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5 Dead, 68 Haitians Rescued From Waters Near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — At least five Haitian migrants drowned and 68 others were rescued Thursday after a suspected human smuggling boat dropped the group off in waters near an uninhabited…

John McCarthy July 29, 2022

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Coast Guard Ends Search For Teen Off ‘La Poza del Obispo’ Beach

SAN JUAN — The Coast Guard suspended the search for a 19-year-old male in the waters just off ‘La Poza del Obispo’ in Arecibo, Puerto Rico Tuesday night. Still missing is…

John McCarthy July 27, 2022

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Another Tropical Wave To Dump Locally Heavy Rain On USVI

,SAN JUAN — A tropical wave will bring showers and isolated thunderstorms to the USVI and Puerto Rico, producing moderate to locally heavy rains, from Sunday night into early Monday morning.…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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National Hurricane Center Watching 3 Tropical Waves

MIAMI — Conditions remain quiet in the Atlantic basin, with no tropical cyclones expected over the next five days. The National Hurricane Center is watching three tropical waves in the Atlantic basin, including one in the…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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Social Security Is There For You When You’re Ready For Retirement

When you think you’re ready to retire, we’re here to help you make an informed decision about when to apply for Social Security benefits. You should decide based on your…

John McCarthy July 23, 2022

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Coast Guard Airlifts Cadet From Mexican Navy Training Ship Near Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — Coast Guard air and surface units combined efforts to medevac an injured cadet from the Mexican Navy training vessel ARM Cuauhtémoc Wednesday morning, approximately 36 nautical miles…

John McCarthy July 21, 2022

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Puerto Rico and USVI Can Expect Showers and Thunderstorms By Tonight, NWS Says

SAN JUAN — A tropical wave in the Caribbean Sea will bring showers and thunderstorms, with most impact over the eastern third of Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands by…

John McCarthy July 20, 2022

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Tropical Wave Expected To Bring Heavy Rains To USVI and Puerto Rico

SAN JUAN — The best chance for flooding rains in the next five-days may result from the passage of a tropical wave, now centered around 45ºW longitude, by Wednesday evening…

John McCarthy July 18, 2022

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Coast Guard Rescues 3 Men, 2 Women After Boat Capsizes Near Green Cay Marina

GREEN CAY — A Coast Guard boat crew and two Good Samaritan vessels rescued five persons following a vessel capsizing offshore from Green Cay Marina in St. Croix on Sunday.…

John McCarthy July 18, 2022

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You Can Apply For Social Security Benefits Online 4 Months Before You Are Eligible

Did you know, you can do much of your business online with Social Security? This means no need to call or visit a local Social Security office. You can take…

John McCarthy July 15, 2022