Puerto Rico
Humane Society of Broward County seeks loving, permanent home for Cecilio from Puerto Rico
A 5-year-old dachshund named Cecilio recently arrived at the Humane Society of Broward County from Puerto Rico and is looking for a loving forever home.
Argentina defeats Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium in historic matchup
South Florida fans will get a chance to see a first-ever international matchup between Argentina and Puerto Rico at Chase Stadium on Tuesday.
Miami Heat welcome Barkov, Dragic to practice as training camp continues at FAU
The Miami Heat wrapped up their second day of training camp Wednesday at Florida Atlantic University, with some familiar faces stopping by.
Amid tensions with Venezuela, ramped up US military presence splits Puerto Ricans
As U.S. tensions with Venezuela intensify, so does the American military presence in Puerto Rico.
US warplanes stage in Puerto Rico amid Venezuela tension
Venezuela is preparing for war, conducting military drills on its Caribbean island amid a growing U.S. military presence in the region.
Hurricane Erin now a Category 4 while tracking north of Puerto Rico
Hurricane Erin continued to strengthen Saturday, maintaining Category 5 intensity as it passed north of the northern Leeward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Center.
Heat to face Magic in Puerto Rico preseason game; schedule released
The Miami Heat announced Tuesday that they will kick off their 2025-2026 preseason with a game in Puerto Rico, marking the franchise’s sixth visit to the island and the seventh preseason game played there in team history.
Bad Bunny’s San Juan residency makes an economic impact in Puerto Rico
World-famous Bad Bunny is making an impact with his 30-show residency at San Juan’s Coliseo de Puerto Rico, which has a capacity for 18,000 fans.
Florida leaders, celebs react to Tony Hinchcliffe calling Puerto Rico ‘floating piece of garbage’
A comment made by comedian Tony Hinchcliffe at a Miami rally for former President Donald Trump on Sunday has sparked bipartisan backlash and ignited strong reactions among Puerto Rican community leaders, local politicians and voters in South Florida.
Crews search for overboard MSC cruise ship crew member; voyage began in Miami
Crews from the U.S. Coast Guard searched Wednesday for a cruise ship crew member believed to have fallen overboard off the coast of Puerto Rico the previous night.
US seizes nearly 2,000 pounds of cocaine from boat off Puerto Rico
A whopping 1,987 pounds of cocaine was seized Monday by agents with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Air and Marine Operations (AMO) unit from a boat off the coast of Guayama, Puerto Rico, authorities announced on Wednesday.
FBI investigating after CBP agent killed, 2 injured in high seas shootout in Puerto Rico
The FBI is investigating after a federal agent was killed in a shootout on the high seas of Puerto Rico Thursday morning.
30 dogs, cats from Puerto Rico arrive in South Florida, need loving homes
Thirty dogs and cats arrived to Miami International Airport Wednesday morning from Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona tore through the island.
11 dead, 38 rescued after boat capsizes near Puerto Rico
The U.S. Coast Guard and partner agencies continue rescue efforts after a boat was spotted capsized in waters near an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico.
Election Day: Puerto Ricans to vote on statehood
Voters across Puerto Rico on Tuesday are choosing new leaders they hope can help heal a U.S. territory wracked by corruption, hurricanes, earthquakes and the coronavirus pandemic.
Coast Guard rescues young girl whose inflatable raft drifted out to sea
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a young girl Monday afternoon after the lollipop-shaped inflatable raft that she was on drifted out to sea off the coast of Toa Baja, Puerto Rico.
Magnitude 5.2 earthquake rocks Puerto Rico
Another earthquake has hit the island of Puerto Rico, registering magnitude 5.2 on Wednesday.
Puerto Rico starts to restore electricity after magnitude 6.4 earthquake
Puerto Rico's electrical grid is slowly going back in service on Wednesday a 6.4 magnitude earthquake forced shutdowns, according to the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.
Miami firefighters deploy to Puerto Rico after 6.4 quake strikes
A highly-trained task force in Miami was preparing Tuesday night to search for and rescue the victims of the devastating 6.4 magnitude earthquake that turned some buildings into rubble in Puerto Rico, according to the Miami Fire Rescue Department.
Puerto Ricans deal with power outages after strong earthquake
After a 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Puerto Rico about 6:30 a.m., a 4.9 magnitude earthquake caused more damage about 10:50 a.m. on Monday.