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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.

Motorcycle on its side in the road at night as firefighters, police, and a responding ambulance handle a crash under an overpass with flashing lights nearby
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
BREAKING TRAFFIC ALERT: Major Accident on WB 27 Under I-75, Traffic Being Rerouted

Traffic headed westbound on 27 under I-75 is being rerouted, so please avoid the area.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Sumter County Sheriff’s Deputy Terminated, Arrested for Alleged Narcotics Thefts

Sumter County Sheriff Patrick “Pat” Breeden personally penned a note announcing the deputy’s alleged crimes.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
(UPDATE: DRIVER SUCCUMBED) Another Marion School Bus Accident Reported Wednesday, Driver of Other Vehicle Injured

There were reportedly four children on the bus, aged 5-10, but non sustained injuries.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Professional Fire Fighters of Marion County Return to Bargaining Table Thursday on Expiring Contract

Marion County’s fire fighters return to the negotiating table tomorrow as the clock runs down on their current contract.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Dunnellon Deceased Person Case Now Being Investigated as a Homicide

Last night’s response to a dead body near the Lake Tropicana area of Dunnellon has become an ongoing homicide investigation.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Org Announces Public Meetings May 12

The Ocala Marion Transportation Planning Organization is meeting next Tuesday, and it’s open to the public.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Veteran Journalist and 352Today Reporter Ben Baugh, 60, Passes Away

Ben Baugh, 60, a veteran journalist and 352Today team member, passed away over the weekend.

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Mortgage Lending & Planning Expert
2 weeks ago
Greg and Linda’s Case: When the Home Becomes a Retirement Liquidity Engine

Landmark Mortgage Planners can help you understand the secure, tax-free liquidity stored in your home’s value.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Dandelion Project to Host Bereaved Mother’s Day Butterfly Release in Summerfield

All are welcome at this very special memorial on Saturday, May 2.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Collision with Semi in Marion Oaks early Tuesday Morning

The motorcyclist was traveling “at a high rate of speed” when he hit a tractor-trailer turning into the roadway.