As Whale Deaths Rise, Senate Republicans Call for Temporary Halt to Wind Farm Survey Work

Senate Republicans are calling for Gov. Phil Murphy to temporarily halt wind farm development work that might be linked to a sudden spike in whale deaths around the Jersey Shore.…

One Dead, Multiple People Injured in Barnegat Bay Boat Crash During FloatShoalla Weekend

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What began as one of the Jersey Shore’s largest summer boating weekends and on-the-water celebrations ended in tragedy Saturday night when a fatal boating crash claimed one life…

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Thunder and Lightning Close All Swimming Areas at Island Beach State Park

Swimming has been temporarily suspended at Island Beach State Park as thunderstorms move through the Jersey Shore, prompting officials to clear the water for visitor safety. SEASIDE PARK, N.J. – All designated…

Jackson Zoning Board Grants Extension for Major Subdivision, Approves Fence Variance at Brief Meeting

Jackson, NJ – The Jackson Township Zoning Board held one of its shortest meetings of the year Wednesday night, approving two applications while carrying several larger development proposals to future meetings. The…

Canadian Woman Who Assaulted American Teen on Boardwalk Now in Delaney Hall According to ICE

NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has confirmed that Kaitlyn Tracey, the Canadian woman charged in an alleged assault during a confrontation on the Point Pleasant Beach boardwalk over the…

Nine Swimmers Rescued in Back-to-Back Ocean Emergencies After Lifeguards Went Off Duty in Wildwood

WILDWOOD, N.J. — Nine swimmers were rescued from the ocean Sunday evening after becoming caught in dangerous currents during two back-to-back emergencies near Schellenger and Poplar avenues, according to the Wildwood Beach…

Hecht Trailers Closing After Nearly 100 Years in Toms River as 2020 Settlement Paves Way for 50 Housing Units

Toms River, NJ – After serving customers at the Jersey Shore for nearly a century, Hecht Trailers is closing its doors, ending a business that has operated from its Route 9 location…

Lakewood’s Repeat Flooding Renews Fears in 200,000 Population Future of Jackson Township

Lakewood, NJ – Lakewood Township has a problem. Once a sleepy vacation resort in the heavily wooded and sandy-soiled pine forest, it is now a major New Jersey city and a concrete…

Parents of Teen Killed by Drunk Driver After Leaving Silverton Firehouse Party Sue Fire Company

The lawsuit alleges an underage driver was served alcohol at a party hosted at the Silverton Volunteer Fire Company before a crash that claimed the life of 18-year-old Catalina Reinoso. TOMS RIVER,…

NYC Fight Against Car Owners Heats Up with Return of ASP Stickers

Drivers who ignore alternate side parking rules could soon find large enforcement stickers on their car windows again as New York City revives a controversial sanitation enforcement program. NEW YORK — New…

SUV flips into woods off Route 138 ramp killing 23 year old driver

A young driver was pulled from an overturned SUV deep in the woods after a violent crash off a Monmouth County highway ramp, but later died at the hospital. WALL TOWNSHIP, N.J.…

Ocean County Fireworks Guide 2026: Where to Watch America’s 250th July 4th Celebrations

From Seaside Heights and Point Pleasant Beach to Toms River and Long Beach Island, dozens of fireworks displays are scheduled across Ocean County over the next three weeks. Ocean County residents and…

Asbury Park Man Sentenced to Life Without Parole for Broad-Daylight Murder of 21-Year-Old

An Asbury Park man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him of gunning down a 21-year-old victim in a daytime shooting at a city intersection.…

Fresh Produce, Local Vendors Return to Windward Beach for Brick Farmers Market This Saturday

The popular Brick Farmers Market returns to Windward Beach Park on Saturday, offering fresh produce, local foods, artisan goods, and family-friendly shopping along the waterfront. Shoppers looking for fresh fruits, vegetables, baked…

Major Toms River Medical Office Complex Near Holiday City Sells for $13.6 Million

A pair of nearly fully leased medical office buildings serving the Holiday City area and surrounding communities in Toms River have been sold for $13.6 million, highlighting continued investor demand for healthcare…

Fireworks, Live Music and Kids Shows: Toms River Unveils Packed Summer Concert Lineup at Shelter Cove Beach

From fireworks-filled concerts and tribute bands to magicians, clowns, and sing-alongs for children, Toms River is turning Shelter Cove Beach into one of the Jersey Shore’s busiest summer entertainment destinations. Toms River…

Seaside Park Farmer’s Market Returns Today With Fresh Produce, Vendors at J Street Marina

The Seaside Park Farmer’s Market is open today from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the J Street Marina Lawn, with markets continuing every Monday and Friday through early September. Residents and…

Manchester Man Was Impaired During Serious Head On Crash in Toms River, Prosecutor Says

New charges were filed against a Manchester Township man after laboratory results allegedly showed he was under the influence of alcohol and controlled dangerous substances during a head-on crash that seriously injured…

Head-on crash suspect accused of driving drunk and high in Toms River

Prosecutors say a New Jersey man fled into the woods after a crash that seriously injured multiple people before blood tests revealed alcohol and drugs in his system Toms River, NJ —…

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