About Calle Ocho News
Our mission
Calle Ocho News exists to connect Miami-Dade County through storytelling—bridging cultures, amplifying voices, and reflecting the diversity that defines South Florida.
What began as a publication serving the Cuban community has grown into a bilingual platform representing the full spectrum of Hispanic and Latin American cultures. Today, we proudly tell the stories of a community shaped by Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Venezuelans, Colombians, Dominicans, Hondurans, Mexicans, Guatemalans, Salvadorans, Costa Ricans, Panamanians, Nicaraguans, Argentinians, Brazilians, and beyond.
Our Mission is Simple: To inform, connect, and celebrate the people who make Miami-Dade County what it is today.
Our story
Founded on July 31, 1998, in the Miami metropolitan area, Calle Ocho News is a family-owned publication created by Mrs. Marta Rosa Rosell, President and CEO of Pressnet Corporation, and Mr. Luis Thomas Pardo, Editor-in-Chief and founder.
As entrepreneurs themselves, they understood the importance of visibility for small businesses and local voices. What started as a way to support Miami’s growing business community quickly evolved into something more meaningful—a publication that captured the culture, identity, and everyday stories of a city unlike any other.
Inspired by one of Miami’s most iconic streets, Calle Ocho News was born as a reflection of the community’s spirit, resilience, and cultural richness.
Over the years, the publication has evolved from a traditional newspaper into a multi-platform media brand, expanding into digital, social media, video storytelling, and community-driven experiences—while staying true to its roots.
Who we are today
Today, Calle Ocho News is a bilingual media platform serving Miami-Dade County through print, digital, social media, and community engagement.
We reach a highly engaged and culturally connected audience, delivering content that spans:
- Local news and public affairs
- Business and entrepreneurship
- Health and wellness
- Arts, culture, and community stories
At our core, we believe that people are the story. Every feature, interview, and article is an opportunity to highlight the voices, leaders, and organizations shaping our community.
Beyond publishing, we create experiences that bring people together—strengthening connections between residents, businesses, and institutions across South Florida.
Our impact
Calle Ocho News is more than a publication—it is a platform for visibility, connection, and growth.
With consistent monthly readership and a growing digital presence, we provide businesses and organizations with the opportunity to connect with Miami-Dade County in a meaningful and authentic way.
Through storytelling, strategic content, and community-focused coverage, we help elevate brands while preserving the cultural identity of the community we serve.
Work with us
Whether you are looking to share your story, connect with the community, or grow your brand, Calle Ocho News provides a trusted platform to do so.
View the Calle Ocho News Media Kit
OUR CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 786.521.9130
Contact us to learn more about editorial features, advertising, and partnerships
Rosi Rosell
Editor in Chief.
Calle Ocho News