Michael John Ard, 73, was last seen in Frostproof, Polk County, Florida on August 10, 2026, at about 8:30 p.m. He is described as a white male, blond or strawberry-colored hair, blue eyes, about five feet ten inches tall and 170 pounds. When last seen he was wearing a white t-shirt and slacks.

Authorities believe he became lost in a wooded area west of Frostproof. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office filed a report the day after he was last seen and coordinated local search efforts; the case is registered as MP161617. Family and neighbors mounted a local effort and investigators circulated his description and last known clothing in hopes of leads.

Michael’s disappearance has left the community concerned and searching for answers. If anyone in the Frostproof area on or after August 10, 2026, saw Michael Ard or has information about his movements, please contact the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.