Victor Rodriguez
News4JAX 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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JSO searching for man who ran away from fatal crash at Gold Star Family Parkway and Pecan Park Road
Read full article: JSO searching for man who ran away from fatal crash at Gold Star Family Parkway and Pecan Park RoadThe Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash on Tuesday at the intersection of Gold Star Family Parkway on Pecan Park Road.
Volunteers help return rescued manatee to Ortega River after rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando
Read full article: Volunteers help return rescued manatee to Ortega River after rehabilitation at SeaWorld OrlandoAbout six weeks after being rescued from the Ortega River after he was struck by a vessel and injured, manatee Koa was returned to the wild on Thursday.
‘Don’t like seeing that’: Visitors disappointed to see historic St. Augustine landmark closed amid government shutdown
Read full article: ‘Don’t like seeing that’: Visitors disappointed to see historic St. Augustine landmark closed amid government shutdownThe nation’s oldest masonry fort stands silent on day 17 of the government shutdown, its gates locked to disappointed visitors who traveled from near and far to explore the historic landmark. The Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, St. Augustine’s crown jewel and a major tourist attraction, has joined the growing list of federal facilities affected by the ongoing government shutdown.
‘It’s the history’: Tourism drives St. Augustine’s economy year-round, fueling billions in revenue
Read full article: ‘It’s the history’: Tourism drives St. Augustine’s economy year-round, fueling billions in revenueIn the nation’s oldest city, tourism continues to be the essence of the local economy, and it’s booming year-round.
A stroll through Lincolnville: Take a trip back in time in St. Augustine’s historically Black neighborhood
Read full article: A stroll through Lincolnville: Take a trip back in time in St. Augustine’s historically Black neighborhoodThe historically Black neighborhood of Lincolnville in St. Augustine is rich with history, including several pivotal moments from the civil rights movement. Take a trip back in time with News4JAX anchor Jenese Harris.
How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in Jacksonville
Read full article: How this Puerto Rican woman became the driving force behind events celebrating the Hispanic community in JacksonvilleDuval County is home to one of the largest Hispanic and Latino populations in North Florida, but resources for this growing community have not always been readily available.
Nassau County Animal Services puts volunteer program on hold after some spoke out against the shelter’s conditions
Read full article: Nassau County Animal Services puts volunteer program on hold after some spoke out against the shelter’s conditionsNassau County Animal Services said it will replace its volunteer program with a new ambassador program. This comes after former volunteers spoke out about shelter conditions.
‘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.