Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero Virus suspected as authorities investigate the deaths of 2 more children By THE STAR STAFF Puerto Rico Health Secretary Víctor Ramos Otero confirmed two additional deaths on Tuesday associated with influenza, marking the 85th fatality of the 2025-2026 season. This season, which began in June and runs through July next year, has already exceeded past years in both cases and fatalities. Over the weekend, Ramos reported the death of two childr

On Tuesday morning, authorities seized a Honda CR-V in the Puerto Nuevo section of San Juan as part of the investigation. By THE STAR STAFF A woman was injured earlier this week in an attack involving fireworks while walking on Norzagaray Street in Old San Juan. San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo announced Tuesday that directly following the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Monday, the San Juan Municipal Police launched an investigation utilizing all available re

By THE STAR STAFF Five people were arrested early Tuesday in connection with the killing of a tourist from Florida, San Juan Mayor Miguel Romero Lugo announced. The arrests came after Municipal Police officers responded immediately while conducting preventive patrols under the city’s new security plan. “This case shows that an active police presence and a well-structured security plan deliver results,” Romero Lugo said. “Our officers acted swiftly, preventing the suspects fro

Mayra Enid Nevárez Torres apologized on Monday to the family of Justin Santos Delanda and to Keven Monserrate Gandía prior to her sentencing to 15 years in prison for causing the death of Austin Agustín “Arcángel” Santos Delanda’s brother and seriously injuring his passenger while driving under the influence of alcohol on Nov. 21, 2021, on the Teodoro Moscoso Bridge. Judge who sentenced Mayra Nevárez to house arrest slams punitive amendments By THE STAR STAFF Mayra Enid Nevár

Muñoz Rivera Avenue, specifically at the intersection with Reverend Gerardo Dávila Street, will remain closed on Jan. 4 while traffic will be diverted onto the latter street for the duration of the traditional visit of the Three Kings of Juana Díaz on the Capitol grounds. By THE STAR STAFF The Capitol District announced earlier this week that it will temporarily close an avenue on Sunday, Jan. 4, for the celebration of the traditional Three Kings Day visit from Juana Díaz, to

The public service movement “Mom and Dad, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL MY LIFE” stems from a message that became a public plea from journalist Alex Delgado’s children, Julián and Isabella, before his passing, and seeks to remind people that love should not be postponed or left until the end. The initiative especially calls upon young people, but also includes other generations. By THE STAR STAFF The family of journalist Alex Delgado announced Monday the launch of the public service mo

Miriathny Dialyan Avilés Rodríguez, who had left her home on a motorcycle and had not come back, was found safe on Monday after her mother reported her missing, prompting authorities to issue a Pink Alert. (Facebook via Entérate Sin Filtro) By THE STAR STAFF A key witness in the murder case of Gabriela Nicole Pratts Rosario in Aibonito, who had gone missing, was found in good health Monday. Miriathny Dialyan Avilés Rodríguez’s mother had reported her missing, prompting police

By THE STAR STAFF Natural and Environmental Resources (DNER) Secretary Waldemar Quiles Pérez announced Monday an increase in preventive surveillance in several forests, as well as maritime areas in view of the expected increase in visitors as part of New Year’s weekend activities. In a written statement, Quiles said “the ‘Farewell 2025’ Work Plan has begun today (Dec. 29) with an increase in preventive patrols in the areas […] that we expect to be more active. …” “That includ