N.J.'s best beach: And the 6 finalists are ...
After 5,000 votes in the past week, our readers have named the top crop of beaches in our statewide search! Last week, we posed the ultimate summer inquiry -- which is the best beach in New Jersey?...
View ArticleSecond alligator found in Jackson lake, report says
Another small alligator was pulled from the lake in May JACKSON -- A small alligator was recently pulled from the same lake where another of the reptiles had been found several weeks ago, News 12 New...
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This month in N.J. History: July
A look at noteworthy dates that have shaped the state. On the first Thursday of each month we will post "This month in N.J. History." Courtesy of theguardian.com This gallery will supplement our...
View ArticleSharks, mermaids and more sculpted from sand in N.J. beach contest (PHOTOS)
What are your favorite sand sculptures from Ocean City's competition? OCEAN CITY -- More than 50 kids and adults, as well as approximately 60 campers from the Upper Township School District KEYS...
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How 2 strangers saved N.J. pitching legend, ex-Yankee Willie Banks from...
Willie Banks was the No. 3 overall selection in the 1987 MLB draft, but after his pro career ended his life fell on hard times and he tried to drink himself to death. Just as he lost his family, he...
View ArticleHow these 12 roadside giants found homes around N.J.
Muffler Men is the official term for fiberglass giants seen on roadsides throughout America. The statues can be found throughout New Jersey.
View ArticleCoast Guard recruit dies after collapsing during training in N.J., report says
Aaron Redd, 21, of Stafford, Va., collapsed during training on July 1, the Cape May Herald reported. CAPE MAY -- A Coast Guard recruit from Virginia who collapsed last week after a physical fitness...
View ArticleN.J. man shot by cops after allegedly pulling a gun on officers
The man briefly fled from police after being shot by jumping into a river. TOMS RIVER - An Ocean County man was shot late Thursday night after he allegedly pulled a gun on police officers. Shortly...
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Budweiser Clydesdales storm into Jersey Shore town (PHOTOS, VIDEO)
The hitch has additional planned stops in Belmar, Seaside Heights and at Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport. Watch video ASBURY PARK - For many, Budweiser's iconic Clydesdales are nostalgic symbols...
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Coast Guard saves boater experiencing 'heart attack symptoms'
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a boater who was experiencing "heart attack-like symptoms" Friday morning. A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter is seen in this 2009 Associated Press file photo. (AP Photo/U.S....
View ArticleKilling, sexual assault of 2-year-old leads to charges against man and mom
The toddler's mother is also charged with endangering the welfare of a child. GLOUCESTER CITY -- A 22-year-old Manahawkin man is facing murder and sexual assault charges in connection with the death...
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Man shot by police charged with pointing gun at them, authorities said
Police said Timothy Sauers pointed a gun at them after they went to check out a suspicious vehicle Thursday night. TOMS RIVER -- A man shot by police after he allegedly pointed a gun at them has been...
View ArticleThe horrific final days of toddler allegedly killed by her mom's boyfriend
The mom's boyfriend of two weeks is accused of killing and sexually assaulting the nearly 2-year-old girl. CAMDEN -- In nearly 20 years working for the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Christine...
View Article37-year-old man dies after vehicle crashes, catches fire
Authorities are not identifying the Ocean County man pending notification of next of kin. WESTAMPTON TOWNSHIP -- A 37-year-old Ocean County man was found dead in his vehicle after it crashed and...
View ArticleFamily remembers an 'angel' allegedly killed by her mom's boyfriend
Friends and family remember Ariana Smyth as a girl who wouldn't stop smiling BARNEGAT TOWNSHIP -- Even though the rain smudged most of the ink on the index cards, people continued to pass a deck...
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This N.J. teen turned a summertime lemonade stand into a serious business
These two Lavallette teens took a little lemonade stand and turned it into a business that is helping to rebuild their summer home. Watch video Like many children, when Isabella Paone was 7, she mixed...
View ArticleDragon boat festival proves magical for N.J. cancer support group (PHOTOS)
The inaugural Dragon Boat Festival raised more than $90,000 for Gilda's Club South Jersey. ATLANTIC CITY -- Dragons could be seen gliding across the water around Bader Field here for much of the day...
View Article1 dead after 2 boats collide off Long Beach Island
A total of seven passengers were on board the two boats involved in the crash. BARNEGAT LIGHT -- One person died Sunday afternoon after two boats collided in the bay off the coast of Long Beach...
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Man injured diving off Barnegat rescued by Coast Guard, airlifted to Philly
Coast Guard members aided a man injured in a diving incident of Barnegat Light, bringing him ashore to be flown to a hospital. The Coast Guard aided a man injured in a diving incident off a boat eight...
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Fire destroys vehicle in Point Pleasant parking lot (PHOTOS)
The 5:30 p.m. fire sent a large column of smoke into the air for several minutes until firefighters got water on the vehicle. POINT PLEASANT -- A vehicle was destroyed Sunday evening in the Walgreens...
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