Spanish Local News Coming to Jacksonville for the First Time

Spanish Local News Coming to Jacksonville for the First Time

NOTICIAS JACKSONVILLE to launch May 4 on Cox Media Group's Telemundo Jacksonville

JACKSONVILLE, FL, April 20, 2026 - CMG Jacksonville TV today announced the launch of NOTICIAS JACKSONVILLE on Telemundo Jacksonville, beginning May 4. This will provide Jacksonville with the first and only Spanish local news in the market.

"When we became a Telemundo Affiliate in 2022, it was always our goal to serve the Northeast Florida Hispanic community with local news dedicated to that audience," said Omesh Somaru, WFOX/WJAX TV VP and General Manager. "The Hispanic population in our region continues to grow and represents a vital part of our community. These viewers deserve news coverage in their preferred language that reflects their experiences, addresses their concerns, and keeps them informed about the issues that matter most to them."

Karen Taffanelli has been named Anchor and Executive Producer of the newscast. With more than a decade of experience, including the past five years dedicated to launching and revitalizing on-air projects, Taffanelli brings a proven track record of innovation and leadership. Reporters Rita Sibaja and Freddy Machado will join her on the broadcast.

This launch marks a significant milestone in Cox Media Group's ongoing commitment to expanding its reach and better serving the Hispanic community across Northeast Florida.