Breaking down South Florida's record Cuban immigration numbers

TAMPA, Fla. — A cruise ship that left Tampa over the weekend helped to rescue a boat of nearly 30 Cuban nationals who were stranded at sea. But this isn’t the first time it’s happened, and it’s part of an even greater number of Cubans immigrating to the U.S.

According to Lutheran Services Florida, since January 2022, they’ve served more than 30,000 Cubans who have arrived in Hillsborough County.

One man who’s seen the increase of Cubans into Florida has been an advocate for his Cuban community for many years.

There’s nothing like a cup of coffee to start off the day. It’s a daily ritual for Rafael Pizano and his dad, Roberto Pizano.