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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
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Speeding driver with suspended license arrested on County Road 466
A man arrested Wednesday evening after a police officer caught him speeding on County Road 466. Mark Dylan Tendler, 34, of Homosassa, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of driving with a suspended license. According to an arrest report from the Wildwood Police Department, an officer was conducting stationary radar...
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St. Johns River flooding expected to worsen in parts of Central Florida, forecasters say
The St. Johns River has reached flood stage near DeLand, with levels expected to rise to 4.6 feet early next week, potentially approaching moderate flooding. Flood concerns also extend to Astor, Lake Harney, Sanford and Cocoa, where some areas face moderate to major flooding. The National Weather Service urges residents...
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Niagara Bottling permanently closing Ocala facility, firing final 57 employees
Niagara Bottling is closing its Ocala manufacturing plant and firing its remaining 57 employees, just over a year after it acquired the Silver Springs Bottled Water Co. facility for $25.7 million and terminated 85 other employees. In a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) letter dated Oct. 31, submitted to...
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352 WEEKEND EVENT TOP PICKS NOV. 6-8: Art, music, theater and fall fun
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Artistry, music and festivals are coming together for a full weekend of exciting celebrations across the community. Here are the top pick events in the 352. FRIDAY, NOV. 6. First Friday Art Walk. What: Support local artisans while exploring plenty of art, music, and performance...
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Light Up Ocala announces 2026 date for one of the region’s biggest holiday celebrations
OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The City of Ocala has announced Saturday, November 21, 2026, as the date for this year’s Light Up Ocala celebration. One of North Central Florida’s biggest and most popular holiday-season traditions, Light Up Ocala is going on 42 years of bringing a family-friendly festival of lights and activities to downtown Ocala. The free and public event draws thousands upon thousands of residents and visitors to the downtown area every year to revel in performances, marketplaces and an inspiring spectacle of light.