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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.

Community
2 months ago
Stop Children’s Cancer 27th Annual Bear-A-Thon to Raise Cuddly Buddies, Cancer Research Funds

It’s almost time for another Bear-A-Thon, in which Ocala area radio stations K-Country and Wind-FM help raise money for Gainesville-based nonprofit Stop Children’s Cancer.

a t shirt with fight cancer printed on it
Community
2 months ago
Ocala Bets Super Bowl Watch Party to Double as Fundraiser for Local Woman’s Cancer Battle

This Sunday’s Super Bowl 60 watch party at Ocala Bets will double as a fundraiser for cancer patient Nikkie Serrano.

football on field in lighted stadium
Sports
2 months ago
Here Are Some of the Best Super Bowl Watch Party Options in the 352

Here are some of the best places in the North Central Florida region to join a Super Bowl LX watch party on Feb. 8, 2026.

Marion County Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal stabbing that took place September 9, 2025
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATE: RESOLVED) Alachua County Sheriff’s Deputies Shut Down I-75 in Pursuit of Suspect

Alachua County law enforcement is reportedly in pursuit of a suspect fleeing a crime scene in another county.

An entrance to a restaurant features wallpaper with vibrant, green plants on them. A green, semi-circle hostess stand with a small device behind it stands in the center of the wall. A chandelier with white, faux flowers on it hangs above the hostess stand.
Business
2 months ago
Here Are the Businesses that Opened in the 352 in January 2026

A number of new businesses, from restaurants to online clothing sellers, emerged in the 352 in January.

a major depression opened up along empire church road in lake county florida
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Empire Church Road in Groveland Closed due to Significant Depression

An assessment is underway to determine if a large depression that opened up along Empire Church Road in Lake County is a sinkhole.

three hot dogs in a professional culinary photo
Food & Drink
2 months ago
Coney Island Drive-Inn in Wildwood Closed Permanently at the End of January

The Wildwood location of famous Florida footlong purveyor Coney Island Drive-Inn has sold its building to the Wildwood Soup Kitchen.

Weather Updates
2 months ago
352 WORKWEEK WEATHER FORECAST FEB. 2-6: Mid-Week Rain Might Interrupt Subtle Warming

Things will start to warm up according to the National Weather Services’ 7-day forecast for the North Central Florida area, but mid-week rain might set temps back.

fire
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
(UPDATE: Fire Contained, No Injuries) Massive Fire in Dunnellon: What We Know

At press time, Marion County Fire Rescue was still working to extinguish the railroad tie fire in Dunnellon, and no cause has been determined.

headshot of Interfaith Emergency Services CEO Karla Greenway
Features
2 months ago
Who’s Who in the 352: Karla Greenway, Interfaith Emergency Services

Meet Karla Greenway, CEO of Ocala’s Interfaith Emergency Services.

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