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This restaurant serves as a hub for Jacksonville’s Hispanic community. ICE raid fears halted celebration plans this year
Read full article: This restaurant serves as a hub for Jacksonville’s Hispanic community. ICE raid fears halted celebration plans this yearFor 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.
Filling the Gaps: Mexican oral historian recovers lost stories of Northeast Florida’s Hispanic community
Read full article: Filling the Gaps: Mexican oral historian recovers lost stories of Northeast Florida’s Hispanic communityDr. 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.
Compassion led him to pursue medicine. Now this Colombian doctor is about to mark 30 years of service in Jacksonville
Read full article: Compassion led him to pursue medicine. Now this Colombian doctor is about to mark 30 years of service in JacksonvilleBorn 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.
‘We’re all God’s children’: Cuban American nonprofit founder empowers at-risk girls in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘We’re all God’s children’: Cuban American nonprofit founder empowers at-risk girls in JacksonvilleElexia 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.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing leaders, businesses and organizations making a difference in the community
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Recognizing leaders, businesses and organizations making a difference in the communityHispanic 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.
From Venezuela to Fleming Island: How this husband and wife help patients smile again through their dentistry practice
Read full article: From Venezuela to Fleming Island: How this husband and wife help patients smile again through their dentistry practiceFor years, Prosthodontists Fernando and Adriana Padron have been committed to giving Clay County residents the smile they’ve always wanted, and more.
‘We’re covering all industries’: Latina networking club sparks movement of support, sisterhood for entrepreneurs
Read full article: ‘We’re covering all industries’: Latina networking club sparks movement of support, sisterhood for entrepreneursLatina 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.
‘My mom sacrificed everything’: A man’s journey from fleeing Cuba to opening his own roofing business in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘My mom sacrificed everything’: A man’s journey from fleeing Cuba to opening his own roofing business in JacksonvilleRicky Ravelo escaped hardship as a teenager and turned challenges into opportunities by building his own roofing business.
This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Cuban entrepreneur thrives in St. Augustine
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville - Business Edition: Cuban entrepreneur thrives in St. AugustineDiscover the inspiring journey of Isabela Alonzo, a Cuban-born entrepreneur whose business in St. Augustine has become a local staple.
How one local woman went from selling roasted peanuts in Cuba to becoming a beloved St. Augustine entrepreneur
Read full article: How one local woman went from selling roasted peanuts in Cuba to becoming a beloved St. Augustine entrepreneurAs 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.
LIST: Local Hispanic-owned businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia
Read full article: LIST: Local Hispanic-owned businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast GeorgiaAs part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX is recognizing those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
Language exchange: How this Jacksonville meetup group provides a unique opportunity to learn English and Spanish
Read full article: Language exchange: How this Jacksonville meetup group provides a unique opportunity to learn English and SpanishThe 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.
How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in Jacksonville
Read full article: How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in JacksonvilleDuval 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.
From migrant worker to world-renowned brain surgeon: Mayo Clinic doctor shares his incredible, movie-worthy journey
Read full article: From migrant worker to world-renowned brain surgeon: Mayo Clinic doctor shares his incredible, movie-worthy journeyMayo 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.
LIST: Hispanic Heritage Month events happening in Northeast Florida
Read full article: LIST: Hispanic Heritage Month events happening in Northeast FloridaHispanic Heritage Month has officially begun, and so are the celebrations to embrace this community across Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia.
A husband and wife’s dream began 12 years ago with a tricycle cart. Now, they own a store in Jacksonville
Read full article: A husband and wife’s dream began 12 years ago with a tricycle cart. Now, they own a store in JacksonvilleGuanabana, 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.
TELL US: Do you know a local Hispanic-owned business that deserves recognition?
Read full article: TELL US: Do you know a local Hispanic-owned business that deserves recognition?As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX wants to recognize those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
Too dark to be Latino: Sharing stories from the Afro-Latino perspective
Read full article: Too dark to be Latino: Sharing stories from the Afro-Latino perspectiveAfro-Latino is a term that represents people who have both Latin American and African ancestry, and this community exists right here in Jacksonville.
She was culture-shocked when she moved to Jacksonville. Now ‘Yaya’ is helping the Hispanic community thrive
Read full article: She was culture-shocked when she moved to Jacksonville. Now ‘Yaya’ is helping the Hispanic community thriveYanira “Yaya” Cardona was named Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in 2024 and has focused on working with Hispanic entrepreneurs.
How a Jacksonville woman set out to save her family’s restaurant and ended up becoming a popular Instagram foodie
Read full article: How a Jacksonville woman set out to save her family’s restaurant and ended up becoming a popular Instagram foodieNews4JAX is featuring the story of Ashley Aguilar, who in just over two years, has become a popular Instagram foodie with her account Social Feeds.
How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of Famer
Read full article: How this pioneer made NFL history as the first Mexican Hall of FamerThroughout the years, the National Football League has worked extensively to grow the game of football in Mexico -- from playing a regular-season game each year in Mexico City, to starting up more youth programs in the country to get kids involved from a young age.
How a coin toss cost this pioneering Hispanic musician his life on ‘The Day the Music Died’
Read full article: How a coin toss cost this pioneering Hispanic musician his life on ‘The Day the Music Died’It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.
‘The heartbeat of Jacksonville’s future’: City leaders gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: ‘The heartbeat of Jacksonville’s future’: City leaders gather to celebrate Hispanic Heritage MonthThe City of Jacksonville will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month during a ceremony at City Hall Monday at noon.
Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefrontHuge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.