Popular Democratic Party selects new Government Board members
More than 7,200 Popular Democratic Party members voted in an open election on Sunday to select seven representatives who will join party president Pablo José Hernández.
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Six municipalities under flood warning due to heavy rains
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for Bayamón, Cataño, Dorado, Guaynabo, San Juan and Toa Baja on Sunday afternoon as heavy showers from thunderstorms moved across the area.
National Weather ServicePrimera HoraMetro Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico specimen reveals new giant isopod species
A crustacean collected in the 1980s and stored in a German university collection has been identified as a previously unknown species of Bathynomus after decades of being misclassified.
Phys.orgfinway.com.ua
Governor Defends Family Secretary Amid Senate Testimony on Contract Dispute
New details from Governor González Colón state the $38.5 million Star Academy contract was canceled in May with no funds used; Roig leaves her position to the governor's discretion.
Government of Puerto RicoNotiCelTelemundo Puerto RicoGovernor Jenniffer González ColónMetro Puerto RicoEl Vocero
Police find man shot dead in Toa Alta one hour after traffic stop
A 36-year-old Corozal resident was discovered with multiple gunshot wounds inside his white Dodge Durango on PR-142 in the Marzán sector early Sunday morning.
Telemundo Puerto RicoPrimera Hora
Wilfredo “Bazooka” Gómez, Puerto Rican boxing legend, dies at 69
The three-division world champion and International Boxing Hall of Famer passed away Saturday night.
El VoceroEl Nuevo DíaNotiCelTelemundo Puerto RicoCrónicaEl Heraldo de México
Bianca Miranda Caraballo advances to Miss Global 2026 semifinals after health scare
The Puerto Rico representative overcame a high fever in time to compete in the final gala in Thailand and secure a spot among the 25 semifinalists.
El Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
Three dead, nine wounded in Río Piedras shooting
Police are investigating a shooting at a business in the Capetillo area of Río Piedras that occurred in the early hours of Sunday, Oct. 11.
San Juan Criminal Investigation CorpsMetro Puerto RicoPrimera HoraEl Nuevo Día
Oversight Board defends revocation of $5.9 billion PREPA contract
The Financial Oversight and Management Board for Puerto Rico says alleged fraud occurred after its review and that it referred the matter to federal authorities.
Junta de Supervisión y Administración Financiera para Puerto RicoEl VoceroMicrojuris al Día
Governor Signs Five Measures on Education, Agriculture and Utilities, Vetoes Driving School Bill
Jenniffer González Colón approved laws expanding military student protections, broadening farm labor programs, defining political propaganda and creating exceptions for medical cannabis users in sensitive transport jobs, while ordering utility connections for a Toa Baja community.
Office of the GovernorPrimera HoraNotiCel
Casa Protegida Julia de Burgos faces foreclosure lawsuit over mortgage
The nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence says it has not been formally served and will defend itself in San Juan Superior Court.
Casa Protegida Julia de BurgosNews is my BusinessEl Nuevo DíaNotiCel
Amur River tanker scheduled to arrive in San Juan early Sunday
New Fortress Energy announced the vessel will dock between 6:00 and 8:00 a.m. on Oct. 11 subject to weather, while the House commission called a public hearing on the dispute for Oct. 19.
New Fortress EnergyEl Nuevo DíaTelemundo Puerto RicoWAPAEl VoceroNotiCel
Misiones police say Rippel homicide case solved after second suspect surrenders
Director Hugo González announced the case is clarified following Luciano Reinaldo’s surrender in Puerto Rico, though genetic tests to confirm the victim’s identity remain pending.
Police sourcesPrimera EdiciónEldópolisCanal Doce MisionesPolice of MisionesPortal Misiones
Mexican, US and Puerto Rican junior golfers to compete in first Junior Match
The international youth event will take place Oct. 17-18 at Grand Reserve Golf Club in Río Grande, Puerto Rico, featuring match play and a training session with a USNDP coach.
