Mikie Sherrill’s ‘Software Glitch’ Defense Starting to Fall Apart After Vendor Pushes Back
TRENTON, N.J. – Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s explanation that a software glitch caused approximately 6,600 legally ineligible individuals to be added to New Jersey’s voter rolls is facing renewed scrutiny after the state’s…
Lakewood Families Face Busing Cuts After State Monitor Cuts 500 Children from Non-Mandated Services
More than 500 children in Lakewood could lose access to school transportation for the 2026-2027 school year after new age-based eligibility rules sharply narrowed which students qualify for busing, according to notices…
Heartbroken staff say giant shelter dog urgently needs rescue
Munson still waiting as shelter issues urgent rescue plea OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A towering 127-pound XL Bully named Munson is at the center of an emotional plea from animal advocates desperately…
Homeowner tackles juvenile suspect after front door kicked in at New Jersey residence
Police say a Howell Township resident chased down a 12-year-old boy after catching him fleeing from a damaged front door HOWELL TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Howell Township homeowner tackled and detained a…
Jersey Shore Weather Rebound: National Weather Service Says Sunshine and Warmer Temperatures Are Returning
After a rainy Memorial Day weekend, forecasters say classic beach weather is finally on the way After a soggy Memorial Day weekend kept many visitors off the sand and boardwalk, the Jersey…
Why Greenhead Flies Suddenly Swarm Jersey Shore Beaches Every Summer
The painful biting insects can turn a perfect beach day into chaos within minutes Every summer at the Jersey Shore, it happens almost like clockwork. The beach is packed. The weather is…
5 Jersey Shore Scams Tourists Need to Watch Out For This Summer
From fake rentals to parking ripoffs, these are the scams catching Shore visitors off guard A day at the Jersey Shore can already be expensive. But every summer, some visitors end up…
Avoid the Ripoff: The Cheapest—and Most Expensive—Beaches at the Jersey Shore in 2026
A trip to the Jersey Shore in 2026 could cost beachgoers anywhere from nothing at all to more than $130 per person before they even put a chair in the sand. Season…
Atlantic Ocean Turns Caribbean Blue Off New York to Maryland as Massive Spring Bloom Spreads
New York, NY — Satellite images captured by NASA are showing an unusual stretch of bright blue and blue-green water spreading along the Atlantic coast from New York to Maryland, with scientists…
Massive Blue Ocean Bloom Turns New Jersey Coast Caribbean-Turquoise in Rare Spring Spectacle
Boaters and beachgoers along the New Jersey coast are watching the Atlantic Ocean turn an unexpected shade of tropical blue as a massive phytoplankton bloom spreads across the Mid-Atlantic, creating swirling turquoise…
Vin Gopal Wants to Turn New Jersey Movie Theaters Into Bars to Survive Industry Demise
New Jersey lawmakers want to give movie theaters a new way to survive as streaming services continue to cut into ticket sales: turning cinemas into places where customers can drink beer, wine,…
Jersey Shore Towns Crack Down on Teen Curfew Violations as Memorial Day Crowds Swell
Seaside Heights, NJ — Shore towns across New Jersey ramped up curfew enforcement Saturday night as large crowds of teenagers flooded boardwalks, amusement areas, and beach streets during Memorial Day weekend, prompting…
Wildwood Crest Man Charged With Robbery, Choking Assault After Street Fight Injures Victim
Wildwood Crest, NJ — A Wildwood Crest man faces first-degree robbery and aggravated assault charges after police said he attacked another man in broad daylight, placed him in a chokehold, and attempted…
Police in One Jersey Shore Town Arrest 10 Drivers in Weeklong Crackdown on Warrants, DWI and Drug Charges
Long Beach Township, NJ — A series of motor vehicle stops across Long Beach Township led to 10 arrests over eight days, including multiple drunken driving cases, narcotics-related charges, and outstanding warrants,…
Bayville Man Sues Meta, Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Others Over Alleged Defamation Campaign
BAYVILLE, N.J. — A Bayville man filed a sprawling civil lawsuit accusing Meta, local officials, media organizations and private individuals of participating in what he claims was a coordinated campaign of online…
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as DNI, Leaves Office A Champion of Free Beach Access in New Jersey
Seaside Heights, NJ — Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she will resign as Director of National Intelligence at the end of June, closing out a turbulent 15-month stretch in the Trump administration…
New Jersey Senate Panel Advances Bill to Ban Voter Identification Requirements
TRENTON, N.J. — A sweeping New Jersey voting rights bill moved closer to becoming law Tuesday after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the “John Lewis Voter Empowerment Act” in a 7-2 vote,…
NJ officials warn boaters to slow down as baby dolphins flood Jersey Shore waters
Marine rescuers say newborn dolphin calves are especially vulnerable during busy holiday weekend traffic NEW JERSEY — As Memorial Day weekend crowds pour onto New Jersey waterways, marine wildlife officials are urging…
NJ Republicans Push Bill Blocking MVC From Prompting Non-Citizens to Register to Vote
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey Republican lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at preventing non-citizens from being prompted to register to vote during Motor Vehicle Commission transactions, arguing the change would close what…
NJ Shore Lawmakers Push Bill Ending Limits on Beach Fishing Vehicle Permits at Island Beach State Park
Trenton, NJ — Two Jersey Shore lawmakers are backing legislation that would prevent New Jersey environmental officials from capping the number of mobile sport fishing permits issued each year, a move supporters…
NJ Lawmakers Advance Bill Delaying THC Limits on Hemp Drinks, Expanding Sales Rules
Trenton, NJ — New Jersey lawmakers are moving forward with legislation that would delay new THC restrictions on intoxicating hemp beverages while loosening some retail display rules and expanding where certain hemp-derived…
