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…
Electric scooter suspected in Cape May basement blaze, officials say
CAPE MAY, N.J. — A fire that broke out in the basement of a Cape May home Thursday afternoon is believed to have been sparked by a charging electric scooter, according to…
Trout Season Kicks Off in New Jersey: Here Are the Top Stocked Fisheries to Explore
Anglers across the Garden State are gearing up for an exciting weekend as the 2025 spring trout season officially began today, Saturday, April 5, at 8 a.m. With more than 180,000 rainbow…
Sewerage Leak Prompts Water Ban in Asbury Park
ASBURY PARK, NJ — A sewerage leak originating in Asbury Park has been reported in Deal Lake, prompting warnings from surrounding municipalities. Officials notified the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection and…
Bomb Threat Made Against Wildwood Catholic Academy
NORTH WILDWOOD, N.J. — Police responded to a reported bomb threat at Wildwood Catholic Academy after a student allegedly made a troubling statement about bringing an explosive device to school, according to…
State lawmakers blast Dem utility hikes, call for nuclear energy alternative
TRENTON, N.J. — Members of the 9th Legislative District warned Friday that soaring electricity and natural gas rates have created a “full-blown crisis” in New Jersey, calling for immediate financial relief and…
Drug Trafficking Migrant Released During Biden Administration Captured at Jersey Shore Sanctuary City
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a Brazilian national wanted for drug trafficking in his home country, authorities announced Wednesday. He was hiding out in New Jersey,…
Rainforest Cafe Closes Iconic Edison Location, Leaving New Jersey with One Remaining Outpost
Edison, NJ – The Rainforest Cafe at Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey, has officially shut its doors, marking the end of a 27-year run as a beloved family dining destination.…
Radical Left Planning “Tesla Takedown” at Jersey Shore Dealership
EATONTOWN, N.J. — A group of protesters is planning to gather outside a Tesla dealership on Sunday for what organizers are calling a “Tesla takedown” event aimed at Elon Musk and his…
New Jersey Moves to Crack Down on Unruly Pop-Up Parties and Flash Mobs Ahead of Summer
TRENTON, NJ — A bipartisan bill aimed at helping law enforcement better manage large, unruly gatherings has advanced in the New Jersey Senate, Senator Declan O’Scanlon (R-13) announced. The Senate Budget and…
Decade After Superstorm Sandy, Toms River Boardwalk and Beach Project Finally Moving
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Superstorm Sandy struck Ortley Beach nearly 13 years ago, but movement on rebuilding the beachfront and connecting the two boardwalks along the oceanfront have stalled for over a…
Notorious and Deadly Jersey Shore Flooded Open Pit Mine Claims Another Life
MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A Brooklyn man was killed Saturday in a dirt bike crash at the Heritage Minerals, or ASARCO, site, authorities said. Police responded to the private property at approximately…
Wildwood Investigating ‘Project X’ Pop Up Parties, Warning Organizers of Illegal Events
WILDWOOD, NJ – Law enforcement officials are investigating a social media post promoting an unauthorized “Pop-Up” party, dubbed “Project X,” that could pose safety risks during the upcoming season, authorities announced. Cape…
Five arrested for attacking off-duty cop on Wildwood Boardwalk
WILDWOOD, NJ – Five men have been arrested in connection with the violent assault of an off-duty Stone Harbor police officer who was attacked while jogging on the Wildwood Boardwalk, authorities announced.…
Throwback Thursday: The Stillwalk Manor in Seaside Heights
The Haunting Legacy of Stillwalk Manor: A Dark Ride Lost to Time Nestled along the bustling boardwalk of Seaside Heights, New Jersey, Casino Pier has long been a beacon of summer fun,…
Injured grey seal pup rescued in Atlantic City, receiving treatment at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A male grey seal pup found injured near the Golden Nugget Casino parking lot on March 4 is now receiving medical care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center…
Cape May County man arrested on lewdness, child endangerment charges
VILLAS, N.J. — A 55-year-old Villas man has been arrested following an investigation into a lewdness complaint involving multiple juveniles, Cape May County authorities announced Tuesday. Robert McKinley, of Greenwood Avenue, was…
Lakewood’s Mysterious Circle in the Woods Explained
LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A long-debated circular clearing in the woods near Lakewood Airport has been debated by man for years. People who see the circle on Google Maps are often curious. The…
Stranded Dolphin Rescued from New Jersey Marsh Euthanized
MONMOUTH BEACH, N.J. — A common dolphin stranded in a bayside creek was euthanized Tuesday after rescuers determined it was too weak to survive, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) said. The…
Man Dies After Fall from Bridge at the Jersey Shore
BELMAR, N.J. — A man died Thursday night after falling into the water near the Highway 35 bridge, prompting a large-scale rescue effort, authorities said. The Belmar Police Department received a report…
Harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day Passes Away at the Jersey Shore
BRIGANTINE, N.J. – A young harbor seal rescued on Valentine’s Day in Ship Bottom has died despite intensive treatment, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced Wednesday. The approximately one-year-old male, identified…