Community + Orlando Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)

August 24, 2009

Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?

June 25, 2009

Latino Leadership will host a community expo Saturday (June 28th, 2009) at Orlando Fashion Square mall with an eye toward helping Central Floridians weather the recession.

June 20, 2009

Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)

May 28, 2009

Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000

October 27, 2008

A fight broke out in the middle of a crowd of 40,000 people at the Calle Orange Festival Saturday night. It was supposed to be a family event to celebrate Hispanic heritage, but things got so out of hand that promoters decided to cancel the main performer. – Orlando, Florida

September 23, 2008

September 27 – 28, 2008 marks the third annual Fiesta del Coquí at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens sponsored by Rumba 100.3 and La Preciosa 740 AM.

September 12, 2008

The First Mexican Cinema Series was Presented in Orlando with Great Success

August 12, 2008

GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida

August 1, 2008

Democracia USA was responsible for registering 35% of all the new Hispanic voters in 2006

July 9, 2008

Group helps Hispanics who want to explore roots of Jewish ancestry – Orlando

June 9, 2008

Central Florida’s Hispanic community grows in size, diversity – THE TOP HISPANIC GROUPS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA 1. Puerto Rican 2. Mexican 3. Colombian 4. Dominican

May 27, 2008

Pollo Tropical spices up Clermont dining scene – Orlando

May 6, 2008

Cuban-themed eatery to spice up Pointe Orlando

May 5, 2008

Puerto Rico’s politics hit home – Experts say ties between the island and Central Florida are growing, which helps boost both regions.

April 12, 2008

Family started festival, remains hub of Orlando’s Latin community – (the Medina family + Fiesta Medina)

March 5, 2008

Switch of Spanish-language station irks some viewers – The move of the local Telemundo affiliate from Bright House’s standard cable package is being opposed. – Orlando

February 27, 2008

Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council

January 24, 2008

Police in Orlando, Puerto Rico look to close gaps

November 19, 2007

Orlando-area town to swear in first Hispanic mayor – Feliciano “Filix” Ramirez in Mascotte – (first Central Florida municipality to elect a Hispanic mayor! – hard to believe)

September 12, 2007

35% of Broward residents don’t speak English at home, Census says

August 27, 2007

Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer aide now adviser in all things Hispanic – Orlando Rolon

February 27, 2007

University of Central Florida Offering Free Workshops for Spanish Speakers With Children With Special Needs

January 28, 2007

Sales executive at Stirling leads Hispanic association – Volusia County, Florida

December 18, 2006

The Banco Popular Foundation Awards Grants to Eight Local Organizations – Orlando