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These are the top local news stories from News is my Business for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

As Cataño’s mayor pushes waterfront seizures, residents find their homes mislisted in tax records

Published 26 February 2026, 5:05 am

Cataño approved expropriating eight properties without consulting La Puntilla residents, some of whom say public records list their homes under other names.

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Fragility index: Puerto Rico consumers face growing financial pressure

Published 26 February 2026, 5:04 am

Estudios Técnicos says higher delinquencies, bankruptcies and unemployment pushed the index higher. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Communications as a core C-Suite function

Published 26 February 2026, 5:03 am

Communications are increasingly shaping strategy, risk and trust at the CEO level. #NewsismyBusiness

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RUM secures $1M grant to expand radio astronomy program

Published 26 February 2026, 5:02 am

The funding will support students and multicampus research. #NewsismyBusiness

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De la Cruz Ogilvy ranks among Ogilvy’s global Top 15

Published 26 February 2026, 5:01 am

The agency placed No. 15 in the Ogilvy Cadre 2025 ranking. #NewsismyBusiness

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Friend’s Café opens Aguadilla store, grows northwest region

Published 26 February 2026, 5:00 am

The coffee chain adds its 12th location and second in Aguadilla. #NewsismyBusiness

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P3 Authority launches Costa Sur generation RFQ process

Published 25 February 2026, 5:05 am

The procurement seeks up to 600 MW of new firm capacity in Guayanilla. #NewsismyBusiness

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Aguadilla unveils $7M Parque Colón revitalization project

Published 25 February 2026, 5:04 am

FEMA-funded upgrades aim to modernize recreation and visitor spaces. #NewsismyBusiness

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Analysis: Puerto Rico’s silver market drives demand

Published 25 February 2026, 5:03 am

An aging population is reshaping spending patterns and creating overlooked business opportunities across essential services. #NewsismyBusiness

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UPR Río Piedras secures $1.9M Mellon history grant

Published 25 February 2026, 5:01 am

The project will examine spaces of memory and state violence. #NewsismyBusiness

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Agriculture invests $190K in Rumitrace, deploys tablets

Published 25 February 2026, 5:00 am

The initiatives target traceability, inspections and data-driven oversight. #NewsismyBusiness

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RTX’s Collins Aerospace invests $40M+ in Puerto Rico

Published 24 February 2026, 5:07 am

Global aerospace company to add 525 new jobs on the island. #NewsismyBusiness

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Banesco USA reports ‘record’ 2025 results, Puerto Rico up

Published 24 February 2026, 5:06 am

Bank cites strong profits, deposits and loan expansion. #NewsismyBusiness

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Caribe Federal Credit Union to relocate 3 branches in 2026

Published 24 February 2026, 5:05 am

Credit union investing more than $2 million as 75th anniversary nears. #NewsismyBusiness

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‘Playmakers’ traces roots of America’s toy industry

Published 24 February 2026, 5:04 am

The book explores how immigrant entrepreneurs shaped modern play. #NewsismyBusiness

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