Capital of Puerto Rico, a keystone seaport and cultural hub
The Pan Am Clipper Endeavor has been located deep in the Atlantic—two stories in one: the wreckage confirms what historians knew and shows how safety measures implemented over decades have saved lives in air travel.
Water rationing across San Juan and surrounding areas persists for 48-hour cycles as drought and aging infrastructure strain supplies. Officials say there is no end date yet, while water trucks prioritize hospitals and elder care amid ongoing dry conditions and extreme heat warnings.
Since Aug. 7, 2026, more than 180,000 customers across San Juan and six nearby municipalities have faced 48-hour rotating water outages driven by drought and failing transmission pipes. Officials warn outages will persist through August as aging infrastructure leaks drain supplies and the system lacks independent oversight.
Federal prosecutors allege that a gang known as Los Baja Deo trafficked fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs from Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, generating nearly $50 million and driving violence. The operation involved drug distribution through public housing, use of the USPS, and violence to protect the conspiracy. The DOJ seeks assets totaling about $49.7 million.
The Menudo reunion tour has named a seven-member lineup spanning generations, selected by Paul Tarnopol after acquiring the brand. The 1980s-era performers will be joined by newer voices for a road show starting Oct. 10 in Los Angeles and concluding in San Juan on Dec. 12, with rehearsals underway.
An Amazon Prime Air Boeing 767-300 has overrun the runway while landing at Miami International Airport after a flight from San Juan, Puerto Rico. The plane struck multiple vehicles on a road beside the airport, killing five people and injuring at least five others. The NTSB has dispatched investigators and the FAA has grounded flights at the airport.
An Amazon Air cargo flight overshot the runway at Miami International Airport, striking vehicles and causing multiple fatalities. Investigators have recovered flight records and are examining weather, speed, and crew actions. Two runways remain closed as the response and probe continue.
Amazon has paused operations with 21 Air after a fatal Miami crash involving Prime Air Flight 7598. Investigators are reviewing speed, descent and maintenance as the NTSB probes the Sept. 6 incident that killed five workers and injured five others. Amazon is supporting the investigation and seeking other carriers.
Multiple suspects linked to the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s president have been extradited to the United States for trial in Florida, where prosecutors are pursuing conspiracy and murder charges. The move underscores a long-running effort to hold all participants accountable as Haiti grapples with gang violence and political instability.