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.
Jan
2025
14
Our Floridians
Jan
2025
13
Jorge López joins the Washington Nationals on a one-year contract
López, a 31-year-old right-hander from Puerto Rico, went 2-3 with a 2.89 ERA, 50 strikeouts and four saves in 52 relief appearances last season with the New York Mets and Chicago Cubs.
Jan
2025
10
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.
Jan
2025
8
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
Jan
2025
8
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.
Jan
2025
2
Explore 10 of the oldest buildings in Florida
From the state’s largest cigar factory to a 350-year-old military fort, the oldest buildings in Florida contain multitudes of history.
Jan
2025
2
Puerto Rico swears in Jenniffer González Colón as new governor days after major blackout
A lone protester, with her face covered, interrupted the Mass at Parroquia Santa Teresita in San Juan. She yelled, “Jenniffer, we came for you. Puerto is without power.”
Dec
2024
23
10 music festivals coming to Florida in 2025
Catch jaw-dropping live sets from international stars of merengue, salsa, electronic music, and more at these 10 Florida music festivals.
Dec
2024
20
From Parrandas to Patron Saint Festivals: Puerto Rico’s Timeless Traditions
Some Puerto Rican traditions are so deeply rooted that, regardless of trends or the passage of time, they continue to be passed down from generation to generation.
Dec
2024
20
From Roberto Clemente to the Dupont Plaza’s fire: Puerto Rico’s unforgettable December tragedies
These are some of the most significant moments in the island's history that disrupted the holiday season.
