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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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Weather Updates
5 days ago
Sumter County Public Library in The Villages to Host Hurricane Preparedness Workshop May 14

The Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza helps you get ready for hurricane season with a workshop on Thursday.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: I-75 Chaos, Reports of S. Pine Avenue Blocked in Ocala

Southbound I-75 has been a mess all morning, and now we’re hearing S. Pine Avenue is partially blocked as well.

A sign for the Ocala Police Department with a digital message board below. The top of the sign displays the Ocala Police logo with the words "Integrity, Courage, Character" and large text reading "OCALA POLICE." The digital board underneath shows a scrolling message in red text that reads, "WE'RE HIRING: 911 DISPATCHERS." The sign is supported by red brick columns and surrounded by trees in the background.
Community
5 days ago
Local, State Law Enforcement Invite Public to Fallen Officer Memorial in Ocala May 14

The OPD is inviting the public to join them in honoring the fallen this Thursday.

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Business
5 days ago
CareerSource Citrus Levy Marion Opens New Center in Bronson

The employment support organization now operates two locations in Levy County.

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Local
6 days ago
More Overnight I-75 Ramp Closures at SR 40 and HWY 27 in Ocala Starting May 11

Expect more work and overnight ramp closures on I-75 in the Ocala area this week.

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Weather Updates
6 days ago
Lake County to Host 2026 Hurricane Expo on May 16

Hurricane season isn’t quite here yet, but it’s definitely time to start getting prepared, and Saturday’s Hurricane Expo in Lake County is an excellent first step.

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Weather Updates
7 days ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST MAY 11-15: Rain Chances, Warm Temps to Hang Around

Rain chances will vary between 20 and 60 percent in the North Central Florida region for the first half of the workweek.

An Ocala Police car sits in a parking lot with the sun casting harsh shadows and reflecting off of it. "Ocala Police" is written on the side with a City of Ocala police logo toward the front.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Paddock Mall Lockdown in Ocala: No Shots Fired, No Injuries, Mall to Remain Closed for Day

The Ocala Police Department and Marion County Sheriff’s Office responded to a shooting call, but no shots had been fired.

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Entertainment
1 week ago
City of Ocala Invites All to Tour and Learn More About Ocala Wetland Recharge Park May 9

Come celebrate the 352’s natural beauty and learn more about Ocala Wetland Recharge Park this Saturday.