The margarita is believed to have been a creative twist on the traditional Mexican drink called the “Tequila Daisy,” which was made with tequila, lime juice, and a splash of soda. Over the years, the cocktail evolved into the margarita we know and love today symbolizing celebration and leisure.

The Gators are back in Gainesville for Saturday’s game against Vanderbilt.

Ocala police say a man and woman in a car died and a juvenile in an SUV was seriously injured.

Authorities say the amber alert has been cancelled after the child was found safe.

We received reports around 8:45 a.m. Wednesday that there was a large law enforcement presence near the Palms Motel on Pine Avenue. We’re working to find out why police are on the scene.

The sheriff’s office says the nearly 5-year-old Belgian Malinois maintained his fighting spirit but died from his injuries Tuesday morning.

The deadly accident happened at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

This month, enjoy FEE FREE adoptions from Marion County Animal Services!

It should be a lot easier to find a parking space at Gainesville Regional Airport in the future. A new parking garage will have 418 spots.

Before the planning and zoning meeting began, the county commission chair announced the owner of Jumbolair Aviation Estates had withdrawn the rezoning application.