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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Children at gymnastics meet witness double shooting Saturday during violent robbery at nearby business
Read full article: Children at gymnastics meet witness double shooting Saturday during violent robbery at nearby businessA violent robbery witnessed by multiple children in Jacksonville’s Lakeshore neighborhood sent two men to the hospital and forced nearby businesses — including a kids’ gymnastics meet — to shut down in the middle of the day.
‘Felt like we could breathe’: Mother speaks out after jury convicts man in 2023 killing of her 19-year-old son
Read full article: ‘Felt like we could breathe’: Mother speaks out after jury convicts man in 2023 killing of her 19-year-old sonThe mother of a 19-year-old who was shot and killed in 2023 spoke with News4JAX about her grief and finding peace now that her son's killer has been convicted.
‘I felt so cold, so black, so dark’: Putnam County hit-and-run victim recounts crash as he begins long road to recovery
Read full article: ‘I felt so cold, so black, so dark’: Putnam County hit-and-run victim recounts crash as he begins long road to recoveryA 28-year-old man is fighting to recover after a hit-and-run crash that nearly killed him last week in Putnam County. His family is asking the community for help during what is expected to be a years-long recovery.
2 Gainesville police officers injured in deadly shootout released from hospital
Read full article: 2 Gainesville police officers injured in deadly shootout released from hospitalTwo officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
‘This is crazy’: Woman says she saw man open fire, which led to deadly shootout with Gainesville officers
Read full article: ‘This is crazy’: Woman says she saw man open fire, which led to deadly shootout with Gainesville officersTwo officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
Suspect killed in shootout with Gainesville officers killed another person moments earlier, police say
Read full article: Suspect killed in shootout with Gainesville officers killed another person moments earlier, police sayTwo officers were injured in a shooting in Gainesville on Wednesday morning, according to the Gainesville Police Department.
JTA says it’s not discontinuing its Connexion paratransit services, but combining them for efficiency
Read full article: JTA says it’s not discontinuing its Connexion paratransit services, but combining them for efficiencyThe Jacksonville Transit Authority stated that it’s not discontinuing its Connexion paratransit services, but is combining them for efficiency starting Feb. 1.
Zoning committee approves ordinance that allows Jacksonville daycare to reopen within 2,000 feet of sex predator
Read full article: Zoning committee approves ordinance that allows Jacksonville daycare to reopen within 2,000 feet of sex predatorJacksonville Land Use and Zoning committee approved an ordinance that allows a day care to reopen within 2000 feet of a sex predator.
Westside apartment complex again under scrutiny as residents report squatters, safety concerns
Read full article: Westside apartment complex again under scrutiny as residents report squatters, safety concernsA Westside Jacksonville apartment complex that drew attention last year after trash piled up for months is once again facing complaints.
‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violence
Read full article: ‘You just learn how to carry it’: For some, holidays are tragic reminder of loved ones lost to gun violenceThe mother of Jacquez Anlage, who was shot and killed a little more than five years ago, just before his 21st birthday, shared with News4JAX on Christmas Day how she and other survivors support each other during the holidays and other hard times.
With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theater
Read full article: With so many businesses closed on Christmas, many families make tradition of heading to the movie theaterFamilies worldwide have started traditions of watching new movies on Christmas Day at the theater.