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.

A rider dressed from Willy Wonka competes in the 1st annual childrens charity classic in February 2025
Community
6 days ago
United Way of Marion County’s Themed Equestrian Children’s Charity Classic Event Puts the Fun in Fundraising

The 2nd Annual Children’s Charity Classic brings, family-friendly fantasy and nostalgia to an equestrian competition and fundraiser on Feb. 20.

a traffic cone on the road at night
Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Motorist Along CR 484 in Belleview Sunday Night

A witness said the pedestrian was walking north through the eastbound lanes of County Road 484 when he was struck.

The sun shining brightly in a clear blue sky with a small cloud being brightened by the sun and a large white cloud below it.
Weather Updates
7 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 9-13: Climbing Out of the Basement

The five-day weather forecast for Marion County and the North Central Florida region calls for a return to more typical winter conditions.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Marion County Fire Forces Evacuations Before Being Contained

The fire threatened structures in the Lake Weir area, but ultimately none were damaged and no one was injured.

Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center CEO Levonda Goodson
Features
1 week ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Levonda Goodson, Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center

As CEO of Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center, Levonda Goodson helps keep west Ocala healthy.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
2 Adults, 2 Children Dead of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Marion County

Members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office discovered four bodies in a home while conducting a welfare check Friday night.

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Weather Updates
1 week ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FEB. 6-8: Stay Frosty

The weekend weather forecast for Ocala, Marion County and beyond calls for more chilly nights and bright, brisk and breezy days.

Community
1 week ago
Stop Children’s Cancer 27th Annual Bear-A-Thon to Raise Cuddly Buddies, Cancer Research Funds

It’s almost time for another Bear-A-Thon, in which Ocala area radio stations K-Country and Wind-FM help raise money for Gainesville-based nonprofit Stop Children’s Cancer.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala Bets Super Bowl Watch Party to Double as Fundraiser for Local Woman’s Cancer Battle

This Sunday’s Super Bowl 60 watch party at Ocala Bets will double as a fundraiser for cancer patient Nikkie Serrano.

football on field in lighted stadium
Sports
2 weeks ago
Here Are Some of the Best Super Bowl Watch Party Options in the 352

Here are some of the best places in the North Central Florida region to join a Super Bowl LX watch party on Feb. 8, 2026.