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

November 7, 2009

Sedano’s Supermarkets Expands to Orlando

October 9, 2009

Third Orlando Hispanic Film Festival (OHFF) Recap and Award Winners!

September 24, 2009

La hispana Lizette Valarino fundadora de una organización que entrega becas a estudiantes latinos del centro de Florida recibió hoy el premio Points of Light que otorga la Gobernación del estado en el marco del mes de la Herencia Hispana.

August 24, 2009

Jessica Sanchez at WKMG-6 has taken on a new title: traffic reporter – Orlando

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

June 22, 2009

Eighty-six Latino families in Orlando who sought to modify their home mortgages through the company Wineberg, Lopez & Rodriguez are now claiming to be victims of fraud, reports La Prensa

June 20, 2009

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

May 29, 2009

Justice Ochita Suprema? Spirit Airlines promo offends some

May 28, 2009

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

March 16, 2009

Florida agency trains volunteers to educate Hispanic migrants about health concerns

March 13, 2009

NAACP: Blacks losing Orlando Magic arena jobs and contracts to Hispanics

December 8, 2008

Dora Casanova de Toro – Publisher/CEO of La Prensa Newspaper received the Don Quijote Award.

December 2, 2008

Florida Republican Party Chairman Jim Greer tapped Orange County political consultant Belinda Ortiz Monday to take the job of Hispanic outreach coordinator for the state party.

November 18, 2008

Tony Meléndez es un ejemplo de fe y perseverancia: sin manos, toca la guitarra con los pies y su melodiosa voz conmueve a la audiencia. – Orlando

November 17, 2008

Orlando’s Fernando Bujones earns “extraordinary” tribute in new documentary

November 11, 2008

Cost of burial turns Orlando-area Hispanics to cremation

November 3, 2008

2008 Executive Leadership Training and Mujer Awards Conference – November 13-14, 2008 – Orlando, Florida

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 17, 2008

McEvoy, president of EMBARQ Business, Honored by Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Metro Orlando

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 15, 2008

Yasmin Tirado-Chiodini helps Hispanic entrepreneurs – Orlando

McCain Courts Hispanic Vote In Orlando

September 12, 2008

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

September 5, 2008

El Nuevo Día Orlando publishes final edition

August 12, 2008

Estudiante hispano ganó concurso de diseño de zapatos de futuro

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

August 11, 2008

In Central Florida, there are almost a quarter of a million swing voters, most of whom are Puerto Ricans or other Hispanics. – Orlando-area Hispanics’ votes will be vital to campaigners

August 1, 2008

McCain, in Orlando, will have to work for Hispanic vote

McCain, in Orlando, will have to work for Hispanic vote

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

The Hispanic voting population in the Orlando media market also quadrupled between 1990 -2008 from 66,000 to 234,000

The Group Advertising announced it was contracted by Aldi to handle marketing to Central Florida’s Hispanic community. – Orlando area

July 9, 2008

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

June 25, 2008

Orlando area is fertile ground for Hispanic-owned businesses

June 23, 2008

Snippet: Raoul Martínez, anchor-reporter at WESH-2 in Orlando is leaving the station after six and a half years.

June 9, 2008

Snippet – Among Spanish-language newspapers, the weekly El Sentinel won third place for entertainment sections, and reporter Alsy Acevedo won third in the “Hispanic success story” category. from the Florida Society of Newspaper Editors

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

June 2, 2008

Did You Know? Half the state’s 750,000 Puerto Ricans live in Central Florida. Most of them are Democrats, yet four of the five Puerto Rican elected officials in the region are Republicans, reinforcing the community’s prized independence in a closely divided state.

Political parties embrace Florida’s Puerto Ricans

May 27, 2008

Pollo Tropical spices up Clermont dining scene – Orlando

May 21, 2008

Obama visits to win over Kissimmee Hispanics – Florida

May 6, 2008

Cuban-themed eatery to spice up Pointe Orlando

May 5, 2008

Hispanic evangelicals hold potent votes, experts say

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

April 25, 2008

Video: A Celebration Fit for a Princess – Disney Parks Celebrate Dream-Come-True Quinceanera for 15 Lucky Girls

April 21, 2008

Hispanics seeking new markets at the 15th annual Hispanic Business and Consumer Expo in Orlando

April 16, 2008

El Nuevo Dia Orlando Launches Custom Publishing Division for the U.S. Hispanic Market

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 28, 2008

Orlando-area immigrants’ construction jobs vanish

February 27, 2008

Orlando elects former cop Tony Ortiz to City Council

February 25, 2008

Local artist screens romantic-comedy Latino-based movie debuts at Orlando film festival

February 21, 2008

Law seminars planned in Spanish – The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida

