News
By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 15, 2026
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — A North Lauderdale woman recently had a blood alcohol level more than double the legal limit when she was pulled over in Coral Springs after swerving on the road, records show.Latoya Alicia Beckford, 49, was arrested at about 12:15 a.m. on April 7, on Wiles Road in Coral ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – The long-awaited new auditorium for Coral Glades High School in Coral Springs is expected to start construction this summer.At a workshop in late March, Mark Kaplan, the school’s principal, told city leaders that construction on the project is expected to begin in August, ...
POMPANO BEACH — A former principal of a Pompano Beach Catholic school will avoid prison time after being convicted of stealing more than $200,000 from the institution.Lori St. Thomas, 62, was sentenced to 10 years of probation and ordered to pay $121,548 in restitution to St. Coleman Catholic ...
PATERSON, NJ - Third Ward Councilman Alex Mendez said he is moving forward with his mayoral campaign after a court dismissed an election fraud indictment against him, his wife and two campaign workers, ending a legal case that spanned nearly six years.“This has been a long and difficult chapter for ...
PATERSON, NJ - A ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday marked the official reopening of the newly renovated Johnny Briggs Field at Westside Park.The event, led by Mayor Andre Sayegh, coincided with Jackie Robinson Day, the anniversary of Robinson breaking Major League Baseball’s color barrier in 1947, ...
HAMILTON, NJ – Steinert scored a run in the bottom of the seventh inning for a 5-4 baseball victory over Ewing on Tuesday.Dom DeFrancis was hit by a pitch, stole second and then third, and scored on a sacrifice fly by Matt Morris to break the 4-4 tie.Nick LePore had a single and two RBI for ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council approved a memorandum of understanding Tuesday with the School Board of Brevard County to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2026-27 school year.Council members approved the agreement as part of the meeting’s consent agenda.The agreement ...
SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — The South Orange Village Council opened its April 13 meeting with a wide-ranging series of community announcements, proclamations, and resident engagement, underscoring what Mayor Sheena Collum described as “a very busy spring ahead of us.”“Good evening, everyone. I’d like to ...
It was a Saturday night, and many supporters of Bloomfield High athletics had gathered at a favorite restaurant, in Bloomfield, to discuss scholarships for a new class of Bengal student-athletes.Among those, there were two of Bloomfield High's solid athletes, and citizens, in Michael Carter Jr., ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morristown boys tennis dropped a close 3-2 decision to Morris Knolls on Wednesday, April 15, in a match that came down to tight battles in both singles and doubles play.Morristown picked up wins at second singles and first doubles. At second singles, Charlie Beyer earned a ...
MADISON, NJ — Devin Regan totaled seven points, but Morris Knolls’ high-powered offense proved too much as Madison dropped a 17-8 decision Tuesday afternoon.The Golden Eagles built an early lead and never looked back, scoring four goals in each of the first three quarters before adding five in the ...
NEWARK, NJ - Nutley Pride, and their supporters, showed up strong for Pride Night at the Prudential Center to cheer on Sirens of the Professional Women's Hockey League. The Health Department stated, “The Township of Nutley is honored to support such an amazing organization, your impact doesn’t go ...
Sutter Shines in the Circle as Southern Blanks Jackson TownshipMANAHAWKIN, NJ — Behind a masterful performance from junior pitcher Brooke Sutter, the Southern Regional Rams (3-5) snapped their recent skid with a commanding 5-0 shutout victory over Jackson Township (3-4) on Wednesday ...
PATERSON, NJ - A strong serving and all-around team effort lifted Eastside to a 2-0 sweep over College Achieve Paterson on Tuesday.Eastside won by set scores of 25-12, 25-18 to improve to 5-2 on the season, while College Achieve Paterson fell to 2-2.Eastside controlled the match from the opening ...
EAST HANOVER AND FLORHAM PARK, NJ - East Hanover and Florham Park voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia ...
WALL TOWNSHIP, NJ — For the second time this week, the Southern Regional Rams found themselves on the wrong end of a marathon battle against Wall. In a game defined by late-inning heroics and high-pressure situations, the Crimson Knights (5-1) secured an 8-7 walk-off victory on Wednesday, handing ...