MilenioLa Crónica de HoyMediotiempoTelediario
Housing Department seeks home for 85-year-old facing eviction in San Juan
María Magdalena Ortiz Rosado, who has lived in the same rental for 27 years, awaits permanent housing options along with her three dogs after a Thursday eviction attempt was halted.
Departamento de la ViviendaEl Nuevo DíaEl Vocero
RUM Professor Receives NSF Grant for Human-AI Driving Research
Juan F. Medina Lee was awarded a $517,000 CAREER grant to develop computational models for trust and collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence in autonomous vehicles.
University of Puerto Rico MayagüezEl Nuevo Día
Man Known as “Robocop” Held in Jail After Río Grande Burglary and Propane Threat Charges
Jhojan Figueroa Guerra, 39, faces multiple charges after two incidents on June 9, 2026; a judge found probable cause and set $35,000 bail he did not post.
WAPAEl Nuevo Día
Puerto Rican choreographer Aníbal Marrero named creative director for Miss Universe 2026
Marrero will also lead choreography for the November 24 pageant at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, becoming the first islander to hold both roles.
Primera HoraEl Nuevo Día
Indios de Mayagüez extend contract with Emmanuel Rivera
The third baseman and team captain will remain with the club through the 2028-2029 winter league season after winning the batting title and a second consecutive Gold Glove.
Indios de MayagüezNotiCelMetro Puerto Rico
Luis Fonsi Places Two Songs in Billboard's Top 10 Latin Songs of All Time
The Puerto Rican singer reacted on social media after "Despacito" ranked No. 1 and "No Me Doy Por Vencido" ranked No. 8 on the Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs chart.
El VoceroMetro Puerto Rico
Federal prosecutor seeks more time for guilty pleas in Puerto Rico prison drug case
The federal prosecutor requested at least a 30-day extension to negotiate plea deals with most of the 34 defendants, including Jensen Medina Cardona.
U.S. Attorney's OfficeEl Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
Energy Bureau fines Genera PR $25,000 for missing natural gas records deadline
The regulator denied extensions for Genera and PREPA/AEE and set a new Tuesday, Oct. 13 deadline while warning of possible daily fines for further noncompliance.
El VoceroMetro Puerto RicoTelemundo Puerto RicoEl Nuevo DíaNotiCelPeriódico La Perla
Hurricane Isaías weakens to Category 1 over Florida
The storm, which had reached Category 3 before weakening, made landfall as a Category 2 near Destin on Friday night and left more than 512,000 customers without power in Florida and Alabama.
NotiCelMetro Puerto Rico
Woman Injured in Stabbing at Juncos Fast-Food Restaurant
A woman was stabbed in the abdomen during an argument with another woman early Saturday and drove herself to a hospital where she was treated and released in stable condition.
El VoceroTelemundo Puerto Rico
Motorist Dies in Crash on PR-22 in Vega Baja
A section of the expressway remains closed at kilometer 35.4 while authorities investigate the early-morning collision.
Municipio de Vega BajaEl Nuevo DíaTelemundo Puerto Rico
Laura Hernández diagnosed with stage 3 cancer, launches fundraising campaign
Puerto Rican communicator needs $180,000 for specialized treatment in Germany over the next 90 days, with friends and artists backing the 'Todos por Laura' initiative.
NotiCelEl Nuevo DíaMetro Puerto RicoEl VoceroPrimera Hora
Panama earthquake damages hotel, cathedral and government building in Penonomé
A strong quake prompted a tsunami threat for Pacific coasts that was later canceled, with no immediate reports of deaths or injuries from the collapses.
El VoceroNotiCelMetro Puerto Rico
Fabyan Sánchez disqualified from Objetivo Fama 2026
The production announced the contestant's removal after an on-camera incident involving alleged offensive comments and gestures directed at fellow participant Jay.L.
