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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23 hours ago
‘You’re not alone’: JASMYN provides critical support for LGBTQ+ teens, young adults in Jacksonville
Read full article: ‘You’re not alone’: JASMYN provides critical support for LGBTQ+ teens, young adults in JacksonvilleAs Pride Month continues, News4JAX is highlighting local organizations, like JASMYN, that provide resources and safe spaces for the Northeast Florida LGBTQ+ community.
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Retired teacher, 81, hospitalized after being attacked by her dog while breaking up a fight with 2 other dogs
Read full article: Retired teacher, 81, hospitalized after being attacked by her dog while breaking up a fight with 2 other dogsAn 81-year-old woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by her own dog while breaking up a fight between two other dogs she owned Thursday morning.
‘Meeting them where they’re at’: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialist
Read full article: ‘Meeting them where they’re at’: How a former EMT is now a beacon of hope as a first responder peer support specialistSince launching its First Responder Peer Support Program in June 2022, LSF Health Systems has answered calls from over 4,600 EMS professionals, law enforcement, firefighters and their families across 20 counties in Northeast and North Central Florida.
Tow trucks are moving cars out of the fire-damaged hourly garage at JAX. Here’s what you need to know
Read full article: Tow trucks are moving cars out of the fire-damaged hourly garage at JAX. Here’s what you need to knowVehicles that have been trapped for nearly a week in the fire-damaged portion of the hourly garage at Jacksonville International Airport are being towed to where their owners can retrieve them, the Jacksonville Aviation Authority announced Thursday.
‘Just excited to get my car’: Travelers continue picking up their vehicles as aftermath of airport garage fire unfolds
Read full article: ‘Just excited to get my car’: Travelers continue picking up their vehicles as aftermath of airport garage fire unfoldsTravelers continue to trickle into the Jacksonville International Airport to pick up their cars from the hourly garage that, on Friday afternoon, experienced a fire that damaged at least 50 vehicles.
‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offenders
Read full article: ‘Trenton’s Law’: Bill named after St. Johns County teen killed in crash increases penalties for repeat DUI offendersA bill named after 18-year-old Creekside High grad Trenton Stewart, who was struck and killed by a reckless and impaired driver in 2023, is waiting for the signature of Gov. Ron DeSantis. "Trenton's Law" would increase penalties for repeat DUI offenders.
‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis says
Read full article: ‘Free & clear’: Florida homeowners, buyers being priced out of market because of property taxes, DeSantis saysGov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a roundtable at 10 a.m. Friday in Jacksonville.
State attorney pumps brakes on special investigating committee into Jacksonville firearm registry
Read full article: State attorney pumps brakes on special investigating committee into Jacksonville firearm registryState Attorney Melissa Nelson has formally asked Jacksonville City Council President Randy White to hold off on creating a special investigating committee into the city’s firearm registry.
Local educators worried about future of Head Start program after leaked document raises red flags
Read full article: Local educators worried about future of Head Start program after leaked document raises red flagsThere has been significant discussion recently regarding the future of Head Start, the early education program that supports hundreds of thousands of children from low-income families. While the Trump administration claims it will not cut funding, a leaked document has raised concerns among educators and families.
Angie’s Subs: A Jacksonville Beach staple expands its legacy
Read full article: Angie’s Subs: A Jacksonville Beach staple expands its legacyAngie's Subs has been a staple of Jacksonville Beach for decades. As it continues to expand on its current location, the owner also has plans to go beyond its foundation in the beach community.
Attorneys for family of man killed in FSU shooting call for ‘transparency’, say they feel ‘left in the dark’
Read full article: Attorneys for family of man killed in FSU shooting call for ‘transparency’, say they feel ‘left in the dark’Attorneys for the family of one of the two men killed during the mass shooting at Florida State University will speak at a news conference on Wednesday morning outside the student union.
Jacksonville files default motion seeking public auction of Laura Street Trio
Read full article: Jacksonville files default motion seeking public auction of Laura Street TrioThe city of Jacksonville filed a default motion to resume the public auction of the Laura Street Trio after giving time for another developer to buy the buildings.