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.
Ricky Ravelo escaped hardship as a teenager and turned challenges into opportunities by building his own roofing business.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For years, Prosthodontists Fernando and Adriana Padron have been committed to giving Clay County residents the smile they’ve always wanted, and more.
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.
As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX is recognizing those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
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.
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.
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.
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 wants to recognize those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!
Afro-Latino is a term that represents people who have both Latin American and African ancestry, and this community exists right here in Jacksonville.
Yanira “Yaya” Cardona was named Jacksonville’s first Hispanic Outreach Coordinator in 2024 and has focused on working with Hispanic entrepreneurs.
News4JAX is featuring the story of Ashley Aguilar, who in just over two years, has become a popular Instagram foodie with her account Social Feeds.
Throughout 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.
It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.
The City of Jacksonville will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month during a ceremony at City Hall Monday at noon.
