Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold hundreds of thousands of dollars in stocks prior to crash earlier this year
WASHINGTON — Rep. Mikie Sherrill sold up to $500,000 in UBS stock just 30 days before the Swiss banking giant’s shares tumbled on concerns over stricter capital requirements, according to financial disclosures…
Trump supporters plan inauguration watch party and parade in Bridgewater
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Supporters of President Donald Trump are organizing a watch party, parade, and rally on January 20, 2025, to celebrate the presidential inauguration. The event will take place at the…
Deadly Early Morning Shooting Reported in Jersey City
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Authorities are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred near Union Street and Martin Luther King Drive, according to the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office. The incident, which was reported…
Crash closes Jackson Mills Road in Freehold Township
FREEHOLD TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A motor vehicle crash involving a downed utility pole and wires has closed Jackson Mills Road in both directions from Georgia Road to Farmingdale Road, according to the…
Illegal Immigrant Arrested as Migrant Based Ocean County Shoplifting Criminal Enterprise Broken Up
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Wady A. Lopez-Florentino, 35, was arrested on January 18, 2025, in Ocean County on multiple charges, including shoplifting, resisting arrest, and obstructing the administration of law. Lopez-Florentino, who…
No ‘mega snowstorm’ expected in New Jersey despite media reports, forecasters say
TRENTON, N.J. — Despite widespread media reports warning of a potential “bomb cyclone” and up to a foot of snow, the National Weather Service (NWS) is not forecasting any major snowstorm for…
New Jersey Vows to Fight Trump Common Sense Gun Legislation to Protect State’s Strict Gun Laws
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Monday that he is spearheading a coalition of more than a dozen states to defend two key federal gun safety regulations…
New Jersey babysitter charged after toddler found wandering outside while she was passed out, drunk
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — A Ventnor City woman has been charged with child endangerment after she was found unconscious from alcohol consumption while the toddler she was hired to care for was discovered…
Newark police search for woman wanted in connection to robbery investigation
NEWARK, N.J. — Newark police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 24-year-old woman wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery that occurred earlier this month, officials said. Quanazia…
Trump vows to release full report on mysterious New Jersey drones on first day in office
PALM BEACH, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump pledged to release a comprehensive report on the mysterious drone sightings in New Jersey if he returns to the White House, criticizing officials for…
Muslim Rights Group Urges Gov. Murphy to Pass Immigrant Trust Act to Counter Trump Deportations
TRENTON, NJ — The New Jersey chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NJ) is calling on Governor Phil Murphy to urgently pass the Immigrant Trust Act to protect the state’s immigrant…
New Jersey Moves to “Trump Proof” Clean Water Supply
New Jersey Leads Legal Efforts to Defend Federal Clean Air and Water Protections TRENTON, NJ — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that New Jersey is taking legal action to defend…
Winter Storm Watch Issued for North Jersey: Heavy Snow, Rain, and High Winds Expected
NORTH JERSEY — A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for North Jersey as forecasters warn of heavy rain, snow, and strong winds set to impact the region throughout the weekend. Rain…
Feds Say New Jersey AG’s Office Did Not Participate in Disgraced Senator’s Bribery and Criminal Interference
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced Friday that an internal inquiry found no evidence of misconduct within the Attorney General’s Office related to the federal indictment of…
Ocean County man sentenced to 18 years for attempted murder in 2023 stabbing
TOMS RIVER, NJ — A Manchester Township man has been sentenced to 18 years in New Jersey State Prison for the attempted murder of a woman in a 2023 stabbing incident, Ocean…
Dump truck crashes into New Jersey Target, six injured
NORTH BERGEN, NJ — A dump truck crash on Tonnelle Avenue Friday afternoon left six people injured and forced a major road closure, the North Bergen Police Department confirmed. Around 4:00 p.m.,…
Teen killed in collision with municipal truck in Lower Township
LOWER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 17-year-old male was killed in a crash involving a Lower Township municipal trash truck and a dirt bike on Bayshore Road, Cape May County authorities announced Tuesday.…
Firefighters battle blaze at two outbuildings in Cassville
CASSVILLE, N.J. — Fire crews from Cassville Volunteer Fire Company #1 and Whitesville Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded to a fire involving two outbuildings behind a residence on Tuesday evening, officials said.…
Little Egg Harbor man charged with weapons and drug offenses after police raid
LITTLE EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A two-month investigation into narcotics distribution led to the arrest of a Little Egg Harbor Township man on numerous weapons and drug charges, Ocean County Prosecutor…
Congress Introduces Bill to Rename Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has introduced a bill to officially rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America,” citing concerns over border security and U.S. military…
New Jersey Introduces Bill to Support Non-Medically Trained Pregnancy Counselors
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey lawmakers have introduced legislation aimed at expanding public knowledge about doula services and their role in supporting maternal health. Senate Bill No. 3091, sponsored by Senator M.…