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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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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.

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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.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Mandatory Burn Ban Extended

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

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Food & Drink
2 months 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
2 months 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.

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Crime & Safety
2 months 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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Community
2 months ago
Autism Awareness Advocates Prepare for 17th ‘Stomp the Swamp’ in Gainesville

This year’s Stomp the Swamp for Autism Acceptance and Awareness will appropriately be held at Gainesville’s Ben Hill Griffin Stadium on March 7.

A red banner on a chain-link fence reads, "Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers" with social media logos beneath it. Next to the logos reads, "Raising Canes." In fron of the fence is a road and a patch of green grass next to it. Through the fence, construction materials can be seen.
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Chicken Finger Phenom Raising Cane’s Announces Opening Date for First Ocala Location

First announced well over a year ago, the first Ocala Raising Cane’s location will open on SR 200 on March 3, 2026.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 16-20: Fool’s Spring is Here

The workweek weather forecast the North Central Florida region calls for warming temperatures and no rain chances.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
WEATHER ALERT: Tornado Watch Issued for the 352

A tornado watch is in effect for multiple counties in North Central Florida, including Alachua, Bradford, Columbia, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Marion, Suwannee and Union.

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