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Florida has more Hispanic voters than ever before. Will they vote in 2022?

The Hispanic vote in Florida represents 12% of the state’s voters. The question is, will they actually vote?

Here’s what H-2A visas are and how they affect our agriculture industry

H-2A visas are designated for people to come to the U.S. and temporarily work in agriculture.

Orlando radio host, actor Carlos Navarro discusses road to Hollywood and back again

‘Monsters in the Morning’ host shares rough journey to broadcasting, big screen success

‘A little mini-United Nations:’ Kissimmee food truck park a magnet for Hispanic business owners

World Food Trucks, located in a parking lot off of W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, is also a popular place for Hispanic vendors.

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.

Disney Springs celebrates Hispanic, Latin American cultures through art

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, Disney Springs is continuing to celebrate diversity by highlighting the work of Latino artists on their murals.

News 6 producer Brooke Savage shares how her grandfather served the Hispanic community

News 6 producer discusses how her grandfather helped out migrants through his church for Hispanic Heritage Month

Spanish speakers in Osceola County 911 dispatch center save lives

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez said he has fulfilled his promise to have bilingual Spanish speakers answer the phones in his 911 dispatch center.

Mariachi Cobre talk about la musica and celebrating culture at Walt Disney World

It's the music Steven "Esteban" Carrillo said brings the crowds together at Walt Disney World's EPCOT.

☕‘It’s all about the espumita:’ News 6 Reporter Ezzy Castro shares cafecito confection

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, News 6 reporter Ezzy Castro explains the tradition and culture behind Cafecito and shares her recipe.

5 reasons why the Delano grape strike was so impactful

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.

Dr. Phillips Center hosts spoken word showcase to celebrate Hispanic voices

The Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater will play host to “Celebrating Hispanic Voices: An Evening of Spoken Word” at 7 p.m. Friday.

Who was the country’s first Hispanic presidential candidate?

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

Was there any better entertainer in golf history than Chi Chi Rodriguez?

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.

19 Hispanic-owned beauty brands to support -- this month and always

Calling all makeup and skin care enthusiasts!

It took until 2000, but meet the man credited as the NFL’s first Hispanic player

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?

Did Sonia Sotomayor save baseball 27 years ago?

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.”

Orlando attorneys urge Venezuelan immigrants to apply for Temporary Protected Status

Immigration lawyer, Laura Quintero, with Quintero Fortich Legal, explained what a Temporary Protected Status is, also known as a TPS.

Universal Orlando debuts brand-new Latin street show

1st Latinx Culture and Health Festival comes to Orlando

The first annual Latinx Culture and Health Festival will be held in downtown Orlando at Lake Eola next week.

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.

From fashion choices to funny voices: Florida designer goes viral with cat videos

Lorena Pages went from working in the fashion design industry to becoming a full-time social media content creator — using her cats to create funny videos.

Ocala art museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, galleries

The Appleton Museum of Art at College of Central Florida is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with free and tickets events from Sept. 15 to Oct. 8.

Marion County art museum celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with concerts, galleries

The Appleton Museum of Art at College of Central Florida is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with free and ticketed events from September to October to honor the different cultures and countries that fall under the Latinx umbrella.

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.

Here’s how you can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World has rolled out special offerings as it celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

Celebrate culture: Lake Nona Hispanic Heritage Festival brings authentic foods, performances

Lake Nona will be the place to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

🗨️ TELL US: How do you celebrate your Hispanic heritage in Central Florida?

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing.

Ros-Lehtinen’s tenure as first Hispanic woman to serve in Congress is no joke

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

7 ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

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.