Tarik Minor

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Published: May 28, 2025 at 5:34 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A local nonprofit recently received a grant to help Jacksonville families preserve inherited homes or generational land. A $450,000 grant was awarded to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), which aims to help families at risk of losing their inherited homes or land, clear up property rights issues and preserve their legacy.

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Published: May 26, 2025 at 5:02 PMUpdated: May 26, 2025 at 5:41 PMJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A 77-year-old woman who went into cardiac arrest while driving on Normandy Boulevard said she’s alive today thanks to a complete stranger who jumped into action to save her life. Joyce Long was on her way to a doctor’s appointment last week when she started to have a heart attack behind the wheel.

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Family members of a 50-year-old Duval County inmate raised concerns about his health while incarcerated in the Duval County jail. Donald Mark Tyre’s family told News4JAX he’s suffering from a serious medical condition and said they worry he isn’t receiving the care he needs. Tyre was arrested in December 2024 on charges of stealing copper and resisting arrest. He pleaded no contest to resisting arrest, but is still awaiting trial on the other charge.

2 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Tarik Minor

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – A controversial land swap proposal for a portion of the Guana Preserve remains shrouded in mystery, even after the proposal was pulled. MORE | ‘We did it!’: St. Johns County leaders celebrate after Guana land swap proposal withdrawn |St. Johns County residents call for protection of natural spaces after decision to drop land swap at Guana PreserveQuestions and rumors are still swirling about who the mysterious backers of the deal are.

3 weeks ago | news4jax.com | Tarik Minor |Chris Will

Published: May 16, 2025 at 10:05 PMTags: Jacksonville Beach, CrimeJACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. – Martin Alla visits Jacksonville Beach almost every day. “The people,” Alla said. “They’re humble and kind and there’s always something cool going on here and then the waves.”He’s lived in Jacksonville for almost five years, visiting the sand and ocean with his family and friends. But an incident on St. Patrick’s Day in 2024 left him concerned.