USCG looking for missing Florida man after empty boat found

HUDSON, Fla. — The U.S. Coast Guard is searching for a man who is missing after his boat was found Monday afternoon in Pasco County, officials say.

An MH60 Jayhawk helicopter crew with the USCG Air Station Clearwater found Nolasco's boat about eight miles west of Hudson with no one onboard, officials say. 

Crews are reportedly searching for the 57-year-old in the water and will continue to do so throughout Monday night. 

Anyone with information regarding Nolasco's situation is asked to contact USCG Sector St. Petersburg watchstanders at 727-824-7506.