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.…
Judge Decides Fate of Drunken Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mom and Child
Illegal alien Raul Luna-Perez received 20 years in prison for the drunken Lakewood crash that killed Maria Pleitez and an 11-year-old girl.…
Wall Stadium Kicks Off 2026 Season with NASCAR Spring Fling 50 in Wall Township
WALL, N.J. — Stock car racing returns to the Jersey Shore on April 25 as Wall Stadium Speedway opens its 2026 season with the Spring Fling 50, featuring a full slate of…
New Jersey Zone 7: What to plant and what to do in your garden this week to prepare for summer
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A late-season cold snap threatens early plantings across New Jersey just as the spring gardening season accelerates, forcing gardeners to balance frost protection with timely planting decisions, according…
Ocean County Man Held Without Bail on Animal Cruelty Charge, Multiple Traffic Offenses Filed
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A 35-year-old man remains jailed without bail in Ocean County after authorities charged him with animal cruelty along with several driving-related offenses, according to county booking records. Jail…
Couple Arrested with Over 25 Pounds of Weed in Ocean County Drug Operation Bust
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Two women are being held in Ocean County Jail after authorities charged them with distributing large quantities of marijuana, including allegations involving more than 25 pounds, according to…
New Jersey Freeze Warning: Frost and Cold Weather Alert Issued Through Tuesday
MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — Temperatures could plunge as low as 26 degrees across much of New Jersey late Monday into Tuesday, prompting a National Weather Service freeze watch that puts crops, gardens,…
New Jersey is the only FIFA host price gouging soccer fans during the World Cup and it will have ‘chilling effect’ on attendance
FIFA Warns $150 NJ Transit Fares to MetLife Could Hurt 2026 World Cup Attendance in East Rutherford Friday East Rutherford, NJ — FIFA officials warned Friday that $150 round-trip train fares to…
DoorDash Driver Charged With Sexual Assault at Farmingdale Home, Arrested in Howell
FARMINGDALE, N.J. — A 36-year-old DoorDash delivery driver is charged with sexually assaulting a woman at a Monmouth County home before fleeing, and was later arrested in Howell, New Jersey State Police…
Toms River House Fire Sparks From Rooftop Solar Panels, Leaves Home Uninhabitable
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An electrical failure in a rooftop solar panel system ignited a house fire that left a Toms River home unsafe to occupy, fire officials said in a final…
New Jersey Towns Continue Public Healthcare Double Taxation Hike Across the State
TRENTON, N.J. — Homeowners across New Jersey are absorbing rising property tax bills tied to municipal employee health insurance costs, a shift that effectively forces residents to pay twice as their own…
Soccer field robbery with gun sends NJ man to prison for years
Gunpoint robbery at soccer field lands NJ man decade behind bars Berkeley Township, NJ — A Jersey Shore man will spend years in state prison after admitting to a gunpoint robbery at…
Trump Already Gave New Jersey $10 Million for World Cup Train Fares, Where Did it Go?
Trump Team Says $10.4M Sent for World Cup Transit as Mikie Sherrill Battles FIFA Over $48M Bill Friday Newark, New Jersey — A widening fight over who pays to move tens of…
Watch: New Jersey Lawmaker Says Mexicans are Good at Cutting Grass and Trees Despite Being Short People
Willingboro, New Jersey — A township council meeting turned contentious after Councilwoman Rebecca Perrone said “Mexicans know what to do with grass” while discussing landscaping contracts, prompting criticism over racial stereotyping in…
Brick Township swears in 8 new police officers Tuesday to expand public safety ranks
Brick Township, NJ – Eight newly hired officers joined the Brick Township Police Department on Tuesday after officials administered the oath of office during a Township Council meeting, expanding the force as…
FIFA Could Legally Drop New Jersey As World Cup Host as Governor Wages Last Minute Contract War
FIFA faces growing pressure over New Jersey World Cup deal after Sherrill challenges transport costs and FIFA ‘surprised’ by governor’s war of words in the public. East Rutherford, New Jersey — A…
Coldplay Enters 2026 World Cup Final Halftime Show at MetLife Stadium After Costs, Branding Frustrations
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — High ticket prices, steep train fares, FIFA-linked costs and even the awkward “New York New Jersey Stadium” branding were already part of the conversation—now the 2026 World Cup…
Jury Rules Against Live Nation in Antitrust Case, New Jersey Attorney General Calls Verdict ‘Landmark’
Trenton, NJ — A jury verdict against Live Nation in a major antitrust case is being called a landmark win by New Jersey’s Attorney General, who says the ruling confirms the company…
Ocean County Sex Offender Arrested Again for Failing to Register, Records Show
Ocean County, NJ — A registered sex offender is back in custody in Ocean County after authorities charged him with failing to comply with mandatory registration requirements, according to jail records. John…
Brick Township approves multiple community events, including car show and charity walk
Council signs off on series of permits for events at Windward Beach and along Route 35 Brick Township, NJ — A series of community events scheduled throughout spring and summer 2026 received…
Jackson mayoral candidate criticizes $300K salary, vehicle perk for new business administrator
Elliott Shemtov targets pay package and dual role under Mayor Jennifer Kuhn’s administration Jackson, N.J. — A $300,000 salary and taxpayer-funded vehicle for Jackson’s new business administrator drew sharp criticism Tuesday from…
Brick Township backs ‘Polluters Pay’ bill targeting fossil fuel industry for ‘climate costs’
Resolution supports $50 billion state fund aimed at shifting cleanup costs from taxpayers to energy firms Brick Township, NJ — Brick Township officials have formally backed a proposed New Jersey law that…