Manchester man pleads guilty in three Ocean County cocaine distribution cases
Prosecutors will seek concurrent prison sentences totaling up to 18 years after multiple narcotics investigations TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has admitted to three separate cocaine distribution offenses stemming…
Rain returns to New Jersey this weekend after mild start
TRENTON, NJ – After a stretch of calm and seasonably mild weather, New Jersey is set for a wet weekend as multiple rounds of rain move through the state beginning Friday night…
Car insurance rates stabilize nationwide, but New Jersey drivers face sharp increases again in 2026
TRENTON, NJ – After years of steep hikes, U.S. car insurance rates are expected to level off in 2026, with the average national premium rising by less than 1%. But in New…
New Jersey to Legalize Sanctuary State Status with New Law Proposed in Trenton
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Democrats aren’t messing around in 2026. With a veto-proof total control of state government, their first act of the new year was to make Phil Murphy’s sanctuary…
Ocean County welcomes 35 new Fire 1 recruits to training program
TOMS RIVER, NJ – The Ocean County Fire Marshal’s Office officially launched its latest Fire 1 training class last night, welcoming 35 new recruits who will begin the first phase of their…
Burger King restaurants at the Jersey Shore roll out new Ultimate Steakhouse Whopper and warm winter treat
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Burger King locations across Ocean County and the Jersey Shore are starting 2026 with bold new flavor and a local touch of comfort. Beginning January 6, guests in…
Smashburger turns up the heat with new Scorchin’ winter menu, now available in Brick
BRICK, NJ – Smashburger, the fast-casual chain known for its signature smashed-to-order burgers, is spicing up the winter season with the launch of its new Scorchin’ menu, featuring bold, heat-packed versions of…
KFC launches $5 Bowls and new comfort lineup to kick off 2026 with value and flavor
TOMS RIVER, NJ – With winter settling in and budgets tightening, KFC is rolling out a warm answer to the January blues — a nationwide value lineup centered around its new $5…
Freddy’s debuts Smash Burger Taco and Hot Chocolate Frost as part of new winter value menu
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers has rolled out two new limited-time menu items — the Smash Burger Taco and the Hot Chocolate Frost — as part of its…
Traffic stop leads to arrest in $20 Lakewood gas theft case
LAKEWOOD, NJ – A minor gas theft earlier this month ended with criminal charges after a traffic stop in Lakewood led police to the suspect, authorities announced. According to the Lakewood Police…
Ocean County raises flag on SNAP benefits fraud to protect recipients
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County officials are urging residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to take extra precautions amid a surge in Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card…
ICE begins 2026 with major nationwide sweep targeting violent criminal illegal aliens
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched the new year with a sweeping national operation that resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent criminal illegal aliens across…
New Jersey’s ICE cooperation ban leaves communities unsafe, unprotected and local police unprepared
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey remains one of just six states in the country that prohibits law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration authorities under Section 287(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act,…
Gasoline prices in New Jersey could be under $2 per gallon today, but here’s why they’re not
TRENTON, NJ – You are now paying a roughly 25% tax on gasoline in New Jersey, and market indicators predict that percentage is going to keep increasing as gas prices in the…
Christmas Tree Recycling in Ocean County: Today is Take Your Christmas Tree Down Day
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – As National Take Down the Christmas Tree Day arrives today, Ocean County residents are being reminded to pack away the decorations, haul out the tree, and give it…
Rosemary Becchi faces GOP backlash after loss in state chair race over support for Lakewood Democrat lawmaker
TRENTON, N.J. – Rosemary Becchi, who lost her bid for New Jersey Republican Party chair to Monmouth County Clerk Christine Hanlon on Monday, is facing sharp criticism from America First conservatives after…
America and New Jersey Has Decided: This Is Our Favorite Dog Breed
A new national study by HonestPet has named Golden Retrievers as the most popular dog breed on social media, topping the list with more than 46.3 million combined posts across Instagram and…
New Jersey Cops Shoot and Kill Machete Wielding Suspect Inside Piscataway Home
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – State and county investigators are probing a homicide that occurred earlier Monday in Piscataway, according to local police, who emphasized that the incident appears to be isolated and that…
Drunk driver jailed in Ocean County
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – An Ocean County man was jailed this week for drunk driving, as police thwarted a potentially deadly outcome on the county’s roadways. Jail records show that an Ocean…
Hilton Hotels Ban ICE Agents, “Tell Your Co-Workers” They’re Not Welcome Here
Emails show Hilton hotel canceled DHS-related reservations in Minnesota An email shared by DHS today shows that staff at a Hilton-branded property in Lakeville, Minnesota, canceled hotel reservations connected to Department of…
Ocean County man sentenced on drunk driving charges
TOMS RIVER, N.J. – Records show that an Ocean County man, identified as Rosalino Avarado Campos, was booked into custody Monday on drunk driving charges and is serving a short sentence at…
