Jackson Honors First Responders Who Answered the Call After 9/11 Attacks
Jackson Township honored dozens of local police, firefighters and EMS members who responded after the Sept. 11 attacks as the nation marks 25 years.…
Toms River Cocaine Dealer Gets 18 Years After Release, Parkway Police Chase
Toms River man Phillip Tarver received 18 years in state prison after two cocaine cases, including a police pursuit months after his first release.…
Déjà Vu All Over Again as Governor’s Office Grapples With Another Sex Scandal
New Jersey’s Caldwell investigation revives questions about transparency in the governor’s office as lawmakers press Sherrill for a complete timeline.…
ICE demands Ocean County to honor detainer of Lakewood migrant charged with sexual assault of minor
Federal officials say a detainer has been lodged as local authorities hold suspect without bail. Lakewood, NJ – Federal immigration officials are urging Ocean County authorities not to release a man arrested…
Jackson Township sued after police cruiser crash injures driver at intersection
A New Jersey lawsuit alleges reckless emergency driving led to a collision and injuries. Jackson, NJ – A Jackson Township woman has filed a civil lawsuit alleging a police officer caused a…
Lakewood’s explosive growth reshapes Ocean County as Orthodox community, shtickle pioneers expand outward
A decades-long population surge centered in Lakewood is driving significant demographic, housing, and political changes across neighboring New Jersey towns. Lakewood, NJ – What began as a small yeshiva community in the…
Boardwalk Weather Returns to New Jersey with temps climbing into mid-60s this weekend
After a stretch of cooler conditions, a steady warmup is set to bring springlike temperatures back across the Garden State. Toms River, NJ – New Jersey is set to see a noticeable…
New Jersey Fans React: Former TLC personality charged in Florida child molestation case from 2020 trip
Authorities say a years-old allegation involving a child victim surfaced during a recent interview, leading to an arrest and pending extradition. Bay County, FL – A 31-year-old man identified as a former…
New Jersey gas prices surge near $4 per gallon amid global oil shock tied to Iran conflict
NJ gas prices jump more than $1 as Iran conflict rattles oil markets and hits Ocean County. New Jersey drivers are getting hit with a sharp jump at the pump as turmoil…
State Police launch crackdown against New Jersey’s aggressive drivers
A multi-agency enforcement push is targeting speeding, tailgating, and distracted driving on highways through late April. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey State Police have launched a coordinated crackdown on aggressive driving, partnering…
New Jersey Man Who Killed Estranged Wife and In-Laws in Triple Murder Was Arrested and Released Weeks Earlier for Domestic Assault
Court records reveal suspect allegedly threatened to kill family weeks before fatal shooting, but he was released unsupervised by a North Jersey judge. Berkeley Township, NJ – Court records show the man…
YouTuber Tyler Oliveira Fought Lakewood and Lakewood Won
A viral YouTube clash with a tight-knit community triggers backlash and fallout. YouTuber Tyler Oliveira faces backlash after Lakewood video sparks controversy Lakewood, NJ – A high-profile YouTube video targeting Lakewood’s Orthodox…
$150K drug ring takedown as duo caught with massive cocaine stash in NJ bust
Massive cocaine haul uncovered during multi-agency Jersey bust OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A sweeping multi-agency drug investigation ended with two suspects in custody after detectives uncovered a large cocaine stash and seized…
Drug probe ends with gun, crack cocaine and cash seized in NJ
Drug bust uncovers cocaine, heroin and gun as Jersey suspect nabbed after surveillance OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — A two-month drug investigation came to a head when detectives stopped a suspected dealer and…
New Jersey wants to ban A.I. in political campaign advertising
Proposed law would criminalize deceptive AI political ads and require disclosure labels. Trenton, NJ – A New Jersey Senate bill would impose new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence in political…
New Jersey wants gun manufacturers to pay nearly $1 billion per year to victims of criminal gun violence
Proposed law ties manufacturer fees to gun violence costs and creates fund for victims. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require firearm manufacturers to obtain…
NJ Transit must improve safety at bus stops in New Jersey’s most dangerous locations lawmaker says
Proposed law would require barriers and lighting at bus stops in areas with elevated crash risk. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require NJ Transit…
New Jersey Menstrual Equity Sought For All College Campuses
A newly introduced New Jersey bill would require every public college and university to create and carry out a campus menstrual equity plan within a year. Trenton, NJ – A bill introduced…
New Jersey moves forward on subsidized apartment renter bill of rights
A sweeping New Jersey housing bill would increase inspections, penalties, and landlord disclosure rules for subsidized rental properties. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would create…
New Jersey advances sweeping ban on food dyes and additives in school lunches
Lawmakers move to restrict 10 substances, with school dye ban set for 2028. Trenton, NJ – New Jersey lawmakers are advancing legislation that would prohibit a range of food additives and artificial…
Scam Alert: New Jersey court notices tricking people to pay for bogus tickets and fines
Bold red “scam alert” flags fraudulent court notices targeting residents with payment demands. Newark, NJ – A new wave of fraudulent traffic violation notices is targeting New Jersey residents, using official-looking documents…
This gentle giant in Jackson just wants one person to love him
Meet the sweet dog named Kaos who just wants a family JACKSON, N.J. — A young dog with a tough name but a soft heart is waiting at a local shelter, hoping…
Jackson shelter pup Gizmo is winning hearts and needs a home
Meet Gizmo, the lovable pup waiting for his lucky break in Jackson JACKSON, N.J. — A friendly 7-year-old dog named Gizmo is looking for a forever home at the Northern Ocean County…