Victor Rodriguez
Photojournalist
An Orlando native, Victor has been a Photojournalist at WJXT since 2022. He works daily with reporters to create critical content that celebrates and educates local Jacksonville communities.
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‘Not accurate’: Councilman says city won’t shut down Trout River Food Park despite social media rumors
Read full article: ‘Not accurate’: Councilman says city won’t shut down Trout River Food Park despite social media rumorsA Jacksonville councilman said Friday that the city won’t shut down the Trout River Food Park despite the rumors of its closing on the park’s official Facebook page.
Defense seeks to exclude racial references in trial of man accused in 1985 killing of couple in church
Read full article: Defense seeks to exclude racial references in trial of man accused in 1985 killing of couple in churchAs the trial of Erik Sparre approaches, his defense attorneys are requesting that any mention of racist statements or slurs be excluded from the proceedings.
‘I’m going to miss them’: Jacksonville community saddened over closure of beloved Jenkins Barbecue
Read full article: ‘I’m going to miss them’: Jacksonville community saddened over closure of beloved Jenkins BarbecueFor generations, the smell of smoked chicken and ribs has drawn people into Jenkins Quality Barbecue. But after nearly seven decades, the Jenkins family said they’re turning off the smokers for good.
Excessive oversight or maintaining standards? Florida residents divided over proposed HOA elimination
Read full article: Excessive oversight or maintaining standards? Florida residents divided over proposed HOA eliminationResidents in the community had mixed reactions to the idea of HOAs being eliminated across Florida.
Inside the Brunswick facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump’s deportation goals
Read full article: Inside the Brunswick facility where ICE is training recruits to take on Trump’s deportation goalsThe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency is ramping up its hiring efforts to support President Donald Trump's mass deportation goals.
Lake City Humane Society to lose almost $400K contract after Columbia County officials decide not to renew it
Read full article: Lake City Humane Society to lose almost $400K contract after Columbia County officials decide not to renew itThe Lake City Humane Society is set to lose almost $400,000 after Columbia County officials decided not to renew its contract with them.
Local state rep. says she’s ‘disgusted’ after learning about new immigration detention center at Baker Correctional
Read full article: Local state rep. says she’s ‘disgusted’ after learning about new immigration detention center at Baker CorrectionalFlorida State Representative Angie Nixon (D-Jacksonville) expressed frustration and disappointment on Thursday after hearing the news of the planned new immigration detention center set to open soon at the Baker Correctional Institution in Sanderson.
‘He is my hero’: Father talks about the unbreakable bond with his son, a sailor who was declared lost at sea
Read full article: ‘He is my hero’: Father talks about the unbreakable bond with his son, a sailor who was declared lost at seaThe father of a U.S. Navy Sailor from Middleburg who went missing while serving on the USS George Washington (CVN-73) talked about memories and the unbreakable bond with his son.
Mother of Florida man killed in 2023 traffic stop says deputy’s charges are ‘starting point’ in fight for justice
Read full article: Mother of Florida man killed in 2023 traffic stop says deputy’s charges are ‘starting point’ in fight for justiceThe family of a Florida man who was shot and killed during a traffic stop in 2023 will join civil rights attorneys Harry Daniels and Ben Crump on Friday to speak out on the federal indictment of the Camden County Sheriff’s Office sergeant who shot him.
Georgia deputy who shot, killed exonerated Florida man now faces federal charges for repeated use of excessive force
Read full article: Georgia deputy who shot, killed exonerated Florida man now faces federal charges for repeated use of excessive forceA Camden County Sheriff’s Office sergeant, who shot and killed a 53-year-old man during a traffic stop in 2023, has been indicted on federal civil rights violations, according to the United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of Georgia.