Sisters critically injured in fatal boat crash awarded $9M
The sisters were two of five people aboard a 15-foot powerboat that was hit head-on by a 31-foot Boston Whaler in 2009 An NYPD helicopter with rescue divers aboard takes off after two boats - a 16...
View ArticleSearch resumes for possible missing swimmer
Authorities said an unidentified man was seen walking into Lake Shenandoah before slipping under the water LAKEWOOD --Authorities resumed their search Saturday morning for a possible missing swimmer...
View ArticleMathis Bridge to Seaside Heights reopened, police say
Busy bridge was shut down for about two hours Saturday The Thomas A. Mathis Bridge (Google Maps) TOMS RIVER -- The Thomas A. Mathis Bridge, which links Toms River and Seaside Heights, was reopened...
View ArticleSurfing for a 'greater cause' at N.J. beach (PHOTOS)
The Chip Miller Surf Fest, held in Ocean City, has become one of the largest charity surf events on the East Coast. OCEAN CITY -- More than 150 surfers gathered here for a greater cause Saturday...
View ArticleA birding first in N.J.: Mississippi kites nest in Waretown
The pair of kites returned in late May and were finally confirmed nesting in mid-July on private property. Stilt sandpiperNJ Audubon Collection WHAT WE'VE SPOTTED * Western sandpiper, Forsythe...
View ArticleBody recovered from Lakewood lake on third day of search
Lakewood Police Department confirmed a body was recovered early Sunday morning. LAKEWOOD -- Authorities recovered a body from Lake Shenandoah Sunday morning, ending a search that began Friday evening,...
View ArticleA snowman made of sand? A dog steering a boat? Yes, at this N.J. beach...
Which sculptures from the sand castle contest in Brigantine are catching your eye? BRIGANTINE -- Numerous families each banded together to create their own sand castle masterpieces here Saturday....
View ArticleN.J. pets in need: Aug. 1, 2016
Humans are better equipped to handle the heat than dogs and cats because people perspire. There's summer heat, and then there's oppressive summer heat. We've experienced some of the latter recently,...
View ArticleHe tortured and killed 19 cats. Now some fear he's at it again
Notorious cat serial killer Anthony Appolonia spent five years in prison in New Jersey. Now free, he's allegedly adopting cats again. But where are they? Watch video A half hour into his interview...
View ArticleGood Samaritan goes out of way to deliver wallet lost in Seaside Heights
The New York teenager got a pleasant surprise upon returning home from vacation at the Jersey Shore A New York teenager who lost his wallet while vacationing at the Jersey Shore assumed it was gone...
View Article3 New Jersey homes make the most of water vistas
They all have elaborate outdoor living spaces that maximize every ounce of their gorgeous panoramic views. We can't provide a scientific explanation for our attraction to waterfront lounging -- maybe...
View Article10 not-to-be-missed N.J. beach events in August
From a twins contest to a food truck fest and pirate fights, the Jersey Shore has it all. WE'VE GOT some of the best Shore events to seek out in August. Times and dates are subject to change. Please...
View ArticleWoman lashes out at Six Flags over alleged sexism
The woman says a male Six Flags Great Adventure security guard asked her to change her shirt because it was "inappropriate". JACKSON - A 22-year-old woman who took to social media last month after she...
View ArticleWhere are they now? N.J. alums in pro baseball, mid-summer edition
We had a look in April - what's changed since then?
View ArticleN.J.'s best beach: Our winner is this amazing summer oasis
After a month combing Jersey's sands, we have officially named the best beach in New Jersey! New Jersey's best beach is, for many of us, a world away. A drive down to this summer oasis can take hours,...
View ArticleWATCH: Drone footage captures massive blaze at family-owned business
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Watch video EAGLESWOOD -- A fire destroyed a portion of a family-owned appliance store on Saturday, police said. No one was injured in the massive...
View ArticleHeavy rain triggers flooding at Six Flags Great Adventure (VIDEO)
Some rides were temporarily closed on Sunday after heavy downpours resulted in flooding at the amusement park in Jackson. The heavy bands of rain that swept through New Jersey on Sunday not only...
View ArticleMan fatally shot by Manchester cop after he refused to drop knife
Police responded to a residence after a man called 911 and said he wanted to commit suicide, authorities said. MANCHESTER -- Police fatally shot an 18-year-old Toms River resident Saturday after he...
View ArticleSearch continues for cat after elderly woman rescued in Pinelands
Mokey, a 4-year-old tabby, has been missing since its owner was rescued on a remote dirt road near Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. More than a week after a lost 87-year-old Egg Harbor Township was...
View ArticleN.J. man caught with 540 heroin folds while out on bail, police say
Police say Gary Fox, 30, of Toms River, had more than $25,000 worth of heroin in his storage unit when he was arrested. TOMS RIVER - A 30-year-old township man was arrested on drug distribution...
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