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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 »
LATINO BLOTTER: Man Attacks Ex-Wife Throws Her TV Out Window
May 7, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A Florida man was recently arrested after he attacked his ex-wife and her boyfriend. George Rodriguez, 50, was arrested by the Monroe County Sheriff's Office after allegedly breaking into his ex-wife's house 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 »
Michael Jordan Weds Yvette Prieto in Lavish Palm Beach Ceremony
April 28, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Basketball great and NBA owner, Michael Jordan, 50, wed his finance Yvette Prieto, 35, in a lavish ceremony in Palm Beach, Florida on Saturday. Nearly 500 guests attended the lavish nuptials, continue reading »
Replica of 16th Century Spanish Galleon Arrives in Miami
April 16, 2013 | by HS News Staff
The replica of a 16th century galleon that sails the world's seas spreading the story of Spanish navigation, arrived Monday in Miami for the commemoration of the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon's discovery of Florida. continue reading »
Giant Snails Eating Through Miami Homes
April 15, 2013 | by HS News Staff
More than 100,000 Giant African Land Snails have been caught in and around Miami, but not before some have they gnawed their way into residents' homes. 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 »
St. Augustine, Florida Pays Tribute to Ponce de Leon
April 6, 2013 | by HS News Staff
St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States, pays tribute Saturday to Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de Leon (1460-1521), who discovered Florida in 1513. continue reading »
