Puerto Rico - Page 2

June 5

US Marshals track down family massacre suspect who allegedly fled to vacation hot spot

Dominican fugitive Luis Francisco Soriano was captured in Punta Cana after fleeing from Puerto Rico after he allegedly killed a family of four in upstate New York.

April 29

Top energy group demands governor take swift action against radical 'extremists' crippling power grid

A pro-energy group is calling on Puerto Rico's governor to act against what it calls climate lawfare that it warns could continue to cripple the grid in the U.S. territory.

April 18

Crews restore power to nearly all customers after island-wide blackout hit Puerto Rico

Following an island-wide blackout that hit Puerto Rico earlier in the week after a transmission line failed, power was restored on Friday to more than 98% of customers.

April 17

Puerto Rico hit with massive island-wide blackout ahead of Easter weekend

A massive island-wide blackout hit the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico midday Wednesday as residents were preparing for the Easter weekend.

April 4, 2025

CEO allegedly choked fellow cruise ship passenger over dance floor dispute: FBI

First American Financial CEO Kenneth DeGiorgio is facing federal charges after allegedly choking another passenger while on a Virgin Voyages cruise, according to the FBI.

March 24, 2025

Dengue fever cases rising in popular spring break locations, CDC alerts

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

March 21, 2025

Puerto Rico no longer safe bet for illegal migrants as Trump crackdown expands to US territory

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico, once seen as a safe haven for illegal migrants, has seen ICE raids at an increasing pace since President Donald Trump took office.

January 15, 2025

Puerto Rico governor asks Trump to intervene after Venezuela's Maduro threatened to invade the US territory

Puerto Rico Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón asked President-elect Trump to take action after Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro threatened an invasion.

December 31, 2024

Power outage leaves most of Puerto Rico in the dark on New Year's Eve

The majority of Puerto Rico was left in the dark on Tuesday after a power outage put a damper on New Year's Eve festivities earlier in the day.

December 22, 2024

Christmas in Puerto Rico is a 45-day celebration with caroling, festive decorations, family feasts and more

Christmas in Puerto Rico is spent with loved ones singing carols, sitting around the table for a meal and exchanging gifts. There celebrations last from Thanksgiving to mid-January.