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POLL: Florida Voters Not Thrilled with Rubio’s Work on Immigration
June 19, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Florida voters give Sen. Marco Rubio negative ratings for his work on immigration reform and strongly disagree with his vote in the U.S. Senate against requiring background checks for those buying gun continue reading »
LATINO BLOTTER: Police Find Cocaine Between Man’s Toes, He Claims “Not Mine”
June 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Florida man was arrested earlier this month after police discovered cocaine between the man's toes. Martin Perez, 33, was arrested on a battery charge in St. Lucie County, Florida on June 2. continue reading »
Spanish-Language CNN Latino Now Available in Miami
June 17, 2013 | by HS News Staff
CNN Latino, a Spanish-language programming block tailored for the U.S. broadcast market, will be available in South Florida starting next August. continue reading »
Florida Gov. Vetoes Bill Allowing Undocumented to Obtain Driver’s Licenses
June 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Florida Gov. Rick Scott on Wednesday vetoed a bill that would have allowed the issuance of driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants accepted into the federal Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. continue reading »
What Is He Thinking? Sen. Rubio Endangering Immigration Reform Passage - Proposing Key Change
June 2, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
No one is sure where Senator Marco Rubio obtained his negotiation skills but someone should of told him it is not wise to change the rules of the game when the game has started and when you wrote the first set of rules in the first place. continue reading »
Defected Cuban Ballerinas to Perform in Miami For First Time
May 18, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The seven members of the National Ballet of Cuba who defected in March while on tour in Mexico will perform for the first time in the United States at a May 25 show in Miami. continue reading »
Top 5 Fastest Growing Cities Among Hispanics
May 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
While Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Miami and Chicago have the largest shares of the Latino population, a recent study shows that Hispanics are moving to newer regions of the United States. continue reading »
Spanish Foreign Minister Attends Flag Ceremony in Miami
May 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Garcia-Margallo attended a flag ceremony on board the Spanish navy training vessel Juan Sebastian Elcano in Miami on Sunday. continue reading »
Dominican Artist’s Miami Mural Portrays Struggle of Undocumented Immigrants
May 4, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The painful experiences of Hispanic immigrants inspired Dominican artist Ruben Ubiera to paint a mural with a message of sympathy and understanding for the undocumented and in favor of a just immigration reform in the United States. continue reading »
Israel to Strengthen Relationship with U.S. Latino Community
May 3, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The country of Israel is planning on strengthening its ties to the U.S. Latino community as part of its strategic initiative with the U.S. continue reading »
FLORIDA: Ecuadorian Teen Threatened with Gun, Thief Steals Skateboard
May 1, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A teen in Florida probably never imagined he would be held at gunpoint for his skateboard. According to police in Ocala, Florida, the 14-year-old, who is visiting the U.S. from Ecuador, continue reading »
George Zimmerman’s Mother Rips Media, Says Arrest was ‘Solely to Placate the Masses’
April 12, 2013 | by The Celebrity Cafe
The mother of George Zimmerman, the man being charged with the shooting death of Florida teen, Trayvon Martin, has written a letter to the public on the anniversary of her son’s arrest. In the letter, Gladys Zimmerman slams the media and says that Zimmerman’s arrest was “solely to placate the masses.” continue reading »
Dad Accused of Kidnapping Sons Apparently in Cuba Where There’s No Extradition
April 9, 2013 | by Estelle Gonzales Walgreen
The two boys snatched last week by their parents from the Florida home of their grandmother - who had custody of the kids - may be in Cuba with their mother and father. continue reading »
Luxury Homes Fuel Miami’s Latest Real Estate Boom
April 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Miami is entering a new real estate "boom," fed mainly by the investments of Latin Americans which have transformed the face of the city and, with its luxury homes, become one of its greatest draws. continue reading »
Parents of Slain Teen Trayvon Martin Settle Wrongful Death with FL Homeowners Association
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Parents of slain African-American teen, Trayvon Martin, have settled a wrongful death suit for a reported $1 million with the home association where the 17-year-old was shot and killed by George Zimmerman in February, 2012. continue reading »
