UPDATE 2:00 PM
This is a cancellation to the Florida AMBER Alert that was activated on09/25/2025 for CADEN SPEIGHT. The child is safe. If you would like further information, please call the Marion County Sheriff’s Office at 352-732-9111.
— Initial Report —
Marion County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) continues its search for Caden Rex Speight, a juvenile reported missing and believed to be endangered. The search involves MCSO detectives, Aviation Unit, Field Force Unit, and Mounted Unit. The investigation began following a shooting reported at approximately 4:10 p.m. on September 25, 2025, in the 12800 block of SW Highway 484, Ocala, Florida, coinciding with Caden’s disappearance.
Initial reports suggested Caden may have been taken by four Hispanic men in a light-colored van. However, evidence collected by MCSO detectives does not support this claim. Instead, it is believed Caden may have left the location on a black bicycle, carrying a red and grey tent purchased at Walmart on SW 19th Avenue Road, Ocala, prior to the incident.
MCSO is urging anyone who sees a male matching Caden’s description, accompanied by a dark-colored mountain bike and a tent, to contact 911 immediately.
Sheriff Billy Woods stated that MCSO responded to the 911 call and has allocated all available resources to the case. He noted that initial information was found to be inaccurate, but the agency remains committed to locating Caden, with ongoing efforts supported by community tips and information.
Source: Marion County Sheriff’s Office
