Irma Slams into Florida, Leaving Trail of Caribbean Destruction

Hurricane Irma slammed ashore at Key West, Florida early Sunday with whirling winds and pounding rain, leaving behind a trail of destruction across fragile Caribbean islands. Irma, now a Category 4 storm,…

Police Blotter

Menendez Corruption Scandal – Feds Say $750,000 in Donations Turned into Favors for Florida Doctor

A senior US politician went on trial for corruption Wednesday over allegations he accepted bribes of private jet flights, luxury vacations and over $750,000 in campaign donations. Prosecutors claim Democrat Robert Menendez,…

Government News·Politics

Hurricane Irma Passing Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic With Eye on Florida

The center of powerful Hurricane Irma passed just north of Puerto Rico overnight and was set to go through the waters near the Dominican Republic and Haiti later Thursday while hitting all…

US and World News

Hurricane Irma to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm

Hurricane Irma has ripped through Puerto Rico and is now turning toward Florida, where it is expected to hit on Saturday morning as a Category 4 storm. Anthony Sagliani, the meteorological operations…

US and World News

Christie sending N.J. National Guard to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

NEWARK — Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday approved the deployment of New Jersey Army National Guard soldiers to help evacuate Floridians expected to be displaced by Hurricane Irma. The 253rd Transportation Company,…

Government News·New Jersey News·Politics·US and World News

State of emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

Florida Governor Rick Scott (R) declared a state of emergency on Monday evening in every county in the state in preparation for Hurricane Irma, which was upgraded earlier to a Category 4…

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Little Egg Harbor Man Accused of Pushing Florida Cop into Traffic; Jumped Off Overpass

An Ocean County man walking along a Florida highway jumped off an overpass after twice trying to push a police officer into oncoming traffic on Saturday, authorities said. Brandon N. Lintner, 25,…

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Florida Gov. Bashes Fellow Republicans In Robocall Campaign [VIDEO]

Florida Gov. Rick Scott sent out robocalls bashing fellow Republicans, according to a Friday report from Politico. Nine Florida Republicans backed a bill that would essentially remove the state’s tourism board based…

Government News·Politics

Florida’s Sex Crime Sting-and-Switch and More in MuckReads Weekly

by Amanda Zamora The Florida sex crime sting-and-switch. WTSP reports a pattern of police misconduct in its ongoing investigation of sex sting operations in Tampa Bay. In some cases, men were facing…

US and World News

Federal regulators have filed civil fraud charges against three Toms River men accused of raising approximately $47 million through an alleged affinity investment scheme that targeted members of Orthodox Jewish communities in New Jersey and New York.

Three Toms River Men Facing SEC Fraud Investigation Linked to $47m Orthodox Jewish Targeted Ponzi Scheme

The SEC alleges three Toms River residents orchestrated and promoted a $47 million investment fraud targeting Orthodox Jewish communities, while federal prosecutors have already secured a guilty plea from the alleged scheme's…

Financial News·Jackson Township News·Local Politics·Ocean County News

Powerball lightning strikes Erie County with $150K ticket sold at Fairview store

Urraro Oil sells six-figure winner with $975 million jackpot still on the table FAIRVIEW, PA – Powerball lightning struck Erie County Monday night when a ticket sold at Urraro Oil Company landed…

Lottery Results·Pennsylvania News

Powerball jackpot explodes to $1 BILLION in last-minute jump before Wednesday drawing

Game officials boost massive prize after final Monday ticket sales are counted TRENTON, NJ – Powerball officially crashed through the billion-dollar barrier Tuesday, with game officials boosting Wednesday night’s jackpot from $975…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News·Ocean County News

Powerball delivers whopping $150K hit to Ruffs Dale ticket

Ruffs Dale store sells six-figure winner with $975 million jackpot still untouched RUFFS DALE, PA – Powerball lightning struck Westmoreland County Monday night when a ticket sold at Rutter’s landed a $150,000…

Lottery Results·Pennsylvania News

Family’s lucky numbers deliver $2.2M Lottery jackpot after decades of belief

Grandfather’s ashes returned home days before life-changing win TRENTON, N.J. — A New Jersey Lottery player says a family tradition of playing meaningful numbers turned into a $2.2 million jackpot just days…

Lottery Results·New Jersey News

Orlando manslaughter arrest after 4-year-old fatally shot in apartment

ORLANDO, FL – An 18-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting a 4-year-old boy inside an apartment after a gun went off while he was handling it, according to an arrest affidavit…

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The Toms River 12U All-Stars take the field Sunday looking to finish an unforgettable Little League Softball World Series run for a third-place trophy.

Toms River Finishes 4th at Little League Softball World Series

The Toms River 12U Little League Softball All-Stars are playing for third place Sunday after an historic World Series run that made them the deepest-advancing softball team in league history.…

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Alleged bicycle wrench attack leads to armed robbery charge in DC

Police say victim was assaulted before belongings were stolen WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man accused of attacking a victim with a bicycle wrench during a robbery in Northwest DC has been arrested…

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Stone Pony Brings Jam Bands, Reggae, Country and Yacht Rock to Asbury Park This Week

From hometown favorites Dogs In A Pile to reggae star Matisyahu and the return of Yacht Rock Revue, another packed week of live music is on tap at one of the Jersey…

Entertainment News·Jersey Shore News·Monmouth County News·New Jersey News

New Jersey traffic stop ends 25-year hunt for attempted murder fugitive

Paramus officer’s persistence leads to long-sought arrest PARAMUS, N.J. — A routine traffic stop on Route 4 ended with the arrest of a fugitive wanted for attempted murder for nearly 25 years…

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August Means One Thing in New Jersey: It’s Finally Jersey Tomato Season

Toms River, NJ – Ask almost any lifelong New Jersey resident when summer truly arrives, and many won’t mention Memorial Day or the Fourth of July. They’ll tell you it starts when…

Gardening·North Jersey News·Ocean County News·Toms River News

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Irma Slams into Florida, Leaving Trail of Caribbean Destruction

Menendez Corruption Scandal – Feds Say $750,000 in Donations Turned into Favors for Florida Doctor

Hurricane Irma Passing Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic With Eye on Florida

Hurricane Irma to Hit Florida as Category 4 Storm

Christie sending N.J. National Guard to Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

State of emergency in Florida ahead of Hurricane Irma

Little Egg Harbor Man Accused of Pushing Florida Cop into Traffic; Jumped Off Overpass

Florida Gov. Bashes Fellow Republicans In Robocall Campaign [VIDEO]

Florida’s Sex Crime Sting-and-Switch and More in MuckReads Weekly

Three Toms River Men Facing SEC Fraud Investigation Linked to $47m Orthodox Jewish Targeted Ponzi Scheme

Powerball lightning strikes Erie County with $150K ticket sold at Fairview store

Powerball jackpot explodes to $1 BILLION in last-minute jump before Wednesday drawing

Powerball delivers whopping $150K hit to Ruffs Dale ticket

Family’s lucky numbers deliver $2.2M Lottery jackpot after decades of belief

Orlando manslaughter arrest after 4-year-old fatally shot in apartment

Toms River Finishes 4th at Little League Softball World Series

Alleged bicycle wrench attack leads to armed robbery charge in DC

Stone Pony Brings Jam Bands, Reggae, Country and Yacht Rock to Asbury Park This Week

New Jersey traffic stop ends 25-year hunt for attempted murder fugitive

August Means One Thing in New Jersey: It’s Finally Jersey Tomato Season

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