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Study: 65,000 rape-caused pregnancies in states with abortion bans
“Thousands of girls and women in states that banned abortion experienced rape-related pregnancy, but few (if any) obtained in-state abortions legally, suggesting that rape exceptions fail to provide reasonable access to abortion for survivors,” the study stated.
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Who was José Gaspar, the namesake of Tampa’s Gasparilla festival?
Despite questions surrounding Gaspar’s existence, his legend lives on. The city of Tampa became inspired by the tale, and organizers created a pirate-themed festival in 1904 called Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
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Puerto Rican soccer talent Jeremy de León signs historic deal with Real Madrid
The striker was born in Puerto Rico but as a teenager, he moved to Spain with his mother to pursue professional opportunities in soccer.
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Florida school book bans would cost $100 each under proposed bill
The bill has received bipartisan support from House members and has advanced through two committees.
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Gasparilla 2024: Your guide to Tampa’s annual pirate festival
Gather your mateys to watch a fully rigged pirate ship and hundreds of rowdy pirates invade downtown Tampa before heading over to Bayshore Boulevard for the annual parade.
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Here’s the list of Florida and Puerto Rico semifinalists for the James Beard Awards
Florida and Puerto Rico are getting some much-deserved recognition by the James Beard Awards Foundation. Ten semifinalists are based in the Sunshine State, while five are on la Isla.
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Kissimmee embraces health and community with Walk with a Doc initiative
The city is the latest in Florida to join the Walk with a Doc program, which was created by Dr. David Sabgir, a cardiologist in Columbus, Ohio, in 2005.
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Breaking barriers: Jan Carlos Santiago’s fearless approach to new beginnings from Puerto Rico to Florida
Over the last three years, the Cayey native has lived in three US states, where he has had the opportunity to grow professionally. In Puerto Rico, Jan Carlos Santiago had everything: family, friends, and a steady job for five years at a multinational supermarket chain. However, he felt stagnant because he did not see many…
