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5 Must-Visit Small Towns in Puerto Rico
Say Puerto Rico, and most people immediately think of beautiful San Juan, whether its modern metropolis with cool-looking skyscrapers and wide boulevards, or El Viejo San Juan, with its colorful Spanish colonial architecture and quaint cobblestone streets. But Puerto Rico doesn’t get called “la isla del encanto” for nothing. Sure, the capital city is beautiful,…
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DeSantis Pushes to Permanently Ban COVID-19 Restrictions in Florida
Pointing out the more than 84,000 COVID-19 deaths in Florida since the start of the pandemic, House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell opposes what she calls DeSantis’ “dangerous message from the anti-vax establishment.”
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Florida Moves to Ban Credit Card Companies From Tracking Gun Sales
A proposal announced by Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson would make the Sunshine State the first in the US to monitor any suspicious sales tied to potential mass shootings, by tracking people who have purchased guns or ammo.
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7 Romantic Florida Getaways
Whether it’s adventure or relaxation you and your valentine crave, Florida is home to some of the world’s most romantic sights and scenes
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Puerto Rican Artists Stun With Powerful Images of Hurricane María’s Aftermath at Whitney Museum
For the first time in nearly 50 years, Boricua artists are featured in a major US museum with an exhibition that reflects on the devastation and transformation wrought by the 2017 storm.
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Quiz: 7 Questions About St. Augustine History
St. Augustine is the oldest city in Florida, meaning there is plenty of history to explore. Let’s see how many of these St. Augustine facts you know in our new quiz!
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‘We Cannot Allow These Threats Against Free Speech to Continue’: Professors Ask Judge to Block DeSantis’ Censorship Effort
The Republican governor in late December requested that state colleges submit spending data and other information on programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion, and critical race theory.
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Florida Democrats in Legislature Get Ready to Fight for 2023 Goals, Including Affordable Housing
They are getting ready to fight to pass legislation “on the issues that matter” to Floridians, such as affordable housing, the state’s shortage of teachers, and gun safety.
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LGBTQ Festival in Downtown Hollywood Will Include ‘Banned Book Nook’
With a stated mission to provide a space where everyone is welcome and can feel proud to be who they are, “My Hollywood Pride” returns for its second year.
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20 Fun, Quirky, and Fascinating Facts About Puerto Rico
If you think you know everything about Puerto Rico, check this out! Borinquen never fails to surprise…