PARSIPPANY, NJ - Parsippany voters are encouraged to go out and vote in Thursday's Special Election, being held to fill the vacant CD11 Congressional seat that was previously occupied by Governor Sherrill.Candidates are:Republican Joe HathawayDemocrat Analilia MejiaIndependent Alan BondVoters can ...
SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Middlesex County residents looking to reduce household waste and create nutrient-rich soil for their gardens can take part in a free educational seminar on backyard composting this weekend.The Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County, in partnership with the Middlesex ...
NEW BRUNSWICK – Leave it to the students at Robert J. Boyler Elementary School to notice that the pre-K students tend to get the same amount of food at lunch as the eighth graders.This one-serving-size-fits-all situation didn’t seem logical, so eighth grade student council president Chloe Sharpe ...
STAFFORD TWP – The local rhythm is meeting a major mission this month as the 3rd Annual Music for a Cause benefit prepares to take the stage. On April 25th at 1:00 PM, the Main Street Church will transform into a concert venue dedicated to a singular purpose: raising vital funds for at-risk ...
STAFFORD TWP – The local rhythm is meeting a major mission this month as the 3rd Annual Music for a Cause benefit prepares to take the stage. On April 25th at 1:00 PM, the Main Street Church will transform into a concert venue dedicated to a singular purpose: raising vital funds for at-risk ...
BELMAR, NJ – The Belmar Mayor and Council took time at Tuesday’s meeting to recognize a milestone that reflects decades of quiet dedication and service to the community, honoring George Komitas for 50 years with the Belmar Volunteer Fire Department.Komitas, who joined the department in 1975, has ...
SPRINGFIELD, NJ — Jonathan Dayton staged a furious comeback Wednesday afternoon, outscoring Boonton 9–3 across the second and third quarters, but the Bulldogs’ rally came up one goal short in an 11–10 loss at home.After falling behind 5–0 in the opening period, Dayton responded with resilience and ...
🌷 On Sunday April 19 10am-1pm, join us at our usual downtown location on Booth Drive, Nutley for our special Spring Farmers Market, a preview of our upcoming 17th season (June 14-October 25, 2026)!🥬 Shop for Jersey Fresh produce, food, beverages, and handmade goods, and connect with community ...
NORTH BERGEN, NJ – Chris Lopez and Aiden Petisco combined on a two-hitter to help Bayonne to a 12-1 baseball victory over North Bergen on Wednesday.Lopez allowed two hits and one walk in five innings. He struck out six, walked one and didn't allow an earned run. Petisco worked a perfect sixth ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – The Montville Township Planning Board granted approval for a new residential subdivision at the end of Crest Terrace, allowing for the development of two single-family homes on a 6.3-acre wooded tract. The decision came after a lengthy April 9 hearing marked by technical testimony ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — Behind a powerhouse performance in the circle from junior ace Gianna Gomez, the Barnegat Bengals extended their season-opening win streak to eight games on Wednesday, defeating Toms River East 3-1 in a high-stakes divisional clash.The Bengals (8-0, 6-0) remain atop the standings, ...
KENILWORTH, NJ - Michigan Deli of Kenilworth has different lunch specials Monday through Friday. Check it out. Penne Marinara w/Italian Sausage, served with Garlic Bread $15.50Chicken Wings, choice of Chipotle Asian, Teriyaki, Buffalo or Naked, served w/Tots $15.50Chicken Cutlet, Eggplant, Asiago, ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ – Montclair scored a run in the bottom of the eighth inning for an 8-7 baseball victory over Columbia on Wednesday.Jeshua Osario, who was 3-for-4 with four runs batted in, hit an RBI single in the bottom of the eighth to snap the tie.Lochlan Touhy went 2-for-4 with two RBI and two ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat Bengals continued their mid-season surge on Wednesday, delivering a clinical performance to defeat Holmdel in straight sets (25-13, 25-15). The victory improves Barnegat’s record to 6-3, while Holmdel slips to 3-4.From the opening serve, Barnegat established a rhythm ...