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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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Community
4 months ago
Gainesville Nonprofit to Hold Annual ‘Stop the Violence Back to School Rally’ July 25

Santa Fe College will host the 27th annual Stop the Violence Back to School Rally in Gainesville July 25.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Portion of North Warfield Avenue in Wildwood to Temporarily Close Starting July 8

The closure in Wildwood, which should last approximately two weeks, is part of the city’s Barwick Street Rehabilitation project.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Local
4 months ago
NE 212th Street Road in Marion County to Close for Repairs Beginning July 13

The Marion County thoroughfare will be completely closed to all traffic in both directions for at least a week.

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Entertainment
4 months ago
Art Center of Citrus County to Stage All-Ages Production of ‘Mary Poppins’

The play, premiering July 17 in Hernando, features players from eight to 78.

Crime & Safety
4 months ago
25-Year-Old Arrested in Marion County for Sexually Battering a Juvenile

Anthony Lee Groves is accused of sending sexually charged snapchats to and sexually battering a Marion County juvenile female.

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Community
4 months ago
Agenda for July 7 Ocala City Council Meeting Includes Booze Sales, Rezoning Request

The agenda for this week’s Ocala City Council meeting has been released and includes several items of interest to the public.

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Business
4 months ago
Here Are Some of the New Businesses that Opened in the 352 in June 2026

Coffee, grocery and restaurant brands are all among the businesses to open their doors in the North Central Florida area in June.

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America 250 in the 352
4 months ago
Citra Fireworks Display Caps Off Marion Celebrates America250 for North County

The northernmost of four fireworks displays marking the grand finale of Marion Celebrates America 250, Citra’s spectacle thrilled a crowd of patriots.

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Local
4 months ago
4 Municipalities in the 352 Make Boatmart’s List of the Top 7 Lake Towns in Florida

The national boating website’s ranking is full of–and topped by–North Central Florida hotspots.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Suspicious Fire Claims Ocala Home

Multiple departments responded to the fire, which is now under investigation by the State Fire Marshal’s Office and OPD.

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