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TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A Jackson Township man charged in the fatal shooting of a Brick Township resident earlier this month will remain in custody pending trial, a judge ruled …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — In a heartbreaking twist of fate, a sweet black-and-white pit bull named Sasha slipped away from her forever family just moments after being adopted — mere …

TRENTON, N.J. – Senate Republican members of the New Jersey Budget Committee are urging significant changes to Governor Phil Murphy’s proposed state budget, criticizing what they describe as excessive spending, …

BRICK, N.J. — A Brooklyn man has pleaded guilty to robbery charges stemming from a violent 2023 home invasion in Ocean County, authorities announced. Vongvichit Vatthanavong, 50, admitted to his …

BROWNSVILLE, Texas — There’s bad news for criminal illegal aliens hiding in New Jersey sanctuary cities. ICE is coming for you. ICE Director Tom Homan, serving as the Trump administration’s …

WILDWOOD, N.J. – The Wildwoods’ Dog Park & Beach has been named one of HGTV’s Best Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches in the United States, standing out as the only New …

MIDDLETOWN, N.J. — A white sedan crashed through the front entrance of the Middletown Post Office on Tuesday afternoon after the driver reportedly mistook the gas pedal for the brake, …

NEWARK, N.J. — A Guatemalan national wanted for attempted aggravated homicide in his home country has been arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New Jersey, officials announced …

JACKSON, N.J. — Firefighters from Jackson Fire District No. 3 successfully rescued a dog trapped under a shed on Wednesday without injury to the animal or damage to the structure, …

TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea is escalating his public criticism of President Donald Trump following Trump’s decision not to endorse him, sharing a series of …

Manchester, NJ – In a deal sparking ethical scrutiny, Republican megadonor and Lakewood attorney Larry Bathgate sold 89.57 acres of Pinelands property on Ridgeway Road to the Ocean County Natural …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Campaign finance reports filed with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) show that Toms River council candidate Anthony Ricotta has received the bulk of …

MONROE TWP., N.J. — Three Monroe Township police officers pulled a man from a burning bedroom during a mental health crisis on May 17, despite threats of violence and visible …

TRENTON, N.J. — A wave of SMS phishing scams has hit New Jersey residents this week, with cybercriminals impersonating the state’s Motor Vehicle Commission in fraudulent messages threatening license suspensions …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — A rainy forecast may provide relief from recent disturbances on the Seaside Heights boardwalk, as showers and thunderstorms are expected to dampen crowds Friday and Saturday. …

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Since taking office, New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has made a lot of money. She says she’s just lucky. Rep. Mikie Sherrill responded to questions this week …

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A court-authorized search at a residence on E. Veterans Highway led to a major narcotics bust earlier this month, resulting in multiple arrests and the seizure …

EATONTOWN, N.J. — Netflix officially began construction Monday on a $1 billion film and television production facility at Fort Monmouth, transforming a former U.S. Army base into what the company …

HAMILTON TWP., N.J. — A 71-year-old man from Egg Harbor Township was killed Monday afternoon in a crash involving a motorcycle and an SUV on Weymouth Road, authorities said. According …

NEW YORK, N.Y. — St. Martin’s Press has acquired world rights to Stand, a new book by U.S. Senator Cory Booker, inspired by his recent 25-hour Senate speech, the publisher …

TRENTON, N.J. — Republican state senators Joe Pennacchio and Bob Singer are criticizing Democratic lawmakers for failing to act on a bill they say could have prevented violence that erupted …

LAKEWOOD, N.J. — A Philadelphia man is facing dozens of charges after allegedly operating a commercial bus recklessly on the Garden State Parkway while transporting 47 juveniles, police said. Xiao …

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, N.J. — New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy is facing mounting criticism for remaining silent following a violent Memorial Day weekend in Seaside Heights, where police reported 73 arrests, …

FREEHOLD – An Asbury Park man has been sentenced to 20 years in state prison for luring and kidnapping a then-11-year-old girl off the street in 2023, Monmouth County Prosecutor …

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — The Ocean County Board of Commissioners has launched a major infrastructure project to widen Cross Street into a five-lane corridor, creating a new east-west connector to …