Alex Rodriguez busted for dealing drugs in New Jersey
Ocean County authorities booked Alexander Dave Rodriguez, a 6-foot-tall, brown-haired, brown-eyed man, into jail on August 8, 2025, following a series of serious drug and …
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Jealousy suspected in New Jersey double murder-suicide involving state trooper
Franklin Township, NJ – A New Jersey State Police sergeant first class is believed to have fatally shot his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before …
Mikie Sherrill Needs New Jersey Voters to Believe Her Lie that Republicans Caused High Energy Prices, Not Democrats
As the November election looms, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) is intensifying her campaign to convince New Jersey voters that skyrocketing energy prices are the fault …
Beachwood driver gets five years for 86 mph drug and booze-fueled fatal crash
Plumsted Township, NJ – A Beachwood man will serve five years in New Jersey State Prison for a 2023 drunk and drug-impaired driving crash that …
Prosecutor Investigating Fire at North Jersey Synagogue, Firebombed Once in 2012
Rutherford, NJ – A multi-alarm fire early Friday morning caused significant damage to Temple Beth El on Montross Avenue, prompting a joint arson investigation by …
Laid-back chow mix Avalon still waiting for a forever home
FORKED RIVER, NJ – At the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, a calm-natured chow mix named Avalon has been patiently waiting for the right family …
Officers leap into lagoon to save service dog at the Jersey Shore
STAFFORD TWP, NJ – While the England family enjoyed a vacation day in Beach Haven West on Thursday, a sudden scare unfolded when their Rhodesian …
New Jersey’s Plastic Bag Ban Could Be Facing Final Days if This Happens
TRENTON, NJ – When Governor Phil Murphy signed New Jersey’s plastic bag ban into law in 2020, the measure became one of the strictest in …
Point Pleasant home invasion ends with gunfire and arrest
Point Pleasant, NJ – A man and woman from Stockton, California, are in custody following an armed home invasion in Point Pleasant Borough on Thursday …
NJ joins federal settlement requiring UnitedHealth to sell home health locations
Trenton, NJ – New Jersey has joined the U.S. Department of Justice and three other states in a proposed settlement that would require UnitedHealth Group …
Severiano Garcia-Morales Arrested for Crime Against Child Under 13 in Ocean County
Ocean County authorities booked 140-pound, 5-foot-5 Severiano Garcia-Morales into jail on August 7, on an array of deeply serious sex crime charges. Local officials have …
Jr. Medina Behind Bars for Violent Assault, Child Endangerment
Ocean County officials have booked 125-pound, 5-foot-7 JR Medina into custody after a series of charges that range from the deeply serious to the downright …
Is Phil Murphy profiting from the offshore wind industry?
Trenton, NJ – Rumors circulating on social media claim that Governor Phil Murphy, a former Goldman Sachs executive, is personally profiting from New Jersey’s booming …
Phil Murphy’s Solar Shift Blocked by Trump as “Solar for All” Federal Grants Terminated
Trenton, NJ – Governor Phil Murphy blasted the Trump Administration on Thursday for terminating the federal Solar for All (SFA) grant program, saying the move …
Opa! Inaugural Greek Fest brings food, dancing, and culture to Wildwoods this month
WILDWOODS, NJ — A celebration of Greek flavors, music, and culture is coming to North Wildwood later this month as St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church …
Eight Illegal Alien Sexual Predators Captured by ICE in New Jersey Sanctuary City
Newark, NJ – Federal immigration agents have arrested eight illegally present sex offenders in New Jersey over the past several weeks as part of an …
Cow rescue: An udderly unsual morning for Jackson Police
Jackson, NJ – Morning commuters got an unexpected sight when a loose cow was spotted trotting along Toms River Road, Officers were dispatched after reports …
Teen Driver’s Insurance Rates Spike Almost 200% in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – As the back-to-school season gets underway, parents of teen drivers are facing a steep financial hit, with annual auto insurance premiums jumping …
New Jersey group slams NYC after Harlem Legionnaires’ outbreak sparks urgent calls for broader prevention measures
New York, NY – A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has left 67 people sick and three dead since late July, prompting renewed demands …
New Jersey researcher says greatest threat to humanity is toxic masculinity
Princeton, NJ – A New Jersey trauma expert is spotlighting what he calls a cultural and emotional crisis in his new book, framing rigid, traditional …
Power company gives Asbury Park group $50,000 grant
Holmdel, NJ – A major boost is coming to Asbury Park’s revitalization efforts as the FirstEnergy Foundation awards a $50,000 grant to Interfaith Neighbors, a …
New Jersey wants to ban the term “Illegal Alien” from state documents and replace it with this
TRENTON, NJ – Lawmakers advanced a measure that would strip the terms “alien” and “illegal alien” from New Jersey statutes, replacing them with “foreign national” …
NJ weekend forecast promises ideal beach weather at the Jersey Shore
Atlantic City, NJ – The sun will take center stage this weekend at the Jersey Shore, setting up a stretch of weather made for boardwalk …
Paranormal Investigator Drops Dead While Carrying Cursed Doll
GETTYSBURG, PA – Dan Rivera, the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research and one of the few people authorized to handle …
Nude beachgoers in New Jersey raise funds for body positivity causes
SANDY HOOK, NJ – Under clear skies and summer heat, visitors to Gunnison Beach shed more than just their clothes on July 12, joining International …
