- September 15 to October 15 is National Hispanic Heritage Month.
- Tampa Bay 28 is amplifying the voice of those making a difference and making our community stronger.
- Bob Martinez grew up in Los Cien neighborhood of West Tampa, would later become the mayor of Tampa, and then eventually become the first Hispanic Governor of Florida.
- Martinez sat down one-on-one with Tampa Bay 28 anchor Paul LaGrone to talk about his life and legacy.
- You can see the full interview above.
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