Williston, FL — Caden Speight’s Hoax Triggers Community Outrage: Teen Fakes Kidnapping and Shooting, Community Left in Shock. The small town of Williston, Florida, was thrown into chaos last week when 17-year-old Caden Speight falsely reported being kidnapped and shot, causing an entire community to panic and mobilize law enforcement resources. What initially appeared to be…

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office, led by Sheriff Billy Woods, has confirmed that 17-year-old Caden Speight, who was reported missing and prompted an Amber Alert earlier this week, fabricated the story that led to the massive search operation. On Thursday, September 25, 2025, authorities had issued the Amber Alert for Speight, based on initial reports…

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The frantic, 24-hour search for 17-year-old Caden Rex Speight has come to a safe and successful conclusion. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday evening that Caden has been located safe in the nearby city of Williston. The discovery brings a peaceful end to a dramatic and confusing saga that began…

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – In a stunning and dramatic reversal, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office announced Friday that the investigation into the disappearance of 17-year-old Caden Rex Speight has taken a completely new direction. After a frantic, 24-hour search that began with an AMBER Alert based on claims he was shot and kidnapped by four…

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – The desperate, multi-county search for kidnapped 17-year-old Caden Speight has intensified as investigators release the chilling final text message he sent to his mother moments before he vanished: “Mom, I need help. Four Hispanics in a white van — one driver. I’m shot.” The message, received by his mother, Annie Speight,…

MARION COUNTY, Fla. – A Florida AMBER Alert has been issued for 17-year-old Caden Speight following his violent kidnapping in a rural area of Marion County. The Marion County Sheriff’s Office is leading a massive, multi-agency search for the teen, who was reportedly shot and then abducted by four armed men. The situation is considered…

Dunnellon, Florida — Caden Speight, a 17-year-old from Dunnellon, Florida, is currently missing following a shooting incident in Marion County. An AMBER Alert has been issued for Caden, as authorities believe he may be in danger after being injured in a shooting on Thursday afternoon. Details of the Shooting Incident According to the Marion County…