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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.

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Community
3 months ago
Ocala/Marion County Visitors and Convention Bureau Announces Postcard Design Contest

Photographers and artists are encouraged to submit designs for a new “Find Your Freedom Here” postcard by the Ocala/Marion Visitors and Convention Bureau.

tussock moth caterpillar Larry D. Moore, CC BY 4.0, Wikimedia Commons.
Health & Wellness
3 months ago
Look but Don’t Touch: It’s Tussock Moth Caterpillar Season in North Central Florida

Tussock moth caterpillars are interesting or even cute, but don’t touch them as they appear everywhere around North Central Florida this season.

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Business
3 months ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in North Central Florida in March 2026

The long-awaited grand opening of Ocala’s first Raising Cane’s was just one of a number of high-profile entrants to the 352’s business environment in March.

sunny afternoon with a thunderstorm on the horizon in Summerfield
Weather Updates
3 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 6-10: Cooler and Rain Chances Continue

This week’s weather forecast looks a lot like last week’s.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Pickup Truck on SR 40 in Marion County

A motorcyclist was killed along State Road 40 in Marion County on Saturday evening.

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Business
3 months ago
North Central Florida Media Announces Leadership Changes, Welcomes New Director of Sales

Growing Ocala outlet North Central Florida Media has announced a couple of leadership changes.

sunny afternoon with a thunderstorm on the horizon in Summerfield
Weather Updates
3 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST APRIL 3-5: What Season Is This Again?

Things are looking pretty summery for this weekend, only the highs shouldn’t reach 90.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
3 months ago
No Sign of Foul Play Regarding Body Found Hanging from Tree in Eustis

Eustis Police officers were dispatched to the scene of an individual hanging from a tree on the afternoon of April 1.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Driver Killed in Rear-End Collision with Farm Tractor on NB U.S. 27 in Marion County

A driver was killed Wednesday night after a rear-end collision with a tractor.

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Jackknifed Semi Trailer Truck Blocking Traffic on SB I-75 Near Paynes Prairie

The incident occurred toward the end of rush hour Thursday morning.

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