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.

“Meals with Meaning” celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with a taste of tradition as the Pico Princess shares the breakfast, lunch, and dinner she grew up eating — every plate made with beans, tortillas, rice, and love. Veronica Joy Didelot is a local maker feeding the community fresh pico de gallo, guacamole, and beans

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.

Hispanic Heritage Month celebration at USS Orleck

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!

As part of our Hispanic Heritage Month coverage, News4JAX wants to recognize those in the Hispanic community locally who own businesses!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

This year, the 904 will go all out to celebrate the Hispanic community with concerts, family activities, educational opportunities, and of course — plenty of delicious food!

It’s no secret that the Museum of Science and History brings people together to learn about varying topics in interactive and fun ways, and this Thursday, Oct. 19 will not be any different.

Afro-Latino is a term that represents people who have both Latin American and African ancestry, and this community exists right here in Jacksonville.

The city of Jacksonville started the Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations Monday morning at City Hall with a special exhibit called Voces Hispanas, an oral history project that aims to embrace the legacy of the Hispanic community in Northeast Florida.

Every year, from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, Hispanic Heritage Month acknowledges, appreciates, and celebrates Latin and Hispanic cultures, as well as their impact on the United States.

Celebrate the rich culture of the Hispanic community on September 15th - the 1st day of Hispanic Heritage Month! The urban-core location remains a secret until the day before the event, when the address will be emailed to those who purchases a ticket! If

Hispanic Heritage Month is just around the corner, and Jacksonville residents will have plenty of opportunities to celebrate in many events across the region.

First lady Jill Biden says Republican leaders have underestimated the power of women and that it's up to Democrats to make sure the GOP doesn't make that mistake again.

Scammers will target anyone searching for a job or a business opportunity, but the Federal Trade Commission has also seen money-making schemes that targeted or disproportionately affected Latino communities.

This weekend’s Viva La Fiesta is the exclamation point to end Hispanic Heritage Month. In its third year, the event hosts expect it to be even bigger for a number of reasons. The weather should be gorgeous, Oscarita headlines Saturday night and local band LPT headlines Sunday night a they drop a new CD for public consumption. Expect food, dancing, music and fun for all ages and all cultures. Event coordinator, YaYa brought Josue and Angel from LPT to chat it up with Rance about the experience and the opportunity to showcase the Latin culture.

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

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.

October is Hispanic Heritage Month. Jacksonville’s Latino community has grown significantly in the past few years. There have been multiple events recently to showcase the many different cultures and tomorrow, the Puerto Rican culture gets some love. The Exposition of History, Art and Culture of Puerto Rico launches tomorrow at UNF’s Adams Center from 10am - 4pm. It’s a free event that will show attendees the history and more of PR. Rance spoke with event founder Arlene Ortiz to get the inside scoop.

It is one of the most famous songs recorded, depicting one of the most famous tragedies in music history.

You can’t celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month without a look at the history of Latin dancing.

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

One of golf’s more entertaining events, the Ryder Cup, begins on Friday and figures to be a lively and must-see event, once again, for golf and sports fans throughout the world.

Britney Garibay is using art to make a difference.

Imagine coming into work one day like you normally do, but then later on, frantically embarking on a mission in which the success of it might result in your death.

Tom Flores got up during his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction speech and gave a reason as to why he was the second speaker of all the inductees that night.

Real talk: Monday is National Taco Day, and we’ve been brainstorming ways to mark the occasion.

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?

An argument bubbles over which coffee makes the best espresso.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

As if there aren’t enough reasons to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, simply watching your TV is another great way to pay tribute.

LOS ANGELES – Gloria Estefan, Alex Rodriguez and Eva Longoria will be among the participants in a monthlong online celebration of Latino contributions to television. It’s the first such event by Paley to coincide with Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs Sept. 15 to Oct. 15. Among the highlights of the event (all times Eastern):— “A Tribute to Hispanic Achievements on Television,” 8 p.m. Wednesday on Yahoo Entertainment. Estefan, Longoria, Edward James Olmos, Jimmy Smits and George Lopez are among those participating, with Soledad O’Brien as moderator. — “Telemundo’s ‘La Reina del Sur’: A Conversation with the Stars,” Oct. 2, Yahoo Entertainment and Yahoo en Español.

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.

The initiative is backed by the group Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino. The journey toward a Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino began in 2004. Other museums in the making for minority groupsLatino people aren't the only ones trying to get a national Smithsonian museum. In this congressional session alone, there are similar bills for a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and a National Museum of Irish American History. Of all the bills, the Women's History Museum has the most traction.

It's Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrities like Emilio Estefan are joining an effort to build a Latino Museum in Washington, D.C.

It is 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? The Instant Pot is a fantastic way to cook meat so it's super tender in a short period of time, so it's perfect for things like pork 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 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.

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.

(CNN) - Google kicked off the first day of Hispanic Heritage Month with a Doodle tribute to Mexican-American botanist and explorer Yns Mexa. "I wasn't aware of who Yns Mexa was, but when I started the project and researched her life, I was amazed at her accomplishments," Lora said in a Q&A with Google. According to Google, Mexa embarked on her first plant-collection trip on this day in 1925. She collected about 150,000 plant specimens, and some estimate that about 500 of those were previously undiscovered. Scientists continue to study Mexa's samples to this day, and the plant specimens she collected are housed in museums and institutions around the world.

Here's a roundup of the latest singles, and albums, from a variety of genres across Latin music. Paulina Rubio -- "Si Supieran"Released on the heels of her Deseo Tour, La Chica Dorada dropped the playful tune -- and its accompanying music video directed by Milcho -- that celebrates her life as a single lady. Becky G -- "Secrets"In this horror movie-themed music video, Becky G won't let you forget about the skeletons in your closet. Get more Latinx news on ET MS, ETonline's new section featuring the latest celeb, film, TV, music and style news. RELATED CONTENT:2019 Latin AMAs Nominations: Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, Becky G, Rosalia, Bad Bunny and MoreKarol G Shares Her Three Wedding Day Must-Haves (Exclusive)Reik and J Balvin Drop 'Indeciso' Music Video with Lalo Ebratt - Watch!

Each year, Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, so if youre not marking the occasion already, maybe its time to start. Everyone could bring a Latin dish and maybe provide some background on its history. Find Spark recommends showcasing famous paintings or photography by Hispanic artists or about Latin America. This doesnt have to be a massive undertaking -- you could check out your local options; maybe a nearby university or library could help you get some inspiration. Go support a nearby Hispanic establishment, restaurant, museum or venue.

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.