Central Jersey News

CRANFORD, N.J. — Adam Sandler has started production on a new Netflix film in New Jersey, with his daughter Sunny Sandler cast in the lead role. The movie, Don’t Say …

Happy National Hot Dog Day! July 16, 2025, is the perfect day to sink your teeth into one of America’s most iconic foods, and New Jersey is a hot dog …

FREEHOLD — A South Brunswick police officer is facing a series of criminal charges after an investigation revealed he allegedly stole more than $75,000 from his local police union and …

TRENTON — A section of Route 18 southbound in East Brunswick will be closed and detoured nightly from Tuesday through Friday as part of an ongoing pavement and drainage improvement …

A Flood Watch has been issued for much of the Mid-Atlantic as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly upgraded the flash flooding threat to a Moderate Risk for parts …

A U.S. Army Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) rear-ended a semi tractor-trailer on Interstate 95 near exit 10 in New Jersey over the weekend, according to local authorities. The crash …

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) on Thursday pressed the U.S. Department of the Treasury to explicitly include casino workers in the implementation of a new federal tax …

PATERSON, NJ –New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has sparked controversy by allocating $900,000 in state funds to support the New York Cosmos soccer team, a decision that has drawn sharp …

FREEHOLD, N.J. — A 46-year-old Middletown man has been arrested and charged with multiple weapons offenses after authorities recovered several illegal weapons during a traffic stop, officials announced Wednesday. Joseph …

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. — A 5-year-old girl was hospitalized after being shot inside a home on Cortlandt Street late Monday night, according to the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. Authorities responded …

TOMS RIVER, NJ — A tornado warning and severe thunderstorm alert were issued Tuesday evening for parts of Ocean, Mercer, Burlington, and Monmouth counties as fast-moving storms swept through central …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Four individuals are being held without bail at the Ocean County Jail following a series of charges including home invasion, aggravated assault, and criminal restraint, according …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Communities across Ocean County are preparing to light up the skies this week with a full schedule of fireworks displays running through Monday, July 7. Three …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Somerset County man has been indicted for distributing fentanyl and heroin that led to the death of a victim in Plainfield, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday. Thomas …

CRANBURY, N.J. — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a formal warning to the Cranbury Township Council, urging officials to delay action on a proposed plan to seize and …

HOLMDEL, N.J. — A failed state energy plan has resulted in electricity rate increases as high as 20% in New Jersey, thanks to Governor Phil Murphy’s failed clean energy agenda, …

NEWARK, N.J. — Only in New Jersey. A criminal alien who escaped custody during a riot at an ICE detention facility in Newark was turned away by police when he …

TRENTON, N.J. — The Senate Economic Growth Committee has passed a bill sponsored by Senator Parker Space (R-24) aimed at strengthening legal protections for commercial farmers under New Jersey’s Right …

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 27-year-old man from Manchester, Connecticut, has been arrested and charged with kidnapping and drug trafficking after allegedly forcing an Uber driver to transport him across …

TRENTON, N.J. — State officials are warning New Jersey residents about a new SMiShing scam involving fraudulent text messages that impersonate the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission and EZ-Pass. According to …

EDISON, N.J. — Albatross, promoted as the world’s largest indoor-themed mini putting and luxury bowling destination, will hold its grand opening celebration on Wednesday, June 18 from 11 a.m. to …

EAST BRUNSWICK, N.J. — A 22-year-old man from Spotswood was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday evening on Summerhill Road, according to East Brunswick Police. Officers responded to the intersection …

BEDMINSTER, N.J. — President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Jack Ciattarelli for governor of New Jersey, calling him a “terrific America First Candidate” in a lengthy social media post. Trump …

ROBBINSVILLE, N.J. — Robbinsville Township police officers rescued a dog from a near-drowning incident on Saturday after responding to a 911 call about a pet in distress in a backyard …

HOWELL, NJ — Ice Cream on 9, a beloved ice cream shop along Route 9 in Monmouth County, has reopened after an extended and unexplained closure, prompting excitement among loyal …