Community + Florida Hispanic y Latino News & Info (Noticias)
November 13, 2009
There will be a runoff Tuesday for the next commissioner to serve Miami’s District 4, a seat held by Tomás Regalado before he was elected mayor. – Miami runoff: Francis Suarez the better choice
November 6, 2009
MASCOTTE — Voters in this south Lake County city this week reversed a historical decision made two years ago when they elected Central Florida’s first Latino mayor. – The tables turned for Feliciano “Felix” Ramirez and Jeffrey Krull, whom Ramirez easily defeated in his landmark 2007 election with 68 percent of the vote. This time, Krull squeezed by with 12 more votes to defeat Ramirez, who had strong ties with Mascotte’s increasing Latino population.
November 5, 2009
Cuban Tomas Regalado was elected mayor of Miami with a pledge to control spending, limit property-tax increases and curtail development
November 4, 2009
Miami mayor candidates could trigger different shake-ups – Joe Sánchez and Tomás Regalado
Tom Wolfe’s upcoming book explores immigration in Miami
November 2, 2009
Transit Department sponsored bus tours that showed Miami’s Hispanic past
October 29, 2009
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has announced their “Business Expo 2009” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009, at the Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers
October 26, 2009
Poll: Tomás Regalado leads Miami mayoral race – 40% favored him, with 18% supporting his opponent, Joe Sanchez. 42% of voters were undecided.
October 17, 2009
Miami-Beach Florida’s Mayor Matti Herrera Bower’s 19 Day Countdown to Mayoral Re-Election – city’s first female and Cuban-American Mayor
October 9, 2009
Miami’s Hispanic demographics changing, survey suggests, but experts warn it may not reflect true trends
September 28, 2009
Beloved Hispanic community leader to be honored – This summer, Tampa Bay’s Hispanic community was rocked by the death of Maria Esther Carrillo.
The 8th annual Downtown Latino Festival was a medley of fresh food and dirty dancing Saturday that drew Gainesville residents from more than 15 Latin American countries – drew as many as 3,000 people,
September 24, 2009
Hodges University is gathering statistics about Hispanic residents of Lee and Collier counties. – The report aggregates data mined from federal census activities. It’s the precursor to the university’s Hispanic Institute “moving toward filling in the gaps, by doing our own research,” said Aysegul Timur, professor in business administration.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office recently launched its most recent initiative: Spanish classes for deputies.
More and more Hispanics calling Collier county home, study shows – Florida
September 21, 2009
Hispanic Heritage Festival draws crowd – Leon County, Florida
Exiliados cubanos se mostraron divididos el domingo respecto al concierto del cantante colombiano Juanes en la Plaza de la Revolución, en La Habana, que hasta último momento encendió pasiones y enfrentamientos en Miami.
September 14, 2009
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Leon County is hosting its 2009 Hispanic Heritage Fest: A Celebration of Culture. – Florida
September 2, 2009
Leon County hopes festival will help U.S. Census calculate growing Hispanic population – Florida
September 1, 2009
Hispanic Chamber of Commerce enhances presence in Collier- Florida
August 24, 2009
Could Mildred Fernández become Florida Orange County’s first Puerto Rican mayor?
August 21, 2009
Lee County’s Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board is seeking nominations through Sept. 22 for the 10th annual Hispanic Achievement Awards – Florida
August 17, 2009
Poor Catholic Latinos in Miami-Dade under siege with Diocese plan to close neighborhood churches
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce announced today it will host University Day in Estero.
July 31, 2009
Celebrity Tees You Can Bet On – One-of-a-kind t-shirts raise funds for Miami’s Latino community – Palomita Education Fund
July 20, 2009
Thieves Continue to Target Migrant Farm Workers in Lowndes County – Florida
July 14, 2009
The Clearwater Regional Chamber of Commerce has introduced the Hispanic Business Council.
