Crystal is a bilingual editor and writer with over 20 years of experience in digital and print media. She is currently based in Florida, but has lived in small towns in the Midwest, Caracas, New York City, and Madrid, where she earned her MA in Spanish literature.
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Florida’s citrus industry faces steep decline amid disease, extreme weather, and economic pressures
Many farmers, unable to sustain operations, are selling their citrus groves, which are then converted into residential developments and solar farms to accommodate the states growing population.
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Trump’s in-office mandate affects thousands of federal workers in Florida
The directive aligns with the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) strategy to reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.
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Gasparilla 2025: Here’s the rundown on Tampa’s annual pirate fest
Tampa’s annual Mardi Gras-style festival was inspired by the local legend of the pirate José Gaspar, also known as Gasparilla.
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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
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From classic to creative: 6 places to get coquito in Florida
Coquito has made its mark far beyond the island, thriving in communities wherever Puerto Ricans reside. While traditionally shared as a gift among family and friends, Puerto Ricans in Florida now have plenty of options to get their hands on this beloved holiday drink. That’s because local Boricuas around Florida are turning their cherished family…
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From Yabucoa to Miami: Esaí Alfredo’s rising star in the art world
In 2023, he exhibited at Art Basel Miami Beach, where the entire booth sold out within the first hour of the VIP preview.
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Hurricane fallout: Florida housing sales drop, insurance rates rise
In Fort Lauderdale, pending sales dropped 15.2% year over year during the four weeks ending Nov. 10—the biggest decline among the 50 most populous metro areas in the country that Redfin analyzed. Florida is home to the five US metropolitan areas where pending home sales are falling the fastest, according to a new report by…
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Need a laugh? Follow these 6 hilarious Puerto Rican influencers.
If there’s been too much doom and gloom in your social feeds, make sure to follow these Puerto Rican comedy influencers. You’ll thank us later. Humor holds a special place in Puerto Rican culture. It serves as a way to release stress and navigate life’s challenges, while strengthening a sense of cultural identity, which is…
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Fascinating facts about the Taínos of Puerto Rico
DNA evidence suggests that approximately 60% of modern Puerto Ricans have Taíno ancestry. Today, Taíno-derived customs can be found in the Caribbean, especially among rural communities, such as the jíbaros.
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Progressive Turnout Project: ‘Florida is still very much a swing state’
The voting organization has sent handwritten postcards to nearly 2 million voters in Florida. If you’re feeling election anxiety and want to put that energy to work, the Progressive Turnout Project has a long list of volunteer opportunities—from phone banking in your county to becoming a greeter at the polls. The Progressive Turnout Project is…
