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Being ‘in between’: the unique challenges Puerto Ricans face when they move to the US
Challenges Puerto Ricans face in the U.S.
‘I’m going to get up and fight’: Meet Gay Valimont, the FL Democrat running for Matt Gaetz’s seat in Congress
The gun violence prevention activist running for Congress in a special election on April 1 shared with Floricua her plans to provide Floridians with affordable healthcare and housing, and a better education for children.
Trump’s in-office mandate affects thousands of federal workers in Florida
The directive aligns with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) strategy to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.
Gasparilla 2025: Here’s the rundown on Tampa’s annual pirate fest
Tampa’s annual Mardi Gras-style festival was inspired by the local legend of the pirate José Gaspar, also known as Gasparilla.
The fight for reproductive justice in Florida is ‘not over,’ say advocates
“We’re going to ensure that our voices are heard,” says Charo Valero, of the National Latina Institute for Reproductive Justice, who spoke with Floricua on the importance of keeping up the work to provide the healthcare women need after the defeat of Amendment 4.
What Trump’s alliance with tech billionaires signals for everyday Floridians
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, who top the list of the world’s wealthiest people, sat behind Trump as he took his oath of office as president, raising concerns for what Trump’s second term means for America.
Orlando busca opiniones de la comunidad para crear monumento de Pulse inclusivo y significativo
El concepto que tendrá hasta ahora el monumento incluye 49 columnas con los nombres de cada una de las víctimas, un jardín de sanación, un espacio para la reflexión, una fuente para rendir tributo, un espacio privado para reuniones y un pabellón educativo.
How Bad Bunny’s concert series is bringing fans and economic growth to Puerto Rico
On Wednesday afternoon, it was announced that the residency would be extended through September.
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5 interesting facts about Puerto Rico’s iconic San Sebastián festival
This year’s edition will honor José Vega Santana, better known as the Payaso Remi; Olympic medalist Jasmine Camacho-Quinn; and rapper Vico C.
The 10 wackiest Florida news stories of 2024
They say truth is stranger than fiction, and these wacky Florida news stories from 2024 prove that to be true.
Puerto Rican TV viewers get a Bad Bunny surprise as he promotes new album
In recent days, Bad Bunny has silenced criticism in Puerto Rico that he only gives interviews to international media as he promotes his new album rich with traditional Puerto Rican sounds and issues.
Voto Latino calls Meta’s decision to end fact-checking ‘dangerous step backward’
In the press release Voto Latino called on Meta to reinstate measures to combat disinformation and hate speech, and urged lawmakers and regulators to hold social media platforms accountable
From bar to barre: Where we’re going this Dry January
About half of US adults consider taking a break from drinking after the holidays in what is known as Dry January. Here’s what you need to know.
