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By LUIS F. PEREZ
April 9, 2026
WEST BOCA RATON, FL — A truck fire Thursday at the height of rush hour blocked two right lanes and the right shoulder heading south on the Florida Turnpike near Glades Road in West Boca Raton. Passersby could see flames shooting from the cab of a truck at just after 5:05 p.m.According to the ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with an investigation that began late last year, according to court records. Frances A. Ciemniecki, 71, of Phillipsburg, was arrested April 8 and charged with third-degree cruelty to animals by the Warren ...
ALBANY--New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton has announced more than $5.1 million to reduce the negative impacts of aquatic and terrestrial invasive species on natural resources, infrastructure, agriculture, and local economies. The 51 awarded ...
PHILLIPSBURG,NJ - Sophomore attacker Brendan Scott was involved in six of North Hunterdon’s eight goals with four scores and two assists to lead the Lions to their third straight win to begin the season, 8-7, over Phillipsburg High School in a Skyland Conference boy’s lacrosse game on Tuesday at ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — An art gallery that opened up a pop-up art space on the Promenade at Coconut Creek has now closed and is moving, according to its proprietors. The gallery opened last fall in a 1,600-square-foot space with plans to run through the holiday season at the outdoor retail center.
CORAL SPRINGS, FL — City leaders recently started the process to find a design and engineering firm for the planned Coral Springs Sportplex project, which has an estimated budget of up to $100 million. The city issued a request for letters of interest from experienced and qualified firms on March ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills battled back from an early deficit and used a pivotal fourth inning to secure a 7–6 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday afternoon.“Just a really great team win,” said WHRHS head coach Joe Tremarco. “Shows a lot of guts that our guys have to come back being down ...
POMPANO BEACH — A woman has died following a two-vehicle collision in Pompano Beach earlier this week, authorities said Thursday.Broward Sheriff’s Office traffic homicide detectives are investigating the crash, which occurred Monday afternoon at the intersection of West Copans Road and Northwest ...
WARREN, NJ — Watchung Hills battled back from an early deficit and used a pivotal fourth inning to secure a 7–6 victory over Bridgewater-Raritan on Thursday afternoon.“Just a really great team win,” said WHRHS head coach Joe Tremarco. “Shows a lot of guts that our guys have to come back being down ...
COCONUT CREEK, FL — Coconut Creek Fire Rescue responded to reports of a gas leak Thursday morning at a local Publix Super Market. Employees reported the smell at around 8:30 a.m. inside the store in the Coconut Creek Plaza, which is located at 4849 Coconut Creek Parkway.When fire rescue crews ...
CORAL SPRINGS, FL – A new program is launching at Coral Springs High School, giving students a direct path into high-demand careers in the aerospace and aviation manufacturing industries.The NCATT Aerospace/Aircraft Assembler Innovative Program, open to incoming eighth graders and current ninth ...
Most dispensaries circle one date on the calendar and call it a promotion. The Frosted Nug at Red Bank decided to turn the entire month of April into an event.Starting this week, the adult-use dispensary at 22 Bridge Avenue has slashed prices on 36 products across four brands — and they're adding ...
Southern Boys Volleyball Dominates Toms River North in Straight SetsMANAHAWKIN — The Southern Regional boys volleyball team showcased its depth and precision on Thursday, cruising to a 3-0 victory over Toms River North. The Rams (4-1) controlled every facet of the match, winning with set scores of ...
Red Bank Regional Rallies Late to Edge Southern in Defensive BattleMANAHAWKIN — In a clash of early-season powerhouses, Red Bank Regional utilized a second-half defensive shutout to overcome Southern Regional, 5-4, on Thursday afternoon.The Rams (3-1) controlled the tempo early, holding a 4-2 lead ...
ROXBURY, NJ - U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr., R-7, who represents Roxbury but has been criticized by local officials for lack of engagement when it comes to a proposed federal immigration detention center in Ledgewood, has asked newly confirmed Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin to more deeply ...
