing from Homosassa, the Citrus County Sheriff's Office reports.

HOMOSASSA, Fla. — Update: The Citrus County Sheriff's Office says Michelle Kouskoutis has been found safe. 

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Original story: The Citrus County Sheriff's Office is searching for a woman who hasn't been seen since earlier this week.

A Purple Alert was issued for Michelle Kouskoutis, 45, from Homosassa. She was last seen at around 11 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, the sheriff's office said. However, her car was last spotted at around 7:15 a.m. on Wednesday, in Fort Myers. 

Deputies say she is known to drive a 2021 silver Kia Soul with a Florida tag #QWRG98. 

Kouskoutis is described as being 5 feet, 6 inches tall with blonde hair and blue eyes. Authorities are not sure what her clothing description is at this time.

Anyone with information about the woman's whereabouts is asked to call the Citrus County Sheriff's Office at 352-249-2790.

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