State of emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) declared a state of emergency on Monday evening in every county in the state in preparation for Hurricane Irma, which was upgraded earlier to a Category 4…

6 people rescued off Sandy Hook after boat capsizes

ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS — The Coast Guard rescued six people on Monday off the coast of Sandy Hook after their boat capsized. All six people on board a 22-foot Pleasurecraft boat were safely…

Pennsylvania man drowns at Wildwood beach

WILDWOOD — A 35-year-old man drowned while swimming in the water in Wildwood. Wildwood Police saidthe Wildwood Beach Patrol Lifeguards went into the water around 12:50 p.m. Sunday after they found several…

Tax Happy? Guadagno Says Murphy Won’t Continue 2% Tax Cap in Jersey

by Ricky Diaz, Guadagno Campaign TRENTION-There’s much to like about Phil Murphy’s campaign for governor. The Democratic candidate’s progressive principles will certainly turn off some voters, and New Jerseyans still have more…

Resident Upset Over New Jersey Town’s Basketball Hoop Crackdown

A resident of Jackson, New Jersey is upset after township code enforcement officers issued what is suspected to be hundreds of violation notices to residents who placed basketball hoops on the curbsides…

Howell Police Make Arrests in Two Month Long Crack Distribution Case

On 08/30/17, members of Howell Township Police Crime Suppression Unit (Captain Thomas Rizzo #237, Detective Sergeant Jack Headley #242, K9 Sergeant Nick Bondarew #250, Detective Terrence Hurley #192, and Detective Mike Pavlick…

Guadagno Cites 16 Year Unemployment Rate Low in Labor Day Statement

by Ricky Diaz Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno releases Labor Day message, citing 16 year unemployment rate low. West Long Branch, NJ – One hundred and thirty years ago this year, New Jersey…

Inspired by 4 Year Old, Little Free Library Opens in Ortley Beach

Dominic James Borgese, a Toms River 4 year old is learning to read and write this summer and his Mom would like him to share his books with other children by putting up…

In NJ Congressman Smith Supports Strengthening of U.S. Military

From the Desk of Congressman Chris Smith Marking the opening of the New Jersey National Guard’s new 86,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art training facility in Sea Girt, N.J., keynote speaker Rep. Chris Smith…

Riders Safely Rescued from Jersey Shore Roller Coaster

Hydrus, a new ride on the recently expanded Casino Pier in Seaside Heights ran into some problems on Wednesday after the ride got stuck on the coaster’s 90 degree vertical ascent, stranding…

Driver critically injured after being thown from car in Parkway crash

TINTON FALLS – A man was critically injured early Wednesday when his car veered into the median between the Garden State Parkway’s express and local lanes and overturned, police said. The driver…

School bus engulfed in flames on Garden State Parkway

TINTON FALLS – A school bus burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway’s northbound lanes Wednesday morning, but no injuries were reported, the State Police said. The driver was the only…

Rescuers search for swimmer who went missing off Steel Pier in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY — Rescuers are searching for a swimmer who went missing off the Steel Pier on Tuesday night, according to a report. The man went in the ocean around 10 p.m.…

Jersey guy takes on challenge of rowing across the Arctic Ocean | Di Ionno

In a few days from now, Tyler Carnevale will be on top of the world — in the physical and spiritual sense. He will be rowing about 1,200 miles across the Arctic…

Watchdog Group: Proposed Howell Recycling Facility Stinks

HOWELL-This afternoon, the Monmouth County Board of Chosen Freeholders is expected to hold a hearing on a proposed recycling facility to be built on Randolph Road, near the border of Lakewood Township.…

2-car crash damages historic building in Monmouth County

SHREWBURY BOROUGH — The front steps and fence of a a historic building in Shrewbury were damaged after being struck by a car following a crash Sunday afternoon, according to a report…

WATCH: Man snags shark barehanded on Jersey Shore beach

BEACH HAVEN — A man pulled a sand shark out of the waves with his bare hands on Sunday afternoon and returned it to deeper waters with the help of a lifeguard…

Girl Who Was Rescued, Revived at Sandy Hook Passes

Editor Update: According to officials, the girl in this story passed on Monday at the hospital. SANDY HOOK – A young girl had to be revived with a defibrillator Sunday after being…

Fantasy sports gambling launches at 1st Atlantic City casino

ATLANTIC CITY — New Jersey’s first casino has become the first in Atlantic City to let patrons play daily fantasy sports contests for money. Resorts Casino Hotel on Monday launched FastPick, a…

One Dog Dead, One Recovering After Being Chained to Highway Median by Drug Crazed Man

NEWARK-Two dogs were chained to a highway median on Route 280 in Newark and abandoned by their owner, according to the Associated Humane Society. Animal welfare officers were called to investigate…

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