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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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State
1 week ago
New Report Finds Florida Among Top States for Online Privacy Risk, Low Digital Literacy

A digital service provider analyzed available data to find the states where people are most worried about and suffer the greatest losses from internet crime.

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Community
1 week ago
Pro Equestrians in Citra Push Back Against Proximity of July Fourth Fireworks

Many are concerned about the effects a fireworks display planned for nearby Wrigley Fields might have on their horses and other animals.

Ocala Police have cleared the scene at the E.D. Croskey Center after investigating a Thursday afternoon shooting, confirming no threat to the public.
Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Motorcyclist Killed in Early Morning Collision in Southern Marion County

The motorcyclist was struck by a pickup truck taking a wide turn onto CR 475.

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Weather Updates
1 week ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 22-26: Keep Cool and Carry On

The heat indexes will be brutal around North Central Florida until rain chances crank back up mid-week.

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1 week ago
Levy County Leans into America 250 with Two Days of Patriotic Events July Fourth Weekend

Celebrations of America’s 250th birthday will occur across the county.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Southbound I-75 Off-Ramp to CR 484 in Marion County to Close Overnight (Again?!) June 22

The work on one of Marion County’s least favorite I-75 interchanges continues.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Cedar Key Man Arrested, Charged with Killing Dog over Failed Relationship

A 47-year-old Levy County man has been accused of causing his dog’s death through injury and neglect.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Lady Lake Authorities Seek Information Regarding Hit-and-Run on 27/441

The first vehicle to strike the pedestrian stopped, while the second did not.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Thousands Rally in The Villages on President Trump’s 80th Birthday (PHOTOS)

The block party on wheels rolled forth Sunday afternoon in The Villages to celebrate the president’s 80th birthday and Flag Day.

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Weather Updates
2 weeks ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST JUNE 15-19: You Know the Drill

The heat continues to creep in North Central Florida, but it doesn’t look like showers are coming this week.