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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.

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.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Ocala police make arrests in car shooting

A mother and her five-year-old child were struck by bullets after a neighborhood disturbance on Monday.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Give4Marion raises more than $2.3 million for Marion County charities, throws great party (PHOTOS)

More than 100 local nonprofit organizations will benefit from the annual two-day fundraising campaign.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
30-year-old Lake City woman arrested for DUI homicide after fatal accident in Alachua County

Shateria Glenn is charged with DUI and causing the death of a bicyclist she allegedly struck with her car in Alachua County.

Volunteers collect trash in a grassy field during a community cleanup event.
news
2 weeks ago
City of Ocala to host local International Coastal Clean-Up event at Tuscawilla Park Sept. 19

The annual event brings together individuals and local businesses and organizations to help beautify one of the downtown area’s outdoor jewels.

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State
2 weeks ago
New report says Florida is America’s fourth most diverse state

Florida scored highly in diversity in birthplace, generation, and marital status, among multiple other factors.

An Ocala police car sits in front of a line of shops at night. Lights hang from and overhang in front of Big Hammock's Brewery.
Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Mother, 5-year-old child shot in car after leaving neighborhood disturbance in Ocala

The shooting is not believed to be related to another incident that occurred in Ocala on Sunday.

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Food & Drink
2 weeks ago
New Dairy Queen in Ocala now has an opening date of Sept. 21

If you were overly excited about the new Ocala DQ and then incensed that the opening was pushed back, well, chill—Monday’s the day.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Here’s what Spectrum’s acquisition of Cox means for internet and cable customers in the 352

Spectrum’s purchase of Cox was completed last month, and rebranding will be rolling out to former Cox subscribers starting September 16.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Wildwood city employee fired and arrested for theft and misuse of property

The now former events manager for the city’s Parks and Recreation Department has been accused of fleecing the city of around $23,000.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Countywide nonprofit fundraising drive Give4Marion kicks off at 10 a.m. today

The 33-hour online donation drive supporting Marion County nonprofits launches Tuesday morning.