Pleasantville man sentenced to 3 years for gas station and tobacco store burglaries
A 21-year-old Pleasantville man has been sentenced to three years in state prison after pleading guilty to two burglary incidents in Absecon and Galloway Township, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office announced. Laqua…
Seaside Mayor to Parents: We’re Not Your Babysitter, as borough blocks TikTok pop up party scheduled for weekend
SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ — As Memorial Day weekend approaches, marking the unofficial start of summer along the Jersey Shore, Seaside Heights is gearing up to maintain order following years of rowdy behavior…
Pebbles the pup still hoping for a home after months at NJ shelter
Jackson, NJ — Pebbles, a four-year-old brindle dog at the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, remains one of the shelter’s longest residents after months of waiting for adoption. Found as a stray,…
Teen threatened ex-girlfriend and her mother with loaded gun at the Jersey Shore
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. – A 17-year-old male was arrested by Atlantic City Police after allegedly threatening to shoot his ex-girlfriend and her mother while in possession of a loaded handgun. On Wednesday…
New Jersey migrant falsified immigration docs to claim two children who were not his
NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national who entered the U.S. illegally in 2016 has been charged in New Jersey federal court for allegedly submitting false applications to gain custody of unaccompanied migrant…
New Jersey Congresswoman Faces Potential Federal Assault Charges After Incident at ICE Facility
NEWARK, NJ — Democratic Congresswoman LaMonica McIver, representing New Jersey’s 10th District, could soon face federal assault charges following a chaotic confrontation at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark. The…
Hail and Waterspout Warning Issued for Ocean County Region of Atlantic Ocean
MOUNT HOLLY, NJ — The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Special Marine Warning for sections of the Jersey Shore coastline, warning of hazardous marine weather conditions including the…
Truck crashes through Wildwood boardwalk, police release video
NORTH WILDWOOD, NJ — A delivery truck crashed through the wooden boards of the North Wildwood boardwalk Monday evening, prompting a swift response from police and the release of surveillance footage showing…
Meet Ocean City’s newest cute and cuddly cops
OCEAN CITY, NJ — The Ocean City Police Department officially welcomed four new additions to its K-9 unit Thursday following the successful graduation of officers and their canine partners from a regional…
Seaside Park names new chief of police
SEASIDE PARK, N.J. — The Seaside Park Police Department has named Lt. Bryan McKay as its next Chief of Police following a formal promotion during the Borough Council meeting on Friday night.…
Dave and Buster’s Opening at the Freehold Mall in 10 days
FREEHOLD, N.J. — National arcade and restaurant chain Dave & Buster’s will open its doors at the Freehold Raceway Mall on Monday, May 12 at 11 a.m., marking the latest expansion of…
New Jersey residents don’t need to pay for spring garden soil and mulch, here’s how
TRENTON, NJ — As spring planting ramps up across the state, many New Jersey residents are spending heavily on topsoil, compost, mulch, and garden soil at home improvement and garden stores. But…
The hummingbirds are back in New Jersey—here’s how to welcome them safely
Each spring, like clockwork, ruby-throated hummingbirds return to New Jersey after a long migration from Central America. Their arrival is a joyful sign that warmer days are here, and for bird lovers…
Weather Alert: Hot, windy, and dry week ahead for New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ — New Jersey residents can expect sunny skies and warm temperatures today, but strong winds and dry conditions are raising alarms about an elevated wildfire risk across the state. According…
Wildwood’s Second Retro Wawa, Embraces Shore Town’s Doo-Wop Charm
WILDWOOD, NJ – Wildwood, known for its iconic 1950s and 1960s doo-wop architecture, will soon open a second Wawa store designed to celebrate the town’s retro heritage. The new store, replacing a…
Ocean County is home to the best donuts at the Jersey Shore
Ocean County, New Jersey, is a low-key paradise for donut lovers, with hidden gems and classic bakeries that can turn an ordinary morning into a sweet adventure. Start off in Toms River…
Farm to table restaurants at the Jersey Shore push the limits of creativity and freshness
The Jersey Shore, renowned for its picturesque coastline and vibrant communities, is also home to a burgeoning farm-to-table dining scene. This culinary movement emphasizes the use of locally sourced, seasonal ingredients, offering…
$500,000 Federal Funding for Lucy the Elephant Revoked by DOGE
MARGATE, NJ The iconic Lucy the Elephant, a 143-year-old National Historic Landmark, has found itself at the center of controversy after the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) abruptly rescinded $500,000 in discretionary…
New Jersey’s Top 10 vintage vinyl record stores
America celebrated Record Store Day on Saturday, but missing the annual celebration of vintage vinyl is no reason to not visit a record store any day of the year. Vinyl records continue…
Overwhelmed NJ shelter pleads for rescues as dog surrenders surge
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — An urgent call for help is coming out of the Northern Ocean County Animal Facility, where staff say the number of surrendered and abandoned dogs is rising daily…
News 12 camera crew assaulted by homeless man at Bon Jovi soup kitchen
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A News 12 New Jersey cameraman was allegedly attacked by a homeless man at the Toms River Library while filming a segment about a soup kitchen founded by…