One number away from Mega Millions jackpot veteran still celebrates big surprise

Automatic multiplier turned a routine win into a much bigger score PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, Md. — One number stood between a Prince George’s County retiree and a Mega Millions jackpot worth hundreds…

Jersey Shore Braces for One of Summer’s Biggest Weekends as Sunshine Returns and Festivals Fill the Coast

Toms River, NJ – After a stretch of unsettled weather, the Jersey Shore is preparing for what could become one of the busiest weekends of the summer as sunshine returns just in…

Gov. Sherrill’s Fight With the Trump Administration Escalates Over New Jersey’s Noncitizen Voter-Registration Failure

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s increasingly confrontational relationship with the Trump administration has moved from political rhetoric and policy resistance into a direct legal fight over New Jersey’s voter rolls. The dispute…

Knife wielding robber busted after gas station holdup ends with stolen pack of gum

Police say suspect linked to Dover robbery and two similar holdups arrested after investigation DOVER, Del. — A 67-year-old Magnolia man accused of storming into a Dover gas station with a large…

Dover armed robbery spree ends with 67-year-old suspect behind bars

Police say two businesses were robbed within minutes before detectives identified and arrested a 67-year-old suspect the next morning. DOVER, DE — A Magnolia man is facing multiple felony charges after Dover…

Mafia Hitman Fronting As Elected Official in New Jersey Ordered to be Held in Jail Until Trial

Paterson, NJ – When he wasn’t voting on township ordinances as an elected town council member in New Jersey, prosecutors say a former mobster was back to his old ways, shaking down…

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Driver arrested after deputy spots swerving vehicle in Stafford County

A late-night traffic stop led to a DUI arrest after deputies said a driver showed signs of impairment and later tested above the legal alcohol limit. STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — A Dumfries…

Scammer posing as Navy Federal convinces victim to send money through Cash App

A Stafford County resident lost money after receiving a fraudulent phone call claiming to be from a financial institution, deputies said. STAFFORD COUNTY, VA — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office is warning…

Tractor trailer crashes into woods shutting down Route 9 for hours

A flatbed tractor-trailer left the roadway before becoming lodged deep in a wooded area, sending its driver to the hospital and closing a busy South Jersey highway. ABSECON, NJ — A flatbed…

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Nearly 20 people rescued as floodwaters overwhelm Paterson after heavy rain

Officials warn the Passaic River is still rising, with flooded roads and dangerous conditions expected to continue through the day. PATERSON, NJ — Nearly 20 people were rescued after rapidly rising floodwaters…

Flock Cameras Are Popping Up All Over Ocean County, But One App Helps You Find Them

TRENTON, NJ – Drivers across New Jersey are increasingly passing beneath automated license plate reader cameras without realizing it. Many of those cameras are part of the expanding Flock Safety network, a…

New Jersey is Home to America’s Safest Drivers, New Report Claims

Trenton, NJ – If you live in New Jersey or have ever driven through New Jersey, you might have just raised your eyebrows, but a new study actually suggests New Jersey is…

Speeding rollover crash kills 27-year-old Dover driver

Police say the SUV struck a concrete barrier before overturning on Bay Road DOVER, DE — A 27-year-old Dover man was killed Sunday afternoon after the SUV he was driving at an…

Laurel player scores $2 million Maryland Lottery jackpot in winning week across the state

Eighteen tickets worth at least $10,000 were sold as players claimed more than $30.2 million in prizes LAUREL, MD — A Laurel lottery player claimed Maryland’s biggest prize of the week after…

Body found near Myrtle Beach hotel sparks active police investigation

Officers responded to North Kings Highway after reports of a deceased person Friday morning MYRTLE BEACH, SC — A death investigation is underway after Myrtle Beach police responded to a report of…

ATM vandal caught on camera after $2,000 in damage at Columbus bank

Police search for woman accused of smashing bank ATM screen before driving away in white Jeep COLUMBUS, OH — Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a woman accused of causing…

Ohio Lottery pumps $1.49 billion into schools after $4.4 billion sales year

Nearly $3 billion in prizes paid out as lottery creates 30 new millionaires and boosts education funding CLEVELAND, OH — Ohio Lottery players fueled a $1.49 billion contribution to education after generating…

Wall Police deny involvement in ICE round up

Federal immigration agents conducted enforcement activity along Route 35 while local officers managed traffic and public safety WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — Federal immigration agents carried out an enforcement operation in Wall Township…

Wrong-way driver busted after dangerous Route 37 chase in Toms River

Police say officers stopped the suspect before multiple near misses turned into a tragedy TOMS RIVER, NJ — A suspected drunk driver traveling the wrong way on Route 37 was arrested after…

Essex County Home Prices Near $1 Million as June Inventory Tightens

ESSEX COUNTY, N.J. – Homebuyers in Essex County continued to face rising prices and limited inventory in June as the median sales price for a single-family home climbed to $961,000, up 9.8%…

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