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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.

An Ocala police car sits in front of a line of shops at night. Lights hang from and overhang in front of Big Hammock's Brewery.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Mother, 5-year-old child shot in car after leaving neighborhood disturbance in Ocala

The shooting is not believed to be related to another incident that occurred in Ocala on Sunday.

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Food & Drink
2 months ago
New Dairy Queen in Ocala now has an opening date of Sept. 21

If you were overly excited about the new Ocala DQ and then incensed that the opening was pushed back, well, chill—Monday’s the day.

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Local
2 months ago
Here’s what Spectrum’s acquisition of Cox means for internet and cable customers in the 352

Spectrum’s purchase of Cox was completed last month, and rebranding will be rolling out to former Cox subscribers starting September 16.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for theft and misuse of property

The now former events manager for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been accused of fleecing the city of around $23,000.

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Community
2 months ago
Countywide nonprofit fundraising drive Give4Marion kicks off at 10 a.m. today

The 33-hour online donation drive supporting Marion County nonprofits launches Tuesday morning.

Ellianos Coffee decorates exterior of building with festive flowers and scare crow decorations.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Ellianos Coffee drive-thru to open on Pine Avenue in Ocala on Wednesday, Sept. 16

The Pine Avenue location has been in the works since February.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
1 killed, 2 injured in Ocala shooting Sunday Afternoon

The Ocala Police Department’s social media was updated to name the deceased victim and announce that a third victim had arrived at a hospital after the incident.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Wrong-way driver charged with DUI, multiple crimes after early morning crash on I-75

The driver’s breathalyzer results were more than twice the legal limit.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Driver who left crashed vehicle killed on 301 in Alachua County

The driver, who was involved in a single-vehicle crash on northbound HWY 301, entered the roadway for undisclosed reasons and was struck by two tractor trailers.

Dark tree outlines stand tall in front of a blue sky with a mix of gray and dark clouds. The sun is just behind the clouds creating a bright glare.
Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST SEPT. 14-18: Slightly lower rain chances, midweek temps

We’ll get a break from both the high rain chances and the sweltering midday heat around Wednesday.

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