Objetivo FamaEl Nuevo DíaEl VoceroPrimera Hora
TOUS and IKEA launch new collections in Puerto Rico
TOUS unveils a jewelry line inspired by the pava hat while IKEA presents its holiday decor and promotions for the Christmas season.
Telemundo Puerto RicoMetro Puerto Rico
Fiscal Oversight Board blames UPR for delays in HEEND collective bargaining agreement
The Junta de Supervisión Fiscal says it cannot approve the University of Puerto Rico's agreement with its non-teaching employees union because the university and the Office of Management and Budget have not provided required fiscal impact data.
Junta de Supervisión FiscalEl Nuevo DíaNotiCel
Suspected avian influenza cases reported in Cabo Rojo and Lajas
Puerto Rico's Department of Agriculture has imposed a 120-day preventive quarantine on one property after multiple bird deaths while awaiting lab confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza.
Department of AgriculturePrimera HoraEl Vocero
Hay cama pa’ tanta gente: New philharmonic tribute to El Gran Combo set for December
The follow-up to the sold-out Jala Jala: El Combo Filarmónico will blend salsa classics with the Orquesta Filarmónica de Puerto Rico during the Christmas season at the Centro de Bellas Artes in Santurce.
El Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
New vehicle sales in Puerto Rico fall 12.65% through September 2026
GUIA reported 71,749 units sold from January to September, down from 82,136 a year earlier, amid inflation, high interest rates and higher vehicle costs.
GUIAEl Nuevo DíaNotiCel
Ex-partner of late actress gains temporary control of her estate
A judge granted temporary oversight of the late actress's assets to protect her daughter's inheritance following the actress's death without a will.
Primera HoraEl Nuevo Día
Couple extradited to Puerto Rico on federal sextortion charges
Patricia Joanna Almonte Frías and Rineldys Feliciano Díaz Cuevas face conspiracy charges after allegedly using intimate images obtained online to extort victims in Puerto Rico from the Dominican Republic.
U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Puerto RicoEl Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
CODEPOLA Rejects Bill Allowing Police to Check Firearm Licenses During Traffic Stops
The gun license advocacy group argues the measure would expand access to confidential data without sufficient safeguards and calls for public hearings.
Metro Puerto RicoNotiCel
Florida deploys 16,000 power workers and 5,000 National Guard troops ahead of Hurricane Isaías
Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents that these are the final hours to evacuate as the Category 3 storm threatens the Gulf Coast.
Metro Puerto RicoTelemundo Puerto Rico
UPR President Keeps Communication Open With HEEND Union Amid Demands
Zayira Jordán Conde said both the Classification and Compensation Plan and a collective bargaining agreement approved two years ago remain under review by the Financial Oversight and Management Board.
NotiCelMetro Puerto Rico
Miss Universe 2026 candidates visit historic fortress in Puerto Rico
Seventeen contestants toured Fortaleza in Old San Juan on Friday as part of their activities on the island.
El VoceroYahoo en EspañolTelemundoEl Nuevo Día
Puerto Rico to Host Preselectivo for Cosquín 2027
The Misiones city will hold the folklore qualifying event on November 21 and 22, open to participants from across Argentina.
State Culture Secretariat of MisionesDe la Tribuna TVPrimera EdiciónEconomisMisionesOnlineRevista Códigos
Vicky Carbonell Represents Puerto Rico at Miss Grand International 2026
The Puerto Rican singer, artist and marketing graduate participated in preliminary competitions in Bangkok ahead of the grand final on Saturday.
Diario ASEl Vocero
Energy Czar Removes Genera From Replacement Fuel Talks Amid Natural Gas Dispute
Josué Colón Ortiz cited a conflict of interest between Genera PR and New Fortress Energy, ordering the 3PPO to take over negotiations while giving the supplier 24 hours to resume deliveries of the Amur River.
Autoridad para las Alianzas Público-PrivadasMetro Puerto RicoTelemundo Puerto Rico
3PPO Refers New Fortress Energy to Federal Authorities Over Gas Supply Interruptions
The independent procurement office cited potential violations of six federal statutes linked to NFE's control of the San Juan LNG terminal and its conditioning of deliveries on regulatory and payment disputes.