June 29, 2009
Hondurans in South Florida express support for shake-up
June 20, 2009
Upcoming Hispanic events in Central Florida (through July 5th, 2009)
June 17, 2009
The prospect of staff cuts at Hillsborough’s Hispanic community liaison office has some residents planning to pack a County Commission budget hearing today. – Florida
June 8, 2009
THE PASCALL COMPANY EXECUTIVE TAKES HELM AT HISPANIC PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION – Maria Pierre
May 31, 2009
Miami mayoral candidates Tomás Regalado, Jose Sanchez face off at debate
Maria Carrillo – Tampa Hispanic activist killed in Miami crash; daughter injured – member of Mayor Iorios’s Hispanic Leadership Council
May 28, 2009
The children of Hispanic migrant farm workers in a sparsely populated area of central Florida finally have access to a pre-school and can now dream of becoming doctors, teachers or nurses. – Mulberry, Florida
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund Announces Business Stimulus and Outreach Initiatives Worth More Than $100,000
May 14, 2009
THE GULF COAST LATIN CHAMBER ANNOUNCES RELOCATION OF OFFICE TO COMCENTERFACILITY IN LAKEWOOD RANCH
March 16, 2009
Study Gives Birth to a New Tampa Hispanic Business Organization
Calle Ocho keeps moving, helping – The Kiwanis Club of Little Havana will seek $1 donations from Calle Ocho partygoers Sunday to continue the club’s charitable works.
March 14, 2009
Once the Latin Rhythms Begin, Miami Gets Moving
March 4, 2009
Hispanic biker club now muy grande – Deltona clubhouse of the Latin American Motorcycle Associatio
January 28, 2009
Joe Sánchez anuncia candidatura para Alcaldía de Miami
King and Queen of Spain to Visit Pensacola for Its 450th Anniversary
January 21, 2009
The Tampa Bay History Center featured more than 300 exhibit descriptions translated into Spanish when it opened Saturday. Beginning in July, weekly Spanish language publication Centro Mi Diario worked with the History Center to create the captions
Project to study Hispanic HIV issues in Pierson, Florida
December 19, 2008
Pedro Garcia elected Miami-Dade property appraiser – A county magistrate defeated well-known politician Gwen Margolis in a runoff to become Miami-Dade County’s first elected property appraiser.
December 15, 2008
Number of Hispanics attacked near Tampa increases
December 12, 2008
Leonardo Garcia has resigned as executive director of Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
December 10, 2008
Robberies targeting Hispanics in Clearwater deserve community attention – Florida
December 9, 2008
Attorney Victor Manuel Diaz Jr., a longtime Miami Beach activist and member of the city’s Historic Preservation and Planning boards, is the newest member of the Miami Beach City Commission
December 5, 2008
La exhibición de una película sobre Ernesto “Che” Guevara, protagonizada por el puertorriqueño Benicio Del Toro generó polémica y protestas en Miami, la capital del exilio cubano por considerarla una afrenta.
A federal court has dismissed a lawsuit by the Hispanic Achievers alleging the state discriminated against the organization because the required sampling method for specialty license tags would prevent it from getting a Hispanic-themed plate. – Florida
December 3, 2008
Fox Sports en Espanol Kicks Off Holiday Season with Latin Jazz & Funk
WSRE-TV launches new Spanish-language channel, V-Me – Pensacola, Florida
November 18, 2008
The Palms West Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for its second Salsa Fest. This year’s event is featuring some big names in the Hispanic community: Colombia-based Sonora Carruseles, famous for their Afro-Caribbean rhythms; Tito Rojas, a.k.a. “El Gallo,” a salsa singer and bandleader; and Grammy-nominated artist Eddie Santiago, a salsa singer from Puerto Rico
November 17, 2008
A street in Doral will be named after Venezuelan singer and actor Jose Luis Rodriguez. A portion of Northwest 107th Avenue will be co-designated as “Jose Luis Rodriguez El Puma Avenue” in honor of the actor.
