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.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Holiday Comedy ‘A Tuna Christmas’ is Back, Officially a Seasonal Tradition at Ocala Civic Theatre

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – If you missed it last year, “A Tuna Christmas”–the middle […]

Food & Drink
2 months ago
OLA Drive-Thru Coffee Abruptly Closes Pine Avenue Location in Ocala

OLA Drive-Thru Coffee closed down its Pine Avenue location in Ocala on Friday with little fanfare and a social media post.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 8-12: Dry and Cooler

The weather forecast for the Marion County area calls for things to dry up early Monday morning and cool off a bit for the week.

Sports
2 months ago
History-Making Female Dunnellon High Football Player Surprised with Tampa Bay Bucs Tickets

In its role as the official coffee of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dunkin’ surprised and honored Dunnellon High School football player Jayliana Lopez-Neumann for her history-making plays.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
New Traffic Signal Installed at U.S. 27 and Wilson Lake Pkwy in Groveland Now Fully Operational

The light, which was installed in Lake County in mid-November and has been in “flash mode,” is now fully operational.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 5-7: Breezy with Increasing Rain Chances

Residents of the 352 should be prepared for a little rain (that might turn into a lot of rain on Sunday) this weekend across Marion County and beyond.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Looking for the Most Unique Gift Options in the 352? Maybe an Auction is the Answer

If you’re looking for out-of-the-box gift ideas this holiday season, the monthly auction at Ocala’s Weeks Auction Co. just might be the place to find them.

Holiday Guide
2 months ago
Santa Claus to Appear at Ocala’s Market Street at Heath Brook for Pics and More Dec. 5

Santa and Mrs. Claus will drop by Ocala shopping destination Market Street at Heath Brook on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m.

Business
3 months ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in November

Take a look at our list of new businesses in Ocala, Marion County, Gainesville and beyond that opened their doors in November 2025.

Weather Updates
3 months ago
First Hurricane Season in 10 Years to Spare Florida, Atlantic, Gulf Coasts Ends

While the Sunshine State was spared throughout 2025’s hurricane season, that doesn’t mean it was a weak one.

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