Hispanic Heritage Month

TRACK, MODELS, MORE: Tropical Storm Ian to begin strengthening, become hurricane on Sunday

Tropical Storm Ian is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane early this week.

A river flood warning and a rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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TRACK, MODELS, MORE: Tropical Storm Ian to begin strengthening, become hurricane on Sunday

A river flood warning and a rip current statement in effect for 3 regions in the area

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.

Advent of color TV has this man to thank

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

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.

2 UCF Latinas get global recognition for their work in STEM fields

Perla and Isabella left their countries at 16 without their parents to follow their dreams. That journey led them to UCF where their work is being recognized internationally.

Deltona vice mayor talks importance of Hispanic growth in Volusia County

Maritza Avila-Vazquez took the podium with pride on Thursday in front of members of the Rotary Club in Deltona to shame some history about Hispanic heritage and why she calls the city she was elected in home.

How did Hispanic Heritage Month come to be?

National Hispanic Heritage Month is held annually from mid-September to mid-October, but what does that mean, exactly?

Here’s why Hispanic Heritage Month starts in the middle of September

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off with countries celebrating independence days.

Show us how your family celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The month of September is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we want to see how you and your family celebrate.

The history behind Hispanic Heritage Month

How the 31-day observation and celebration of Hispanic and Latin cultures began.

200 years ago, this Hispanic man made history in world of politics

On Sept. 30, 1822, a man by the name of Joseph Hernandez was elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic heritage: Oakland museum kicks off new exhibit with meet-and-greet reception

The reception will give guests a chance to meet the artists behind the exhibit, feature the Street Fusion Latin food truck and will include a performance from by the Don Soledad Group.

Ask Trooper Steve: Can you drive in Florida with a Puerto Rican learner’s permit?

News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road every week, helping Central Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated.

The story of the near kamikaze mission to take down United Flight 93

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.

A key rescue on 9/11: How a janitor at the World Trade Center used this tool to save lives

The number of lives lost in the 9/11 attacks likely would have been higher had William Rodriguez not been one of five people to have this inside the North Tower of the World Trade Center.

Aquatica celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with return of Fiesta Aquatica pool party

Aquatica Orlando is excited to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month once again with an unforgettable pool party in the #1 rated outdoor water park according to the USA Today 10 Best Reader’s Choice Awards.

Picture this: Orlando looking to highlight local artists ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month

The city of Orlando is looking for local artists to display during Hispanic Heritage Month, which is celebrated from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

‘Mejora la raza:’ A conversation spotlighting the experience of Afro-Latinx people

While a quarter of Hispanics identify as AfroLatinx and more than half of Hispanics as “mixed race,” according to the Pew Research Center.

Central Florida woman retraces 100 years of history highlighting family ties to Hispanic community

A former Central Florida woman said she holds a 100-year-old piece of American history that ties her family to the Hispanic community.

Cooking with Trooper Steve: Sharing Hispanic heritage through food and family

Trooper Steve visits Trooper Mom to learn how to make his favorite meal

UCF students discuss diversity, heritage, and immigration through panel

A group of students joined the UCF Puerto Rico Research Hub for a panel discussion