Lowrider enthusiasts say the predominantly Latino cultural expression may be on the verge of a renaissance.

For artist Nicole Salgar, art is life and she's been passionate about it ever since she was young.

The market made a stop in Orlando for the very first time in April but is back for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Throughout the summer, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens has hosted special events dedicated to cultural enrichment, and the final Sunset at the Zoo will be a celebration of Hispanic heritage.

For Migdalisis “Miggy” Garcia, being a Florida Highway Patrol trooper is more than just a job.

Monday on Breakfast With Bridgett, a look ahead at coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month here at News 6.

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15.

Huge celebrations across the U.S. are expected to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, an annual tradition that showcases the awe-inspiring diversity and culture of Hispanic people.

Orlando International Airport is honoring Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting people in the community and creating a space for celebration.

Orange County and the Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County are making the most of Hispanic Heritage Month with a lineup of cultural events to celebrate.

During this month, News 6 hopes to capture and highlight some of the contributions, achievements and stories of Central Florida’s own Hispanic community.

Hispanic American women represented the second-largest group of female workers in the U.S. (12.8 million) in 2022, about 17% of the women's labor force.

For Leo Gomez, art is more than just using paint and a brush.

Orange County Fire Lieutenant Claudia Fernandez has been with the department for 23 years and has responded to hundreds of 911 calls. She explained she’s had to speak Spanish in order to help victims during some of those calls.

One Orlando couple is debuting a new Halloween-inspired event, incorporating a Mexican tradition.

The “Queen of Salsa” Celia Cruz now has her own Barbie doll, according to an announcement by Mattel.

In this week's newsletter, we honor the diverse history and cultures of Latin and Hispanic Americans.

‘Monsters in the Morning’ host shares rough journey to broadcasting, big screen success

The Hispanic Heritage Network of Orange County is officially seeking submission for artists to participate in the annual Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibit.

The Hispanic vote in Florida represents 12% of the state’s voters. The question is, will they actually vote?

H-2A visas are designated for people to come to the U.S. and temporarily work in agriculture.

‘Monsters in the Morning’ host shares rough journey to broadcasting, big screen success

World Food Trucks, located in a parking lot off of W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, is also a popular place for Hispanic vendors.

Hispanic Heritage Month is a great time to learn more: For some, more about your own heritage, or for others, perhaps another culture.

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to an end, Disney Springs is continuing to celebrate diversity by highlighting the work of Latino artists on their murals.

It's the music Steven "Esteban" Carrillo said brings the crowds together at Walt Disney World's EPCOT.

News 6 producer discusses how her grandfather helped out migrants through his church for Hispanic Heritage Month

The Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater will play host to “Celebrating Hispanic Voices: An Evening of Spoken Word” at 7 p.m. Friday.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month, News 6 reporter Ezzy Castro explains the tradition and culture behind Cafecito and shares her recipe.

Immigration lawyer, Laura Quintero, with Quintero Fortich Legal, explained what a Temporary Protected Status is, also known as a TPS.

Universal Orlando Resort has debuted a brand-new street show at Universal Studios Florida.

The first annual Latinx Culture and Health Festival will be held in downtown Orlando at Lake Eola next week.

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.

Walt Disney World has rolled out special offerings as it celebrates Hispanic and Latin American Heritage Month.

Lake Nona will be the place to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Never before had a Hispanic woman been elected to Congress, but that changed thanks to Ros-Lehtinen.

Hispanic Heritage Month is in full swing.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Trooper Steve's mom shares her favorite tips to making cooking easier.

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

Tammy Weber De Millar is the director of Flamenco del Sol dance studio in Oviedo, Florida. Although her genetic makeup is Polish, her heart and soul overflows with Spanish culture.

Central Florida has seen exponential growth in the last several years, particularly due to Hispanics looking to do business and raise their families here.

News 6 spoke with Maria Colon, the owner of Arepas Café and More about the origin of the arepa and why she decided to open her own restaurant after moving from her home country, Venezuela.

Ignacio Saturnino “Lou” Molinet was first Hispanic player to play in the NFL

Many people are always looking to enhance their beauty routine. For the owner of Bettina Cosmetics, she’s not only helping customers with their look, she’s also helping business owners with their success.

Central Florida is home to many Latin and Hispanic markets, but you can find many ingredients at Publix, too.

For many decades, the game of dominoes has been part of Hispanic families, particularly those from the Caribbean.

News 6 Senior Executive Producer of News and Special Projects Angel Blazquez had just what I needed: a recipe for Picadillo.

Encanto is a film where magic meets reality and brings to life the concept of magical realism.

On Wednesday, 30 Central Florida students were honored during a scholarships awards ceremony hosted by the Hispanic Heritage Scholarship Fund of Metro.

Here's a look at some important holidays and celebrations in Hispanic cultures.

Former pro boxer uses Hispanic heritage to better serve community as firefighter-paramedic

The studio offers beginner and advanced salsa, bachata and hip hop classes to kids, teens and adults, as well as advanced contemporary levels.