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
October 26, 2008
Did You Know? Miami-Dade has 50,859 ESOL students (15% of the district’s student body) and in Broward has 24,631 ESOL students (almost 10% of all students) – Florida
October 23, 2008
The University of Central Florida Art Gallery presented an art collection by Hispanic artists for the first time during Hispanic Heritage Month.
September 25, 2008
Cuban population in Miami-Dade up again – Since 2000, the number of Cubans in Miami-Dade has grown larger as a percentage of all Hispanics, reversing a three-decade demographic trend.
2008 Tampa Hispanic heritage events
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 17, 2008
Hispanic artists featured in Fort Myers, Florida
September 16, 2008
LATINO FIESTA SARASOTA 2008 Saturday, October 25, 2008 Downtown Sarasota
September 15, 2008
Hispanic Heritage Month – With 89,500 Hispanics, Polk County, Florida celebrates life, culture, diversity
September 12, 2008
The First Mexican Cinema Series was Presented in Orlando with Great Success
September 11, 2008
Barrio Latino Restaurant & Wine Bar brings patrons a wide selection of cuisine styles — all with Spanish flair — and on Saturday nights, with live boleros. – Florida
Lt. Governor Jeff Kottkamp will be the featured speaker at 2008 Hispanic Achievement Awards, sponsored by the Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board of Lee County. – Florida
September 8, 2008
Spanish-speaking police officers in demand in Lee County – As Hispanic community grows, so do communication challenges – Florida
September 5, 2008
In what’s being hailed as an important victory for South Florida immigrants, Lake Worth has reached a settlement with seven Guatemalan families left homeless from a nighttime raid by city officials in 2006.
Some Tropical Storm Fay victims are using their time at the Estero Community Center to learn. Most of the hundreds of people forced out of their Bonita Springs homes don’t speak much English, but now they’re trying to change that. – Florida
The proposed Hispanic Achievers license plates were not approved by the state and now the group pushing the plates has filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida.
August 18, 2008
Big Trouble in Little Havana – For the first time in 20 years, Democrats are mounting serious challenges to at least two of Miami’s three Republican lawmakers, who often run unopposed.
August 14, 2008
Roberto Clemente Park is the pride of Miami’s Puerto Rican population. But the park in the Wynwood neighborhood has languished despite a voter-approved initiative to improve city parks.
Recession drives educated Puerto Ricans to South Florida – thousands of middle-class professionals who have fled Puerto Rico in the past two years, becoming what some people are calling “FloRicans.”
Five years after arriving in Central Florida, El Nuevo Día Orlando, the region’s only daily Spanish-language newspaper, is closing.
Orange County Democratic party chief Bill Robinson fired back at his Republican counterpart late Tuesday, saying that the local GOP’s slate of Hispanic candidates partly reflects an attempt to buy Latino names to put on the ballot – Florida
August 12, 2008
University of Central Florida Researchers Creating Multimedia History of Puerto Ricans in Central Florida
GOP salivating for a Belinda Ortiz-Siplin race? – Orange County, Florida
August 11, 2008
Diplomats from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador pleaded with local immigration enforcers Friday not to indiscriminately target their citizens on the heels of a Lee County focused operation that rounded up 62 immigrants last week. – Florida
August 7, 2008
Hispanic numbers increased from 17% to 21% – Florida
Treasure Coast Hispanic population doubled since 2000, now at more than 12% – Florida
The number of Hispanics increased by more than 9,000 in Broward and about 7,000 in Palm Beach County. – Florida
In St. Johns County the number of Hispanics swelled by nearly 13% from 2006 to 2007 and doubled since 2000, according to census estimates released today. In Duval County, the population adds new Hispanic residents at six times the rate of overall growth. – Jacksonville, Florida area
August 5, 2008
Hispanic community leaders, along with Hispanic business owners, have joined hands to establish the Hispanic Leadership Empowerment Committee of the Treasure Coast. – Florida
August 4, 2008
Immigration concerns weigh heavily in Lake County sheriff’s race
Leaving Sorrento: Why are Hispanics moving away? – Lake County, Florida
August 1, 2008
Democracia USA was responsible for registering 35% of all the new Hispanic voters in 2006
July 30, 2008
Hispanics profiling victims by Border Patrol in West Palm, group says
July 24, 2008
The Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has awarded $300,000 in scholarships to high school seniors from the Southwest Florida area pursuing a college education.
