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By ZAHRA HUBER
March 20, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL – A Tradewinds Elementary School student faces disciplinary action after bringing a knife to school, displaying it in the cafeteria, threatening a classmate and telling her, “You are a bad girl.A counselor at the school, at 5400 Johnson Road, alerted the school resource officer on ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An internal union survey conducted months before her departure found Boca Raton Police Chief Michele Miuccio was rated poorly by many of her subordinates.The August 2025 survey by the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 — the collective bargaining unit representing ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live ballet and local music performances to hands-on workshops, outdoor cleanups and family-friendly events, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore the arts, give back to the community, enjoy live entertainment or simply get out ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
TAMARAC — Goodwill South Florida has ended a nearly decade-long retail drought in Broward County, opening a new Tamarac storefront in recent days with plans for a new store in Pompano Beach as well.The Miami-based nonprofit officially opened the doors of its Tamarac store at 5837 N. University ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - From live ballet and local music performances to hands-on workshops, outdoor cleanups and family-friendly events, our area is packed with things to do this weekend. Whether you’re looking to explore the arts, give back to the community, enjoy live entertainment or simply get out ...
WOODBRIDGE, NJ — A 30-year-old fugitive wanted for murder in Puerto Rico was found hiding out at a home in the Keasbey section of the township the US Marshals Service said.Fugitive Juan Alberto Bordonada-Laureano was taken into custody on March 11th by US Marshals, the NJ State Police and police ...
EDISON, NJ — Two Middlesex College computer science students are participating in a coveted semester-long fellowship program to explore how artificial intelligence may impact, influence and benefit the public at-large. Laila Diaz, from Sewaren, and Hassan Ibrahim, from Old Bridge, are participating ...
NEW BRUNSWICK , NJ– The Hub City will be the center of many events as Middlesex County commemorates the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.In a region where influential people, places and pivotal moments shaped America’s fight for independence, the county is inviting residents and ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — During the height of the Cold War, a quiet corner of Montville Township briefly became part of an international espionage network run by the Soviet Union’s intelligence service.Historical newspaper accounts say Soviet agent Rudolf “Rudi” Hermann brought his son Peter to Towaco in ...
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional golf team continues to look like a powerhouse this season, improving their record to 7-1 after sweeping a tri-match against Barnegat and Brick Township on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams posted a team score of 174, comfortably outpacing Barnegat ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
MANAHAWKIN – The Southern Regional golf team continues to look like a powerhouse this season, improving their record to 7-1 after sweeping a tri-match against Barnegat and Brick Township on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams posted a team score of 174, comfortably outpacing Barnegat ...
ROXBURY, NJ — The state and Roxbury Township today filed a lawsuit against the federal government, contending the courts should block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from converting a Ledgewood warehouse into a detained immigrant processing facility.Roxbury Mayor Shawn PotilloThe ...
STAFFORD — Form is temporary, but class is permanent. For Southern Regional High School golfer Paul Reilly, the past week wasn’t just a display of skill—it was a masterclass in precision that has earned him the Manahawkin Rita’s Southern Regional Athlete of the Week honors.Coming into the season as ...
POMPANO BEACH — In a quickly-called workshop, Pompano Beach city commissioners and residents gathered at the Cultural Center on Friday to weigh the future of a “standalone police department” or staying with BSO as the city's law enforcement partner.No formal votes were taken during the workshop.
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ - Three Phillipsburg residents have been arrested in connection with the alleged illegal dumping of dogs across Sussex County, authorities said.Joshua R. Ciemniecki, 18, Robert Ciemniecki, 74, and Kaila McNeill, 30, all of Phillipsburg, in Warren County, NJ were charged with animal ...
Hanover Township Board of Education Fills Vacancy; Swearing-In Set for Next MeetingHANOVER TOWNSHIP, NJ - The Hanover Township Board of Education has filled a vacant seat, with the newly selected member set to be sworn in at the Board’s March 24, 2026 meeting, pending completion of a required ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 57-year-old woman is accused of repeatedly stealing merchandise from a Coral Springs Target store over several months, totaling more than $1,700.A security guard at the store, located at 9600 Westview Drive, called police on March 14 around 7:36 p.m. after seeing Fazeeda ...
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CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A 57-year-old woman is accused of repeatedly stealing merchandise from a Coral Springs Target store over several months, totaling more than $1,700.A security guard at the store, located at 9600 Westview Drive, called police on March 14 around 7:36 p.m. after seeing Fazeeda ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 55-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly used a stun gun on her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after finding him half-dressed in her daughter’s bed.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Veronica Karlsson called 911 on the morning of March 17 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Crews begin work on one of Boca Raton’s main arteries heading toward the beach, closing lanes and eliminating on-street parking for the next week on the street. The City of Boca Raton said work will begin at 10 a.m. Friday on East Palmetto Park Road between Mizner Boulevard and ...
BOCA RATON, FL – Long before Shores Automotive became one of Boca Raton’s go-to shops for European and exotic car repairs, the business was rooted in something much simpler: a family pumping gas and fixing cars along a highway in Virginia.That was in 1953, when Billy Craven’s father opened a small ...
NEW PROVIDENCE, NJ — When she was a freshman, Annie Conover provided instant offense off the bench as a perimeter shooter for a New Providence girls basketball team that won the Group 2 state championship in 2023.Conover was one of four players on that Pioneer roster who would finish their careers ...
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Pippa Raaijmakers saved her best swimming for last. The four-year varsity competitor and team captain delivered lifetime-best performances in her final meet, capping a high school career that Gov. Livingston swim head coach David Closs described as among the finest he has ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Across the state, city governments are grappling with the uncertainty regarding property tax reform, but they still need to plan for the next fiscal year’s budget as they’re doing in Coconut Creek.Last week, city leaders held a budget strategy session, even as state lawmakers ...
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A 55-year-old woman was arrested after deputies say she repeatedly used a stun gun on her daughter’s ex-boyfriend after finding him half-dressed in her daughter’s bed.According to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, Veronica Karlsson called 911 on the morning of March 17 ...
BOCA RATON, FL — An internal union survey conducted months before her departure found Boca Raton Police Chief Michele Miuccio was rated poorly by many of her subordinates.The August 2025 survey by the Boca Raton Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35 — the collective bargaining unit representing ...