Scott Harrell

Scott is an award-winning reporter and editor who's covered local news in Florida for two decades. He's written for Creative Loafing Tampa Bay, Spectrum Bay News 9, the Bradenton Herald, RADAR, the Fort Lauderdale Sun-Sentinel, and REAX Music Magazine, among others. He lives in Summerfield, and can be reached at sharrell@352today.com.

Weather Updates
24 hours ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office Issues Freeze Watch for the 352

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and National Weather Service are warning of freezing temperatures in the region Monday and Tuesday nights.

State
1 day ago
Here Are the Florida State Laws Going into Effect Jan. 1 That Most Impact the 352

A number of new Florida state laws will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026, and some may impact the North Central Florida region more directly than others.

Weather Updates
2 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 29-JAN. 2: A Chilly Start to the New Year

The Marion County region’s weather forecast calls for at least one night below freezing as we head for New Year’s Day.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
2 days ago
1 Killed, 12 Hospitalized in Marion County Collision Between RV and SUV

A motor home and SUV collided at U.S. HWY 27 and CR 316 on Saturday, killing 1 and injuring 12.

Traffic alert
Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Disabled Vehicle at Mile Marker 358, Other Slowdowns Reported on I-75 in Ocala Area

352Today has received multiple reports of incidental slowdowns on Interstate 75 both southbound and northbound around the Ocala area.

Weather Updates
5 days ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 26-28: More of the Same

Looks like another near-perfect North Central Florida winter weekend is on the way for the 352.

Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Anonymous Donor Offers $35K for Help Finding Marion County Woman Missing Since 2023

Family members and Marion County authorities are still looking for a break in the case of Sara Ebersole, who went missing on March 3, 2023.

Entertainment
7 days ago
Multiple Ocala Civic Theatre Productions Nominated for Broadway World Awards

The 352’s own Ocala Civic Theatre is up in multiple categories in this year’s Broadway World Regional Awards, but hurry–you can only vote through Dec. 31.

Santa's midsection shown against a light blue backdrop. He is holding lit Christmas lights in his hands.
Community
7 days ago
Here Are Some of the Best Drive-By Residential Christmas Light Displays in the 352

Take a break from the holiday stress and go see some of Marion County’s most beautiful residential light-ups.

Community
1 week ago
Poet with Global Reach, Local Roots to Debut New Book in Ocala Dec. 23

Poet, author and “freedom worker” Dr. Jaiya John, PhD, has family in Ocala, and has chosen the location to debut his new book on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025.

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