DRNA Secretary Attacked by Rescued Dog
Waldemar Quiles Pérez, Secretary of the Department of Natural and Environmental Resources (DRNA), was bitten by a dog he had rescued, named Pistacho. The incident occurred when Quiles Pérez tried…
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Sahara Dust Continues to Affect Puerto Rico: When Will the Weather Pattern Change?
The Sahara dust will continue to be present in Puerto Rico on Wednesday, with a day marked by heat, haze, and limited rainfall. According to the National Meteorological Service (SNM)…
16-year-old girl reported missing in Villa Palmeras
The Police are seeking the public's help in locating 16-year-old Catalina Z. Burgos Medina, who was reported missing in the Villa Palmeras sector of Santurce. According to the authorities, Burgos…
87-year-old man dies after falling from roof in Barceloneta
An 87-year-old man, Manuel Cruz Rosa, died on Tuesday afternoon after falling from the roof of a residence in Barceloneta. According to preliminary police information, Cruz Rosa and 75-year-old Joaquín…
Founder of Puerto Rico's Television Week Passes Away
Don Tony Rodríguez, a renowned musician and historian of radio, cinema, and television in Puerto Rico, passed away on Wednesday, according to his family. Rodríguez was notable for his significant…
Elderly Man Dies, Another Injured After Falling from Roof
An elderly man died and another was injured after falling from the roof of a residence in the Reparto Llanadas urbanization in Barceloneta on Tuesday afternoon. According to the police…
Heat Advisory Issued for Puerto Rico as Heat Index Could Reach 111 Degrees
The National Weather Service (NWS) in San Juan reports that Puerto Rico will remain under dry, hot conditions in the coming days due to a combination of Saharan dust and…
Puerto Rico Confirms First Cyclosporiasis Case, Linked to Travel
Puerto Rico's Department of Health confirmed on Tuesday the island's first case of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection. The patient, who was not immediately identified, had a history of international travel…
UPR to Host First-Ever Joint Fest Showcasing All 11 Campuses
The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) will hold UPR Fest 2026, a free event on Saturday, July 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Río Piedras Campus. For…
Sagrado and Agenda Ciudadana Partner to Boost Civic Education
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón (Sagrado) and the nonprofit Agenda Ciudadana have formed a partnership to promote civic education, sustainable development and community leadership in Puerto Rico. Under the agreement, 15…
Second Edition of 3K Huellas de Vida y Esperanza Announced
The second edition of the 3K Huellas de Vida y Esperanza, a pet-friendly run and walk, has opened its call to the public to participate and support initiatives for cancer…
Cayey to Celebrate ELA Constitution Day with Official Acts and Artistic Offerings
The Municipality of Cayey will celebrate the Constitution Day of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico on Saturday, July 25, with official acts and artistic presentations in the urban center. Mayor…
Another Hot and Hazy Day in Puerto Rico Due to Sahara Dust
The National Meteorological Service (SNM) has issued a heat warning for coastal and urban areas in Puerto Rico from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meteorologist María Novoa stated…
Earthquake Occurs North of Dominican Republic
A preliminary magnitude 4.5 earthquake was recorded on Tuesday north of the Dominican Republic, according to the National Meteorology Service (SNM). The event does not pose a tsunami threat to…
Charges Against Young Man Who Allegedly Tried to Flee from Police
An 18-year-old man, Raymond J. Andino López, faces criminal charges for alleged violations of the Arms Law and the Penal Code after a police intervention at the Plaza del Sol…