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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 year

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

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 community

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.

Dr. Jairo De La Hoz

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 Jacksonville

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 and founder of Empowerment Resources Inc., has spent decades mentoring at-risk girls and families in Northeast Florida.

‘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 Jacksonville

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.

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 community

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.

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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 practice

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

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at USS Orleck

Bachata Dreams Salsa Night

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Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at USS Orleck

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‘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 entrepreneurs

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.

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‘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 Jacksonville

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

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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. Augustine

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

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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 entrepreneur

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month

LIST: Local Hispanic-owned businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

Read full article: LIST: Local Hispanic-owned businesses in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia

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

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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 Spanish

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 performs during the final concert of his summer residency in his homeland at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico Jose Miguel Agrelot, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Saturday, Sept. 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

Bad Bunny says goodbye to Puerto Rico in one final concert after a historic residency

Read full article: Bad Bunny says goodbye to Puerto Rico in one final concert after a historic residency

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

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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 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.

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Jacksonville ranked among best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs, study finds

Read full article: Jacksonville ranked among best cities for Hispanic entrepreneurs, study finds

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

Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, "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.

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 journey

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.

LIST: Hispanic Heritage Month events happening in Northeast Florida

Read full article: LIST: Hispanic Heritage Month events happening in Northeast Florida

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

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Shoeboxes of Love are filled with personal care and toiletry items to help those living on Jacksonville's streets.
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Donate Shoeboxes of Love to help those who are homeless in Jacksonville

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🔒River City Guide: Serving up music, movies, fashion & more across Jacksonville (Oct. 20 - Oct 26)

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LIVE: Creekside vs. Raines - Friday Night Lights

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Dr. Rebecca Dominguez-Karimi

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 community
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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 Jacksonville

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.

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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!

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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 perspective

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

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 thrive

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

Social Feeds has more than 79,000 followers and counting

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 foodie

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.

FILE - President Joe Biden speaks during a reception in the East Room of the White House for Hispanic Heritage Month in Washington, Sept. 30, 2022. Biden's past missteps when courting Hispanic voters have some activists worried that his reelection campaign won't get crucial details right before the 2024 election. Biden's supporters counter that Democrats maintain an advantage on policies that matter to Hispanic voters. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

Pres. Biden hosts celebration to honor Hispanic Heritage Month

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

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56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

Read full article: 56 influential Hispanic-Americans: In photos

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

Best ‘Fears’ realized: Tom Fears is forever a role model for those in Mexico who love the NFL

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 Famer

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.

Ritchie Valens almost wasn’t on the plane that killed him

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.

Franklin Chang-Diaz, Ellen Ochoa started a long line of Hispanic astronauts

These 2 astronauts forever blazed trails for Hispanic people in space

Read full article: These 2 astronauts forever blazed trails for Hispanic people in space

The Inspiration4 mission taking place in the midst of Hispanic Heritage Month brought to mind two trailblazing astronauts.

Hispanic Heritage Month ceremony at City Hall.

‘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 Month

The City of Jacksonville will recognize Hispanic Heritage Month during a ceremony at City Hall Monday at noon.

FILE - Members of the Cathedral City High School Ballet Folklorico pose for photo prior to joining in the Kingdom Day Parade in Los Angeles, Jan. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel, File)

Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month puts diversity and culture at the forefront

Huge 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.

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