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Jail Booking Log, November 7

Charge(s): (VOP) POSSESSION OF WEAPON OR AMMO BY CONVICTED FLA FEL; GRAND THEFT OF MOTOR VEHICLE; DRUGS-POSSESS: CNTRL SUB WO PRESCRIPTION. The booking report is provided by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office Department of the Jail. This information is public record and copied directly from the log. Mugshots are included when available. The charges listed are at the time of arrest and are only accusations. All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. For more details on a specific inmate use the Sheriff’s Office inmate search (for inmates currently at the jail). More specific information on charges is available by searching court records.

Alachua County, FL · 7h

Ocala Star Banner

Motorcycle rider dies in NW Marion crash. Second such death for the day.

A motorcycle rider died when his bike and a semitractor-trailer collided at a northwest Marion County intersection on Nov. 6. This traffic fatality was the second motorcycle death of the day in Marion. Here's what we know: Which agency is investigating the crash? Florida Highway Patrol. Where was the crash? State Road 326 and Northwest 44th Avenue, near the Love's Truck Stop. What happened? Troopers on scene said the semi, driven by a 67-year-old man, was westbound on SR 326 and had made a left turn onto NW 44th Avenue. A 47-year-old man riding a Kawasaki motorcycle was traveling east in the outside lane of SR 326, according to FHP. Authorities said the vehicles, which had green lights, hit each other at the intersection. James Lucas, Marion County Fire Rescue spokesperson, said crews were assigned to the call at 3:26 p.m. and arrived at 3:34 p.m. The bike rider was pronounced deceased at the scene at 3:37 p.m., Lucas said. Shortly before 8:30 a.m., first responders were called to a crash at U.S. 441 at Northwest 42nd Place involving a pickup truck and a Yamaha motorcycle. The rider died at the location, FHP said. Traffic death: Pedestrian, 78, hit and

Marion County, FL · 1d

WCJB

Man acquitted in murder case arrested on armed meth trafficking charges, Marion County deputies say

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A man acquitted in a murder case over the summer was arrested Thursday on drug charges, according to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff’s deputies arrested Dexavion Brown, 26, on charges of armed methamphetamine trafficking and marijuana possession. Brown is being held on a $16,000 bond.

Marion County, FL · 1d

ocala-news.com

Ocala woman arrested after ramming car she thought belonged to husband’s mistress

A 27-year-old Ocala woman was arrested after authorities say she intentionally crashed her SUV into a parked car she thought was owned by her husband’s mistress. According to a Marion County Sheriff’s Office arrest report, deputies responded to a residence in Silver Springs Shores on Sunday, November 1. A witness reportedly told deputies that a woman, identified as Eleelah Antoinette Jackson, had driven a Nissan Rogue into a parked Nissan Altima.

Ocala, FL · 1d

villages-news.com

Driver charged with DUI manslaughter in crash that killed woman near The Villages

A driver has been charged with DUI manslaughter in a crash that killed a woman near The Villages. James Lovett, 47, was arrested Thursday by Marion County sheriff’s deputies in connection with the fatal June 5 collision on County Road 42 in Summerfield. Lovett was driving a truck when...

Summerfield, FL · 23h

WCJB

Recording of 9-1-1 call released after alligator attack in Marion County

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - A recording of a 9-1-1 call made after an alligator attacked a woman in Marion County in August captures the caller describing the woman’s injuries. “Somebody got bit by an alligator. I think her arm got bit. It’s dangling off her,” the caller said in the recording.

Marion County, FL · 2d

sevenlakes.news

Frost Possible and Feels-Like Temperatures in the 30s for Tallahassee, Gainesville, Pensacola, and Ocala as Powerful Cold Front Sweeps Florida Next Weekend

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Forecast models are starting to agree that a powerful cold front will sweep across Florida next weekend. The front could bring feels-like temperatures in the 30s and 40s to much of the state by Sunday, November 15. Frost is possible in parts of north Florida. Even South Florida could feel a noticeable chill behind the front.

