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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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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Burn Ban Becomes Mandatory as of 5 p.m. Tuesday

Local weather conditions have prompted the Marion County Board of County Commissioners to upgrade the current voluntary burn ban to mandatory.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATE: EXPLOSIVES REMOVED, FBI INVESTIGATING) Portion of The Villages Evacuated Due to Potential Explosive Device

The Sumter County Sheriff’s Office announced the evacuation of a portion of The Village of Rio Rancho about an hour ago.

A Florida Highway Patrol cruiser blocks a roadway during a traffic incident.
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Pedestrian Walking on I-75 Killed Early Tuesday Morning in Alachua County

The woman was inexplicably walking in the center southbound lane of the freeway when she was struck.

A rider dressed from Willy Wonka competes in the 1st annual childrens charity classic in February 2025
Community
2 months ago
United Way of Marion County’s Themed Equestrian Children’s Charity Classic Event Puts the Fun in Fundraising

The 2nd Annual Children’s Charity Classic brings, family-friendly fantasy and nostalgia to an equestrian competition and fundraiser on Feb. 20.

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Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Pedestrian Struck, Killed by Motorist Along CR 484 in Belleview Sunday Night

A witness said the pedestrian was walking north through the eastbound lanes of County Road 484 when he was struck.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 9-13: Climbing Out of the Basement

The five-day weather forecast for Marion County and the North Central Florida region calls for a return to more typical winter conditions.

Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Marion County Fire Forces Evacuations Before Being Contained

The fire threatened structures in the Lake Weir area, but ultimately none were damaged and no one was injured.

Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center CEO Levonda Goodson
Features
2 months ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Levonda Goodson, Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center

As CEO of Estella Byrd Whitman Community Health Center, Levonda Goodson helps keep west Ocala healthy.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
2 Adults, 2 Children Dead of Suspected Carbon Monoxide Poisoning in Marion County

Members of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office discovered four bodies in a home while conducting a welfare check Friday night.

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Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FEB. 6-8: Stay Frosty

The weekend weather forecast for Ocala, Marion County and beyond calls for more chilly nights and bright, brisk and breezy days.

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