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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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Features
2 weeks ago
Crystal River worker creates app to connect residents with local trade pros, companies

Ryan Hoffland built Find-A-Pro to help smaller businesses find local customers at a smaller price than the big platforms.

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Crime & Safety
2 weeks ago
Leesburg woman charged in fatal October 2025 Weirsdale traffic collision

29-year-old Laren Carlton of Leesburg faces multiple charges after a yearlong investigation.

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Community
2 weeks ago
Lake County to once again provide free passport photos for veterans in November

The Lake County Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller has been offering free passport photos for veterans and active-duty members of the military at various locations throughout the county since 2019.

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Roads & Traffic
2 weeks ago
Motorcyclist killed in collision with SUV at entrance to I-75 on-ramp in Marion County

The motorcyclist turned into the path of an oncoming SUV at the intersection of County Road 484 and I-75 Monday night.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Marion County’s School Choice Magnet and Community Resource Expo hits WEC Nov. 12

The annual expo helps Marion County parents navigate the wide array of educational options available in the district.

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Native Advertising
3 weeks ago
The Remedy Dog Bar brings good food, cold drinks and dog-friendly fun to Ocala

Discover The Remedy Dog Bar in Ocala, Florida, where gourmet hot dogs, burgers, cold drinks and a 5,000-square-foot outdoor dog park bring people and pups together. From Yappy Hour and NFL Sundays to adoption events, local markets and unique community gatherings, this dog-friendly destination offers fun for both ends of the leash.

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Roads & Traffic
3 weeks ago
2 hospitalized after three-vehicle morning collision in Ocala

The crash appears to have happened recently enough that responders are still on the scene.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
OCALA MISSING TEEN ALERT: 17-year-old girl missing since Oct. 7

The teen left her home in southeast Ocala nearly three weeks ago and never returned.

Community
3 weeks ago
Sumter County to accept household hazardous waste and electronics on ‘Amnesty Day’

Residents of Sumter County can bring multiple types of hazardous or questionable waste items to a Wildwood collection point on Nov. 7.

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