Florida · 16h

WCJB

Woman dies in crash near Gainesville Work Camp, deputies say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say a Gainesville woman is dead after she crashed into a tree in Gainesville Sunday morning. Alachua County Sheriff’s deputies say they responded to the scene outside of the Gainesville Work Camp at the 400 block of Northeast 55th Boulevard along with the Florida Highway Patrol and Alachua County Fire Rescue.

Gainesville, FL · 4h

Ocala Star Banner

Ocala man acquitted of murder now facing drug and gun charges | Exclusive

Four months ago, Dexavion J'Neil Brown was acquitted of first-degree murder with a firearm and attempted first-degree murder with a firearm. On Nov. 5, the 26-year-old Brown was stopped by an Ocala Police Department officer for a traffic violation. Following the investigation, Brown was arrested and booked into the Marion County Jail on charges of armed trafficking in methamphetamine, possession of marijuana with intent to sell, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and possession of drug paraphernalia. Appearing before County Judge Robert Landt via Zoom from the Marion County Jail on Nov. 6, a handcuffed Brown told the judge he planned to hire an attorney. When asked who the attorney would be, Brown said he was unsure. After reviewing the police report, Landt found probable cause for Brown's arrest and set bail at $116,000. Brown's next court date is an arraignment at 9 a.m. Dec. 8. At the hearing, prosecutors are expected to announce what formal charges, if any, will be filed against him. Traffic stop According to the police report, an officer learned of a traffic violation involving a Kia sedan in the area of Northwest 25th Avenue and Northwest Seventh Street. A check of

WCJB

DCF contractor arrested for allegedly failing to report abuse of Paisley Brown’s sibling

OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Marion County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a woman accused of failing to report the abuse of a sibling of murdered toddler Paisley Brown. Cristina Feliz, 35, a case manager with Kids Central Inc., a Department of Children and Families (DCF) contractor, was arrested on Tuesday. According...

Marion County, FL · 2d

ocala-news.com

Concert, fireworks at Marion County Veterans Memorial Park to honor those who served

The Kingdom of the Sun Concert Band will host its annual “Veterans Light the Stars” concert and fireworks show in Ocala this weekend. The event will take place on Sunday, November 8, at the Ocala/Marion County Veterans Memorial Park, located at 2601 E. Fort King Street in Ocala.

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Alachua Chronicle

Gainesville man charged with seven felonies after allegedly installing trackers on ex-wife’s car

Austin A. Weingart Jr., 42, of Gainesville, was arrested yesterday for allegedly installing trackers on his ex-wife's vehicle; after he was arrested on those charges, additional charges were added for possession of cocaine, dextroamphetamine, and two firearms. The post Gainesville man charged with seven felonies after allegedly installing trackers on ex-wife’s car appeared first on Alachua Chronicle .

Gainesville, FL · 1d

Ocala Star Banner

Forest snubbed as three Marion County teams make FHSAA football playoffs

The FHSAA state football playoff brackets are out. And one of the feel-good stories of Florida high school football this fall is not part of them. Forest, coming off its first eight-win season in nearly two decades, was knocked out of the Class 5A bracket by a team it beat during the regular season and has yet to beat a team with a winning record in 2026. Instead of John Brantley and the Wildcats getting in, it's 5-5 Oakleaf grabbing the eighth and final spot in Region 1 and headed to Mandarin next week. Forest beat Oakleaf 21-7 in a district showdown in October, seemingly giving it a leg up in the playoff chase. But a final-game loss to city rival Vanguard by a touchdown apparently was too much for the Maxpreps computer rankings, which has Oakleaf nearly 50 spots above Forest for the season. So happy for this team and group of Seniors!! Proud Coach 🐾🏈 @Andy_Villamarzo @FLPrepVarsity @larryblustein @FlaHSFootball @PrepRedzoneFL pic.twitter.com/160RiZROft — John Brantley (@BrantleyCoach) October 21, 2026 While Oakleaf played a stout non-conference schedule ― including open division finalist Raines and perennial powers Bolles and ED White ― the Knights didn't win any of those games. Its

Marion County, FL · 1d

ocala-news.com

Fall Festival coming to Ocala Downtown Market

The Ocala Fall Festival is coming to the Ocala Downtown Market this weekend, bringing local craft vendors, food trucks, bounce houses, and live entertainment. The Ocala Fall Festival Holiday Market will take place on Sunday, November 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Ocala Downtown Market, which is located at 310 SE 3rd Street in downtown Ocala.

