Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision Partner to Launch WAPA Orlando

New broadcast station to bring news and entertainment programming from WAPA-TV to Orlando's large and rapidly-growing Puerto Rican community

Feb. 2, 2026 at 12:55pm

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Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station that will serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne region. WAPA Orlando will feature programming from WAPA-TV, Puerto Rico's #1 TV network, as well as locally produced newscasts from Entravision's award-winning news organization.

Why it matters

The launch of WAPA Orlando is significant as the Orlando area is now home to the second largest Puerto Rican population in the continental United States. The new station will provide a dedicated media outlet to serve this rapidly growing community with news, entertainment, and programming tailored to their interests.

The details

WAPA Orlando will be carried by multichannel video programming distributors throughout the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne region and broadcast programming from WAPA-TV, Puerto Rico's #1 TV network. The station will feature news and entertainment produced in WAPA's Puerto Rico studios, complemented by locally produced newscasts branded NotiCentro Orlando from Entravision's award-winning news organization. Entravision will also develop and manage WAPA Orlando's digital strategy, including a website and digital platform solutions.

  • WAPA Orlando started broadcasting today on Entravision's WOTF (Channel 26).

The players

Hemisphere Media Group, Inc.

The leading U.S. multi-platform media company targeting the high-growth U.S. Hispanic and Latin American markets with industry-leading television and radio networks and digital offerings.

Entravision

A media and advertising technology company that provides video, audio, digital and creative marketing services to local and national advertisers, primarily targeting Latino audiences.

WAPA-TV

Puerto Rico's #1 TV network for 16 consecutive years, which will provide the programming content for WAPA Orlando.

Alan J. Sokol

President and Chief Executive Officer of Hemisphere Media Group.

Jeffery Liberman

President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to bring WAPA's world class news and entertainment content and programming expertise to Orlando, which is often referred to as Puerto Rico's '79th municipality'.”

— Alan J. Sokol, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hemisphere Media Group

“The launch of WAPA Orlando reinforces our commitment to delivering relevant, community-focused media in key Latino markets. This strategic collaboration leverages the complementary strengths of trusted brands to better serve our audiences, distributors, and advertisers throughout Central Florida.”

— Jeffery Liberman, President and Chief Operating Officer of Entravision

The takeaway

The launch of WAPA Orlando represents a significant investment in serving the rapidly growing Puerto Rican community in the Orlando area, providing them with a dedicated media outlet for news, entertainment, and programming tailored to their interests.