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.

Community
2 months ago
Florida Chamber of Commerce CEO Discusses “Florida’s Future Economy” at CEP Breakfast

Florida Chamber of Commerce President & CEO Mark Wilson came to Ocala’s Reilly Center to discuss how to best take advantage of coming economic opportunities in Marion County on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025.

Local
2 months ago
New Wildwood Arts & Crafts Festival to Debut Jan. 3 & 4, 2026

There’s a new arts ‘n’ crafts fest in the 352, and it’s going down at the Wildwood Community Center the first weekend in 2026.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Is Your License Plate Frame Illegal Now in Florida? Here are the Details

Florida’s new license plate frame law went into effect Oct. 1, 2025. Here’s exactly what it says.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Still Don’t Have a Christmas Tree? Here’s Where to Get One in the 352

If you haven’t picked up your Christmas tree in the Marion County region yet and want a memorable experience to go with it, there’s still time.

The sun shining brightly in a clear blue sky with a small cloud being brightened by the sun and a large white cloud below it.
Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 15-19: A Cold Start and a Nice Finish

The 352 should brace for another cold one Monday night, before temperatures start to climb through the week.

Community
2 months ago
National Weather Service Warns of Unusually Cold Weather for Marion County

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office and Salvation Army are warning of unusual cold Sunday night.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Gainesville Ballet Company Brings ‘The Nutcracker’ to Ocala & Beyond This Weekend

Gainesville’s vaunted nonprofit company Dance Alive National Ballet is bringing ‘The Nutcracker’ to The Villages and Ocala Dec. 12-15.

Sunrise over silhouetted trees in Ocala with sun rays stretching across a clear morning sky.
Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 12-14: Clear and Sunny with Highs in the Mid-70s

It’s going to be the kind of weekend that started drawing snowbirds to the 352 in the first place.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
The 70th Annual Ocala Christmas Parade: What to Know, Where to Go

It’s almost time for what’s traditionally been the biggest holiday event in Ocala–and the biggest nighttime Christmas parade in Florida.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Santa & Mrs. Claus to Bring Holiday Cheer to The Arc of Alachua County December 12

Santa Claus and his lovely wife will take some time out of their busy holiday schedule to visit the clients, staff and donors of The Arc of Alachua County this Friday.

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