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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.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Marion County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting, crash near Liberty Middle School

MCSO announced the investigation on social media at around 6 a.m. Thursday morning.

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Election Guide
3 weeks ago
Election Guide 2026: Tomorrow, Oct. 22, is the deadline to request a mail-in ballot

Here’s everything you need to know about requesting and casting a mail-in ballot for this year’s midterm general election.

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Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
17-year-old Ocala male charged with producing, possessing child sexual abuse material

A tip and warrant led to the discovery of multiple illicit videos the defendant allegedly uploaded to social media and messaging apps.

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Halloween in the 352
3 weeks ago
City of Ocala’s family-friendly Boo Bash is back for another year Oct. 30, candy donations appreciated

The safe indoor event has been entertaining Ocala kids and families at the height of Halloween Season for more than a decade.

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Health & Wellness
3 weeks ago
UF Health Ocala Neighborhood Hospital to offer free lung screenings, pre-register by Nov. 1

Early detection is the key to defeating one of the top three killers in the country among cancers.

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Roads & Traffic
3 weeks ago
Pedestrian hybrid beacon installation in Hawthorne partially disrupts traffic on U.S. 301

Work at the Alachua County intersection has gone on for a week, without a specific end date.

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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Lady Lake’s canceled Christmas parade back on thanks to community sponsorship

Local business PARALIFE Financial has committed to funding the beloved annual North Central Florida tradition.

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Halloween in the 352
3 weeks ago
Spellbound Silver Fantasy Ball to benefit Friends of Silver Springs State Park

This elegant 21-and-up evening at the park offers an entertaining Halloween break from the kids.

A motorcyclist holds a helmet beside a parked motorcycle in Ocala. Local police are increasing traffic enforcement through September to improve motorcycle safety.
Crime & Safety
3 weeks ago
Gainesville motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle collision at SW 75th Street roundabout

This is at least the fifth fatality resulting from a single-vehicle motorcycle crash in the 352 in 2026.

Business
4 weeks ago
BJ’s Wholesale Club to open Ocala location Friday, offer $2 gas to members Wednesday

The long-awaited and highly anticipated retail membership club will open its doors in Ocala this Friday—but not before giving members an all-day deal on $2 gas on Wednesday.

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