East Brunswick Police Searching for Owner of Dog Found on Old Stage Road
East Brunswick Police are searching for the owner of a dog found on Old Stage Road and are asking anyone who recognizes the pet to contact officers.…
Skateboarder Sky King Nears New Jersey on 1,100-Mile Journey for Suicide Prevention
NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – More than a month after leaving Mississippi with a skateboard and backpack, Skyler King is closing in on New Jersey during a 1,100-mile journey dedicated to his late…
Wildwood Coyotes Divide Neighbors as Animals Wander Streets Near Back Bay
Coyotes roaming Wildwood's back bay are dividing neighbors as development changes the area and officials warn residents that feeding the animals could make matters worse.…
Fort Myers Woman Sentenced to Probation For Having Sex With Dogs
Fort Myers, FL — A Fort Myers woman who admitted to engaging in and recording sexual acts involving animals has been sentenced to probation and placed on a county abuse registry, according…
Shy but Affectionate Dog ‘Luna’ Seeks Forever Home at Ocean County Shelter
Manahawkin, NJ — A 1½-year-old American Bully described as gentle, affectionate, and eager to bond is now available for adoption at the Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter, where staff say she’s already…
South Toms River Rec Asks Families to Return Missing Gaga Ball from Neighborhood Pit
South Toms River, NJ — A small but telling community issue is unfolding at South Toms River Recreation, where officials say a ball left out for neighborhood children has gone missing, prompting…
Man Killed, Two Others Shot in Chesapeake as Victims Arrive at Police Station
CHESAPEAKE, Va. — A man died and two others were wounded in a shooting that unfolded across multiple locations Monday evening, with one victim driven directly to a police precinct and another…
20-Year-Old New Jersey Man Killed, Second Victim Injured in Southwest Philadelphia Shooting
Philadelphia, PA — A 20-year-old New Jersey man died and another was wounded after a double shooting in Southwest Philadelphia on Saturday, with police now offering a $20,000 reward as they search…
McDonald’s to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains by 2032, Ending Free Refills at Most Locations
TOMS RIVER, NJ — This isn’t just a national trend, but your favorite local McDonald’s here in New Jersey will follow suit. McDonald’s plans to eliminate self-serve soda stations in all U.S.…
Longtime Jackson Resident Was Just Trying to Get Home When He Was Called the N-Word
Jackson, NJ — A Jackson Township resident filed a police report after a child shouted a racial slur, the “N-Word” with the hard R, at him during an encounter on a residential…
Ex-NJEA President Who Blew $40M in Union Dues on Failed Campaign Blames 2% Tax Cap for NJ School Cuts
Trenton, NJ — Former New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) President Sean Spiller, whose union-backed gubernatorial campaign spent roughly $40 million before he finished fifth in the 2025 Democratic primary, is now at…
Yankees Radio Icon John Sterling Dies at 87 in New Jersey After Heart Attack Complications
Englewood, NJ — John Sterling, the unmistakable voice of the New York Yankees for more than three decades, died Monday at age 87 following complications from a heart attack, closing a broadcasting…
Lakewood Leads New Jersey in Births, Jackson Jumps 167% Since 2018
Lakewood, NJ — More than 5,400 babies were born in Lakewood in 2024, keeping the Ocean County township at the top of New Jersey for births for the fourth consecutive year and…
MAGA Influencer Craig Long Arrested in Polk County Sting, Charged With Soliciting Prostitution
Polk County, FL — A Tampa-based fitness entrepreneur with more than half a million social media followers now faces a criminal charge after investigators say he tried to pay for sex during…
New Jersey Lawmaker Who Sued State and Won $1 Million, Now Wants to “Tax the Rich”
NJ Lawmaker Katie Brennan Pushes ‘Millionaires Tax’ Plan After $1M Settlement Case Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmaker Katie Brennan is advancing a pair of tax proposals targeting the state’s highest earners…
New Jersey Diners Are In Decline, But State Lawmakers Say There’s A Plan To Save Them
Trenton, NJ — A new bill backed by South Jersey lawmakers would slash taxes for long-standing diners and restaurants, offering financial relief to businesses that have operated for at least 25 years…
New Jersey Records Coldest Winter in 23 Years as Snowfall Totals Hit Over 53 Inches Across State
Mount Holly, NJ — A colder-than-normal winter combined with multiple high-impact storms pushed New Jersey into one of its snowiest seasons in over a decade, with some North Jersey towns topping 30…
Update: 12-Alarm Warehouse Fire Engulfs Belleville Block, Forces Evacuations and Shuts Down Schools
Belleville, NJ — A massive warehouse fire tore through multiple buildings along Cortlandt Street on Sunday, forcing evacuations, knocking out power to key municipal services, and closing all Belleville public schools Monday…
Watch: United Airlines Plane Strikes Bread Truck on Turnpike, Injuring Driving Before Safely Landing
Newark, NJ — A Baltimore bakery truck driver suffered injuries when a United Airlines jet clipped his vehicle during landing Sunday near Newark Liberty International Airport, sending glass into the cab as…
Pennsylvania Man’s Civil Rights Lawsuit Over Parking Citations Dismissed With Prejudice
UPLAND, PA — A federal judge has thrown out a civil rights lawsuit filed by a Pennsylvania man who claimed local officials violated his constitutional rights through repeated parking citations and enforcement…
Slip-and-Fall Lawsuit Against Sam’s Club Sent Back to Pennsylvania State Court Over Filing Error
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A federal judge has sent a personal injury lawsuit against Sam’s Club back to state court, ruling the retailer moved the case too soon without clear evidence it met…
New York Federal Judge Orders Names of ‘DOGE Agents’ Made Public in Lawsuit Over Federal Data Access
NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has refused to keep secret the identities of government-linked personnel granted access to sensitive federal data systems, denying a request by U.S. officials to reconsider…
New Jersey Federal Judge Blocks Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Offshore Wind Project Down the Shore
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit aimed at halting construction of a major offshore wind project off the coasts of New Jersey and New York, dealing a…