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By LUIS F. PEREZ
March 20, 2026
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 ...
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 ...
With escalating food prices, now is a great time to start growing some of your own vegetables. Not only can you save money, but you’ll enjoy great flavor and maximum nutritional value.Take time to do a bit of planning. Your first trip to the garden center can result in buying more plants than the ...
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 ...
NJ — Lidl US has issued a voluntary recall of its Favorina Chocolate Ladybugs – German-Style Nougat (3.52 oz boxes) after discovering the product may contain undeclared hazelnuts, posing a potential risk to consumers with nut allergies.According to the company, the affected product carries UPC ...
Editor's Note: This article is part of a series sponsored by the Camden Education Fund about some of the exceptional Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics curricula taught at some of the city’s schools. CAMDEN — For about a dozen seventh grade science, technology, engineering and ...
MELBOURNE, FL – The Melbourne City Council on March 10 rejected an ordinance that would have dissolved the city’s Beautification and Energy Efficiency Board (BEEB).City Clerk Kevin McKeown said staff drafted the ordinance and invited all remaining board members to attend the meeting. McKeown also ...
BELMAR, NJ – After months of closures, detours, and temporary fixes, the Main Street Bridge over the Shark River has officially reopened to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic as of 2 p.m. on Friday, March 20, marking a significant milestone for residents, commuters, and local businesses in ...
New York is the worst state for doctors to practice medicine in the nation, according to a report released last week by the personal-finance website WalletHub.For the report, WalletHub evaluated all 50 states and the District of Columbia using 19 key metrics. These factors range from hospitals per ...
PISCATAWAY, NJ — In a heartfelt gesture marking the celebration of Eid al-Fitr, a local family brought smiles and sweets to the Piscataway Police Department.According to a social media post shared by the department, Mr. Ahmed Iqbal and his children visited police headquarters with sweet treats on ...
NEWARK, NJ - Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Thomas A. DeLeo (“DeLeo”) and business owner William A. Murray each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, Special Attorney Jordan Fox from the U.S. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced. DeLeo also admitted to ...
NEWARK, NJ - Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Thomas A. DeLeo (“DeLeo”) and business owner William A. Murray each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, Special Attorney Jordan Fox from the U.S. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced. DeLeo also admitted to ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Today, Ham It Up For Hunger by donating your ShopRite point-earned Holiday Ham to Nutley Family Service Bureau (NFSB).According to Joan Roake of NFSB, "Participating is as easy as 1,2,3! Talk to the cashier at checkout or visit the Customer Service Desk and present your ShopRite Price ...
NEWARK, NJ - Former Hudson County Parks Department Director Thomas A. DeLeo (“DeLeo”) and business owner William A. Murray each pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, Special Attorney Jordan Fox from the U.S. The U.S. Attorney's Office announced. DeLeo also admitted to ...
SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ - Excitement was high as South Plainfield Borough Hall rolled out the red carpet to hold its first major event celebrating South Plainfield's centennial anniversary on Saturday, March 14 with a special reenactment of South Plainfield Borough Council's first meeting. South ...
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 ...
RAHWAY, NJ — The Friends of the Rahway Public Library (FRPL) will hold its annual used book sale in April.The dates and times of the book sale are:Wednesday, April 22: 4:30 p.m. — 8 p.m.Thursday, April 23: 4:30 p.m. — 8 p.m. Friday, April 24: 9:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.Saturday, April 25: 9:30 a.m. — ...
GRANVILLE – Troopers say they have arrested 41-year-old Leigh A. Priest of Granville in connection with several burglaries that occurred in December of 2025 and earlier this year. Priest faces a burglary 2nd charge and two counts of burglary 3rd, all felonies. Priest was ordered held at the ...
NUTLEY, NJ - Earlier this week, TAPinto Nutley stumbled upon demolition work on Centre St. It will be a new business.'NAccording to David Berry, township construction and zoning official, demolition began this week, (March 20) at 259 Centre St. near S.W. Brown and Son Funeral Home. "The ...
JERSEY CITY, NJ -The New Jersey Reentry Corporation will host its Hudson County Community Breakfast on Tuesday, March 24, at 9:30 a.m. at its Hudson County site, 591 Summit Ave., in Jersey City, bringing together community leaders, service providers, and residents to highlight ongoing efforts ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective will host a landmark symposium focused on rethinking public safety through community-based solutions on March 31 at Montclair State University Conference Center.Titled “From Crisis to Care: The Future of Community Safety,” the event will bring ...
ROBBINSVILLE, NJ — A proposed state budget that includes a record $12.4 billion investment in K-12 education could impact school funding in Robbinsville, as the district continues to face financial challenges following the recent defeat of a local funding referendum.Under the plan, Robbinsville is ...
MONTCLAIR, NJ - The Paterson Healing Collective will host a landmark symposium focused on rethinking public safety through community-based solutions on March 31 at Montclair State University Conference Center.Titled “From Crisis to Care: The Future of Community Safety,” the event will bring ...
PASSAIC COUNTY, NJ — The text looks official. It references a court, lists a case number, names a judge, and warns of consequences if you don’t act. There’s even a QR code to “settle your unpaid balance.”It’s also a scam.The Passaic County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about fraudulent ...
PATERSON, NJ - The Paterson Museum has been awarded a 2026 regrant from the Passaic County Cultural and Heritage Council’s County History Partnership Program, funded by the New Jersey Historical Commission, a division of the Department of State. The grant will support a special exhibition, Still ...
BRIDGEWATER NJ– Throughout the month of February, students at Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School (SCVTHS) engaged in a number of activities to celebrate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. The first week of the month was SkillsUSA Week. Every student who attends SCVTHS is ...
PARKLAND, FL- A new coffee shop is opening in Parkland in just a couple of weeks. The shop will be called Cozy Drop, and it will feature coffee, breakfast, and baked goods seven days a week to Parkland residents.Cozy Drop will be located in the former Queen's Tea House location along Parkside Drive ...