Regulatory Compliance Services (3PPO)El VoceroEl Nuevo DíaNotiCel
UPR inaugurates ASTRE scientific incubator and receives $4M for technology center
Governor Jenniffer González Colón announced the additional funding from the Department of Economic Development and Commerce to complete the UPR Center for Innovation and Technology Transfer.
Office of the Governor of Puerto RicoPeriódico La PerlaWIPRMetro Puerto Rico
Domestic violence complaint leads to discovery of possible human bones in Moca altar
Police responding to a report of a 23-year-old woman assaulting her 38-year-old partner found a skull and what she described as human bones inside a religious altar in a Moca residence early Thursday; she was arrested.
Metro Puerto RicoTelemundo Puerto RicoEl Vocero
Police seek missing teenager in Trujillo Alto and 66-year-old in Arecibo
Authorities are asking for public help to locate a 15-year-old last seen at a government facility and a man reported missing from his home earlier in October.
El VoceroTelemundo Puerto Rico
Criollas de Caguas overcome Monarcas de Juana Díaz 91-80 in BSNF
Caguas rallied after halftime to end a two-game losing streak and halt Juana Díaz's three-game winning run in the only women's basketball game played on Thursday.
NotiCelMetro Puerto RicoEl Vocero
Burglary at Toa Baja factory results in theft of over $33,000 in equipment
Police said a person entered through a pedestrian gate, broke a wagon lock and took 25 industrial trimmers and 12 backpack blowers.
Primera HoraTelemundo Puerto Rico
Instituto de Estadísticas alerts on suspicious calls impersonating its staff
The agency warned citizens and businesses not to share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers claiming to conduct surveys on its behalf.
Instituto de Estadísticas de Puerto RicoPrimera HoraEl Vocero
SWAT enters Lares cooperative after alarm activation
Police responded to a reported break-in at LARCOOP early Friday but found no suspects inside, though property damage was noted.
Primera HoraTelemundo Puerto Rico
Jesús “Chu” García, former El Nuevo Día director and sports journalist, dies at 79
The Cuban-born Puerto Rican journalist, known for his column “Chuchazo,” passed away early Friday morning.
El Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
Armed carjacking reported at Caguas gas station
A man was robbed of his 2023 Kia Rio at gunpoint around 3:14 a.m. Friday at the EcoMaxx station on PR-172 in Caguas.
Telemundo Puerto RicoEl Nuevo Día
Police investigate theft of $20,000 from vehicle in Gurabo
A 30-year-old man reported that someone accessed his 2021 Kia Sorento and stole cash from the glove compartment on Thursday afternoon.
El Nuevo DíaEl Vocero
Governor seeks alternative LNG supplier after New Fortress threat
Jenniffer González Colón called the company's threat to halt deliveries a "chantaje" after a dispute over payments, prompting a federal court hearing on Friday.
Office of the Governor of Puerto RicoEl VoceroMetro Puerto RicoNotiCel
Man shot dead under bridge in Las Piedras
Police were initially called to the scene on PR-183 late Thursday night after a report of a motorcycle accident but found the victim with multiple gunshot wounds.
El VoceroTelemundo Puerto Rico
Governor reports 42% reduction in construction permit processing time
Jenniffer González Colón announced faster timelines for building permits and environmental reviews while environmental groups and planners demand public release of proposed permit reform bill and new hearings.
Office of Governor Jenniffer González ColónThe San Juan Daily StarMetro Puerto Rico
Preliminary hearing postponed for minor accused in grandmother's death
A 16-year-old faces charges including first-degree murder in the Sept. 26 stabbing in Guaynabo that killed his grandmother and injured his 22-year-old brother.
Metro Puerto RicoPrimera Hora
Body in decomposition found in Hato Rey residence
Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified man's decomposed body in a home near San José reservoir in San Juan.
