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.

Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Elderly Cleveland Resident Killed in Early Morning Marion County Hit and Run

Authorities are seeking information about the fatal Summerfield hit-and-run that occurred around 4 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Education
1 week ago
Marion County Schools Superintendent Search Contractor Holds First Virtual Focus Group

The search firm hired by Marion County Public Schools is seeking input from the community regarding the board’s next superintendent via virtual focus groups.

Weather Updates
1 week ago
WEEKEND WEATHER NOV. 7-9: Warmer Nights Before Next Week’s Temp Drops

Slightly warmer days and nights are predicted for the Ocala area this weekend, before the cold creeps back in Sunday night.

You said: Write SEO optimized headline and subheadline, 10 keywords: Marion County Utilities is currently responding to a water main break affecting customers in the JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, and State Road 200 Corridor service areas. Crews are actively on-site conducting repairs and working as quickly as possible to restore service. As a precaution, a precautionary boil water notice has been issued for all customers in the affected areas which include: Bent Tree Boyd Plaza Brookhaven Cherrywood Cherrywood Estates Copperleaf Freedom Commons Freedom Crossings Graystone Hardwood Trails Jasmine Park JB Ranch Laurel Commons Liberty Village Majestic Oaks Meadow Glen Oak Trace Villas Ocala Crossing South Pidgeon Park Pioneer Ranch Sun Country The Oaks Residents should: Bring all water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, or washing dishes to a rolling boil for at least one minute. Continue boiling water until further notice. Once repairs are complete and water service is restored, the notice will remain in effect until bacteriological testing confirms the water is safe to drink. An announcement lifting this precautionary boil water notice will be issued at that time. In addition to the ongoing repair work, the Marion County Utilities billing system is currently down, and we are experiencing higher-than-normal call volumes. We appreciate your patience as we address both issues. For assistance or to report concerns: Call: 352-307-6000 Email: Utilities@MarionFL.org Residents can follow updates at MarionFL.org or on the official Marion County social media pages. ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil Water Notice Issued After Water Main Break Affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 Corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice. 10 SEO Keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write in sentence case ChatGPT said: Headline: Boil water notice issued after water main break affects JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks and SR 200 corridor Subheadline: Marion County Utilities crews are working to restore service; customers in 20+ neighborhoods urged to boil water until further notice 10 SEO keywords: Marion County Utilities, water main break, boil water notice, JB Ranch, Majestic Oaks, SR 200, Cherrywood Estates, water outage, Ocala news, MarionFL.org You said: Write short alternate headline and subheadline ChatGPT said: Alternate Headline: Water main break prompts boil notice for parts of southwest Marion County Alternate Subheadline: Dozens of neighborhoods impacted as crews work to restore service and ensure water safety You said: Write short ap style photo caption; alt text; description ChatGPT said: AP Style Photo Caption: A pot of water reaches a rolling boil on a stovetop. Marion County residents in several neighborhoods are under a precautionary boil water notice following a water main break on July 21, 2025. Alt Text: Pot of water boiling on a stovetop with visible steam
Community
1 week ago
(UPDATE: NOTICE LIFTED) Planned Precautionary Boil Water Notice for Hunters Trace & Pine Ridge Estates Nov. 4

Marion County Utilities customers in Hunters Trace and Pine Ridge Estates will be under a water boil notice on Tuesday, Nov. 4.

Native Advertising
1 week ago
Sunshine State Stars Sister Hazel to Headline 7th Annual Florida Cracker Christmas Fundraiser

This year’s fundraiser for Operation HeartF.E.L.T. features “All for You” hitmakers Sister Hazel.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
BREAKING: Body Found Near U.S. Route 27 in Ocala

An unidentified person was found deceased by the side of the road in Ocala.

Community
1 week ago
Gainesville Residents Vote to Return Control of Regional Utilities to City Commission

GAINESVILLE, FL (352today.com) – On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025, the residents of the City […]

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Lady Lake Serial E-Bike Thief Confesses while in Custody on Other Charges

The suspect confessed to stealing at least five vehicles around the Lady Lake area.

Local
1 week ago
Lake County Updates Public on Road Closures, Post-Flood Repairs

After October flooding, Lake County officials offer an update on repairs to Wolf Branch Road and Britt Road.

Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens Belleview Location

The popular Mexican franchise has brought the flavor to Belleview.