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Puerto Rico will receive $325 million in federal funding to enhance solar projects amid ongoing power outages
The announcement comes amid widespread anger over outages that repeatedly leave Puerto Ricans in the dark. The post Puerto Rico will receive $325 million in federal funding to enhance solar projects amid ongoing power outages first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained
The US Supreme Court has, shall we say, made news this year. Here’s an approachable explainer to some of their top rulings of the term, and how they impact clean air, workplace safety, health insurance, and the general quality of life for all Americans. The post 7 major rulings from the US Supreme Court’s 2023-2024 term, explained first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance
Silicon Valley billionaires such as Elon Musk, Marc Andreessen, and Chamath Palihapitiya have thrown their support behind a Trump-Vance ticket, and some even urged the former president to pick Vance as his running mate. The post Big tech billionaires line up behind Donald Trump and JD Vance first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
5 hidden gems showcasing Gainesville’s natural beauty and recreational offerings
Here are five must-visit places in Gainesville that showcase its vibrant cultural, recreational and natural offerings. The post 5 hidden gems showcasing Gainesville’s natural beauty and recreational offerings first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows.
Kennedy said he would support a nationwide 15-week ban, but then changed his mind. He’s also said that he believes the choice of whether or not to have an abortion should stay between women and their doctors while simultaneously touting his plan to “reduce abortion” and “make it easier for women to choose life.” The post Where does RFK Jr. stand on abortion? It doesn’t seem like even he knows. first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan
The plan calls on Congress to pass a law that would withdraw tax credits from landlords who raise rent by more than 5% annually. If passed, the plan would apply to about half of all rentals in the United States. The post Rent increases would be limited to 5% per year under new Biden-Harris plan first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Playa Pizza’s new event series combines the art of pizza making with politics
The restaurant owner has invited 10 candidates to join the series, including those running for positions on the Orange County Commission, Orange County School Board, and Supervisor of Elections. The post Playa Pizza’s new event series combines the art of pizza making with politics first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Eladio Carrión offers $50,000 bonus for Puerto Rican gold medalists at Paris 2024 Olympics
The artist's announcement comes after the Puerto Rico Olympic Committee announced that the agency would give $50,000 to each athlete in the Puerto Rican delegation who obtains a gold medal. The post Eladio Carrión offers $50,000 bonus for Puerto Rican gold medalists at Paris 2024 Olympics first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Who is J.D. Vance? Here’s what to know about Trump’s VP pick.
Vance has compared abortion to murder and slavery, has criticized divorce, and has suggested people in “violent” marriages should try to work things out. He’s additionally said he wants to ban pornography, and has blamed a school shooting on “fatherlessness.” The post Who is J.D. Vance? Here’s what to know about Trump’s VP pick. first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Storm-weary residents of Horseshoe Beach face tough choices: Rebuild or relocate?
Almost a year later, many Horseshoe people ask themselves: Do I sell and move? US officials predict this year’s hurricane season in Florida will be busier than usual. HORSESHOE BEACH, Fla. — Lisa Bregenzer’s waterfront home was her “little slice of heaven.” She watched sunsets and migrating birds from the porch, the Gulf of Mexico […] The post Storm-weary residents of Horseshoe Beach face tough choices: Rebuild or relocate? first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay
Fans wearing gear from both teams started running in multiple directions, some carrying children on their shoulders. Tickets were not being scanned and few police officers or stadium officials could be seen in the sea of people. The post Argentina beats Colombia 1-0 in Copa America final after crowd control issues cause match delay first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
What to know about Donald Trump’s apparent assassination attempt
The Secret Service shot and killed the would-be assassin, identified as a 20-year-old from a Pittsburgh suburb not far from the campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. One spectator was killed and two others were critically injured. The post What to know about Donald Trump’s apparent assassination attempt first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Project 2025 would threaten women’s access to emergency contraception
Project 2025 specifically states that certain types of emergency contraception would be excluded from the no cost coverage provided by the Affordable Care Act should it be implemented. The post Project 2025 would threaten women’s access to emergency contraception first appeared on The Floricua Newsroom.
Teaching in DeSantis’ Florida Has Become Impossible, Educators Say
Two teachers, one retired, one hoping to make a difference, spoke to Floricua about the obstacles that educators are facing as a result of the Republican governor's extreme right-wing education policies. The post Teaching in DeSantis’ Florida Has Become Impossible, Educators Say first appeared on Floricua.
Florida Now Requires Students to Obtain Parental Permission to Use a Nickname in School
The “Parental Authorization for Deviation from Student's Legal Name Form” asks parents to sign if they agree to allow their child to use a name aside from their legally given name on any campus. The post Florida Now Requires Students to Obtain Parental Permission to Use a Nickname in School first appeared on Floricua.
DeSantis’ Attacks on Disney Hurt Florida, Former GOP Officials Say
A group of mostly Republican former high-level government officials has called the Florida governor's takeover of Disney World's governing district "severely damaging to the political, social, and economic fabric of the State." The post DeSantis’ Attacks on Disney Hurt Florida, Former GOP Officials Say first appeared on Floricua.
Florida Has ‘Effectively Banned’ AP Psychology Courses Under DeSantis
Coming several months after the state’s decision to block African American Studies AP courses, the decision to effectively ban the AP Psychology course represents the latest consequence of the governor's restrictive education laws. The post Florida Has ‘Effectively Banned’ AP Psychology Courses Under DeSantis first appeared on Floricua.
Orlando Magic Donated $50,000 to DeSantis 2024 Super PAC
The contribution from the NBA team to Never Back Down, the group supporting DeSantis’ campaign for the GOP presidential nomination, has drawn attention from Florida Democrats and LGBTQ activists. The post Orlando Magic Donated $50,000 to DeSantis 2024 Super PAC first appeared on Floricua.
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