El Nuevo DíaTelemundo Puerto Rico
Two men arrested in Río Piedras public housing raids
Police seized drugs, ammunition and firearm accessories during early-morning searches in El Flamboyán, Río Piedras, as part of an investigation into an alleged criminal organization.
El VoceroEl Nuevo Día
Supervisor de seguridad found guilty of negligent homicide in Moca hospital death
Luis A. Vélez Torres was convicted in connection with the 2022 death of patient Noel Méndez Gómez, 65, after a physical intervention over smoking in his hospital room.
Departamento de JusticiaNotiCelMetro Puerto RicoEl Nuevo DíaPrimera Hora
Quique Domenech brings Puerto Rican cuatro to schools with educational tour
The cuatrista will visit multiple educational institutions across Puerto Rico from Oct. 19 to Nov. 5 with workshops on music, history, culture and talent development.
Metro Puerto RicoEl Vocero
Senate files substitute bill to reform Puerto Rico permitting system
Senate President Thomas Rivera Schatz announced a substitute measure that would replace the Permiso Único with a Registro de Uso and introduce other changes, but debate was postponed until next Tuesday amid criticism over lack of additional public hearings.
Senate of Puerto RicoEl VoceroEl Nuevo DíaPrimera HoraNotiCelMetro Puerto Rico
Suzanne Roig rules out resigning as family secretary
The head of the Department of the Family said Thursday she has committed no irregularities in contested contracts at Adsef and will appear before any investigative body that summons her.
El Nuevo DíaMetro Puerto Rico
Woman charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to run over sergeant twice in Aguada
Roselyn Morales Ortiz posted $10,000 bail and was placed under electronic monitoring and house arrest following the Oct. 5 incident linked to her partner's earlier traffic arrest.
Policía de Puerto RicoMetro Puerto RicoTelemundo Puerto RicoEl VoceroEl Nuevo Día
Body of 72-year-old man found in Guánica well after disappearance
Ramón Ramos Guzmán was reported missing on Oct. 6 and his body was recovered Thursday in a pumping station well on the Malecón.
El VoceroPrimera HoraMetro Puerto Rico
AAA opens small Carraízo floodgate after reservoir reaches overflow level
The water authority says Thursday afternoon's opening at the Trujillo Alto reservoir is meant to manage runoff while keeping reserves, after a drought that brought rationing in August.
Autoridad de Acueductos y AlcantarilladosEl Nuevo DíaPrimera HoraMetro Puerto RicoEl VoceroNotiCel
Cirque du Soleil's LE LO LAI tops 19,000 tickets in first hours of presale
PRISA Presents and No Limit Entertainment say the Puerto Rico-only production, premiering February 12, 2027 at the Coca-Cola Music Hall, sold most of those seats to local buyers.
El VoceroMetro Puerto RicoThe Weekly JournalTicketNews
Coccoloba denies it bid for the $38.5 million Family Department contract
The Camuy firm says it only answered an email declining to compete, while Secretary Suzanne Roig says she never claimed it filed a formal proposal. Governor Jenniffer González says she will not remove her.
El Nuevo DíaMetro Puerto RicoPrimera HoraEl VoceroNotiUno
Study finds 4 in 10 Puerto Rico adults face some degree of food insecurity
A report released by Espacios Abiertos, Fundación Triple-S and Nutriendo Puerto Rico puts the figure at 40.8%, and its authors say it should not be compared directly with a 2015 estimate of 33.2%.
NotiCelSin ComillasEl Nuevo DíaMedicina y Salud Pública
Three Dominican nationals indicted in Mona Island smuggling wreck that killed 3
Federal prosecutors in San Juan say a September 28 crossing carrying 64 people capsized near Mona Island, leaving three dead and 12 missing, and that the charges can carry the death penalty.
U.S. Attorney's Office, District of Puerto RicoEl VoceroPrimera HoraMetro Puerto RicoNotiCelDiario Libre