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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.

Karen Deconna with her donkey Peaches, who was adopted out of the Bureau of Land Management adoption program.
Features
1 month ago
Stubborn as a Mule, Inaugural Donkey Daze Festival Defies Weekend Weather in Williston

Donkey fans from across the North Central Florida region and beyond flocked to Tree Line Farm to celebrate all things donkey.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Next Week’s Lane Closures for Marion County Include SB I-75 Exit at CR 484

The interchange in southern Marion County will be closed overnight from Sunday night through Wednesday morning.

A red and white fire truck with "Marion County Fire Rescue" and "24" written on the side and a peach-colored fire station with an open garage door.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
(UPDATE: NORMAL TRAFFIC RESUMED) Traffic on SW 27th St. in Ocala Being Diverted Due to Gas Leak

Authorities will remain on the scene until the leak is secured and conditions are safe.

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Weather Updates
1 month ago
352 WEEKEND WEATHER FORECAST MAY 29-31: Rain to Drop Daytime Temps Just a Bit

It’s gonna stay pretty wet this weekend, but on the bright side, any rain is going to put a dent in those steamy daytime temps.

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Health & Wellness
1 month ago
New Report Finds Florida in Nation’s Top Ten for Nursing Home Bed Shortage

A new study suggests that while Florida is a pretty good place when it comes to elder care, the state’s nursing homes may not be ready for what’s coming.

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Education
1 month ago
Ocala Mini Horse Therapy Org Kicks Off ‘Reading with Horses’ Children’s Summer Lit Program June 4

Gentle Carousel’s summer reading program runs on Thursday mornings weekly through July 9 at Ocala’s Midtown Station.

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Community
1 month ago
Marion County Veterans Services to Host Multiple Benefits Briefings in June, August

The briefings are part of Marion County’s commitment to increase outreach and aid for local heroes.

Community
1 month ago
Keep Lake Beautiful to Host Cemetery Cleanup Event in Leesburg May 30

Leesburg’s Evergreen Cemetery is getting a glow-up this weekend thanks to Keep Lake Beautiful and maybe you, too.

BJ's Wholesale Club groundbreaking
Business
1 month ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club Breaks Ground on Forthcoming West Ocala Location

The new members-only retail club will be in the evolving Winding Oaks community, and Ocala’s first BJ’s.

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Features
1 month ago
FWC and Zooniverse Invite Floridians to Identify Animals in Trail Cams, Demolish Productivity

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission has a fun new project for nature lovers and citizen sleuths.

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