Located in the heart of the Orlando tourist area, Mango's Tropical Cafe offers a melting pot of cultures and traditions from its Latin music to its dancers.

José Vásquez, an immigrant from Colombia, said he's living his best life as senior operations manager for the iconic nightclub Mango's Tropical Cafe in Orlando. Getting to this point took more than 20 years to achieve.

For the past six years, Claudia Ramos’ restaurant has been home to some of the best and authentic Mexican cuisine in Central Florida.

Six months ago, Tony Cruz opened Sazon Criollo, a Puerto Rican restaurant in Palm Bay.

Two University of Central Florida professors said they are seeing success with their new textbook “Latinx Voices: Hispanics in Media in the U.S.”

Company's motto is 'Fashion with Purpose'

EPCOT isn’t the only place in Orlando where people can journey through different countries and cultures. Berlitz Language Center also gives residents and visitors the international experience that comes with learning a new language.

Experience different parts of Latinx and Hispanic cultures by trying some of these activities this month.

Calling all makeup and skin care enthusiasts!

GuideWell to acquire Triple-S Management

For Osceola County's first Hispanic Sheriff Marcos Lopez, it's important for him to speak to his county the way a large and growing portion speaks to him -- in Spanish.

A local educator moved to the United States from Guatemala 20 years ago with her three children.

It's considered one of the most popular drinks to have in the morning, afternoon and some even enjoy it at night — coffee.

Nelson Cárdenas artwork tells the stories of multiple healthcare workers in the frontlines of the pandemic.

Born in New York to Puerto Rican parents, Linnette Johnson said Hispanic Heritage Month is a reminder of her roots.

Books that help teach kids about Hispanic and Latin cultures

Adult beverages with something for everyone with a Latin flair

Newly analyzed data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows Osceola County’s Hispanic community continues to see explosive growth.

A miracas-holding, dancing hard-shell taco GIF was posted to the Broward County government’s Facebook page Tuesday morning and it sparked social outrage, according to the Washington Post.

The number of Latinos owning homes in the United States is at its highest level since 2000, according to the 2020 State of Hispanic Homeownership Report.

Hispanic Heritage Month is underway and the Orange County Library System is hosting events to celebrate Latinx cultures.

Music, food, fun: events and activities happening around Central Florida to celebrate Latin and Hispanic cultures

It’s now been two months since the uprising in Cuba where thousands of people across the island flooded the streets protesting the government’s response to the pandemic and suppression.

Orange County District 3 commissioner Mayra Uribe is reflecting on her time as a leader and her efforts to help the Hispanic community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Roberto Clemente was the first Latino to be inducted in the Baseball Hall of Fame. The legacy of Roberto Clemente is still treasured today, proven nearly 50 years after his death. In fact, the Orange County School Board unanimously voted to rename the facility Roberto Clemente Middle on Sept. 21, coincidentally during Hispanic Heritage Month. Becoming baseball’s most prominent Afro-LatinoRoberto Clemente started his Major League Baseball career with the Pittsburg Pirates. The son of a sugarcane worker, Clemente began his professional baseball career just after finishing high school.

NASA will host its first-ever Spanish-language show for a planetary landing, marking another milestone for its Mars 2020 mission. ORLANDO, Fla. – There’s a lot of firsts when it comes to NASA’s Mars 2020 rover mission, including its first-ever Spanish-language show for a planetary landing. As NASA’s Perseverance rover prepares to attempt the riskiest part of its mission, landing on the red planet, NASA will host “Junto perseveramos,” together we persevere. The Spanish-language show will give viewers an overview of the Mars mission and introduce the role Hispanic NASA professionals have had in it. She will also offer live English-to-Spanish translation and commentary during the rover’s entry, descent and landing on Mars.

UCF’s Nicholson School of Communication and Media’s Hispanic Media Initiative Knightly Latino, a Spanish-television news program, offers a way for students to report on the Hispanic and Latinx community on campus, and broaden their job opportunities by learning more about Spanish-language media. Christina Díaz was on the trip and she says Knightly Latino was one of her most influential classes in college. Christina Díaz reporting for Knightly Latino (Christina Díaz)“It challenged me to get outside my comfort zone while also offering an extremely inviting atmosphere. [WATCH: UCF is third in state with largest Hispanic, Latino student body]“Now more than ever, we need to amplify the voices of immigrants and people of color throughout the United States,” said Kight. For more stories on how the Hispanic community is impacting Central Florida, head to clickorlando.com/hispanicheritage.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Lucymar Rivera, one of the first female voices of Spanish radio in Orlando, is now in her 31st year of bringing information to the Hispanic and Latino community with her daily morning show, Las Mañanitas con Lucymar--Mornings with Lucymar. In different countries.”Rivera, a native of Puerto Rico, said the show provides love and motivation for the senior community. Born in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Luz Rivera Marrero was raised in a family of musicians. It was on her beloved island where she studied at the Conservatory of Music of Puerto Rico to become a classical soprano singer. A year after arriving in Florida, the family moved with their young son to Orange County.