Ocala, FL · 3d

villages-news.com

Trio busted after trying to spend movie prop money at local fast food restaurants

A trio of young men found out the hard way that movie prop money doesn’t buy real fried chicken. Deiyuon Dewayde-Lavaugh Brown, 19, of Ocala; Ja’Shon Keyon Frazier, 19, of Belleview; and Kog Sucess Currie, 20, of Ocala, were arrested Wednesday, Nov. 4, after taking a convertible Mustang on a counterfeit cash spree through several fast-food drive-thrus in Bushnell.

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Don't want to cook on Thanksgiving? These Ocala spots are open

Which Ocala/Marion County restaurants are open for Thanksgiving 2026? Here's a list. Check with the restaurants for availability and up-to-date details. This list will be updated at ocala.com. Send updates to calendar@starbanner.com Market Kitchen and Bar inside Hilton Ocala : Thanksgiving buffet: Adults $73, seniors $68, children age 5-12 $30. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., reservations required, 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. ocalaflevents.com/market-kitchen-and-bar-ocala/thanksgiving-buffet-ocala/ Braised Onion : Thanksgiving buffet, reservations required, 754 NE 25th Ave., Ocala, 620-9255, https://www.opentable.com/braised-onion Bob Evans: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thanksgiving menu, multiple locations, bobevans.com Cracker Barrel : Regular hours, with Thanksgiving meal served starting at 11 a.m., multiple locations, crackerbarrel.com Denny's : Open 24 hours, Thanksgiving menu, dennys.com Elevation 89 a t the Ocala International Airport. Reservations between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Buffet. facebook.com/Elevation89 Francesco's Ristorante : Reservations required, 16770 U.S. 441 #608, Summerfield, 693-2008, francescosristorante.com Golden Corral : 2111 SW College Road, Ocala, 690-3020, goldencorral.com IHOP : Multiple locations, ihop.com/en Iron Skillet : 7401 W. County Road 318, Reddick, 591-1881 Mimi's Cafe: Three-course meal, $33.99. Reservations highly recommended, 4414 SW College Road, Ocala, 291-8668, mimiscafe.com/locations/ocala Northgate Diner: Special Thanksgiving menu. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Reservations required. 3541 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, (352) 401-0900, facebook.com/NorthgateDiner

Ocala, FL · 1d

A to Z Sports

Everything just changed for the Florida Gators, and the Oklahoma Sooners can claim a huge hand in ruining it

The Oklahoma Sooners have not been a great team in 2026. However, they played some of their best football against the Florida Gators and ruined their chances at the College Football Playoff.

Norman, OK · 8h

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Chicken wing chain permanently closes Florida restaurant after failed health inspections

A Florida sports bar and restaurant has permanently shut its doors after a series of health inspections raised concerns about its operations. The closure ends the restaurant’s run in Ocala…

Ocala, FL · 1d

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Marion County committee advances plan that could help decrease pet overpopulation

In Marion County, there’s a new plan to help decrease pet overpopulation. The plan is from a group known as VOCAL, a nonprofit focused on helping residents care for their pets. The county’s development review committee approved the concept plan in its meeting Nov. 2. It would create...

Marion County, FL · 2d

ocala-news.com

New Publix in Marion Oaks nearly complete

Construction of a new Publix in Marion Oaks is nearly complete, with the grocer planning to open early next year. Photos shared this week by Javier Arrillaga, a local resident who documents updates around Marion Oaks, show that construction of the grocery store is in the final stages. Located at...