Puerto Rico news compiled from several named outlets and official sources, with every source listed and linked. Updated through the day.
Gov. Jenniffer Gonzalez-Colon said authorities activated an interagency support plan after declaring a state of emergency on July 31 due to severe drought affecting over 180,000 households with rotating 48-hour water shutoffs.
The nonprofit that supports survivors of domestic violence says it has not been formally served and will defend itself in San Juan Superior Court.
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.
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.
Marrero will also lead choreography for the November 24 pageant at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, becoming the first islander to hold both roles.
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.
Two men suffered serious injuries and were taken to hospital after one vehicle struck another at an intersection in Moca on Friday night.
The Spanish singer will present his '¿Qué pides tú? 25 aniversario' tour at the Centro de Bellas Artes de Santurce in San Juan, performing hits and songs from his latest album.
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.
Police say a 20-year-old driver allegedly ran a red light at high speed and struck a 22-year-old driver who had the green light at the intersection of PR-111 and PR-125.
The federal prosecutor requested at least a 30-day extension to negotiate plea deals with most of the 34 defendants, including Jensen Medina Cardona.
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.
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.
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.
A surface trough and approaching mid-level low will bring showers, isolated thunderstorms and elevated flood risk to parts of the island through at least mid-next week.
A section of the expressway remains closed at kilometer 35.4 while authorities investigate the early-morning collision.
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.
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.
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.
The production announced the contestant's removal after an on-camera incident involving alleged offensive comments and gestures directed at fellow participant Jay.L.
TOUS unveils a jewelry line inspired by the pava hat while IKEA presents its holiday decor and promotions for the Christmas season.
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.
Luciano Reinaldo, 19, turned himself in Friday afternoon with his lawyer at a police station in Puerto Rico, Misiones, becoming the second person detained in the investigation of the death of Guido Néstor Adriel Rippel.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The gun license advocacy group argues the measure would expand access to confidential data without sufficient safeguards and calls for public hearings.
Governor Ron DeSantis warned residents that these are the final hours to evacuate as the Category 3 storm threatens the Gulf Coast.
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.
Seventeen contestants toured Fortaleza in Old San Juan on Friday as part of their activities on the island.
The Misiones city will hold the folklore qualifying event on November 21 and 22, open to participants from across Argentina.
International delegates from October 6-9 are touring the island to experience its culture, gastronomy and attractions ahead of the November 24 final in San Juan, which marks the pageant's 75th anniversary.
The Puerto Rican singer, artist and marketing graduate participated in preliminary competitions in Bangkok ahead of the grand final on Saturday.
Juan Francisco Ramírez received 62 months in federal prison for a scheme that caused more than $23.6 million in losses to the Puerto Rico-based institution and contributed to its collapse.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police said a person entered through a pedestrian gate, broke a wagon lock and took 25 industrial trimmers and 12 backpack blowers.
The agency warned citizens and businesses not to share personal or financial information with unsolicited callers claiming to conduct surveys on its behalf.
Police responded to a reported break-in at LARCOOP early Friday but found no suspects inside, though property damage was noted.
The Cuban-born Puerto Rican journalist, known for his column “Chuchazo,” passed away early Friday morning.
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.
A 30-year-old man reported that someone accessed his 2021 Kia Sorento and stole cash from the glove compartment on Thursday afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police are investigating the discovery of an unidentified man's decomposed body in a home near San José reservoir in San Juan.
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.
Jenniffer González Colón said Suzanne Roig Fuertes answered all questions in a Senate hearing and will remain in her post, while Roig left any decision on her permanence to the governor.
The sixth edition of the event will bring together banking, insurance and regulatory leaders from Puerto Rico, the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean to discuss AI, fintech, compliance and other industry issues.
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.
Suzanne Roig and former ADSEF head Blanca Medina Díaz gave emotional accounts to senators over the selection process for a multimillion-dollar Star Academy program contract that was never signed.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ramón Ramos Guzmán was reported missing on Oct. 6 and his body was recovered Thursday in a pumping station well on the Malecón.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
