View of Point of Woods Way from the adjacent Toms River Country Club

Lakewood man found dead in Toms River lagoon

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 45-year-old Lakewood man was found dead in a waterway behind a residential neighborhood in Toms River on Friday, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. Julian Lopez-Martinez…

Newark police hunt suspect after South 11th Street shooting

NEWARK, N.J. — Newark authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a shooting incident that took place Wednesday afternoon on South 11th Street, according to Public Safety…

Christie says Ciattarelli, Spadea pray each night on their knees for Trump’s endorsement

TRENTON, NJ — Dear Lord, please bestow upon me the blessing of President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the June primary election. That’s pretty much what Trump antagonist and former New Jersey Governor…

Ciattarelli slams New Jersey Governor’s equity based energy pricing scheme

TRENTON, NJ — New Jerseyans will soon be paying for electricty based on their economic wealth, and not necessarily how much power they actually pull from the electric grid, according to a…

Crash snarls traffic on NJ Turnpike as morning commute sees major delays statewide

TRENTON, NJ — Tuesday morning commuters across New Jersey faced major disruptions, with several crashes and heavy congestion reported on key highways, according to traffic updates as of 8:40 a.m. A crash…

Weather Alert: Hot, windy, and dry week ahead for New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the state. According…

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds.

Wildfire risk elevated across New Jersey as dry, gusty conditions raise warnings

TRENTON, NJ — The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement warning of an elevated wildfire risk across New Jersey today, fueled by low humidity and gusty southwesterly winds. According…

Phil Murphy is leaving New Jersey on financially shaky ground

TRENTON, NJ — Senator Doug Steinhardt (R-23) sounded the alarm at a Capital Budgeting and Planning Commission meeting Friday, warning that New Jersey’s financial situation is unstable and will burden the next…

Zimmerman then crossed Route 130 and continued east on Gordon Road, according to the report.

Driver arrested after running red light, fleeing cops, head-butting officers in wild New Jersey pursuit

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — A Maine man was taken into custody late Saturday night after allegedly running a red light, leading Robbinsville police on a vehicle pursuit, and later head-butting officers during his…

Toms River cop in jail after resisting arrest for violent home invasion

BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ — An off-duty Toms River Township police officer was arrested after allegedly breaking into a home, assaulting two victims, damaging property, and resisting arrest late Friday night, Ocean County…

Brooklyn man gets 50 years in prison for Franklin Township murder tied to marijuana robbery

SOMERVILLE, NJ — A Brooklyn man convicted in the murder of a Franklin Township resident during a robbery involving marijuana was sentenced Thursday to 50 years in New Jersey State Prison, prosecutors…

Fire truck racing to the emergency scene. File Photo

Lakewood apartment fire displaces multiple families

LAKEWOOD, NJ — A late-night apartment fire displaced several families in Lakewood on Saturday, prompting emergency evacuations but fortunately resulting in no injuries, authorities said. The Lakewood Police Department received reports of…

JCP&L allegedly slashes infrastructure plans to pay for Murphy’s failed green energy debacle

TRENTON, NJ — Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) will cut its infrastructure investments by over 75%, citing skyrocketing energy costs fueled by Democratic-led policies in Trenton, according to State Senator Joe…

Democrats upset after low-quality cheap labor Temu imports hit with Trump tariffs

A growing controversy has erupted online as several prominent Democratic figures and influencers have come under fire for sharing receipts from TEMU, a popular Chinese e-commerce platform known for its ultra-low prices…

First hummingbirds of the season arrive in New Jersey

JERSEY SHORE, NJ — Hummingbirds have officially returned to New Jersey, with bird watchers and residents across the Jersey Shore reporting their first sightings of the season over the weekend. As temperatures…

White House lawn lined with mugshots of criminal illegal aliens

Washington, D.C. – The White House has lined its north lawn with approximately 100 posters displaying mugshots of alleged illegal immigrants arrested for violent crimes, as part of President Donald Trump’s aggressive…

NASA captures massive black scar from New Jersey wildfire visible from space

OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Satellite images released by NASA reveal the devastating impact of the Jones Road Fire in New Jersey, where more than 15,000 acres of forest have been scorched, leaving…

NJ Lottery player bags $600K top prize on crossword ticket

TRENTON, NJ — A New Jersey Lottery Scratch-Off player scored a $600,000 jackpot last week, leading a trio of major prize wins announced by lottery officials on Monday. The $600,000 winning ticket…

Bergen County player scores $944K at Walmart

TRENTON, NJ — A Bergen County lottery player won nearly $1 million over the weekend after matching all five numbers and the Bullseye in the New Jersey Lottery’s Cash 5 drawing, officials…

Phil Murphy touts new Rutgers relationship with Saudi college

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing mounting criticism after traveling to Saudi Arabia and Poland while the state fought the largest forest fire this century, burning over 15,000…

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