TAMPA, Fla. — This Hispanic Heritage Month, Spectrum News is shining a light on leaders in the community who are making a difference and inspiring others. That’s the case…
Read more First Hispanic Polk commissioner shares journey to positionTAMPA, Fla. — As Hispanic Heritage Month continues, Hillsborough County Public Schools’ English language supervisor, Jessica De La Prida, is being recognized for her decades of helping multilingual students…
Read more Hillsborough Schools supervisor honored for Hispanic heritage advocacyCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A Charlotte woman’s food truck is not only serving food, it is putting her Mexican culture on a plate. What You Need To Know Kimberly…
Read more Charlotte food truck owner shares Mexican culture through foodPASCO COUNTY, Fla. — Myriam Irizarry was appointed as the first Hispanic judge in Pinellas County in 2015 and served in her position until 2020. What You Need To…
Read more Judge shares thoughts about Hispanic Heritage MonthHAINES CITY, Fla. — This year’s theme for Hispanic Heritage Month is “Collective Heritage: Honoring the Past, Inspiring the Future.” In Haines City, one organization is doing that by…
Read more Haines City nonprofit helping Hispanic students with scholarshipsPINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — Here in the Bay Area, a veteran is using shared history to help groups who have lived long enough experience some of the struggles…
Read more Service and culture on display this Hispanic Heritage MonthORLANDO, Fla. — Hispanic Heritage Month is not only a time to celebrate culture and traditions, but also to recognize the impact Hispanic-owned businesses have in our community. One…
Read more More Latino-owned businesses open in Curry Ford West Main DistrictHAMILTON, Ohio — During this Hispanic Heritage month, recent ICE raids and fears of immigration enforcement nearly shut down a popular Hispanic festival in only its second year…
Read more Hispanic Festival returns despite ICE fearsCLEARWATER, Fla. — For two and a half decades, the Hispanic Outreach Center has been helping people with resources and life skills in Pinellas County. And Director of Community…
Read more Hispanic Outreach Center director of community engagement hits career milestoneCHARLOTTE, N.C. — A family tradition in Charlotte is shining this Hispanic Heritage Month. Valentino Patria, a 13-year-old jewelry maker, is using tagua seeds from palm trees in South…
Read more Teen honors Hispanic heritage using jewelryST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — For Hispanic Heritage Month 2025, Spectrum News has spotlighted Lisset Hanewicz, the first Hispanic to ever be elected to the St. Petersburg City Council. What You Need…
Read more Lisset Hanewicz first Hispanic St. Pete city council memberPAINESVILLE, Ohio — National Hispanic Heritage Month is an anomaly when it comes to heritage celebrations. What You Need To Know National Hispanic Heritage Month begins in the middle…
Read more Food and music take center stage during Hispanic Heritage Month