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Donald Trump looks over a windfarm-free beach in Wildwood as NJ Governor Phil Murphy pouts. Political Satire/Artistic Rendering

Trump Delivers on Promise to Save Jersey Shore from Offshore Wind Farms with Lease Buybacks

TRENTON, N.J. – The Trump administration has effectively cleared much of the offshore wind development pipeline off the New Jersey coast after negotiating a series of voluntary buyback agreements that compensate developers for surrendering federal wind energy leases. The agreements…

Elvis Tribute Scheduled for Next Shelter Cove Beach Party in Toms River Summer Concert Series

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Veterans, residents, and visitors are invited to celebrate an evening of music and patriotism as Toms River Township prepares to host a free tribute concert at Shelter Cove Beach. Mayor Daniel T. Rodrick and the township’s…

DHS: Canadian Woman in Viral Point Pleasant Beach Assault Case Ordered Deported After Visa Overstay

POINT PLEASANT BEACH, N.J. – The Canadian woman at the center of a viral Fourth of July weekend altercation on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk has been ordered deported after a federal…

BMG’s New Jackson Campus Vandalized Day After Sale Finalized: Police Chief Condemns Hateful Messages

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Police Department announced Friday that detectives are actively investigating two separate incidents being treated as bias crimes, including repeated vandalism at a Jewish faith-based organization and…

Cross Toppled, Roadside Memorial for Jackson Teen Vandalized, Trampled

Jackson, NJ – A roadside memorial honoring Jackson teenager Michael Gioia was vandalized Thursday night, leaving his family devastated as they continue to grieve the loss of their son. According to Michael’s mother, someone ripped the wooden cross marking the memorial from the ground…

Ocean County Liberal Arts Program Was Sanctuary for Sexual Predators Targeting High School Students, According to Lawsuit

TOMS RIVER, N.J. – A newly filed lawsuit in Ocean County Superior Court is dramatically escalating scrutiny of the Ocean County Vocational Technical School Grunin Center Performing Arts Academy, alleging a decades-long pattern of sexual abuse, administrative cover-ups, and retaliation against students and staff…

ICE Arrests Previously Deported Child Sex Offender in Jackson After Tip Leads to Capture

JACKSON, N.J. — Federal agents arrested a previously deported man convicted of a child sex offense after tracking him to Jackson Township, where he had been living undetected, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

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.…

Food & Dining·Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News

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…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

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…

School and Education News·Central Jersey News·Investigative Report·Jersey Shore News

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…

Community News·Five Towns NJ News·Health and Wellness·Jackson Township News

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…

Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Food & Dining·Investigative Report

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…

Weather Reports and News·Investigative Report·Jackson Township News·Local Politics

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…

Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Ex-FBI Director James Comey’s Former Judge Daughter Sues Feds Over Firing

NEW YORK, NY — A federal judge has cleared the way for former prosecutor Maurene Comey to pursue her wrongful termination lawsuit in federal court, rejecting the Justice Department’s attempt to push…

Local Politics·North Jersey News·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

Migrant with ICE Detainer Accused of Fleeing Ocean County DWI Stop, Faces Eluding Charges and Immigration Hold

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A drunk driving stop in Ocean County on Saturday escalated into a multi-charge criminal case after Ivan Cruz allegedly fled from officers, leading to felony-level charges and an…

Police Blotter·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Ocean County Drunk Driver Had Active Pennsylvania Warrant

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A driver arrested Saturday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated in Ocean County is now also facing complications tied to an out-of-state warrant, according to jail records. Shaun…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·Toms River News

Ocean County Man with ICE Detainer Accused of Strangling Domestic Violence Victim, Facing Child Abuse Charges

OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — A man booked into the Ocean County Jail on Saturday now faces multiple serious charges, including aggravated assault by strangulation and child abuse, according to jail records. Carlos…

Police Blotter·Local Politics·Ocean County News·Political Crime and Corruption

New Jersey SNAP Benefit Changes Promote Healthier Diets, Expand Workforce Participation

TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey SNAP recipients will see updated rules in 2026 designed to encourage healthier food choices and stronger workforce participation, as federal guidelines and state-level policies reshape how benefits…

Community News·Food & Dining·Government News·Mercer County News

Another Offshore Wind Project Off NJ Coast Scrapped as Federal Deal Redirects $765M to LNG Investment

Trenton, NJ — A major offshore wind project planned off the New Jersey coast has been abandoned after federal officials reached a deal to cancel the lease, redirecting hundreds of millions of…

Good News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·Ocean County News

Illegal Aliens Voted in New Jersey Elections as FBI Announces Formal Charges

Newark, NJ — Four noncitizens face federal charges after allegedly casting ballots in multiple U.S. election cycles and then making false statements during the citizenship process, according to announcements Friday from the…

Government News·Local Politics·New Jersey News·North Jersey News

Police Say No Threat Found After Social Media Post Sparks Panic at Berkeley Township Middle School

Berkeley Township, NJ — A social media post by a student at Central Regional Middle School triggered concern among families and prompted a police investigation Thursday, but authorities say no credible threat…

Police Blotter·Ocean County News·School and Education News

Spirit Airlines Cancels All Flights, Shuts Down Operations Immediately, Stranding Travelers Nationwide

Miramar, FL — Travelers across the United States woke up Saturday to grounded plans as Spirit Airlines abruptly canceled all flights and began shutting down operations immediately, leaving thousands unable to travel…

Community News·Business News·Five Towns NJ News·Government News

Close-up of a gray pit bull's face looking at the camera, with a small pink tongue showing and a collar visible.

Big hearted dog at Ocean County shelter needs new path beyond shelter

XL bully Munson needs rescue placement as shelter seeks urgent help Jackson, NJ — A large dog described as social and responsive is in need of rescue placement, according to a local…

Community News·Jackson Township News·Jersey Shore News·New Jersey News

Map of the Newark, NJ area showing heavy traffic with red congestion lines along major highways (I-280, I-95) and surrounding streets; labeled towns (Newark, East Orange, Secaucus) and venue icons on the right.

World Cup Games to Make Most of North Jersey a Traffic Nightmare According to New NJTPA Heat Map

Newark, NJ — New Jersey transportation officials are effectively telling millions of residents to stay off the roads — and, in many cases, work from home — during the 2026 FIFA World…

Investigative Report·Jersey Shore News·Local Politics·Local Sports News

Young woman in a champagne gown with a high slit posing beside a maroon Ford pickup truck in a parking lot.

Teen struck by car in Beachwood faces long recovery after crash

Young woman fights back after devastating Beachwood accident Beachwood, NJ — A 19-year-old woman’s life changed in an instant after she was struck by a vehicle earlier this month, leaving her facing…

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