BARNEGAT, NJ — The Barnegat High School boys volleyball team continued its strong start to the season on Thursday, improving to an impressive 5-1 record with a decisive 2-0 sweep over Toms River East.The Bengals displayed a balanced attack and disciplined defense to keep the Raiders (1-1) at bay ...
CLARK, NJ — On Wednesday, May 13, the Arthur L. Johnson (ALJ) High School Alumni Association is holding its 2026 Hall of Fame and Scholarship Dinner, during which six individuals will be newly inducted into the Hall of Fame, comprising the Class of 2026.Over the next several weeks, TAPinto Clark ...
SUMMIT, NJ — Congressman Tom Kean Jr. is seeking federal funding that could help communities like Summit address long-running erosion and flooding issues along Salt Brook.In his FY2027 Community Project Funding submissions to the House Appropriations Committee, Kean included a $4 million request ...
WARREN COUNTY, NJ - A Warren County woman has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with an investigation that began late last year, according to court records. Frances A. Ciemniecki, 71, of Phillipsburg, was arrested April 8 and charged with third-degree cruelty to animals by the Warren ...
MADISON, NJ — Madison boys golf turned in another strong team performance Thursday, defeating Morris Tech 157-178 in NJAC Liberty Division action.Madison was led by Theo Bruns, who shot a 35 over nine holes on a par-36 course. Teo Bengtsson followed with a 39, and Blake Steele added a 40 as the ...
LITTLE EGG HARBOR — Behind a dominant performance in the circle from Brooke Sutter and an explosive 15-hit attack, the Southern Regional girls softball team earned a commanding 11-0 victory over Pinelands Regional on Thursday.The Rams (2-4) wasted no time establishing control, jumping out to a 3-0 ...
MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown boys tennis picked up a win at third singles, but Morristown-Beard secured victories in four flights to earn a 4-1 boys tennis win on Thursday afternoon.Morristown’s lone point came at third singles, where Jackson Starcher delivered a strong performance with a ...
Reilly and Valiant Lead Southern to Dominant Victory Over St. Augustine PrepSTAFFORD TOWNSHIP — The Southern Regional boys golf team continued their impressive run this season, securing a decisive 153-170 victory over St. Augustine Prep on Wednesday at Ocean Acres Country Club.The Rams (13-3) ...
Princeton, NJ - Residents are invited to the official relaunch of the Princeton Loop Bus service on Friday, April 10, at 3 p.m. at the Princeton Shopping Center bus stop (next to McCaffrey’s). The newly designed loop buses feature a frog as their mascot with the new slogan “Hop on. It's free.”The ...
MONTVILLE, NJ – If you see a drone in the sky on Monday, April 20, it’s not nefarious – it’s a pizza delivery. An historic pizza delivery, to be exact.Columbia Inn will be hosting xPizza Day that day, and as part of the event, the first live autonomous pizza delivery in the Northeast – and New ...
EDISON, NJ - The Wardlaw+Hartridge School in Edison will host an Admission Information Session on Saturday, April 11, at 9 a.m. for prospective students and parents who would like to learn more about Middlesex County’s No. 1 ranked private school. Families interested in admission for the 2026-27 ...
ASBURY PARK, NJ – The long-anticipated restoration of the Paramount Theater took a significant step forward this week, as the Mayor and City Council approved a resolution authorizing the next phase of construction on the historic boardwalk landmark.The vote clears the way for Phase II of the $11.7 ...
JACKSON – In a game that defined the "never say die" attitude, the Southern Regional Rams nearly erased an 11-run deficit on Thursday morning. However, the early-inning damage dealt by the Jackson Jaguars proved just deep enough, as the Rams fell 11-9 in a gritty Shore Conference showdown.With the ...
HILLSBOROUGH, NJ - Hundreds of parents of young students attending the six elementary schools will find out via email early Friday morning whether their child is staying put, or being transferred to another elementary school as the school district rolls out its long-awaited redistricting program, ...
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