Massive Ocean County, NJ wildfire forces evacuations, threatens thousands of structures
A fast-moving wildfire in Ocean and Lacey Townships in Ocean County, New Jersey, has burned 3,200 acres, forced the evacuation of thousands of residents, caused power outages, and shut down major roadways
Family outraged after girl receives monkey, toilet with fake poop as prize gift from school
A family is demanding answers and an apology after a little girl received a toy monkey and toilet with fake poop as a school fundraising prize. The district says the prizes were communicated to families ahead of time.
'Active shooter' situation in Toms River ends with murder suspect dead of self-inflicted gunshot: police
Police in Toms River say that they are currently responding to an active shooter situation.
Man killed in Jersey Shore lightning strike 'a valiant hero,' girlfriend says
Patrick Dispoto died after trying to warn kids of the impending storm: "He is well-loved and well-known in the community for being selfless."
Lakewood murder: NJ mom charged with drowning her two children
A mother in Lakewood, NJ – identified as Naomi Elkins – has been charged with murder in the deaths of her two children at a home on Shenandoah Drive, Ocean County authorities said.
Long Beach police intervene on party organizer's attempt of 'taking over' sleepy town
Long Beach officials thwarted promoters' attempt to draw hundreds to the residential beachfront city for a “Sandy Cheeks Beach Party" on Wednesday.
Adriana Kuch suicide lawsuit: NJ school failed to protect her from bullies, family says
The 2023 death of the NJ 14-year-old came after a disturbing video of girls viciously beating her up in Central Regional High School's hallway circulated online.
Baby seal released after crossing NJ highway with police help
A baby seal rescued after police spotted her attempting to cross a highway in New Jersey has been released back into the wild.
Adriana Kuch suicide: Bully suspect faces additional charge
Prosecutors have added a criminal charge to one of the four juveniles who allegedly attacked Adriana Kuch in a New Jersey school hallway during a bullying incident.
NJ man allegedly takes truck for test drive, keeps it to head to Atlantic City
A New Jersey man is accused of taking a vehicle for a test drive from a dealership and not going back, instead driving to an Atlantic City casino.
Family of bullied NJ teen who committed suicide preparing to sue school district
The family of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch, the New Jersey student who took her own life after her family said she was bullied to death, is preparing to sue the school district.
Outraged NJ community attends school board meeting after teen suicide
A high school in Bayville, New Jersey held a meeting Thursday night, the first school board meeting since 14-year-old student Adriana Kuch took her own life after her family said she was bullied to death.
4 students charged over taped beating of NJ teen who later took own life
Authorities have filed charges against four students over a recorded attack against a 14-year-old New Jersey student in the hallway of her school.
NJ superintendent resigns following student's death by suicide
Dr. Triantafillos Parlapanides resigned Saturday in the aftermath of the death of 14-year-old Adriana Kuch.
NJ student ends her life after video of hallway beating circulates
A 14-year-old New Jersey girl died by suicide after a disturbing video of girls viciously beating her up in the high school's hallway circulated online.
$2M lottery ticket sold in New Jersey
Someone in New Jersey woke up $2 million richer after Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
Comedian Ariel Elias chugs beer thrown at her during act in NJ club
A comedian has gone viral for drinking a beer that had just been thrown at her by a heckler at a New Jersey comedy club.
NJ woman convicted of killing wife with wine chiller
Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus was found guilty of murder in connection with the death of her wife, Rebecca Gavilanez-Alectus.
Six Flags Great Adventure El Toro incident: 5 hospitalized, ride closed
Police say the injuries were mostly minor, and that originally no one asked for medical attention, but later, five people who rode the El Toro roller coaster did request treatment.
'World's toughest sea turtle' released into ocean at Jersey Shore
Titan may very well be the toughest turtle in the sea. The loggerhead turtle suffered a gash from a boat propeller, lost part of a flipper in a shark bite, and survived an attack by a different shark.