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AMO halts yola attempting to smuggle 170 pounds of cocaine near Desecheo Island, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, nabbed a yola-type vessel today arresting 2 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 170 pounds (76.6 kilograms) of...

Westport Café Debuts New Dinner Menu with a French Twist – a Fusion with Puerto Rican Soul in Kansas City
James Beard–nominated Executive Chef Romain Monnoyeur and Sous-Chef Christopher Velez collaborate on new dishes pairing cultures KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Westport Café, Kansas City’s acclaimed modern...

Alien arrested by FBI after assaulting a US Border Patrol Agent in Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The Federal Bureau of Investigation presented a criminal complaint Monday against an alien from the Dominican Republic who assaulted a US Border Patrol Agent with an automobile on June 25. Bernis Díaz de la Cruz will appear...

Cardinal Group expands into the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
Cardinal Healthcare Group representatives have confirmed an expansion of business projects into the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cardinal Healthcare Group, a US based, and...

Puerto Rico Debuts Premium Artisanal Rum Collection, Reinforcing Its Title as the Rum Capital of the World
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Puerto Rico has taken a bold step forward in the evolution of its iconic rum industry with the launch of eight new artisanal brands in the U.S. market. This unprecedented expansion of...

From Puerto Rico to NYC: How One Coffee Company Is Uplifting Micro-Farmers and Urban Communities
From origin to NYC: 787 Coffee's direct farm-to-cup model empowers micro-lot growers in PR, Mexico, Colombia, fueling community impact NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 26, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a move set to redefine ethical sourcing...

AMO interdicts vessel smuggling 1,155 pounds of cocaine near southwestern Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — Air and Marine Operations (AMO), an operational component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, interdicted a vessel Tuesday arresting 3 aliens from the Dominican Republic and seizing 1,155 pounds (524 kilograms) of...

Heinrich, Cortez Masto, Hernández Call on Trump Administration to Maintain Funding for Puerto Rico Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Resident Commissioner for Puerto Rico Pablo José Hernández...

CBP seizes 518 pounds of cocaine inside an abandoned vessel in Rincon, Puerto Rico
AGUADILLA, Puerto Rico — U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operational components, Air and Marine Operations and the US Border Patrol, found a vessel Sunday with 518 pounds (235 kilograms) of cocaine in Rincon, Puerto Rico. The estimated value...

Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico Launches Bold Initiative to Modernize Aquatic Rescue Operations Across the Island
With world-class equipment and certified technicians, the company aims to transform water rescue responses throughout Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. ISABELA , PUERTO RICO, June 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Seabob Rescue Puerto Rico announces...

Investing in New York's Puerto Rican Communities
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new investments into nonprofit organizations whose missions are to advance and promote Puerto Rican culture, arts and education statewide. Puerto Rican culture is firmly grounded in New York State and across...

B-roll, Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Marches in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade
Earlier today, Governor Hochul marched in the 68th Annual National Puerto Rican Day Parade. B-ROLL: B-Roll is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). VIDEO: The event is available to stream on...

787 Coffee Joins World of Coffee Geneva 2025 - Bringing Innovation to Continue Leading NYC Specialty Coffee
Puerto Rican-Owned Coffee Company Brings Global Sustainability Insights to Transform New York City's Coffee Culture and bring innovation to 787 Coffee shops. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 787 Coffee, recognized...

eXp Realty Empowers Agents with CRM of Choice, Advancing Technology Freedom and Business Autonomy
Agents across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada now have the freedom to select the CRM that best supports their business BELLINGHAM, Wash., July 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- eXp Realty®, the largest independent real estate brokerage in the world...

Restoring Independence on Independence Day: Purple Heart Homes and Partners Deliver a New Home for WWII Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith in Just 12 Days
Holly Springs, MS, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Purple Heart Homes is proud to announce that today, just in time for Independence Day, 99-year-old World War II Veteran Drew “Preacher” Smith has moved into his brand-new forever home, built on...

SlapBak Drops the Mic with 'It’s Only America' — The Protest Anthem of a Generation
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a cultural moment where shouting often replaces listening and ideology overshadows empathy, SlapBak frontman Jara Harris is making noise for all the right reasons. The band’s...

La Rosa Holdings Corp. Announces Significant Milestone: Surpasses 3,000 Agents and Reports Preliminary Unaudited Revenue of $38.4 Million for the First Half of 2025, Achieving 19.4% Year-Over-Year Growth
Celebration, FL, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) (“La Rosa” or the “Company”), a real estate and PropTech company, today announced a major milestone in its growth trajectory, surpassing 3,000 real estate...

787 Coffee's Sustainable Farm-to-Cup Model Redefines Specialty Coffee in NYC Market
Award-winning Puerto Rican coffee company brings authentic specialty coffee experience to New York City, earning recognition as top coffee destination. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- 787 Coffee, a vertically...

Luminar Media Group/Fortun Reports Record Q2 2025 - Funding Over $3.2 Million
Luminar Media/Fortun posts record Q2 2025, funding over $3.2M to underserved small businesses as demand surges and asset growth accelerates Luminar Media Group (OTCMKTS:LRGR) MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Luminar...

La Rosa Holdings Corp. Announces 80-for-1 Reverse Stock Split to Regain Compliance with Nasdaq’s Minimum Bid Price Requirement and Reduce the Public Float
Celebration, FL, July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- La Rosa Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ: LRHC) (“La Rosa” or the “Company”), a real estate and PropTech company, today announced that it will effect a 80-for-1 reverse split (“reverse split”) of its shares...