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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Latest from Crystal Harlan
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A step-by-step guide on how to register to vote in 2024
Remember, you have to be registered in your county of residence to vote.
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Central Florida priest bites woman during communion
The priest told police that he acted in self defense. He said the woman pushed him and tried to grab the communion tray out of his hand.
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Want a more eco-friendly yard? Try one of these Florida native plant nurseries.
Choosing native plants creates a more sustainable and eco-friendly yard, benefiting both you and the environment. Awareness of the value of native plants has increased in recent years, however they are still under-utilized in most Florida landscapes, much to the detriment of our local biodiversity and environment. But first, what exactly is a native plant?…
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Children’s book by Puerto Rican author to represent Florida at National Book Festival
The children’s book follows the story of two siblings whose home in Puerto Rico was destroyed by Hurricane María and is now covered by a blue tarp.
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Watch out! These 20 Florida lakes have the most alligators.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission does an annual alligator census at 50 different sites throughout the state to monitor the reptile’s population.
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Tampa opens ‘Hope Cottages’ to support those experiencing homelessness
The transitional housing project is the result of a partnership between the city of Tampa and the Catholic Charities Diocese of St. Petersburg, which operates Tampa Hope.
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Florida’s oldest cemeteries and the stories behind them
Florida’s oldest cemeteries in existence are associated with the Spanish colonial period.
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Housing market cools along Florida’s Gulf Coast
The uptick in the construction of new housing followed the influx of newcomers to Florida during the pandemic, but that boom is now tapering off
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People in Miami are really bad about leaving stuff behind in Ubers
While Miami tops the list of the most forgetful cities, two other Florida cities made the top 10: Orlando came in at 6th place, and Tampa Bay ranked eighth.
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Satanic Temple leader wants to debate religious freedom with DeSantis
As the bill was moving through the state legislative process, The Satanic Temple threatened to sue the state if any of its members were excluded from the school chaplain program.
