Ciales Hosts Low-Cost Pet Vaccination Fair
The municipality of Ciales, in partnership with Servicios Veterinarios Santa Lucía, will host a low-cost vaccination fair for pets, specifically dogs and cats, this…
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Fire Destroys Three Vehicles in Fajardo Urbanization
A fire destroyed three vehicles in the Veve Calzada urbanization of Fajardo.
9th 'Start by Believing' Symposium to Address Sexual Violence and Digital Media
For the ninth consecutive year, the Centro Salud Justicia de Puerto Rico will hold its annual 'Empieza por Creer' (Start by Believing) symposium for…
Dr. Kenira Thompson García Appointed President of Ponce Health Sciences University
Dr. Kenira J. Thompson García has been named the new president of Ponce Health Sciences University, following over 20 years of service to the…
Orocovis to Host Meeting for Transplant Patients
The town of Orocovis will host a meeting for transplant patients, those on the waiting list, and their families this Saturday at the Orocovis…
Law Firm Sues PR Women’s Advocate Office Over Lactation Room Guidelines
The law firm ECIJA SBGB filed a lawsuit against Puerto Rico's Office of the Women's Advocate (OPM), alleging the agency improperly imposed new obligations…
Meta to Pay Puerto Rico $124.7 Million in Social Media Harm Settlement
Puerto Rico's Department of Justice joined a multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc., owner of Instagram and Facebook, that guarantees the island $124.7 million…
PR House Bill Seeks to Protect Fireflies and Bioluminescent Insects, Adding Development Requirements
A bill filed in Puerto Rico's House of Representatives seeks new protections for cucubanos, fireflies, and other bioluminescent insects, potentially imposing additional requirements on…
Scammed: Man Sold Motorbike for Counterfeit Money
A citizen reported being scammed during the sale of a 2024 Taizhou Zhongneng motorbike on Tuesday night on PR-29, near the Cacique Agüeybaná School…
Minor and Two Adults Injured with Knife Near San Juan Housing Project
Police reported that three people (a woman, a man, and a 17-year-old minor) were injured with a knife during an early-morning incident near the…
Investigation into Food Truck Fire in Aibonito
An investigation is underway into a fire that destroyed a food truck in Aibonito, with authorities not ruling out the possibility of a criminal…
Nearly Half of Puerto Rico’s Municipalities Spent More Than They Earned in 2024, Report Finds
Audited financial reports show that in 2024, 32 of Puerto Rico's municipalities (43%) spent more money than they took in, a practice that weakens…
Bring Your Pet to 'Los Trailers’ in Ciudad Vaquera for a Fun-Filled Afternoon
This Saturday, the 'Dale pa Bayamón con tu doodle' event will take place at 'Los Trailers' in Ciudad Vaquera, offering a free and open-to-the-public…
Family Department Backs Tougher Penalties for Elder Abuse and Illegal Elder Care Homes
Puerto Rico's Department of the Family (DF) voiced support Wednesday for two bills before the House of Representatives' Judiciary Committee aimed at imposing harsher…
Héctor PR Paints New Puerto Rican Flag in San Lorenzo
Héctor Collazo Hernández, known as Héctor PR, has painted a new Puerto Rican flag in San Lorenzo, as part of the municipality's efforts to…