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By LUIS F. PEREZ
June 5, 2026
COCONUT CREEK, FL — A 50-minute visit to a Coconut Creek restaurant — windows rolled up, engine off, temperature at 85 degrees — ended with a Lauderdale Lakes man in handcuffs after a witness found a child locked in his car, crying and banging on the window.On Wednesday, May 27, Jean Richard Adoux, ...
POMPANO BEACH — The Broward Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video capturing the dramatic moment two deputies raced against time to pull an elderly woman from her sinking vehicle just seconds before it disappeared beneath the water.Watch the video here (there is narration and ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills continued its postseason dominance Friday, defeating Scotch Plains-Fanwood 4-0 to capture its third consecutive NJSIAA North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4 championship. Ace Riley Bobrowski delivered another dominant performance in the circle, firing a one-hit shutout while ...
BOCA RATON, FL — Boca Raton Police announced Friday the arrest of a Boynton Beach man in connection with the April shooting death of a Plantation resident in the Camino Gardens area.Police said 42-year-old Willie Byrd Jr. was taken into custody Friday and charged with first-degree murder with a ...
MONTVILLE, NJ — The sounds of games and shopping filled the Woodmont Elementary School gymnasium on May 8 as dozens of fifth graders successfully transitioned from students to CEOs. The two-hour event served as the grand finale for 40 budding entrepreneurs who launched a total of 28 unique business ...
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—Police in Warrington who noticed three men staking out a store with electronic communications devices intercepted the men before they entered the store, preventing a potential burglary.On March 19, 2026, Warrington police noticed three men “acting suspiciously” outside the ...
CHATHAM, NJ — Because so many people stand over a recycling bin wondering whether an item belongs in the trash or recycling, Chatham High School student Aanya Aditya decided to create a solution.The result is SortSmart, a mobile app now available on the Apple App Store that helps users determine ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first weekend of June is packed with events across Morris County, offering residents plenty of ways to enjoy local arts, music, history, community celebrations and outdoor activities. From museum exhibits and live performances to Pride Fest, Diversity Day, National Trails ...
MORRIS COUNTY, NJ - The first weekend of June is packed with events across Morris County, offering residents plenty of ways to enjoy local arts, music, history, community celebrations and outdoor activities. From museum exhibits and live performances to Pride Fest, Diversity Day, National Trails ...
POMPANO BEACH — The school selection clock resets Monday for Pompano families, as Broward County Public Schools opens a second late application window for magnet programs like Pompano Beach High School, Nova schools, and school reassignments, school district officials announced. Applications must ...
BOCA RATON, FL — A DoorDash driver found asleep behind the wheel with his vehicle running was recently arrested and charged with cocaine possession, possession of drug paraphernalia, and DUI.Just after 7 a.m. on June 4, Boca Raton police responded to a call in the area of 2500 N. Federal Highway ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
POMPANO BEACH — Pompano officials and the Broward Sheriff’s Office are partnering this weekend to host a community gun buyback event aimed at reducing gun violence and removing unwanted firearms from local neighborhoods.The event will take place Saturday, June 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the E.
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
NUTLEY, NJ - The Zachary Sebek Group at Compass is hosting an open house at 45 Hillside Ave Nutley NJ Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7.Zachary Sebek told TAPinto Nutley, “This truly one-of-a-kind home features an exceptionally rare 258-ft deep lot with multiple outdoor entertaining spaces ...
SPARTA, NJ – One of the community’s unique experiences is to see the Ski Hawks perform on Lake Mohawk. As they have for years, the LMCC Ski Hawks offered their first show of the season to the spectators around Beach 1 and the boardwalk after the Memorial Day parade. Donna Jenkins had the microphone ...
NORTH PLAINFIELD, NJ — The North Plainfield Fire Department is expressing its gratitude to the students and Art Club members of North Plainfield Middle School for creating a colorful and meaningful mural that celebrates the department’s service to the community. The mural, recently unveiled and ...
ROXBURY, NJ – The township’s new fire official says he plans to modernize operations within the Fire Prevention Bureau while maintaining its long-standing focus on inspections, education and public safety.Mark Sylvester, who has worked for Roxbury Fire Prevention for about a decade, has succeeded ...
BAYONNE, NJ - Bayonne’s annual Hometown Fair is going to take place under a hot sun and blue skies, according to AccuWeather, TAPinto’s official weather forecast provider. Hosted by the Bayonne Heritage Association, the fair will run along Broadway from 21st Street to 26th Street from noon until ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use. The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
TRENTON, NJ — Lawmakers took another step Thursday toward forcing New Jersey’s proliferating data centers to submit semi-annual reports on electricity and water use.The measure, A4096, was unanimously approved by the Assembly Telecommunications and Utilities Committee, and would mandate reporting ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ - Morris County residents will have several opportunities to celebrate Pride, diversity and community during a weekend of events scheduled for June 6 and June 7, 2026.The weekend begins with the Morris County Pride Party on Saturday, June 6, at 8 p.m. at All Season Social Club, 235 ...
MADISON, NJ - Residents who heard what sounded like gunfire on Friday may have been startled, but officials say there was no cause for concern.The sounds were the result of routine firearms training being conducted at the Madison Police Department's firing range on June 5.According to the ...
RICHFIELD SPRINGS – The 45th Annual Friendship Craft Festival, sponsored by the Church of Christ Uniting in Richfield Springs, will take place on Saturday, June 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Spring Park on scenic Route 20.In addition to Spring Park being filled with over 70 talented crafters from a ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – One of Asbury Park’s most colorful and anticipated annual traditions returns this Sunday as Jersey Pride brings thousands of people from across New Jersey and beyond together for a day of celebration, advocacy, entertainment, and community.Now in its 34th year, Jersey Pride has ...
BELMAR, NJ – While summer may be just around the corner, the Belmar Woman’s Club took time last Wednesday to celebrate something even more enduring than the changing seasons: the promise and potential of the next generation.During its annual scholarship awards luncheon at the Friendly Sons of the ...
MORRIS PLAINS, NJ - Members of the Morris Plains Police Department joined law enforcement officers from across New Jersey on Friday to participate in the 43rd Annual Special Olympics Torch Run, helping raise awareness and support for Special Olympics New Jersey.Known as the "Guardians of the ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – As part of the Faces of the Montville Historical Society series, the Montville Township Historical Society is highlighting some of the many dedicated volunteers who help preserve and share the township’s history. This week’s spotlight features longtime Montville Township resident ...
NEWARK, NJ– Former Hoboken Housing Authority Executive Director was sentenced on Wednesday to one year and one day in federal prison, followed by a three-year term of supervised release for participating in a corrupt scheme to obtain bribes and kickbacks from two Newark business owners, U.S.