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3 Florida universities top list of most affordable colleges in 2023-2024
Here’s what you need to know about the most affordable universities in Florida, including tuition, SAT and ACT scores, and how much money alumni make.
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Democratic leaders introduce bills to protect LGBTQ Floridians
If it passes, the legislation will prohibit the use of the gay “panic” defense intended to excuse crimes on the grounds that the victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity is responsible for the defendant’s violent reaction.
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Puerto Rican Women Who Paved the Way for All Latinas in the US
Here at Floricua, we celebrate Puerto Rican women year-round. But in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re highlighting several Boricua women whose dedication, hard work, and achievements have not only benefited their own communities, but all Latinas.
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Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day With These Must-Read Books
We asked our colleagues across Courier Newsroom, Floricua’s parent company, to share recommendations for books by Indigenous authors. Here’s what they said. Monday, October 9, is Indigenous Peoples’ Day—a holiday to honor, celebrate, and recognize the accomplishments of the Native American, First Nation, and Indigenous peoples. It’s also a day for visibility for Native people,…
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Biggest Stars in Latin Music Converge on Miami for Billboard Awards and Conference
Peso Pluma is the top finalist with 21 nods across 15 categories, including artist of the year, songwriter of the year, global 200 Latin artist of the year, and top Latin album of the year. Bad Bunny, another top finalist, will be performing a new song at the awards, Billboard reports.
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What the 2024 Republican candidates are saying about abortion bans
The Republican presidential primary field is full of anti-abortion candidates, but amid massive electoral backlash to abortion bans, some candidates are attempting to backpedal or soften their stances on the campaign trail, or ignore the issue altogether.
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Large Loads of Drugs Keep Surfacing in the Keys
Smugglers dump drugs in the water when they see Coast Guard or Customs and Border Protection Air and Marine Patrol crews approaching.
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Puerto Rico’s Resident Commissioner Jenniffer González to Challenge Gov. Pierluisi in 2024
For months there was speculation that González might challenge Pierluisi. But since last week, when she announced that she is expecting twins with her husband, there has been some uncertainty about her future plans.
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The 4 Worst Moments From the Second Republican Presidential Debate
The second debate featured seven candidates, who combined, are trailing frontrunner Donald Trump by a whopping 17 points in the polls, making it a bit of an exercise in futility. But even if the debate is unlikely to affect the outcome of the primary, it says a lot about the state of the Republican party.
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4 Great Women-Owned Coffee Shops in Florida
Grab your cup of coffee at one of these locally owned coffee shops, and support women business owners in the process.