New Jersey Synagogue Firebombed in 2012 Damaged in Overnight Fire
RUTHERFORD, NJ – Just before dawn, flames tore through the Beth El Chabad complex on Montross Avenue, destroying the Jewish Community Center of the Meadowlands …
Sherrill Leads Ciattarelli by 16% in Latest Poll But Jack is Gaining Independent Voters in New Poll
MADISON, NJ – With summer in full swing and the New Jersey governor’s race shifting into high gear, a new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll shows …
Free healthcare for undocumented women and children sought in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – A bill in New Jersey is seeking to give comprehensive NJ FamilyCare coverage to pregnant undocumented immigrants and their babies under one …
Last suspect arrested in Edgewater armed robbery case after year-long investigation
EDGEWATER, NJ — The final suspect linked to a violent robbery in Edgewater last summer has been arrested, closing a year-long investigation that spanned multiple …
Jackson Township man arrested in Howell homicide case
Howell Township, NJ – A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in early June in Howell …
Illegal Alien Who Killed New Jersey Mother and Child with Long Rap Sheet was Released by Ocean County Judge on Home Detention
Lakewood, NJ – He was arrested previously for a violent domestic assault in Red Bank, then twice for DWI in Red Bank, each time, released …
Dynamic Duo Maple & Waffle Seek Forever Home After a Lifetime of Friendship
In a quiet corner of the Associated Humane Popcorn Park Shelter, two inseparable souls are waiting patiently for the next chapter of their lives to …
Fishing with a buddy in New Jersey just got easier and cheaper under new law change
Trenton, NJ – It began with a well-intended law to make fishing more accessible, but a definition error limited its reach — now, New Jersey …
200-foot barge sunk off Little Egg Inlet to boost reef habitat and marine life
Little Egg Inlet, NJ – It happened in July when a 200-foot barge was carefully deployed to the bottom of the Atlantic as part of …
D.C. shooter who gunned down Israeli embassy staffers: I did it for Palestine. I did it for Gaza
Washington, DC – It happened just after a diplomatic reception when Elias Rodriguez allegedly opened fire on four Israeli Embassy staffers outside the Capital Jewish …
BMX stunts fire up National Night Out as hundreds pack Stafford Township event
Stafford Township, NJ – It was a packed evening of high-flying stunts, live music, and neighborly spirit as hundreds gathered for Stafford Township’s annual National …
Asbury Ale House to Open New Restaurant in Howell Township, Here’s Where
Howell, NJ – It happened quietly in April when Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar closed its doors on Route 9 after four years in …
Offshore Wind Farms Kill Whales and a New Jersey Scientist Says He Has the Proof
Long Beach Island, NJ – It started with a string of dead whales washing ashore along the New Jersey coastline—and now, a local advocacy group …
A Horse in New Jersey Diagnosed with Herpes Has Been Put Down
Trenton, NJ – It started when a 20-year-old mare in Sussex County suddenly showed severe neurological symptoms over the weekend and was humanely euthanized—becoming New …
Early Morning Lakewood Fire Rips Through Westgate Orthodox Jewish Community
A two-alarm fire erupted around 4 a.m. this morning at the Westgate apartment complex, a high-density Orthodox Jewish community located near the Jackson-Lakewood border. Flames …
Who’s in the Ocean County Jail Today: New Arrivals
Ocean County has seen a fresh wave of bookings in the past 48 hours, with new inmates ranging from drug and weapons charges to domestic …
Migrant charged with domestic violence in Ocean County
Gustasvo Aquino-Ricardez, of Ocean County, was booked into the Ocean County jail on Wednesday, following a disturbing domestic violence case that includes serious assault charges. …
DOGE official Edward ‘Big Balls’ Coristine attacked in botched carjacking on Swann Street
Washington, DC – Just after 3:00 a.m. Sunday, a man widely known in the District for his role in the Department of Government Efficiency — …
Toms River summer concert to feature NJ British Invasion and fireworks at Shelter Cove
Toms River, NJ – Music and fireworks are coming to Shelter Cove Beach this Sunday night as part of Toms River’s ongoing summer concert series, …
Gunfire erupts at Toms River apartment complex late Sunday night
Toms River, NJ – Shots rang out just before midnight Sunday at the Winteringham Village Apartment complex, prompting a police investigation but leaving no reported …
Massive Daycare Facility and apartment complex project moves forward near South Hope Chapel in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major mixed-use development featuring a large daycare center, residential units, and retail space is moving ahead in Manchester Township after a …
AirFest 2025 lands ultra-rare WWII jet fighter in biggest show yet at Cape May Airport
Cape May, NJ – History takes flight once again as AirFest 2025 returns to Cape May Airport from Thursday, August 28, through Sunday, August 31, …
New traffic signals and safety upgrades coming to key intersections across Ocean County
Toms River, NJ – Ocean County is moving ahead with a wide-ranging set of traffic safety improvements targeting intersections and roads across several municipalities, including …
Pediatric Affiliates celebrates grand opening of new Jackson office with town council welcome
Pediatric Affiliates officially opened its newest location in Jackson Township this week, with local councilmembers joining to welcome the trusted pediatric practice to its new …
240-unit apartment complex coming to Route 37 and Colonial Drive in Manchester
Manchester, NJ – A major residential development is moving forward in Manchester Township after the planning board granted preliminary and final major site plan approval …