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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.

Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 23-27: Back Down, Then Back Up Again

The first part of the week will find overnight temperatures in the 352 back down around freezing, according to the National Weather Service forecast for the area.

Dense fog limits visibility on I-75 near Ocala, Fla., early Monday, April 7, 2025. Motorists were urged to drive with caution as low visibility affected morning commutes across the region.
Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FEB. 20-22: An Enjoyable Friday and Saturday Before the Next Cold Front

We’ll have a few more warmer-than-usual days before the next cold front rolls into the North Central Florida region Sunday night.

Detour and road closed signs in front of construction fencing near a school zone in Ocala.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Overnight Collision on Northbound I-75 Involves Four Tractor Trailers, One Driver Hospitalized

Northbound I-74 was closed for several hours overnight after a collision involving multiple semis occurred just north of the CR 484 exit.

Traffic alert
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Accident with Road Blockage on SW 66th Street in Ocala

FHP reports a crash is blocking the roadway at 2540 SW 66th St. in Ocala.

Dr. Danielle Brewer interim superintendent for marion county public schools
Education
1 month ago
Marion County Schools Interim Superintendent Delivers State of the Schools Address

MCPS Interim Superintendent Dr. Danielle Brewer gave a revealing presentation on the Marion County school system at an Ocala MetroCEP event on Feb. 18.

american political party mascots the elephant and donkey used in connection with a story about the marion county alliance of braver angels
Elections
1 month ago
Cross-Partisan Depolarization Group Marion County Alliance of Braver Angels to Meet at Main Public Library Feb. 19

A local branch of national cross-partisan group Braver Angels will meet at the Marion County Public Library on Feb. 19.

Close-up of "Marion County Fire Rescue" printed on a fire truck over a red background.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended

The recent rainfall in the Marion County area wasn’t enough to affect current drought conditions.

swig beverage brand screenshot
Food & Drink
1 month ago
“Dirty Soda” Beverage Chain Swig Opens Location in Leesburg

The drink concept already has a location in Clermont, and Ocala isn’t far behind.

Community
1 month ago
Nominations for Community Foundation for Ocala/Marion’s 2026 Inspire Gala Closing Soon

Marion County is almost out of time to nominate their favorite philanthropists, nonprofits and corporate partners for the 2026 Inspire Gala.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Slowdown on I-75 Northbound Due to Multi-Vehicle Crash

There’s a slowdown on the northbound side of I-75 just south of Ocala.

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