Padilla has been cutting hair for 22 years now. He says his Puerto Rican heritage played a huge role in him getting to where he’s at. “What made me start being a barber was growing up around the industry and my grandfather motivating me to follow his steps,” said Padilla. Like the players, he had a daily routine which started very early in the morning. Padilla says his time in the bubble also allowed him time to focus and grow his business.

Most people are used to hearing Hispanic and Latino, some default to Spanish and others are now getting accustomed to the term Latinx. REMEMBER: If they’re from Latin America, they’re Latino or LatinxLatinx(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. REMEMBER: If they speak Spanish, they’re likely HispanicSpanishA Spanish flags flies at the Royal Palace in Madrid, Spain, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020. REMEMBER: If they’re from Spain, they’re Spanish. If they’re not from Spain -- they’re not Spanish.

ORLANDO, Fla. – They say there’s no better way to learn about a culture than to immerse yourself in it -- so this Hispanic Heritage Month, feel the rhythm of the music that dominates in the Latin community. [HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH: 56 influential Hispanic-Americans in photos | This Central Florida Latina has the world painted on her skin]Whether you’re a fan of traditional salsa, merengue, Caribbean dancehall or musica urbana -- there’s a song for everyone. Conga by Gloria Estefan, Miami Sound MachineCuban-American singer and now well-known businesswoman Gloria Estefan first found her fame with party-starting hits like Conga. Stand By Me by Prince RoyceA Spanglish twist to a familiar English hit, Dominican-American bachata star Prince Royce has made exclusive appearances in Central Florida. Make sure to check out other Hispanic Heritage Month stories at clickorlando.com/hispanicheritage.

In Florida, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, provides food to more than 550 food banks across Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia counties. In 1992, he decided to join a local food bank. Today, 28 years after starting his journey to help others, he’s the Director of Operations for Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida. No matter what it is.”Since the start of the pandemic, Second Harvest Food Bank has distributed about 41 million meals in almost 7 months. “I see a lot of folks out there where they’re in need and by me being in here I could do something to help,” Robledo, a father of two, said.

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. – During the coronavirus pandemic, Dr. Raul Pino has become a household name as one of the top medical leaders in Orange County. “I remember her diagnosing pregnancies, treating stomach aches, treating wounds, treating people for headaches or hiccups,” he said. The whole thing is fascinating.”Dr. Raul Pino attending the baptism of one of his children (Courtesy: Dr. Raul Pino, Copyright WKMG, ClickOrlando.com)Pino went to medical school in Cuba and said that’s where he wanted to learn more about treating burn victims. She said, ‘Do not talk, be quiet, they are listening, do not leave, they are waiting for you.’ I almost had instant diarrhea. Dr. Raul Pino with his children (Courtesy: Dr. Raul Pino, Copyright WKMG, ClickOrlando.com)He said a friend told him about a program offered by the United States Embassy by which people who were kicked out of their jobs or were government dissenters could be relocated to the United States.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando city leaders delivered free meals to nearly 200 families and residents who were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Orlando City Commissioner Tony Ortiz said this was a celebration even during difficult times. But he said they weren’t going to let the pandemic stop them. Instead, the city teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to help feed 180 families struggling to make ends meet. Families who need food assistance can find a food pantry near them by clicking here.

“De Corazon a Corazon is heart to heart. But then COVID-19 came in and “De Corazon a Corazon” had a new community to reach, right here at home. She said some of these families work in hospitality and have either lost their jobs or homes in the last several months. It’s why Dr. Gonzalez was one of only four people the City of Orlando has designated as an unsung hero during Hispanic Heritage Month. González has provided free meals and healthcare services to marginalized communities in Central Florida during the pandemic by participating in free health fairs.

ORANDO, Fla. – Ash Soto says she has the world painted on her body, but she wasn’t always so confident in showing it. The 25-year-old lives with vitiligo, a skin condition in which one’s skin cells stop functioning, causing the person to lose pigmentation. Those with vitiligo are often seen with white blotches or patches of skin that appear with patches of their original skin tone. There’s no way of predicting how much skin will be affected or a proven way to stop it, according to dermatologists. You have to embrace those big hips, vitiligo, or whatever the case may be because your skin tells a story.

It’s Hispanic Heritage Month, and what a better way to celebrate than with some flavorful and easy recipes that can be made in an Instant Pot or an air fryer?

In fact, he voted for the first time four years ago and as a Nicaraguan-American, he is looking forward to seeing more Hispanics vote this time around. “Especially around this area we have so many Hispanics so for them to actually go register and go vote it makes a difference. The goal for the campaign is to motivate more Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in Central Florida to cast their vote. “During the 2018 election cycle, Puerto Ricans came out in record numbers in Central Florida,” Alex Barrio with Respecta Mi Gente said. Julian Loaiza, from Colombia, said this is the opportunity for all people to embrace the right to vote.