Hunger is S. Florida’s dirty little secret
July 21, 2008
Hispanic club joins others on sign – Palm Coast, Florida
Building officials urge caution after wave of recent consumer complaints – abuse of elderly and Hispanic customers in Collier County, Florida
July 9, 2008
Group helps Hispanics who want to explore roots of Jewish ancestry – Orlando
June 30, 2008
Local Republicans Court Hispanic Vote – Osceola County, Florida
June 26, 2008
Proposed license plate: ‘Hispanics discovered Florida’
June 24, 2008
Southwest Florida Hispanic chamber lauds Edison College official | news-press.com | The News-Press
June 22, 2008
Miami Metaphors: Hispanic artists cast loving, scolding eyes on their adopted home town – art show
June 12, 2008
Immigration Bust Forces Restaurants to Close – Tallahassee
Brandon chamber attends to Hispanic business scene – Florida
June 9, 2008
GOP Club Tries To Organize Hispanics – NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida
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 29, 2008
In Miami, Spanish is becoming the primary language
May 27, 2008
Pollo Tropical spices up Clermont dining scene – Orlando
May 22, 2008
Treasure Coast Hispanic leaders meet with Obama – Florida
May 21, 2008
Migrant Parents: Reasons For School Shutdown Were Not Translated – Volusia County, Central Florida
May 20, 2008
Fiesta Latina in June at Palm Beach Zoo – Florida
Some Say Sheriff Using Racism To Fuel Re-Election Campaign – Lake County, Florida
Annette Maldonado is Hispanic administrator in the Okaloosa County School District – Florida
May 19, 2008
Hispanics In Action growing, celebrating anniversary in Stuart, Florida
May 12, 2008
Miami Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Latin Star Studded FedEx/St. Jude Gala
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.
Armando Ramirez: Advocate, ‘not politician’ – Osceola County, Florida
Trend of Hispanic Families Targeted for Robberies – Tallahassee, Florida
May 1, 2008
Miami activists plan subdued march
April 24, 2008
State, county incentives seeking to draw new hispanic-owned airline – Miami
April 12, 2008
Family started festival, remains hub of Orlando’s Latin community – (the Medina family + Fiesta Medina)
April 9, 2008
Osceola changes give Hispanics better shot at winning seat on School Board – Florida
April 7, 2008
Sorrento Hispanics fear retaliation after deputy beaten – Lake County, Florida
Hispanic volunteers train for emergency response – Florida
March 20, 2008
Mexican official to give St. Lucie Spanish-language textbooks
March 13, 2008
In Polk, Mexican goods in high demand – Polk County, Florida
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
February 7, 2008
Judge Salcines to retire this summer – Tampa
February 5, 2008
Annual Maya Fiesta in Jupiter celebrates Guatemalan heritage – Florida
January 31, 2008
An opportunity for Hispanics – Osceola County School Board – Florida
January 24, 2008
Police in Orlando, Puerto Rico look to close gaps
January 23, 2008
Latinos Seek Ways to Defuse School Violence – Lakeland, Florida
January 16, 2008
Tennis Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Fernandez Prepares to ‘Run for Something Better’ at ING Miami Marathon
January 2, 2008
We all will miss Jocelyne Jimenez – Florida
November 26, 2007
Hispanic Bar, Florida Coastal team to form networking program
More Hispanic entrepreneurs choose Ocala – Florida
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)
Prenatal care center in Lantana caters to Hispanic women – South Florida
First Baptist Church at Weston caters to the growing number of Hispanic community members with its second Spanish Heritage Luncheon. – Florida
October 29, 2007
Candidate denies Cuban ties cited in union mailer – Miami
October 28, 2007
Business: Language and cultural barriers fall for Hispanics – Members of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce do traditional networking, but the group also helps business newcomers. – Tampa Bay
