Floricua of the Week
The makeup artist tried to avoid infection, but still caught COVID. Ensuing financial instability has kept him from his dream of buying a home.
In his search for fame, the singer’s life has had its ups and downs, including addiction. But eventually, he arrived at an unexpected epiphany.
He moved to Orlando after finishing his law degree but found an opportunity to help mobilize Latinos to vote. After surviving the Pulse shooting his activism focused on fighting for justice for the LGBTQ communities.
The executive director of a senior center in Kissimmee devotes his life to helping others, especially Puerto Ricans in Central Florida—a community facing many challenges.
Severe health conditions didn’t stop Ramos from carrying on, even when doctors told him he couldn’t exercise because his bones were too fragile. He will be participating in a bodybuilding national competition next month.
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The Puerto Rican sports physician traveled the world with the NBA. When the pandemic hit, helping COVID-19 patients became his calling in life.
After living in Orlando for more than 30 years, the inspector reflects on how the problems faced by the Latino community have evolved.
