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
1 week ago
Marion County HCA Hospitals Support Interfaith Emergency Services

Employees of HCA Florida Ocala Hospital and HCA Florida West Marion Hospital showed up for Interfaith Emergency Services this month for days of community service.

Weather Updates
1 week ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 22-26: A Very Florida Christmas

The Marion County area weather forecast for the week calls for days in the 70s and nights in the 50s.

Weather Updates
2 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 19-21: That 70s Show

Another mild and beautiful “winter” weekend is on tap for Ocala, Marion County and the surrounding areas.

Entertainment
2 weeks ago
College of Central Florida’s Webber Gallery to Host ‘Manifest’ Exhibition Starting in Jan.

Two visual artists (and longtime friends) from Georgia will be displaying their works at Ocala’s Webber Gallery Jan. 7-March 5, 2026.

Community
2 weeks ago
Lake County Invites Community to Help Shape Comprehensive Plan in January Meetings

Lake County is calling for community input to help update its 2050 Comprehensive Plan, with three public meetings scheduled for January 2026.

Community
2 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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 weeks 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.

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Weather Updates
2 weeks 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.