Over 250 Cyclists Ride Through 5 Towns in 21st Ciclo Vida Tour for Breast Cancer
More than 250 cyclists participated in the 21st Ciclo Vida Tour, organized by the Puerto Rico Breast Cancer Fighters Foundation, to promote early detection…
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83-Year-Old Hato Rey Tenant Faces Eviction as Advocates Warn of Elderly Homelessness
The eviction of Doña María Magdalena Ortiz Rosado, 83, is expected to be made official sometime this week.
Motorcyclist in Critical Condition After Accident in Maunabo
A motorcyclist is in critical condition after being involved in a serious accident reported at 2:27 pm on Monday on Highway PR-901, kilometer 1.6…
Nearly 300 Elderly Residents in San Juan Receive $100 Food Cards
The Office of the Procurator for Older Persons, led by Yolanda Varela, distributed $100 food cards to nearly 300 elderly residents in San Juan…
Puerto Rico’s University Sports Mourns the Passing of Luis Dieppa Roque
The Puerto Rico Interuniversity Athletic League (LAI) expressed its condolences for the passing of Luis Dieppa Roque, an educator, coach, and sports leader who…
San Juan Businessman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud Over Investor-Funded Private Flights and Spending
Businessman Luis González Hirzel pleaded guilty in federal court in San Juan on Friday, October 9, to one count of wire fraud, under an…
Morovis Promotes Unique Sports Homeschooling Initiative in Puerto Rico
The mayor of Morovis, Carmen Maldonado González, announced the progress of the 'Physical Education Initiative for Homeschooling', a unique program in Puerto Rico.
Legislators Seek to Rehabilitate Manuel 'Nolo' Morales Beach in Dorado
House of Representatives President Carlos 'Johnny' Méndez and Representative Elinette González Aguayo are seeking to start the rehabilitation and restoration of the Manuel 'Nolo'…
DRNA Evaluates Possible Reduction in Bioluminescence Levels in Vieques Bay
The Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA) has begun a technical evaluation due to a possible reduction in bioluminescence levels in Puerto Mosquito…
Police Disarm Man Who Pulled Gun in Bayamón Traffic Accident
A man involved in a traffic accident on PR-381 in Bayamón pulled a gun during a verbal dispute with another driver, who recorded the…
Drunk Driver Crashes into Police Vehicle in Río Grande
On Sunday night, at around 11:25 PM, a 41-year-old man from Luquillo crashed his Jeep Cherokee into a Police Jeep Compass on PR-3, kilometer…
FICPRO Urges Review of Government Long-Term Care Reimbursement Rates for People with Intellectual Disabilities
The Puerto Rico Federation of Long-Term Care Institutions (FICPRO) is calling for a comprehensive review of government reimbursement rates for services to people with…
Teachers Trained on Legislative Processes to Engage Students
About 50 teachers and directors from over 13 public schools in Puerto Rico's eastern region, including Vieques and Culebra, participated in a workshop on…
Puerto Rico Now Has Over Twice as Many Seniors as Children, Statistics Institute Data Show
Puerto Rico has more than twice as many adults 65 and older as children under 15.
Two Injured in Motorcycle Collision in Lares
On Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 11:58 a.m., the 9-1-1 Emergency System received a call about a serious traffic accident between two motorcycles on…