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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Recovering from Hurricane Helene? Here’s where to get help.
Are you looking for temporary shelter or a hot meal? What about help filling out a FEMA application? If you are in the Tampa Bay area and were affected by Hurricane Helene, there are several organizations offering assistance.
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Marijuana legalization is on the Florida ballot this November. Here’s what to know.
As public attitudes toward marijuana continue to evolve on a national level, many Floridians are following suit and supporting broader legalization.
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Remembering Hurricane María: the data behind the devastation
The aftermath revealed deep vulnerabilities in the island’s infrastructure and response systems, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis and leading to a controversial assessment of the storm’s death toll, with estimates of lives lost reaching 4,645.
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What makes the Florida state parks DeSantis wanted to develop so special
Florida’s state parks are not only natural escapes from urban sprawl but also crucial sanctuaries for the state’s diverse wildlife. These parks represent the last strongholds for many species amidst the rapid urbanization of Florida’s communities, Julie Wraithmell, executive director for Audubon Florida told the Associated Press. And that’s why there was a statewide outcry…
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Want to help increase voter turnout in Florida? Here are 5 ways.
With such a pivotal election just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard.
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Project 2025 and reproductive rights drive Florida voters to the polls
While the Roe v Wade decision clamped down on women’s rights, Project 2025 promises to go even further.
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Voter Latino joins forces with the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations to mobilize college voters
A dedicated NALFO Election Center will be unveiled with civic resources for all Latino Greeks to mobilize as easy-lift tools for registering voters and empowering their fraternities and sororities to make a plan to vote.
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Top 6 reasons you should become a poll worker in Florida
Are you looking for a way to get involved in the electoral process? Here are some reasons why you should consider applying to be a poll worker.
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Puerto Rican mom speaks out against Florida’s book bans
Nearly 2,700 titles were targeted for restriction or removal in Florida schools and public libraries in 2023, according to data released by the American Library Association in March of 2024. Coral Negrón Almodóvar has loved reading ever since she was a child growing up in Puerto Rico, but in her hometown of Guayanilla she had limited…
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Here’s what young Latino voters in Orlando have to say about the election
Are you ready to vote? Make sure to check your voter registration status, see who’s on your ballot, and make a voting plan here.