February 19, 2008

A Latin twist: More Hispanic kids join Scouts, keep their culture, too – Orlando

February 14, 2008

Fourth Orlando Latin American Film and Heritage Festival starts Thursday

February 13, 2008

Channel change on Bright House angers Telemundo fans – Orlando

January 24, 2008

Police in Orlando, Puerto Rico look to close gaps

January 22, 2008

Viva La Musica singers set at SeaWorld Orlando

January 10, 2008

Puerto Ricans meet up at Staples Center – Basketball in Los Angeles

November 30, 2007

Entravision Communications Corporation to Acquire WNUE-FM Serving the Orlando, Florida Market

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)

November 14, 2007

LULAC Brings Summit for Hispanic Veterans to Orlando, Florida

Al Cardenas campaigns for Romney, en espanol

November 13, 2007

Venezuelan-born War widow faces deportation from the United States

October 29, 2007

Hispanics urged to join group – Orlando – The Latin Builders Council

Marketers star at Latin festival in Orlando

October 22, 2007

A Latino Take on the GOP Debate in Orlando « Platicando

Republicans Largely Ignore Latinos During Orlando Gathering « Platicando

October 14, 2007

Another celebration of Hispanic film – Orlando Hispanic Film Festival

October 2, 2007

Renowned Latino Author Martin Espada to Visit University of Central Florida on Oct. 11, 2007

September 20, 2007

Orlando Magic Name Linda Landman-Gonzalez Vice President of Community Relations & Government Affairs

Orlando Magic Spanish radio play-by-play announcer Joey Colon Named Central Florida Puerto Rican Citizen of the Year

September 13, 2007

NCLR President and CEO to Address the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals Convention in Orlando

September 12, 2007

More than 50 years of Puerto Rican fine art is surveyed in “Puerto Rican Art: Image of a Culture” on view through Oct. 28 at the Orlando Museum of Art.

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

August 21, 2007

El Nuevo Dí Orlando Increases Circulation to 42,134 as Reported by the CAC Audit

Hispanic film festival is likely – Orlando

July 30, 2007

Sarabasas firm rises in rankings

July 18, 2007

A new Orlando Hispanic Film Festival?

June 27, 2007

Did You Know? Over 1,000 Hispanic elected officials and community leaders from across the country are in Orlando this week for the 24th annual conference of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials.

June 24, 2007

Did You Know? El Sentinel, the weekly published by the Orlando Sentinel, won first place in general excellence. Reporter Walter Pacheco won first place in Spanish-language education reporting and second place in the “outstanding Hispanic success story” category. – Florida Society of Newspaper Editors

June 17, 2007

As local Hispanic Summit nears, poll shows split on immigration – Orlando

May 23, 2007

Bishop: Migrants exploited – Thomas Wenski urges Congress to aid workers as area activists aim to rally door to door today. – Orlando

May 21, 2007

University of Central Florida ranked among top 100 universities for Hispanic students

May 3, 2007

National Society of Hispanic MBAs :: Top Hispanic Leaders Convene at 4th Annual Hispanic Executive Summit

May 2, 2007

Walt Disney World to offer Quinceañera celebrations – Resort Features Stunning Venues for Family Celebrations

May 1, 2007

El Nuevo Dí Orlando Reaches Circulation of 38,378 As Reported by the CAC Audit

April 16, 2007

Presidential contenders plan to drop by the Hispanic expo – Orlando

March 25, 2007

Hispanic leader (Jose Fernandez) to help Edwards – Orlando

March 21, 2007

Quiñones, Ramírez to vie in Osceolas District 2 – Florida

March 5, 2007

Network to target Hispanics – Orlando

February 27, 2007

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

February 25, 2007

At PlayFest: Barrio Hollywood – Orlando

February 15, 2007

El Nuevo Dí Orlando Reports Record Sales and Circulation for 2006

Hispanic business group appoints new president – Orlando

February 8, 2007

Spotlight: Luis Suarez – Florida

February 5, 2007

Sudden exit of Quinones sets off mad scramble in race – Central Florida

February 2, 2007

Quinones takes leap back into new spotlight – running for Osceola County Commission seat in Central Florida

January 28, 2007

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

January 25, 2007

Did You Know? Only about three in 10 eligible Hispanics in Central Florida voted in 2006

Why do so few local Hispanics vote? – Most are cynical about politics, studies show, but activists want to change that mind-set. – Central Florida

January 24, 2007

Unhappy Carlos Arroyo: I dont want to go anywhere else – Orlando Magic

January 23, 2007

National Council of La Raza President Janet Murguí to Speak at Southeast Regional Affiliate Network Reception in Orlando

January 10, 2007

Spotlight on Carlos Irizarry

January 5, 2007

Orlando Magic Carlos Arroyo’s game out of rhythm

December 21, 2006

University of Central Florida Latin studies program ponders future course

December 18, 2006

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

December 13, 2006

Believers find spiritual sustenance at Botanicas – Orlando

Hispanic Yellow Pages Network to Distribute 11th Edition for Orlando