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.

Weather Updates
4 weeks ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER DEC. 5-7: Breezy with Increasing Rain Chances

Residents of the 352 should be prepared for a little rain (that might turn into a lot of rain on Sunday) this weekend across Marion County and beyond.

Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Looking for the Most Unique Gift Options in the 352? Maybe an Auction is the Answer

If you’re looking for out-of-the-box gift ideas this holiday season, the monthly auction at Ocala’s Weeks Auction Co. just might be the place to find them.

Holiday Guide
4 weeks ago
Santa Claus to Appear at Ocala’s Market Street at Heath Brook for Pics and More Dec. 5

Santa and Mrs. Claus will drop by Ocala shopping destination Market Street at Heath Brook on Friday, Dec. 5 from 6-8 p.m.

Business
4 weeks ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in November

Take a look at our list of new businesses in Ocala, Marion County, Gainesville and beyond that opened their doors in November 2025.

Weather Updates
4 weeks ago
First Hurricane Season in 10 Years to Spare Florida, Atlantic, Gulf Coasts Ends

While the Sunshine State was spared throughout 2025’s hurricane season, that doesn’t mean it was a weak one.

Weather Updates
4 weeks ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER DEC. 1-5: Rain Chances Begin and End the Week

The National Weather Service’s forecast for the Ocala area includes the possibility of rain early and late in the week.

Holiday Guide
1 month ago
Toys for Tots Ocala/Marion to Collect Donations at First Friday Art Walk Dec. 5

Toys for Tots Ocala/Marion County will be collected donations of new, unwrapped toys during downtown Ocala’s First Friday Art Walk on Friday, Dec. 5.

Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER NOV. 28-30: Bright, brisk and breezy

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – After Wednesday night’s surprise precipitation, we’re in for some gorgeous […]

Sports
1 month ago
Snook Fishing Season Ends Dec. 1 on Florida’s West Coast

It will become illegal to keep even a single snook caught on Florida’s east coast between Dec. 1 and the end of February.

Community
1 month ago
Second Rabies Alert Issued for Marion County in Less than a Week

The Florida Department of Health in Marion County has announced a 60-day rabies alert for part of Ocala.