October 18, 2007
Puerto Rican fest at center of lawsuit kicks off Friday – Palm Bay, Florida
October 4, 2007
Polk grows more Hispanic – Florida
October 1, 2007
Libraries are on different pages on Spanish – Boca Raton, Florida
September 30, 2007
Carlos de León Campos’ Art Graces Hispanic Heritage Poster – Carlos de León Campos in Tampa
September 27, 2007
Hispanic-American Group Protest Against Veterans Affairs Coordinator – Florida
September 12, 2007
35% of Broward residents don’t speak English at home, Census says
September 11, 2007
Activists eye Palmetto for migrant service hub – Florida
August 30, 2007
Concert for Peru to Benefit the Victims of the Earthquake – Miami
August 27, 2007
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer aide now adviser in all things Hispanic – Orlando Rolon
August 22, 2007
Growth at Puerto Rican Cultural Parade means moving to Metro Park – Jacksonville, Florida
August 18, 2007
Hispanic media collect food for quake victims in Peru – Florida
July 30, 2007
Colombian, Cesar Gome, leads Gulf Coast Latin Chamber of Commerce – Florida
July 24, 2007
A valuable resource: Maria Matos a pioneer of activism for Latino community – Manatee County, Florida
July 23, 2007
Hispanic war vets project captures history – Miami
July 17, 2007
Spanish American Veteran Association Receive Honorary Recognition on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 by Hispanic Advocacy Coalition at Brevard County Government Center
July 16, 2007
Palm Bay picks Texan as fire chief – (1st Hispanic for this post in Florida)
Miami Beach Seeks Nominations for Hispanic Heritage Month Awards
July 9, 2007
Latino Network seeks to spread its influence – Latino Community Network in Manatee County, Florida
June 14, 2007
Florida responders study Spanish for patients – OSCEOLA COUNTY
May 13, 2007
Task force to combat Latino gangs – Manatee County
Lake Worth Corridor enjoys a Hispanic vibe thats all its own – Florida
April 24, 2007
Hispanic storytime helps bridge cultures in St. Lucie County – Florida
April 18, 2007
Latin-American Festival brings health, hospitality – Collier County, Florida
April 11, 2007
Local Latino leaders fear shooting fallout – Manatee County, Florida
April 9, 2007
Puerto Ricans drawn to Sarasota – Florida
March 29, 2007
Que Pasa? Storytime with a Latin flair – Gainesville, Florida
Volusia County sheriff hopes to bridge Hispanic gap – Florida
March 27, 2007
Another Mexican immigrant is killed – in a small area of Orange County, Florida
February 28, 2007
Latin3 Joins Habitat For Humanity In Their Community Efforts In South Florida
February 27, 2007
University of Central Florida Offering Free Workshops for Spanish Speakers With Children With Special Needs
February 7, 2007
Cuban Museum purchases operas Coral Way building – Florida
February 1, 2007
Miami officials: Castro event not a party
January 28, 2007
Sales executive at Stirling leads Hispanic association – Volusia County, Florida
January 24, 2007
Top chef at Gardens restaurant to cook Mexican feast at benefit – Palm Beach
January 18, 2007
Hispanic learning center debuts – Questamente in Tampa Bay
January 16, 2007
Hispanic cops in local demand – Lee County, Florida
January 10, 2007
Police chaplain pushes for Spanish campaign to find Baby Bryan – Florida
January 2, 2007
Life in Miami’s Little Havana still centers on Castro
December 20, 2006
Hollywood offers fire book in Spanish – Florida
December 18, 2006
Cuban-American Rapper Pitbull and Elhood.com Pay Surprise Visit to Amigos For Kids After-School Program. – Miami
The Banco Popular Foundation Awards Grants to Eight Local Organizations – Orlando
December 13, 2006
Costa Cruise Lines Hosts Children from “Amigos For Kids’ for Special Holiday Party Aboard Costa Mediterranea – Miami
