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7 non-native species wreaking havoc in Florida
These non-native species are decimating populations of native species, harming our environment, and posing health risks to humans. Can you believe that there are over 500 non-native species in Florida? Our state’s warm climate makes it easy for many non-native plants and animals to not only survive, but spread and establish breeding populations. Many do…
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US Union to Congress: ‘Time to tax the millionaires in Puerto Rico’
The Illinois chapter of the union that represents millions of workers made the request to discourage economic disparities on the island.
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6 medidas para adaptarte al cambio de hora este fin de semana
Aunque el domingo se gana una hora de sueño, de todos modos hay que pasar por un proceso de adaptación. Cuando el sábado te vayas a dormir tendrás que cambiar el reloj una hora hacia atrás, pues a las 2:00 de la madrugada del domingo finalizará el ahorro energético diurno. Como todos los años, esta…
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High energy costs threaten Puerto Rico’s businesses as debt restructuring looms
Energy cost impacts Puerto Rican businesses five times more than US businesses because the highest rate is applied to former
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Proposed rollback of child labor law criticized as possible child exploitation
The proposed bill would amend current labor law in the state that says that 16- and 17-year-old are not allowed to work before 6:30 a.m. or after 11 p.m., or for more than eight hours a day when they have school the next day.
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FL gets $106 million from feds to help families pay energy bills
Households will be getting financial help to pay their energy bills — both cooling bills in summer and heating costs this winter — according to an announcement this week by the US Department of Health and Human Service (HHS).
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6 Puerto Rican food influencers to follow on Instagram and TikTok
An ex-makeup artist, a mental health advocate, a passionate vegan, and a singing chef, meet the Boricua influencers who are putting the sazón in social media.
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6 haunted Florida hotels for a spooky night’s rest
If you genuinely enjoy exploring creepy destinations and getting up close and personal with the other side, there is a hotel for that in nearly every city in Florida. Would you mind staying in a hotel where a ghost pulls off your covers at night? Or where you see unexplained handprints and hear disembodied voices?…
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Dolls, devils, and ghost stories to freak you out in Florida
From a real-life doll that inspired a classic horror movie to a chair that allegedly conjures up the devil, here are some of the most bone-chilling episodes in Florida’s history.
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Stone crabs are in season. Here’s where to find them in Miami.
Get your mallets ready! With stone crab season starting on Oct. 15, the crustacean delicacy will once again be on menus.
