Marie Ange Blaise and others who have died in ICE custody were honored in one of the altars that were featured at the 9th Annual Día de los Muertos event held at James Weldon Johnson Park in Jacksonville.

For years, David Morales and his wife, María, have been committed not only to serving Mexican food but also to participating in events meant to uplift the local Hispanic community. However, Morales said one of those events had to be canceled this year due to concerns about immigration enforcement.

Dr. Rebecca Dominguez-Karimi, an oral historian, is dedicated to uncovering and documenting the lost stories of the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida. Her journey began with a childhood experience of being reprimanded for speaking Spanish at school, which fueled her lifelong advocacy for Hispanic heritage.

Elexia Coleman-Moss, a Cuban American nonprofit founder in Jacksonville, is using her heritage and life experience to mentor at-risk girls through Empowerment Resources Inc., a program focused on building confidence, community, and representation.

Born and raised in Barranquilla, Colombia, with big dreams of working in the medical field, this doctor moved to Jacksonville and became a medical provider for over 25 years.

For years, Prosthodontists Fernando and Adriana Padron have been committed to giving Clay County residents the smile they’ve always wanted, and more.

Ricky Ravelo escaped hardship as a teenager and turned challenges into opportunities by building his own roofing business.

Latina business owners in Jacksonville are joining forces to create new opportunities through a recently launched networking initiative, the Latina CEO Club, which held its inaugural meeting at TikiJava Jax during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Discover the inspiring journey of Isabela Alonzo, a Cuban-born entrepreneur whose business in St. Augustine has become a local staple.

As Hispanic Heritage Month shines a spotlight on the stories and contributions of Hispanic Americans, one St. Augustine business owner’s journey stands out for its resilience, creativity, and deep cultural roots.

The Jacksonville Spanish-English Conversation Group is helping English speakers learn Spanish and Spanish speakers learn English. The group meets every two weeks at a different venue around Jacksonville.

Bad Bunny fans have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Maria with a powerful concert in Puerto Rico.

Duval County is home to one of the largest Hispanic and Latino populations in North Florida, but resources for this growing community have not always been readily available.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and all month long, News4JAX is honoring local leaders, businesses and organizations that are making a difference in the community.

Jacksonville was ranked among the best cities in the country for Hispanic entrepreneurs, a new WalletHub study found.

Hispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and so are the celebrations to embrace this community across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.

Guanabana, a handcrafted ice cream and smoothie store, started with Julieta and Oliver’s desire to bring something different to Jacksonville, something that would allow them to embrace their Colombian and Venezuelan roots.

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX is recognizing those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!

Yanira “Yaya” Cardona was named Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in 2024 and has focused on working with Hispanic entrepreneurs.

Mayo Clinic's Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, known as "Dr. Q," says he's learned many life lessons during his nearly 40-year journey from a migrant worker to a world-renowned brain surgeon.

Pres. Joe Biden will host a celebration Wednesday to honor Hispanic Heritage Month.

Winston Christopher, a winner of the Duuuval Design competition, is known for his exceptional use of color, anatomy, and rendering. His hyper-realistic style brings each subject to life with incredible detail, ensuring that his illustrations are both visually striking and true to form, even when depicting fantastical scenes. His vibrant approach makes him the perfect fit for our Home Opener/Hispanic Heritage game, where his work will add an exciting visual dynamic to the event.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

Never before had a Hispanic woman been elected to Congress, but that changed thanks to Ros-Lehtinen.

On Sept. 30, 1822, a man by the name of Joseph Hernandez was elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

A recent issue of a Jacksonville-area magazine published for the Spanish speaking community calls John Avendano, the President and CEO of Florida State College Jacksonville, an “educator of the future.”

Viva La Fiesta is this Saturday and Sunday at James Weldon Johnson Park.

He overcame the violence of a revolution during his youth, lived in poverty when his family came to America and he has turned his good fortune into a chance to help others.

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At University of Florida’s International Center, 23-year-old Michell Hernandez is a student assistant hard at work. While she appears to be every bit the typical student, her journey here was anything but.

Imagine being named a national top Latin leader and knowing none of it would’ve been possible without your mother’s courage and drive for a brighter future. For Manny Velasquez-Paredes, that’s where his story begins.

DuPont Middle School unveiled on Tuesday a mural showcasing Hispanic heritage, painted by a Jacksonville-area artist.

Roberto Clemente was the first Latino to be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The legacy of Roberto Clemente is still treasured today, proven nearly 50 years after his death. In fact, the Orange County School Board unanimously voted to rename the facility Roberto Clemente Middle on Sept. 21, coincidentally during Hispanic Heritage Month. Becoming baseball’s most prominent Afro-LatinoRoberto Clemente started his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburg Pirates. The son of a sugarcane worker, Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?

While appointing Sonia Sotomayor as a justice for the Supreme Court in 2009, then-President Barack Obama caught a few people by surprise when he said, “Some say Judge Sotomayor saved baseball.”

An argument bubbles over which coffee makes the best espresso.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

It might have been more than a half-century ago, but the impact of the Delano grape strike will always be felt -- not only in Hispanic history, but labor history in general.

With both the start of Hispanic Heritage Month and the National Football League season converging this month, what better time to look back at the first known Hispanic player to play in the NFL?

The month of September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we want to see how you and your family celebrate.

If social media existed 455 years ago, a historic feat produced by a Spanish man probably would’ve made feeds all around the world.

Born in Kansas to Mexican parents, Ben Fernandez certainly didn’t finish his life in poverty.

Which Latin celebrities have the most net worth?

Are you an English speaker? Have you considered learning Spanish? You should know, there are plenty of benefits to doing so -- ones that will help you in many aspects of life.

Hispanic Heritage Month is coming, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so that it’s super tender in a short period of time, so it’s perfect for things like carnitas and chicken enchiladas. Achieving the most tender pork in the Instant Pot is easier than baking a cake. The best part about this Instant Pot recipe is that everything is cooked inside the pot, so you don’t end up dirtying every other pot and pan in the kitchen. You will never cook ground beef for tacos any other way after you do it in the Instant Pot.

National Hispanic Heritage Month is held annually from mid-September to mid-October, but what does that mean, exactly?

In a study conducted by the Centers for the Disease Control and Preventing, health trends in Hispanics across the world were evaluated.

Luis "Lou" Manuel Castro played baseball at Manhattan College in New York before he was signed by the Athletics and legendary manager Connie Mack.

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if you’re not marking the occasion already, maybe it’s time to start.

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